Area News
SISD conducts public hearing on property tax
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees conducted a public hearing on the proposed tax rate for 2021-22 during a special meeting Tuesday afternoon (Aug. 31) at the Slaton ISD board room. President Carlos Bentancourt opened the hearing at 12:16 p.m. The purpose of the hearing was to allow…
Read MoreSenior Night
Above, seniors wait in line as they are introduced along with their parents during Senior Night Friday (Aug. 27) before Slaton’s game against Snyder. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreAlexander named fall intern at The Slatonite
Nolan Alexander, a Texas Tech senior, has been named fall intern at The Slatonite. “I am a senior journalism major at Texas Tech University and love everything sports. Like Slaton, I grew up in a small farm town called Brock located about 25 minutes west of Fort Worth,” he said. “They are mainly known for…
Read MoreTree trimming competition combines learning safety, fun
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Drivers going down 9th St. Friday may have been a little concerned about all the yellow tape on the City Hall square, especially with a human shaped figure in one of the trees and lots of people in yellow shirts. No crime had been committed – Hildebrant Tree Tech was…
Read MoreMovies on the Wall next show Sept. 11
Movies on the Wall will continue its movies Saturday (Sept. 11) at 106 Texas Ave. in Slaton. “The Greatest Showman” will be shown. Shows begin at sundown, which is approximately 8:30 p.m. then half an hour earlier the remaining dates. Free popcorn will be provided by Happy State Bank and concessions are available.
Read MoreCTE teacher, school help students view stars at astronomy event
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Stargazing enthusiasts at Cathelene Thomas Elementary School gathered their own “star clusters” to participate in a stargazing event Thursday (Aug. 26) in the parking lot at City Hall. Jody Marriott, fifth grade science teacher at CTE, helped get the three telescopes that were used to see planets such as Venus,…
Read More1 final scrimmage before the season starts
Slaton runner Jacorien Doss runs the ball down the field with the help of his teammates while Roosevelt player Michael Calzada (43) and others try to stop him during their teams’ scrimmage Friday evening (Aug. 20) at Roosevelt High School. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSEDCO approves contract with retail coach
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Corporation approved Leading EDG to help existing and future businesses with coaching Thursday afternoon (Aug. 19) during a regular meeting at the SEDCO building. Director Barbara Hopper said SEDCO would pay for the services provided by Leading EDG to help small businesses. They also gave a…
Read MoreOur Lady of Guadalupe to host Jamaica Sept. 11
Our Lady of Guadalupe in Slaton will conduct its annual community wide Jamaica Sept. 11 at the church, 705 S, 4th St. from 9 a.m.-midnight. There will be a two person team cornhole tournament beginning with 9 a.m. registration. The event will begin at 10 a.m. and prizes will be awarded. Entry fee is $40.…
Read MoreJust a little pinch
Dr. Courtney Pace with the South Plains Veterinary Clinic and Riley Trotter quickly vaccinate a dog whose owner came to get it a rabies shot Saturday (Aug. 21) during SPVC’s Back-to-School Rabies Clinic on the Square. Vendors for human and pet alike were also available. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
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