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4th of July festival to see location change
The annual July 4 event Slaton conducts was canceled last year due to COVID concerns. The Slaton Chamber of Commerce is bringing it back this year, although with some changes. A lot of the changes started due to COVID. “We’ve made some changes this year,” said Chamber President Jim Andrus, who added several vendors backed…
Read MoreSEDCO hears audit, updates on construction
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Corporation had a light meeting Thursday afternoon (March 18), conducting a public hearing and discussing recent construction. The Board opened up a public hearing at 11:50 a.m. for discussion regarding the use of Type B sales tax funds for Slaton Animal Hospital. A building construction grant…
Read MoreFires lead to destroyed residence, damaged vehicle
Above, members of the Slaton Fire Department work the scene of a fire in the 900 block of S. Oklahoma St. Saturday night (March 20). The house was fully engulfed, and while quickly extinguised by SFD and other departments, it was deemed a total loss. Red Cross was called and the resident who was living…
Read MoreRamos places 5th in State powerlifting
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Slaton High School powerlifter Amaya Ramos competed in the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association’s State meet Thursday (March 18) in Corpus Christi. She finished tied for fifth in her group. Ramos said she enjoyed her experience, and learned a lot as well. “It was amazing, but it was definitely…
Read MoreLocal groups to host Easter activities
From Staff Reports It’s nearly Easter time which usually means a time for Easter egg hunts, Good Friday and Sunday Easter worship and other activities. Last year, COVID cancelled a majority of Easter events, including several hunts. A virtual Easter egg hunt along with a Teddy Bear parade were around where people could still have…
Read Morehumble Grounds to host year celebration Saturday
Humble Grounds will host its first anniversary Saturday (March 27) from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at their store. There will be a variety of food and vendors. There will also be music and more. Admission is free.
Read MoreSISD ends mask mandate, cancels election
Slatonite GM Masks are still recommended, but the Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees voted Thursday evening (March 11) to end the requirement to wear masks inside the schools. Superintendent Jim Andrus said Gov. Greg Abbott’s removal of the mask mandate, which went fully into effect last Wednesday (March 10) let businesses decide mask…
Read MoreRader advances to State Powerlifting
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Tiger Powerlifting team repeated its girls team’s Regional meet last week, qualifying a boys-powerlifter to the State Tournament. Chris Rader, a senior, finished second in his weight division Saturday (March 13) during the Regional meet conducted in Sundown. Rader said he’s excited for the upcoming meet. “This will…
Read MoreKitten places 8th for pig, makes sale at HLSR
Rachyl Kitten, a senior at Slaton High School, placed eighth for her pig at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo this week. She also made the sale. Kitten has been showing pigs for the past 10 years. This is her first time to place in HLSR. Kitten said she was excited to show her pig,…
Read MoreSlaton Lions Club food truck raises $5,000+ for scholarships
Above, Slaton Lions Club member Jerry Kitten cooks hamburgers using a grill he made years ago so orders can be filled Wednesday morning (March 10) during a hamburger fundraiser on Division St. The Lions sold out of all their hamburgers, and grilled 288 for a Slaton Independent School District order. They raised more than $5,000,…
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