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Slaton Alumna Mary Jo Parker
By: Jenna Howle Mary Jo Parker, a proud product of Slaton High School’s sports program, continues to shine brightly on the basketball court. Having made a significant impact during her junior high and high school years, Parker’s journey has now taken her to the international stage. Graduating from Slaton High School in 2021,…
Read MoreSEDCO Discusses Land Purchase
By:Jenna Howle The Slaton Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) convened for its regular meeting on July 18, 2024, at the SEDCO Board Room. Chaired by Joe Janick, the meeting commenced promptly at 12:06 p.m. with an invocation by Nancy Norman. The agenda began with the approval of the June 20, 2024 meeting minutes, swiftly…
Read MoreBrick Street Thrift & Boutique Celebrates Grand Opening
By: Jenna Howle The grand opening of Brick Street Thrift & Boutique was held on July 10, 2024, bringing a new wave of excitement and community spirit to Slaton. The event was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m., followed by the store’s opening for business from 1:30 to 7:00 p.m. The celebration…
Read MoreCity approves infrastructure projects
By: Jenna Howle The recent Slaton City Hall meeting, held at City Hall on July 8, 2024 was called to order at 6:32 p.m., July 8, 2024 ,and saw significant community participation and decision-making on various fronts. Mayor Clifton Shaw and Commissioners Tony Newton, Jim Taliaferro, Benny Lopez, and Valarie Johnson, alongside city staff and…
Read MoreChamber of Commerce discusses Awards Banquet
By: Jenna Howle The Slaton Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting on July 11th at 12:00 p.m., discussing key updates and upcoming events. The meeting commenced with the approval of June’s minutes and financial reports, followed by a membership update. The Chamber reviewed the recent 4th on the Square celebration, noting a successful event…
Read MoreSISD New Board Member
Slaton ISD’s Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Monday (July 15), which began at 7:00 p.m. in the Slaton ISD Administration Office. All members were present, and no public comment was made. The board discussed the TASA/TASB txEDCON 24 conference that will be held in San Antonio, the various important dates for…
Read MoreKCBD NEWS COVERAGE
By: Intern Caitlyn Crane KCBD News Channel 11 visited Slaton on Friday (July 12) for their Live Community Coverage Tour of 2024, and the community gathered to watch the live broadcast. They did their live at 5 p.m. and live at 6 p.m. newscasts with their anchors Abner Euresti and Karin McCay set…
Read MoreSlaton Senior Riley Martinez Summer Baseball Journey
By: Jenna Howle Riley Martinez, a senior at Slaton High School is playing summer baseball for the PRIBL Collegiate League in Rincon, Puerto Rico. His team, the Tainos, reached the championship game. He has gone through intense training and beach workouts. Martinez immersed himself in a month log baseball journey. He…
Read MoreSavoring Tradition and Taste:The Pancake House in Lubbock, Texas
Nestled on 510 Ave Q in Lubbock, Texas, the Pancake House isn’t just a place to eat; it’s a beloved institution that has been serving up warmth and hospitality since 1961. Recently joining forces with the Slaton Newspaper to offer exclusive deals to its patrons, the Pancake House continues to…
Read MoreSlaton Library hosts fun events
By: Intern Caitlyn Crane The Slaton Library hosted Adventures in Bubbles on Friday (June 28), where kids got to blow bubbles and make bubble wands at the Gazebo on the Town Square. Earlier in the week on Wednesday (June 26), the Library also hosted a story time with the Parenting Cottage, where the kids…
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