Area News
United to host Barbacoa for Babies this weekend
United will host a Barbacoa for Babies Saturday and Sunday (April 30 and May 1) from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the store, 615 S. Hwy. 84 in Slaton. Cost is $7 for a burrito, chips and drink. All proceeds will go toward March for Babies.
Read More2 sentenced in mail theft investigation
From Staff Reports Two people arrested in a postal investigation case involving the Slaton Police Department have been sentenced to a combined seven years and 10 months in a federal prison. Jessica Solomon, 35, and Joe Rivas III, 22, were indicted Oct. 13 on a count of conspiracy to possess stolen mail and eight counts…
Read MoreTigerette softball honors Class of 2022 seniors
From Staff Reports The Slaton Tigerette Softball team honored nine seniors Friday evening (April 22) before the team’s game against Childress. The team won/lost by a score of 9-8 in eight innings, and won a seeding game 12-6 Monday afternoon (April 26) against Shallowater. Head Coach Brandon Langston introduced the team, congratulating the seniors on…
Read MoreTeachers, paraprofessionals of the year honored
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees congratulated the Teacher and Paraprofessionals of the Year finalists and winners Thursday evening (April 14) during its monthly meeting. The finalists were, from Stephen F. Austin Primary – teacher Erika Sims and paraprofessional Typhanee Graves; from Cathelene Thomas Elementary, teacher Christi Tomme…
Read MoreEnglund earns lifetime honor
The Panhandle Funeral Directors meeting in Lubbock, Robert Englund received the Ed C. Smith Lifetime Achievement award from the Texas Funeral Directors Association Thursday (April 14). Englund, a third generation funeral director, has helped families of Slaton and the area for nearly 44 years. (Submitted photo)
Read MoreEgg hunt fun
Children of all ages at Slaton Care Center attended community egg hunts and other events this past Friday and Saturday (April 15 and 16) to celebrate Easter. Other events included special church services and other activities. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreFCCLA competes at, attends State conference
FCCLA – Family, Community and Career Leaders of America represented the school and the Slaton community well. FCCLA is a student organization that promotes student leadership, ownership in student actions and responsibilities and community service. Students who competed and served on the State Conference Connections crew were Emiley Garcia, Annie Kelly, Isaiah Chapa, MJ Wallace,…
Read MoreCity hires new Administrator, hears several presentations
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Slaton has a new City Administrator. The City of Slaton Commissioners unanimously approved Wade Willson for the position as well as accepting the terms of his contract Monday evening (April 11) during its regular monthly meeting. The board briefly went into executive session to discuss the contract, before reconvening to…
Read MoreA farewell salute
Cathelene Thomas Elementary third, fourth and fifth graders sing The Star Spangled Banner while a veteran’s funeral procession rides down Hwy. 84 to San Antonio Thursday morning (April 7). The motorcycle and police escort procession was taking a veteran, whose remains were recently identified, to a military cemetery there.
Read MoreSlaton, area to host Easter events this week
From Staff Reports Several groups in Slaton and the surrounding area will be hosting Easter activities, including egg hunts and worship. The Slaton Care Center will host an Easter Egg Hunt Friday (April 15) at 1:30 p.m. at the Slaton Care Center, 630 S. 19th St. There will be a golden egg prize and participants…
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