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The City of Slaton again saw an increase in its sales tax rebates again in May compared to the previous year’s totals. Slaton received $88,172.87 in May, a 4.06 percent increase from May 2021’s total of $84,728.73. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $328,771.05 a 10.18 percent increase from the 2021 year-to-date total of $298,380.87.…

By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM It was a time of celebration, tears and historical moments for the 2022 graduating class of Slaton High School Thursday evening (May 26) during the school’s annual commencement ceremony. The Valedictorian this year was Madi-Lynne Englund and the Salutatorian was Zadie Rios. Englund thanked the audience for coming, and said…

By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Roosevelt High School Arena was full of yells and cheers as the Class of 2022 made their way through a cheer line of their teachers Friday evening (May 27) at the school. The 2022 Valedictorian was Alex Trevino and the Salutatorian was Viviana Duran. Trevino thanked family, friends and…

By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM It may have been a very blustery day, and the graduates holding on tightly to their mortarboards to not lose them, but nothing could dampen the eight Wilson High School seniors’ day as they celebrated their commencements Saturday morning (May 28) at the school’s football field. The Valedictorian was Leslie…

From Staff Reports Slaton, Roosevelt and Wilson Independent School Districts have announced their valedictorians and salutatorians for the Classes of 2022. Slaton High School’s Valedictorian is Madi-Lynne Englund. The Salutatorian is Zadie Rios. Slaton conducted its annual senior parade Wednesday (May 25). The parade started in 2020 due to COVID protocols and has continued since.…

By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Corporation discussed Wheelhouse Development’s interest in Slaton among other issues Thursday afternoon (May 19) during its regular Board meeting. Executive Director Barbara Hopper said the group purchased Twin Pines RV park, and planned on keeping it themselves and running it. They also contacted about property held…

By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Nine Southland Eagles graduates walked down the school gymnasium one more time as high schoolers Friday evening (May 20) during SISD’s commencement ceremonies. The Valedictorian for this year was Elizabeth Payton and Salutatorian was Kalli Davis. Payton welcomed everyone to their graduation and said she was grateful to be able…