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A Saturday of fun, memories
Alumnus player Jett Smith makes it to first base on a slightly bobbled play by Sammy Ward during the Alumni scrimmage Saturday. For more information on both the alumni game and Sadler Monument tournament, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read More2 Churches hosting events Saturday
Two churches are hosting special events this Saturday (Feb. 26) at their churches. Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, will host a Fat Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the church, 4th and Knox streets. This is a nod to Fat Tuesday, which will be conducted Tuesday (March 1) and is a fundraiser with food…
Read MoreSlaton shows slight gain in February sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an increase in its sales tax rebates again in February compared to the previous year’s totals. Slaton received $80,732.61 in February, a 2.33 percent increase from February 2021’s total of $78,889.16. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $136,429.82, a 7.53 percent increase from the 2021 year-to-date total of $126,875.93. Every…
Read MoreCity narrows administrator applications to 3 for interviews
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton Commissioners narrowed down the finalists for a new City Administrator to three for interviews Monday evening (Feb. 14) during its monthly meeting at City Hall. The Council went into executive session for about an hour and a half to discuss applications for the position, and when…
Read MoreDistinguished teachers honored at Trustee meeting
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees honored 14 teachers who earned designations awarded by Texas through a Teacher Incentive Allotment Thursday evening (Feb. 10) during a meeting at the SISD administration building. The honorees were Recognized – Keith Creager, Lisa Rocha, Brandon Langston, Amy Reese, Kim Holland and…
Read MoreLittle League Baseball, Softball underway for 2022 season
Registration for the 2022 T-Ball, Baseball and Softball season is now open. Players need to be age 4 by June 1 to play Tee Ball and players up through grade school can participate. Go to http://clubs.bluesombrero.com/slatonyouthbands to sign up. For more information, contact Brad Gaydos at 806-535-6246 or e-mail [email protected]. Deadline to sign up is…
Read MoreMan, Woman, Boss of Year nominations being accepted
The Slaton Chamber of Commerce will be conducting its Annual Awards Banquet this year after it was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID concerns. It is currently accepting applications for Man of the Year, Woman of the Year and Boss of the Year. Nominations may be submitted to Slaton Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 400,…
Read MoreA show of strength for all
Powerlifting fans watch athletes try to beat their best lifts Thursday (Feb. 10) during a meet at Slaton High School. For more photos and results, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreDeadline to file for elections Friday
Applications for a place on the Slaton Independent School District Trustee regular election ballot as well as City of Slaton Commissioner Ward II and IV elections are due no later than closing time Friday (Feb. 18). At-Large Trustees Justin Martin and Kara Newcomb are the current incumbents for both Slaton ISD Trustee positions. Jim Taliaferro…
Read MoreIcy temperatures, snow adorn City, area over week
From Staff Reports Slaton, along with cities all around the area, experienced several inches of snow and record setting freezing temperatures last week. The Lubbock area set a new low at -1 degree Fahrenheit Friday morning (Feb. 4). This is the first time since 1989 it has been below zero. The City received 1.9 of…
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