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Argyle ISD appoints former board member to fill vacant seat
Summary by Flower Mound News Editorial Desk Micah Pearce , as published by Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)
· July 14, 2026
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Key points The board unanimously voted to appoint Slaton to the vacant Place 7 seat. The Argyle ISD Board of Trustees has filled a vacant seat by appointing a former member.
The Argyle ISD Board of Trustees has filled a vacant seat by appointing a former member. Sam Slaton will rejoin the board, having previously served for nine years. His experience was cited as a key factor in the decision.
The board unanimously voted to appoint Slaton to the vacant Place 7 seat. This move is seen as beneficial for the district's future plans, with a full seven-member board now in place.
Further details on the appointment and Slaton's return to the board are available from the Cross Timbers Gazette. The decision was made despite initial reservations about appointing someone to an elected position, with the board ultimately deciding that Slaton's experience made him the best fit.
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Category: government Published: July 14, 2026 Source: Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) Reading time: 1 min
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