Area News
Board honors Paraprofessionals, Teachers of Year
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees honored the Campus Teachers and Paraprofessionals of the Year May 12 during its monthly meeting in the administration office. District Teachers of the Year were Keith Creager for elementary and Sheri Lovette for secondary. District Paraprofessionals of the Year were Juanita Botello…
Read MoreHaving fun playing Bingo, eating burgers
Guests enjoy playing a game of Bingo and visiting Friday evening (May 14) during a Burgers and Bingo fundraiser at the Slaton Senior Citizens Center. The Lions Club cooked burgers and moneys raised helped the Center. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreHelp sought to place Memorial Day flags
People of all ages are needed in helping to place American flags at Englewood Cemetery for all men and women who served in the military. Those interested will meet at the Cemetery office at 6 p.m. Friday, May 28 to install the flags. They will meet again Monday, May 31, to remove the flags. All…
Read MoreCity swears in Ward I, III Commissioners
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton swore in two commissioners into office Monday evening (May 10) during its regular meeting at City Hall. Tony Newton was sworn in as Commissioner Ward I, while Benny Lopez was sworn in for Commissioner Ward III. The voting results were also canvassed by City Secretary Pam…
Read MoreTrack boys finish season strong at State meet
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Track boys team competed in three events at the University Interscholastic League meet Thursday (May 6) at Austin. The 4X200 meter relay team of Andre Trotty, Ethan Anzley, Jacorein Doss and Damion Tagle finished ninth in the race with a time of 1:31.43. Chris Rader placed sixth in…
Read MoreElection dates set for runoff elections
Dates for two run off elections in the City of Slaton, as well as County, have been set. Early voting will be May 24-28 and June 1 at the Slaton ISD Administration Office, 140 E. Panhandle St. or Lubbock County Elections Office, 1308 Crickets Ave., Lubbock. Times are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 24, 26, 27…
Read MoreHarvey House celebrates caboose restoration with ribbon cutting
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Railroad Heritage Association conducted a ribbon cutting dedicating the interior restoration of the ATSF 1912 caboose Friday (May 7) at the Harvey House. Rand and Georgette McPherson, along with Billy Watson cut the ribbon in the ceremony and were the first to tour the interior. Glenn Culver, President…
Read MoreA festive send off for a trio of sports
Slaton High School fans fire confetti cannons to celebrate the Slaton Track, Softball and Baseball teams’ send off to the State track, Area softball and Bi-District baseball meets. For stories on game results, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSlaton Harvey House marker vandalized
From Staff Reports The Slaton Harvey House’s Texas Historical Marker was vandalized this past week. Chief of Police Trevor Barnes said they received a call May 4 at 3:17 p.m. at the building, 400 E. Railroad Ave. He said they initially believed the marker was hit with a sledgehammer, but then determined it was possibly…
Read MoreMayor, Ward IV elections to go into runoffs
From Staff Reports The City of Slaton will have to wait a bit longer to see who will become the next Mayor and Ward IV Commissioner. Both elections resulted in runoffs, as neither had a candidate receive 50 percent plus one vote to secure the win. A total of 690 people voted in the mayoral…
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