Area News
Playoff Time!
Tigerette softball fans watch as the team goes up to bat against Dalhart Saturday (May 1) at Palo Duro High School in Amarillo. The Tigerettes swept their best of three series against the Lady Wolves. For story on the game, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreArea elections for seats, propositions decided Saturday
From Staff Reports The City of Ransom Canyon and Lubbock-Cooper ISD had several elections decided Saturday (May 1) in the General Election. In the Town of Ransom Canyon, Jana Trew ran unopposed for Mayor. She received 184 votes to be mayor. In the Alderman-at-Large positions, two people could be elected. In unofficial results, Val Meixner…
Read MoreThanks for service to City of Slaton
Retired City Administrator Mike Lamberson, right, thanks his fellow City employees before they enjoy an appreciation lunch Friday afternoon (April 30) in the Kessel Building. This was Lamberson’s last official act as City Administrator, and he will now work under contract as interim administrator until a new one is hired. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreAA, Al-anon to begin meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-anon will begin meeting Tuesday (May 11) at 8 p.m. at the Mercy Center, 605 S. 19th St. in Slaton. Masks are required.
Read MoreCity sees low Early Voting, Election Day Saturday
From Staff Reports The City of Slaton saw a low turnout of voters during Early Voting, which began April 19. Early Voting ended Tuesday evening (April 27) . In the Mayoral Election, a total of 436 have cast their vote. There are four candidates running to become mayor: Clif Shaw, Jessie Perez, Jacob Parker and…
Read MoreSPD arrests 1 on multiple felony drug charges
The Slaton Police Department arrested one on multiple felony level drug related offenses. Tiffany Marie Hancock, 39, of Slaton was arrested April 22 on charges of manufacturing and delivering a controlled substance, penalty group one between four and 200 grams, manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance, penalty group two between four and 400 grams,…
Read MoreTrack boys advances 3 events to State meet; girls finish season
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM In a spring season COVID comeback dominated with two powerlifters advancing to State, the Slaton High School Tiger teams are sending more qualifiers to the top level. Track qualifiers competed in the Regional meet Friday and Saturday (April 23 and 24) in Abilene. The boys team had three events receive…
Read MoreBasketball camp registration May 17
Registration has begun for the Slaton Tigers Boys Basketball camp which will be June 7-10 at Slaton High School Gym. The camp is for students entering second through ninth grades. Campers will learn skills such as development and team competition. Cost is $30 through May 28, which includes a shirt. Late registration is $35. For…
Read MoreCovid vaccination clinic set for May 7 at Triumph MBC
Triumph Missionary Baptist Church will conduct a free COVID Vaccination Clinic Friday, May 7 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the church. The church is located at 905 S. Johnson St. in Slaton. All adults more than 18 years old are eligible. The Moderna Vaccine will be used. To make an appointment or for more information,…
Read MoreSenior Night Celebrations
The Slaton Tiger baseball seniors show off their autographed baseballs to fans Saturday night (April 24) during Senior Night. Seniors are, from left, TJ Payne, Matt Vigil, Nate Bentancourt, Josh Chavarin, Eli Martinez, Zephron Ortiz, Toby Crabb, Landen Simmons, Eddie Betancourt and Jacob Martinez. For story on the game as well as other sports action,…
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