Area News
2 FFA members advance to Nationals
From Staff Reports Slaton FFA will see two people compete in National FFA contest, as well as had several earn various honors and scholarships at the State level. The organization attended the Texas State FFA convention in Fort Worth this past weekend. SHS 2021 graduate Rachyl Kitten received a $20,000 Houston Livestock Show Scholarship and…
Read More10U Slaton softball places 4th in State
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton softball team had a season to remember, advancing to the State tournament July 9-13 in Abilene. The team finished fourth in the tournament. The team was the first in 12 years to have advanced to the State tournament. Coach Jessie Rios said it was a fun learning experience…
Read MoreSummer fun continues at Library
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Library had a grizzly bear at its location last Wednesday (July 7). Fortunately, the only thing this bear wanted was to give hugs and high fives, while telling folks about wild fires. Smokey Bear, along with friends Christopher Graham and Jonathan Rainwater, came for storytime. The event was…
Read MoreSlaton summer track to host first meet Saturday
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Ready, set… prepare! That’s been the mantra for youth the past few weeks practicing their running, tug of war and other event skills during Summer Track Practice at Slaton High School. Their goal, to be ready for their first of two summer meets, that will be conducted Saturday (July 17)…
Read MoreA festive weekend
Guests listen to soothing sounds from the band during Slaton’s Independence Day Festival Saturday (July 3) in downtown. The event was moved from the park after missing last year to COVID. For more information, including a photo page highlighting events that went on this year, can be found in the Thursday edition of The Slatonite.…
Read MoreSlaton pool offering respite in hot weather
By Hannah Isom Slatonite Intern With summer in full swing, families may be looking for a safe, local place for their kids to cool off. The Slaton City pool aims to provide this space for the Slaton community. Though they were able to open last year with a lot of COVID-19 restrictions, Chris Kennedy, Manager…
Read MoreMovies on the Wall continues Saturday
Movies on the wall, a Slaton Legacy Project, is bringing back its free family outdoors movies. The movies will be shown at 106 Texas Ave. in Slaton. “Field of Dreams” will be on July 10, “Goonies” on Aug. 14, “The Greatest Showman,” on Sept. 11 and the Oct. 9 show is yet to be determined.…
Read MoreVolunteers work to keep planters vibrant in City
By Hannah Isom Slatonite Intern The Slaton Chamber of Commerce’s adopt a planter program is in full swing as July 4 approaches. Barbara Hopper, Executive Director of Slaton Economic Development Corporation, said this program is designed to help draw businesses downtown as well as beautify it. Previously known as a railroad community, downtown Slaton had…
Read MoreSlaton, cities see decrease in June sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw a an decrease in its June sales tax rebate compared to the previous year’s totals. Slaton received $48,592.98 in May, an 8.41 percent decrease from June 2020’s total of $53,056.04. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $346,973.85, a 9.42 percent increase from the 2020 year-to-date total of $317,078.91, still up…
Read MoreSoftball advances to vie for a chance at championship
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Little League softball 10 and under team is making the most of its playoff run, advancing to the State tournament this past week. The girls defeated TCY Borger in the 2021 Texas West Section 1 Minor softball tournament, winning 7-5 in game one, 10-5 game two. It is…
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