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All treats, no tricks: Slaton to host several Halloween events
From Staff Reports Halloween is nearing, and this time the scare known as COVID is not nearly the nightmare it was last year. Several groups in Slaton will be offering a variety of Halloween treats and events for children to celebrate. The Slaton Chamber Trunk or Treat will be Oct. 31 from 5-6 p.m. on…
Read MoreTrustees hear financial reports from past months
By Nolan Alexander Slatonite Intern The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees heard an update on the financial expenses the School District spent in the months of August and September Oct. 12 at the Administration Building. Superintendent Jim Andrus gave the report of financials, which included payments of $14,230 to McNeil’s Sports Turf to…
Read MoreFlag football fun
Members of the Lamesa and Hurricanes flag football teams play a game during an Ironman tournament Saturday morning (Oct. 16) at the High School field. A cheerleading contest was also conducted. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSchilling places 5th at State Fair of Texas
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Slaton FFA member Grant Schilling received top honors at the State Fair of Texas, placing fifth and making the sale this year. He placed in the heavy weight exotic class, one of 16 in the event. Top five steers make the sale. Schiling said he was excited to earn the…
Read MoreOktoberfest to be conducted Saturday
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The annual Oktoberfest will be conducted Saturday (Oct. 16) at St. Joseph Parish Hall. Bulk sausage sales will be from 9-11 a.m. and feature three different flavors of sausage. It will be cured and vacuumed sealed. Cash, check and card will be accepted, but cash is preferred as there are…
Read MoreHarvey House names new manager
The Harvey House announced that Susan Bailey has been hired as the new manager. She is replacing Lynn Melton, who recently returned to Slaton ISD. Susan was formerly Volunteer Director at University Medical Center, working with more than 500 volunteers every semester. She also has extensive experience in planning special events. “I am humbled to…
Read MoreLocals win honors at South Plains Fair
From Staff Reports Exhibitors from all over Lubbock County, including Slaton, participated in the Panhandle South Plains Fair Sept. 24-Oct. 2. Strong crowds filled the fairgrounds both weeks, buoyed by less rule restrictions this year after COVID dampened most of the activities the fair offered in 2020. Last year’s attendance was 107,578, down from 2019’s…
Read MoreSlaton ISD in group awarded $12M federal grant
From Staff Reports The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching announced that it has been awarded a three-year, $12 million grant from the federal Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program to partner with the Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity and four Texas school districts to increase teacher and school leader effectiveness and improve teaching and…
Read MoreWilson royalty crowned, host bonfire event
Leslie Pantoja and Greg Posada were named Wilson High’s Homecoming Queen and King Friday evening (Oct. 1) at halftime of their game. The team lost 53-6 to Cotton Center. Players and fans also celebrated Homecoming with a carnival and the lighting of the “W” Thursday evening. For more information and photos, please read the Thursday edition…
Read MoreGenealogy Society to present Family History Month
October is National Family History Month and The South Plains Genealogy Society is offering multiple opportunities for researching family history. The society will be meeting at Mahon Public Library Saturday (Oct. 9) from 10 a.m. -noon. The speaker will be Sam Ayers, who will discuss his research about the namesakes of Lubbock Independent School District…
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