Area News
Slaton Clean-Up to be May 28-June 10
The City of Slaton will be conducting a city wide clean up May 28-June 10. This year, a new addition has been added to help those who need to clean their homes. In conjunction with the City-Wide Clean Up of Slaton, Slaton Economic Development Corporation will host a Document Shredding Day on the Downtown Square…
Read MoreElection Day Saturday (May 7)
Saturday (May 7) is the General Election date for three Slaton Independent School District trustee nominees and other State issues. Brad Gaydos, Justin Martin and Kara Newcomb are running for one of two At-Large Trustee seats. Martin and Newcomb are the incumbents while Gaydos has filed to run as an opponent. The City of Slaton…
Read MoreSlaton ISD hires several new administrators
From Staff Reports The Slaton Independent School District hired a new assistant superintendent as well as several other positions Wednesday morning (April 27) during a special meeting at the Slaton Administration office. Shelli Crow was named the new Assistant Superintendent. Stephanie Kieth is the new Junior High Principal. New Junior High Assistant Principal is Brad…
Read MoreNational Day of Prayer today (May 5)
The Slaton Ministerial Alliance will be hosting a National Day of Prayer today (May 5) at 7 p.m. at the Gazebo on the Square. The event is for the whole community and people are asked to bring their folding chairs. Those who cannot attend are encouraged to also pray where they are.
Read MoreSoftball, track complete seasons
Above, Softball Coach Brandon Langston, in red, talks with the team after their 2-0 Bi-District series loss to River Road Friday evening (April 29) in Plainview. In track, several athletes made finals and finished strong, but did not advance to State. For more sports, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreTiger baseball honors the Class of 2022 seniors
From Staff Reports Six Slaton High School senior baseball players were honored April 26 before their game against Childress. The team won by a score of 13-9. (See story, page 4B). Coach Dilon Chancellor thanked those who attended the event and on behalf of all the coaching staff thanked the players parents and family members…
Read MoreSlaton sees big gain in April sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an increase in its sales tax rebates again in April compared to the previous year’s totals. Slaton received $53,433.63 in April, a 27.55 percent increase from April 2021’s total of $41,890.49. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $240,598.18 a 12.61 percent increase from the 2021 year-to-date total of $213,652.14. Buffalo…
Read MoreTrustee candidates discuss SISD issues
Three candidates for the Slaton Independent School District At Large Trustee seats were asked a series of questions by The Slatonite. Brad Gaydos, Justin Martin and Kara Newcomb are running for one of two At-Large Trustee seats. Martin and Newcomb are the incumbents while Gaydos has filed to run as an opponent. Early voting has…
Read MoreA hearty way to start the day
Guests enjoy a pancake and sausage breakfast to start out their Saturday morning (April 23) off right at the Slaton Harvey House. The event was also sponsored by UMC Health System. (Slatonite photos/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSEDCO conducts public hearing
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Corporation conducted a public hearing for four building construction incentives Thursday (April 21) during its monthly meeting. The hearing was opened up at 11:54 a.m. for comment, and when no one came to speak, the hearing was closed at noon. Businesses asking for an incentive were…
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