Area News
Our Lady of Guadalupe to host fish fry Friday
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 645 S. 4th St. in Slaton, will host a Fish Fry Friday (March 19) from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the church. The dinner will feature fish, fries, hush puppies, coleslaw and dessert. Cost is $10 a plate and will be carryout or delivery only. For more information or to…
Read MoreWilson to host COVID-19 vaccine clinic March 27
There will be a COVID-19 vaccine clinic March 27 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the City Hall – Green Building in Wilson. All citizens in Phase 1A, Phase 1B and Teacher/Child Care Personnel are required to have an appointment. Registration began Tuesday (March 9) at 10 a.m. and ends March 25 at 2:30 p.m. To…
Read MoreCity audit sees positive changes
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton Commissioners heard an overall positive report on their annual audit Monday evening (March 8) during its regular monthly meeting at City Hall. David Copeland of Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert and Moss presented the report, saying the report was clean and there were no new accounting pronouncements. “The…
Read MoreThursday afternoon fire destroys pickup
The Slaton Police and Fire Departments check to ensure everything is extinguished after a truck caught fire Thursday afternoon (March 4) in the 800 block of S. 18th St. The driver was able to escape safely, though winds caused the fire to spread into a bush and caused a fire. It was extinguished quickly before…
Read MoreRamos advances to State in powerlifting
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Tiger Girls Powerlifting Team is sending a lifter to State. Amaya Ramos qualified to compete at the top round of competition. She placed second out of 14 in her division, with a 335 pound squat, 195 bench and 295 deadlift. She is very excited to have a chance…
Read MoreTuesday night stadium lights
The Slaton Tigers face Seminole under new lights installed in 2020 Tuesday evening (March 2). The lights were put in last season, but not used due to COVID canceling the season in March. The Tigers won the game 8-7 and played a tournament this past weekend. For scores, including softball and other Slaton High School…
Read MoreSlaton Care Center treats 1 employee to grocery shopping spree
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Care Center has faced many challenges the past few months, including an outbreak of COVID that affected most of the Center. They wanted to reward one of the employees for their hard work with a grocery shopping spree at United. Terrance Mosely Jr., who won at the Slaton…
Read MoreWater, energy to adapt bills to help customers
From Staff Reports Recent reports in the media post Winter Storm Uri, as it has been named, have left people concerned. Not only have people faced flooded areas due to burst pipes and other damage, there’s another fear. The fear of their electricity and water bills being in the thousands or more as in some…
Read MoreSlaton Lions to host burger fundraiser
The Slaton Lions will host a burger fundraiser Wednesday (March 10) from 12-2 p.m. in front of St. Joseph Catholic Church, .205 S. 19th St. Those interested can drop by the food truck and purchase a burger meal. Meals include a burger with trimmings, drink and a bag of chips. Prices were being finalized as…
Read MoreCity works on roofs, streets, sidewalks
The City of Slaton has been busy fixing the roof of the library/senior center, finishing up new sidewalk replacements, with help from a grant for the work, and fixing leaks and potholes after freezing weather warmed up so they could work on the issues. Repairs will take a few weeks. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
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