Area News
Resident donates old train collections to Harvey House
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Glenn C. Williamson is a humble man, not wanting accolades, which showed when he donated his collection of Lionel trains and other engines to the Slaton Harvey House recently. That included doing an interview for the paper. “I don’t do these things to have my name in lights but I…
Read MoreAirport fly-in breakfast Saturday
There will be a Fly-in Breakfast Saturday (April 2) from 8-10 a.m. at the Neal Aircraft Hangar at the Larry T. Neal Memorial Airport, 12106 FM 400 in Slaton. The meal will help support the Slaton Cub Scout Pack 127. Donations are accepted for the event and all are invited to attend.
Read MoreCircus to be held April 5
The Circus is coming to Slaton. The Culpepper and Merriweather Great Combined Circus will appear April 5 at Elgie Allen Park, 1000 S. 3rd St. The event is sponsored by the Slaton Lions Club and there will be two showings – 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the gate.
Read MoreGold: Ramos 1st in Class, girls show strong at State
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM In 2019, Amaya Ramos saw her State Powerlifting meet disappear due to COVID cancellations. Last year, she placed fourth overall in her division. This year – her last year to compete, the senior had a golden end to her Slaton High School Powerlifting career. Ramos, one of four SHS girls…
Read MoreJohnson resigns as Slaton High AD, Dangerfield selected interim
From Staff Reports Slaton High School Athletic Director and Coach Lawrence Johnson announced his resignation Tuesday (March 22). He accepted a head coaching position at Hirschi High School, which he left in 2019 to come to Slaton for his first head coaching position. “I just got an amazing opportunity to go back to a place…
Read MoreSEDCO discusses ways to draw business
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Corporation approved a spending cap for Executive Director Barbara Hopper and discussed other business items Thursday afternoon (March 17) during its monthly meeting. The Board approved amending Hopper’s spending cap to $1,500. Also discussed was partnering with the Slaton Independent School District on their media project.…
Read MoreWilson basketball team to host pancake breakfast Saturday
Wilson Girls Basketball will host its first ever pancake breakfast Saturday (March 26) from 10 a.m.-noon at the Wilson New Ag Shop. Tickets are $10 per plate and will go toward helping both the Junior High and High School basketball teams.
Read MoreOur Lady of Guadalupe hosting Fish Fry Friday
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 705 S. 4th St., is hosting a Fish Fry Friday (March 25) from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the church hall. Featured will be a loaded baked potato – minus bacon, for $7 and a fish plate with all the trimmings for $12. For information or to call in, call…
Read MoreSenior Center adding more fun, outreach for all
Members of the Slaton Senior Citizens Center visit and enjoy breakfast during Third Monday (March 21) at the Center. It was the first time they had the event, which is to encourage seniors to gather and visit. The group also had a St. Patrick’s Day party Thursday (March 17) at the Center. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreCity cancels May election for Ward II, IV positions
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton City Commissioners approved a resolution canceling an election for the Commissioner Ward II and IV positions Monday evening (March 14) during its regular monthly meeting at City Hall. Mayor Clif Shaw said the resolution means that as Ward II Commissioner Jim Taliaferro and Ward IV Commissioner Valarie Cubit-Johnson…
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