Area News
Slaton sees bounce back in August sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an increase in its sales tax rebates after two months of decreases in August compared to the previous year’s totals. Slaton received $76,864.59 in August, a 3.01 percent increase from August 2020’s total of $74,612.30. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $479,233.63, a 6.82 percent increase from the 2020 year-to-date…
Read MoreTrustees set public hearing for tax rate
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees set a date for public hearing of the proposed tax rates for the 2021-22 year Tuesday evening (Aug. 10) during its regular monthly meeting. The hearing will be conducted at 12:15 p.m. Aug. 31 at the SISD Administration Building in the board…
Read MoreSlaton schools back in session, conduct open house
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM It was a time of celebration, tears and cheers as Slaton ISD opened its doors for classes Tuesday morning (Aug. 17). The schools had open house Thursday evening (Aug. 12), allowing students and teachers to meet each other and prepare for a busy – and currently maskless – year. Teachers…
Read MoreSouth Plains Veterinary Clinic to host back to school event Saturday
South Plains Veterinary Clinic will host a back to school rabies clinic Saturday (Aug. 21) from 2-4 p.m. at Slaton City Hall, 130 S. 9th St. in Slaton. There will be food, fun and vaccinations offered. The first 100 rabies shots are free for dogs and cats. There will also be face painting, a bounce…
Read MoreClean up off to strong start, recycle center dates extended to Aug. 28
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City wide clean up is still ongoing throughout town. “The Clean up is going well,” said Interim City Administrator Mike Lamberson. In fact, it is going so well the City has extended clean up days until Aug. 28. The recycle center is open through Aug. 28 for the clean…
Read MoreRoosevelt High receives new football field turf
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Those attending Roosevelt High School’s scrimmage and Meet the Eagles’ event Friday (Aug. 13) may have been surprised to see a new look to the field. Instead of grass, the school now has a turf field. Athletic Director Jim Miller said the administration had been considering several possibilities of adding…
Read MoreCouncil approves HOT funding requests
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Four groups that help Slaton tourism and its economy will benefit from extra Hotel Occupancy Taxes (HOT) awarded by the City Commissioners Monday evening (Aug. 8) during its monthly meeting. Interim City Administrator Mike Lamberson said each year the HOT funds are collected and can be used for certain areas,…
Read MoreSISD conducting open houses
From Staff Reports School days are nearly here, and with that comes open houses. Slaton will conduct its open house today (Aug. 12). Times are: • Stephen F. Austin Primary – 5:30-6:30 p.m. • Cathelene Thomas Elementary – 6-7 p.m. • Slaton Junior High – 6:30-7:30 p.m. There will also be freshman orientation from 7-8…
Read MoreSlaton athletics start strong at Meet the Tigers
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton High School football team showed off what they had practiced so far Saturday morning (Aug. 7) during an intersquad scrimmage before Meet the Tigers. Players practiced drills and plays for awhile before the introductions, and guests could watch the game, but also purchase newly designed T-shirts and concessions…
Read MoreNew year, new faculty orientation
New Slaton Independent School District faculty go through orientation presented by Superintendent Jim Andrus and others Thursday and Friday (Aug. 5-6) at the Administration building. Several new teachers, principals and coaches will start in the 2021-22 school year. (Photo courtesy SISD)
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