Area News
Board approves ‘aggressive’ ’21-22 calendar
The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the 2021-22 school year calendar Thursday evening (Feb. 11) during its regular monthly Board meeting. Superintendent Jim Andrus presented the proposed calendar to Trustees. He said the administrators at all four schools met together with teachers and were presented a blank calendar to see what could…
Read MoreHarvey House conducting annual membership drive to help building, caboose
The Slaton Harvey House needs the public’s support during its annual membership drive. Memberships are $40 for the year. The membership donation helps preserve and maintain one of Slaton’s oldest historical buildings, as well as the newly restored 1910 wooden caboose, which is on display outside. The Slaton Harvey House is a designated Texas Historical…
Read MoreCity addresses concerns, sets election dates
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton Commissioners set election dates for four of the five seats that will be open for election Monday evening (Feb. 8) during a regular meeting at City Hall. The City also made a statement regarding issues stemming from recent concerns regarding the City, such as finances, Home…
Read MoreLamberson announces retirement from City
City Administrator Mike Lamberson announced his retirement from the City of Slaton. He made his announcement during the City Administrator’s report Monday evening (Feb. 8) during the Slaton City Commissioners regular monthly meeting. His retirement date will be in April. Lamberson said he has had a few health issues and while he’s been working through…
Read MoreSlaton United receives updated look with recent remodeling
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM United Supermarket in Slaton has a new look. The exterior may seem similar – only a new, if subtly changed sign was installed, but inside, the decor isn’t plain white walls anymore. Josh Mullins, Store Director for the Slaton store, said it was “long overdue” for an update. “We have…
Read MoreEnsuring the lift is safe – all areas
Laz Trotty, center, ensures the bar is thoroughly sanitized between each lift while spotters Moises Uribe, D’Marcus Trotty, Juan Cisneros and Tomas Geronimo wait for the next lifter during the Slaton meet Thursday afternoon (Feb. 4) during a meet in Slaton. For story and photos, see this week’s edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSISD: No deliveries for Valentine’s Day
From Staff Reports Valentine’s Day is a time for being sweet on a loved one – be it a date, children or others needing a bit of joy. That said, COVID-19 continues to cause health concerns, making that box of chocolates a worry for viruses that could make many sick. The Slaton Independent School District…
Read MoreBanner honoring state XC qualifiers unveiled 4 years later
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM It may have taken some time to finally have it displayed, but members of the 2016 Slaton High School Girls Cross Country State Qualifying team finally had their accomplishments immortalized in a banner during a reveal Tuesday evening (Jan. 26). The event was four years in the making. “Slaton ISD…
Read MoreSISD board conducts training
The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees conducted a Board training session during a special meeting Thursday (Jan. 28) at the Slaton ISD Administration Office. The Board met in executive session for an hour for evaluation of the Board, under Chapter 551 section 551.074 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, which covers approval of…
Read MoreSouth Plains Vet to conduct drive-thru rabies clinic Feb. 27
South Plains Veterinary Clinic will be hosting a drive-thru rabies clinic on Saturday, Feb. 27 at Buffalo Springs Lake from 1-2 p.m. People will drive through the gates, the technician will get the animal out the car, a doctor will give the vaccinations and a tech will load the animal back in the car. Once…
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