Area News
Grand Jamaica set for Saturday
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Slaton will have its 2025 Grand Jamaica Aug 30 at 705 S. 4th St. There will be food, games, music and drawings. Featured this year are Los Arcos Hermanos Peña, Sammy Torres & The New Image, Zuperado, Entrego, Ethan Cole, Mariachi Estrella and The Mextones. The public is invited…
Read MoreScrimmage time
Slaton Tiger fans watch as they take on Trinity Christian Friday (Aug. 15) during a scrimmage. For more photos and a recap of Slaton and Roosevelt’s first scrimmages for the 2025 season, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Melissa McCaghren/The Slatonite)
Read MoreTrustees hear updates on 1st day of school attendance
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite Editor The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees heard an update on the first day of school attendance and swore in an At-Large Trustee Tuesday evening (Aug. 12) during its regular meeting. Kara Newcomb was sworn in as the second At-Large Trustee. Emily Hargrave, who replaced outgoing Trustee Justin Martin,…
Read MoreSupporting Ag
Guests enjoy a steak dinner Saturday evening (Aug. 16) during the annual Slaton Ag Booster Dinner & Dance. (Melissa McCaghren/The Slatonite)
Read MoreBanana Pudding Festival Aug. 30
The third annual Texas Banana Pudding Festival will be Aug. 30 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Slaton Bakery. There will be four puddings available for guests to try this year along with artisans, cooks, crafters and live musicans. The four flavors this year for the “Puddin’ Pass” are: • Church Lady Banana Pudding •…
Read MoreCity approves proposed tax rate
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite Editor The City of Slaton Commissioners approved the 2026 proposed operating budget and property tax rate Monday evening (Aug. 11) during its regular meeting. The proposed tax rate is $0.685656 per $100 valuation. This is the voter approved tax rate. A public hearing on the budget will be conducted Aug. 28…
Read MoreMeeting the teachers
Students and parents viewed trophies and Senior photos at the High School Thursday evening (Aug. 7) during Meet the Teacher Night. Stephen F. Austin Primary, Cathelene Thomas Elementary and Slaton Junior High also conducted their Meet the Teacher Nights. for more photos, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Melissa McCaghren/The Slatonite)
Read MoreBusiness gather for strategic planning
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite Editor Slaton businesses gathered at City Hall Wednesday evening (Aug. 6) to discuss ways to help bring visitors to the City during a Stakeholder Input Session at City Hall. Lezlee Harlan, Executive Director of the Slaton Economic Development Corporation said the they and the City brought in Downtown Strategies, a group…
Read MoreSlaton ISD awarded Regional Pathways Network Grant
From Staff Reports The Slaton Independent School District was a recipient of a Regional Pathways Network Grant to help with its award winning welding program. Collegiate Edu-Nation (CEN) is announced the awarding of two Texas Regional Pathways Network (TRPN) grants aimed at building high-quality career pathways. Slaton ISD, Lorenzo ISD and Crosbyton ISD will work…
Read MoreGetting ready for the season
The Slaton Tigers work on their tackling skills Monday morning (Aug. 4) during the first day of two-a-days for the year. Schools across the State started off their 2025-26 school year practices Monday. For more photos, including Roosevelt football two-a-days, see the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Melissa McCaghren/The Slatonite)
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