Area News
Slaton sees large gains in November sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an increase in its sales tax rebates again in November compared to the previous year’s totals. Slaton received $77,255.35 in November, a 4.15 percent increase from November 2020’s total of $74,172.76. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $666,075.32, a 6.69 percent increase from the 2020 year-to-date total of $624,303.57. Every…
Read More4 Slaton groups part of Giving Tuesday WTX
From Staff Reports Four groups in Slaton are participating in Giving Tuesday WTX (West Texas) and need locals’ help in order to help the City. The groups are Santa Red & Blue, Meals on Wheels, Mercy Center and the Slaton Area Endowment. Donations are now open on Giving Tuesday WTX’s web site, givingtuesdaywtx.org. Those interested…
Read MoreLions present 9 with checks for Giving Tuesday
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Nine local organizations received checks totaling $2,100 from the Slaton Lions Club Monday (Nov. 22) during its weekly meeting. Groups that benefitted were the Weekend Snack Sack, Ministerial Alliance, Multiple Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Slaton Athletic Booster Club, Slaton Band Booster Club, Ag Booster Club, Santa Red &…
Read MoreSEDCO nears contract with Leading EDG
From Staff Reports The Slaton Economic Development Corporation came one step closer to having a contract with Leading EDG Thursday (Nov. 18) during its monthly meeting. Executive Director Barbara Hopper said she had heard from Matty McLean from the company, who said they expected to be approximately 30 days from having a consultant for Slaton.…
Read MoreCity approves 1st reading of ordinance
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton Commissioners approved the first reading of an ordinance designating Slaton as a sanctuary city for the unborn Monday evening (Nov. 15) during its regular monthly meeting. The ordinance passed the first reading on a 4-1 vote, with Benny Lopez voting no, while Valarie Cubit-Johnson, Jim Taliaferro,…
Read MoreSlaton 3rd, 4th Grade team wins Super Bowl
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Third and Fourth Grade Tigers Football team won the Super Bowl Championship Sunday afternoon (Nov. 14) in Post. The team defeated Idalou 12-6 and earned the highest title they could achieve. Tyler Ham, one of the coaches of the team, said a lot of hard work and team…
Read MoreSHS conducts reception, Veterans Day Program
Slaton High School honored veterans from all branches of the Armed Forces, who have and are serving, Thursday morning (Nov. 11) during a Veterans Day Program. Veterans Day marks the ending of World War I, Nov. 11, 1919 at 11 a.m. with the signing of the armistice. The speaker was retired Col. David Bradshaw, Army.…
Read MoreTrustees listen to school issues
By Nolan Alexander Slatonite intern The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees met to discuss matters going on in the school and the town of Slaton Thursday (Nov. 11). Among items included the purchase of five new school buses and football stands. Superintendent Jim Andrus said the stands would be put on the north…
Read MoreHarvey House to sell Christmas cards
The Slaton Harvey House is now selling the fourth in a series of annual Christmas Cards drawn by Tex Wilson, the renowned Slaton-born artist. Wilson, 92, has made four so far, but that may be the last one. “This is probably my last Christmas Card, as age is beginning to diminish my ability to see…
Read More2 teams advance to football playoffs
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton and Roosevelt High School football teams will be vying for a Bi-District title this week after completing their District season. Slaton finished fourth in their District with a 2-3 record, behind Shallowater (5-0), Denver City (4-1) and Brownfield (3-2). Lamesa and Kermit did not advance. Roosevelt (5-0) is…
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