Area News
Final 4!: Roosevelt football to play in State Semifinals Friday
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Roosevelt Eagles football team has a State medal coming its way. Question is – what color will it be? Part of that answer depends on who wins this week’s game – the State Semifinal match between the Eagles and the Gunter Tigers Friday evening (Dec. 10) at 7 p.m.…
Read MoreSmall Town Christmas has strong return after ’20 COVID cancellation
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Children of all ages got to have fun visiting Santa, roast marshmallows, see a nativity, “snow,” enjoy refreshments and shop locally during Slaton’s Small Town Christmas Saturday evening (Dec. 4) on the Town Square. The event returned after COVID cancelled the 2020 event. The annual Tree Decorating Contest winners were…
Read More7 sisters join together to create Don Seby’s Restaurant
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM A childhood dream has become a relaity for seven sisters. Don Seby’s Restaurant, located at 1250 S. 9th St., will open its doors to customers with a grand opening Sunday (Dec. 12).The restaurant will serve authentic Chihuahua style Mexican food. The sisters are Aurora Soto, Armida Soto, Isabel Soto, Cindy…
Read MoreTrio performs at Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
A trio of Slaton High School Cheerleaders – two current, one former, were part of a group of 600 high school cheerleaders and dancers from across the country representing the camp brands of Varsity Spirit in the Varsity Spirit Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Honolulu, Hawaii Dec. 4-8. Performing were Senior Christana Anzley, Junior Sierra…
Read MoreHelping a farm finish a harvest
Wilson area farmers along with their farmhands and equipment worked together to complete a cotton harvest of approximately 300 acres for the family of Wilson Area farmer James Nolte Monday morning (Dec. 6). Nolte, 62, died in an accident Nov. 1, leaving his harvest incomplete. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreGinning season already nearing Top 10 records
From Staff Reports The cotton ginning season is nearly two months in, and the crop this year is already close to hitting records. The season started in early October and is currently at 342,813. At the pace it is going, the season should at least place Top 10 in the next couple of weeks. Last…
Read MoreSmall Town Christmas to feature many activities to celebrate return
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Christmas is about to get a bit more jolly in Slaton as Small Town Christmas returns Saturday evening (Dec. 4) from 6-9 p.m. on the Town Square. The event is making a return after COVID cancelled the 2020 event, and is one of several events going on this weekend. There…
Read MoreSanta Red, Blue drive under way
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The annual Santa Red and Blue drive is under way throughout town, working to ensure those in need have a bright Christmas. Barrels have been distributed throughout town for people to donate non-perishable foods (canned and boxed) as well as new unwrapped toys, which will be distributed to those in…
Read MoreLewis honored by Masons with Community Builder Award
Slaton Volunteer Fire personnel were recognized for their dedicated service to Slaton and surrounding communities at the Slaton Masonic Lodge’s traditional Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 18. More than 50 people attended, and following the meal, Al Lewis was presented with the 2021 Slaton Community Builder Award. Lewis is the second of six children born to…
Read MoreKitten farm honored for 100 years as part of Land Heritage program
From Staff Reports A local farm was honored for 100 years at the 46th annual Texas Department of Agriculture’s Family Land Heritage Ceremony Nov. 3 in Austin. A total of 54 farms statewide were honored at the event, ranging from 100 years and more. They received a certificate and a photo from Texas Commissioner of…
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