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4 Schools to celebrate graduation ceremonies
From Staff Reports Slaton, Roosevelt, Wilson and Southland High Schools have announced their Valedictorians and Salutatorians before commencements this week. Slaton’s 2023 Valedictorian is Brayden Brown while the Salutatorian is Sloane Meier. Graduation will be at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, May 25) in the Slaton High School gymnasium. Doors open at 6. Britnee Cloud is…
Read MoreNews in brief
Election canvassed for Ward I, runoff scheduled The City of Slaton Board of Commissioners canvassed the May 7 Ward I Commissioner Election May 16 during a special meeting at City Hall. They also canvassed the recount Tuesday (May 23) after it was counted at the Lubbock County Elections office City Secretary Pam King read the…
Read MoreGrads attend baccalaureate
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Several Slaton High School students, family and friends attended the annual baccalaureate Friday (May 19) at First Baptist Church in Slaton. Approximately 20 students attended. Will Perry, associate pastor at First Baptist, gave a welcome and presented a message from Hebrews 12:1-2. In it, he talked about endurance, mentioning how…
Read MoreSEDCO discusses mural project
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Corporation discussed an update on the proposed mural project for its building as well as several projects during its monthly meeting Thursday (May 18). The also conducted a public hearing for Ron Hoover RV & Marine, which opened at 12:05 p.m. When no one came to…
Read MoreTigers season ends in Regional Quarters
Slaton High School baseball Coach Jace Chancellor, right, gives a pep talk to the team during the Tigers’ 11-3 loss to the Shallowater Mustangs Saturday (May 20) at Frenship High School’s baseball field. The loss, combined with a 10-5 loss Friday (May 19) ended the Tigers’ season in Regional Quarterfinals. It was the first time…
Read MoreTiger Train Fitness offers exercise any time of day
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Those who want a workout, but not travel to Lubbock, a local gymnasium is now open for membership. Tiger Train Fitness, 159 S. 9th St. opened May 11 with a ribbon cutting by the Chamber. Owners Nicole and Raul Soledad spend several months converting the building into a fitness center,…
Read MoreUPDATE: The Slatonite Feb. 2 edition
Update: We have picked up the edition, and will be delivering to all stores by the end of day. Copies of this week’s (Feb. 2) edition are currently at The Slaton Bakery, Slaton Pharmacy and The Slatonite office, 139 S. 9th St. Mailed copies will be in the post office boxes no later than Monday…
Read MoreChristmas Musical, Cantata Sunday
Slaton Methodist Church will present the musical “The First Noel,” by artist Russell Mauldin, Sunday (Dec. 11) at 6 p.m. at the Church. A combination of voices from three churches sing at the event, which will be a reminder of the reason for the season. Refreshments and a special guest will join directly afterward. The…
Read MoreCity budget hearing dates
From Staff Reports There will be one more hearing regarding the 2022-23 tax rate, which will be conducted at City Hall. These are for public comment on the items. The Second Hearing is during the monthly City Hall Meeting, Sept. 12 at 5:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.
Read MoreMeeting the Tigers
Members of the Slaton Tiger football team walk out of the run through to be introduced Saturday morning (Aug. 6) during Meet the Tigers. For more information on the event, including photos, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
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