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Trustees conduct hearing on FIRST Rating
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees conducted a public hearing of the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas, or FIRST, Report Monday evening (Oct. 9) during its monthly meeting. Board President Carlos Bentancourt opened up the hearing at 7:10 p.m. Chief Financial Officer Art Martin said the FIRST…
Read More1st-ever Pink Ribbon Run set for Oct. 21
Slaton’s first ever Pink Ribbon Run will take place on Oct. 21. The race will begin at 10 a.m. in front of Slat-Co Printing. Jennifer Ojeda, who created the run, was inspired by her friend, Michelle Lopez. Lopez is a breast cancer survivor but knowing her daily battle describes her as a warrior. …
Read MoreWilson High students, faculty see benefits from school remodel
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM For some time, Wilson High School students spent the year learning their lessons in the old bank just down the road from their High School was, including last year. This year, they were welcomed back to the building, albeit with no auditorium, bigger classes and a fresh inside look. Superintendent…
Read MoreEnjoying a pancake breakfast
Guests enjoy a pancake breakfast at the Slaton Senior Citizens Center Saturday (Oct. 7). The event was a fundraiser for Meals on Wheels. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSlaton sees decrease in September tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an increase in sales tax revenues for the month of September. Slaton received $59,386.56 in September, a 2.31 percent decrease from September 2022’s $60,777.67. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $537,193.23, a 6.74 percent decrease from the 2022 year-to-date total of $576,060.24. Post also saw a decrease over the same…
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Daylight Saving time ends Sunday Daylight Saving time will end Sunday (Nov. 5) at 2 a.m. Clocks will fall back an hour at that time. Daylight Saving will return March 10, 2024. ••••• Sports schedule for the week Here is the schedule for local football games this week: Slaton will face Brownfield Friday evening (Nov. 3)…
Read MoreSRTA 1st meeting of year to be Wednesday
The Slaton Retired Teachers Association will hold their first 2023-24 monthly meeting on Wednesday (Sept. 20) 3 p.m. at Slaton Independent School District board room. Guest speaker, Terri Navrkal, is Texas Retired Teacher Association secretary/treasurer and will provide an update regarding Proposition 9 on the Nov. 7 ballot. This amendment will provide a Cost of…
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Sports schedule for the week Here is the schedule for local sports this week: In football, Slaton will play Friday evening (Sept. 29) against Friona for homecoming at 7 p.m. Roosevelt has a bye week this week. Wilson will play Cotton Center Friday for its homecoming at 7:30 p.m. Southland will face Lefors at 5…
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The Slatonite changes email for Classifieds The Slatonite has changed its email address for legals and classifieds. The new address is [email protected]. This address can be used to send any classified ad (Garage sale, house for rent, etc.) as well as legals from law firms. Any item that was sent to the original address will…
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…
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