Area News
Slaton Little League brings cheer to players, parents after 2020 miss
From Staff Reports Cheers, and laughter, came from the stands this past weekend as youth of all ages played games from T-Ball to baseball to softball. All part of the Slaton Little League season, which is currently underway with teams playing against other town’s teams. There are 25 teams in Slaton this season, with approximately…
Read MoreBarnes elected to office on TPCA Executive Board
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Slaton Police Chief Trevor Barnes was elected Sergeant at Arms for the Texas Police Chiefs Executive Board during the 62nd Annual Texas Police Chiefs Conference last week in Fort Worth. He was one of three area police chiefs to be elected to the Board. Also elected were Albert Garcia of…
Read MoreIn remembrance of a fallen Texas Trooper
Police officers with the Slaton Police Department and Slaton ISD take minute of silence with their lights on in honor of fallen Texas DPS Trooper Chad Walker Thursday afternoon (April 1). Walker was shot during a driver assist in Limestone County March 26, and died from his injuries. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreMayoral forum set for April 14
There will be a Mayoral candidate forum conducted April 14 at 7:15 p.m. in the Slaton High School auditorium. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. and the attendees will need to be seated by 7. All four candidates for mayor: Clif Shaw, Jessie Perez, Jacob Parker and John Gatica, have been invited to attend. The…
Read MoreMagazine group tours Slaton for edition
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Slaton had several visitors last Wednesday (March 31) touring the town for an upcoming edition of Authentic Texas. They were honored with a reception at the Slaton Harvey House later that evening. Those attending from the magazine were Margaret Hoogstra, CEO Authentic Texas; Jeff Salmon, President of Authentic Texas; Ryanne…
Read MoreSlaton sees increase, others drop in March rebates
The City of Slaton saw a an increase in its February sales tax rebate compared to the previous year’s totals. Slaton received $44,885.72 in February, a 1.55 percent increase from February 2020’s total of $44,196.96. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $171,761.65, a 9.57 percent increase from the 2020 year-to-date total of $156,748.63. Ransom Canyon…
Read MoreSlaton FFA earns honors in shows
From Staff Reports Students part of the Slaton FFA have been very busy the past few weeks showing off their best animals in big competitions. Many have also recently won high honors, and have had their animals make it to sales such as the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which is only conducting the show…
Read MoreQuite the Easter Egg Hunt
Children of all ages scramble to gather as many eggs as they can during a community Easter egg hunt hosted by First Baptist Church Saturday afternoon (March 27). (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreRader places 9th in State powerlifting
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Senior Chris Rader competed in the State Powerlifting Tournament in Abilene Saturday (March 27). While he did not medal in his division, he still represented the school with a strong ninth place showing. Slaton also sent off Rader and honored fellow State qualifier Amaya Ramos with a parade around town…
Read MoreWest Texas Fireplaces offers warm, comfort for the home
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Steve Respondek had been cleaning fireplaces for years, as part of his father’s business – A&A Chimney Sweeps. “My dad started a chimney sweep business in 1981, just to make extra money,” he said, adding his dad worked at Texas Tech which offered good benefits, but not same pay. He…
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