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District to open gyms June 8 for conditioning
COVID-19 lead to an abrupt end of spring sports for 2020. It also threatens football, cross country and early fall sports. That said, athletes will have a chance to do some conditioning workouts during the summer just in case. Slaton High School will start conducting summer workouts beginning June 8. Workouts will include strength and…
Read MoreDream denied
Sophomore Amaya Ramos, seen here in an early season meet with Coach Jeff Caffey cheering her on, was slated to compete in the women’s State powerlifting meet, but it was canceled along with other spring sports due to coronavirus. For more information, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Submitted photo)
Read MoreSlaton powerlifting duo sees their biggest meet vanish
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Powerlifters Josh Chavarin, a senior, and sophomore Amaya Ramos had their dreams come true. Chavarin was the first-ever Regional Champion for Slaton High School in the event. Ramos placed high enough to qualify for her first ever State meet. Now – both of them do not get to experience the…
Read MoreFirst COVID-19 case confirmed in Slaton
The City of Slaton has received a report of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the City from the Office of Emergency Management in Lubbock. City Mayor Lynn Nowlin made the announcement Tuesday evening (April 14). “The City of Slaton, Mike Lamberson, City Administrator and (I), Mayor were contacted by phone call (Tuesday) from the…
Read MoreHarvey House Meet, Greet with author rescheduled
The Harvey House meet and greet with Rosa Latimer, author of several Harvey House books and a play for March 20 has been postponed out of precaution during the current coronavirus situation. As of press time Tuesday, the event has not been rescheduled. Those who have further questions regarding the event can call the Harvey…
Read MoreSlaton Police, DPS team to arrest 17 in large operation
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Police Department worked a joint operation in the area March 10-11, culminating in the arrest of 17 people. They teamed up with the Texas Department of Public Safety Patrol Division, DPS criminal Investigation Division and the South Plains Auto Task Force to complete the operation. Chief of Police…
Read MoreTigerette seniors celebrate with win over Fillies
By Joshua Bray Slatonite Intern The Tigerettes took a loss against the Lady Cats at Tuesday nights (Feb. 4) home game. The final score was 56-39. Leading scorers were Kamryn Gibbs with 11, Zanady Coronado with seven and Mary Jo Parker with six. Andrea Moreno scored five and Jazmyn Jackson scored four. Justyne Zapata, TK…
Read MoreThe Slatonite printed edition update
This is an update regarding the Feb. 6 printed edition: We WILL be able to get the edition today; however, it will be picked up early this afternoon. This afternoon pickup is to allow better and safer driving conditions on Hwy. 84 and off the Caprock to occur. The paper should be in the mailboxes tomorrow and…
Read MoreHumble Grounds, Texas 1809 soon to enhance downtown
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Two businesses are counting down the days until they are ready for business in downtown Slaton. Humble Grounds and Texas 1809, both offering food and beverage, will be located along 8th St. between the Slaton Railroad Museum and Slat-Co Printing. Humble Grounds, located at 152 S. 8th St. had a…
Read MoreSnow hits the area, The Slatonite delivery delayed
The Slatonite’s Feb. 6 edition will be coming to customers slightly later than normal this week. Due to heavy snow, dangerous road conditions and limited visibility between Slaton and sister paper Snyder, who prints The Slatonite, the edition will be not be in stands or delivered until Thursday. Online subscribers will get their digital…
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