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Slaton City Council Adopts New Property Tax Rate
By:Jenna Howle The Slaton City Council convened a special meeting on Monday at 5:31 p.m. in City Hall to adopt the proposed 2024 property tax rate. The meeting was brief, concluding by 5:33 p.m. The council approved a new rate of $0.530134 per $100 of valuation, marking a 0.82441% increase from last year. Homeowners with…
Read MoreSlaton Athletic Booster Club Meeting
By:Jenna Howle The Slaton Athletic Booster Club met Wednesday September 25, 2024 to discuss merchandise sales, upcoming events, and team support. Shirts for Tiger athletes, covering all sports, have been ordered, and sales will start once they arrive. Bucket hats will also be available. The club discussed membership fees, with decisions postponed until the next…
Read MoreJanie Marie Westbrook
Janie Marie Westbrook, 75, of Acuff, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Funeral Services were Monday, September 23, 2024, at Englunds Chapel. Interment followed at Englewood Cemetery. Arrangements were by Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton. Janie was born on September 5, 1949, at the Mercy Hospital in Slaton to James Horace (J.H. “Punk”) and…
Read MoreRobert Gale Baldwin
Robert Gale Baldwin, 73, of Slaton, Texas, formerly of Levelland, Texas passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2024, at 1:35am in his home surrounded by his wife and children. A celebration of life ceremony will be held on Wednesday, September 11,2024 at 2pm at Krestridge Funeral Home, 505 Austin Street, Levelland, Texas. Robert was…
Read MoreSEDCO Meeting
By:Jenna Howle The Slaton Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) held its meeting on September 18, 2024, at the SEDCO Board Room, with President Clif Shaw calling the session to order at 12:02 PM. The meeting proceeded with the review and approval of minutes from the previous meeting on August 15, 2024. The motion was…
Read MoreSlaton High School Class of 1984 to Celebrate 40th Reunion
By:Jenna Howle The Slaton High School Class of 1984 is gearing up for a memorable 40th reunion, set to take place on September 28, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The gathering will be held at Heirloom Flowers and Gifts, promising an evening filled with nostalgia, good food, and cherished memories. Guests will enjoy a…
Read MoreHomecoming Festivities
By:Jenna Howle Slaton ISD celebrated its homecoming festivities with a week full of fun and tradition leading up to the crowning of the 2024 Homecoming Queen and King. Kaylynn (KK) Salazar was crowned Homecoming Queen on Friday night, September 20, while Kaleb Ortiz earned the title of Homecoming King on Wednesday, September 18.…
Read MoreBobby Joe Harlan
Bobby Joe Harlan, 77, of Slaton, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Memorial Services were Monday, September 16, 2024, at Slaton Methodist Church. Arrangements were by Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton. Bobby Joe was born on July 18, 1947, in Slaton to George and Bernice Harlan. He graduated from Slaton High School. He attended…
Read MoreSlaton High School Class 50 Year Reunion at Cook’s Garage
By:Jenna Howle The Slaton High School Class of 1974 gathered for reunion on August 31, 2024, at Cook’s Garage from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. The event was a heartwarming celebration of old friendships and shared memories, drawing 37 alumni and their spouses for a memorable evening. Cook’s Garage played host to the festivities,…
Read MoreNeal Aircraft
By:Jenna Howle On September 11, Slaton Neal Aircraft Airport welcomed a historic aircraft piloted by Ed Sykes, a veteran and author with Air Capital Press L.L.C. Sykes, who flew F-105s, F-4s, and F-16s, has logged 2,700 hours in the F-105, his favorite aircraft. In 1969, Sykes survived a harrowing mission when his F-105…
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