Mrs. Fern (Norwood) Raley was born in Salado on July 29, 1920.
Her parents were J. H. and Pearl Norwood. Their homeplace is the old Norwood place located at 231 N. Main Street.
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Governor Abbott Waives Grade Promotion Requirements For 2020-2021 STAAR Testing
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the grade promotion requirement related to the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test for students in grades 5 and 8 has been waived for the upcoming school year. Typically, school systems must take into account a student’s score on the STAAR test to determine whether the student can be promoted to the next grade level. The traditional A-F rating system will remain in place, albeit with certain adjustments due to COVID-19.
[Read more…] about Governor Abbott Waives Grade Promotion Requirements For 2020-2021 STAAR TestingBell Co Health Authority closes Bell schools for in-person classes through Sept. 7
Bell County locahl health authority Dr. Janice K. Smith issued an order today imposing restrictions on all public and private (non-religious) schools that will keep schools closed for in-person face-to-face instruction until after September 7, 2020.
[Read more…] about Bell Co Health Authority closes Bell schools for in-person classes through Sept. 7Ag Commish asks Gov. to open tasting rooms
COMMISSIONER MILLER EXPANDS REOPEN REQUEST TO GOVERNOR ABBOTT TO INCLUDE DISTILLERY, BREWPUB TASTING ROOMS
Says governor should not destroy livelihoods while attempting to save lives
(AUSTIN) Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller expanded his request to Governor Abbott to reopen winery tasting rooms to include similar direct-to-consumer facilities for Texas distilleries and breweries. In a letter dated today, Miller asked Abbott to amend his June 26 Executive Order to remove Texas distillery tasting rooms, brewery and brewpub taprooms and beer gardens from the definition of bars and allow them to reopen immediately under the same health, safety and social distancing rules as Texas restaurants.
[Read more…] about Ag Commish asks Gov. to open tasting rooms2020 Salado Kindergarten Parade
2020 Salado High School Senior Parade
The Little Engine That Couldn’t
By Chris McGregor
Former Staff Writer
Anyone with the good sense of a stump knows that war, in its fashion, has a peculiar way of disrupting even the most princely of aspirations. Take Salado for instance, and in particular, Salado around the outbreak of that historical melee, World War I.
[Read more…] about The Little Engine That Couldn’tReopening: Where to eat, drink, stay in Salado
Governor Greg Abbott has lifted the ban on restaurants to allow dining in, but there are restrictions to include a maximum capacity of 25% seating and other social distancing and hygiene measures. Not all restaurants are reopening for dining. Alexander’s Craft Cocktails and Kitchen, 602 Center Circle; 254-947-5554. Tuesday-Saturday, 5-9 p.m. Limited indoor seating, expanded outdoor seating with a limited menu offering, full bar, specials, etc. Dine-in, take out and delivery options from the a la carte menu. Mother’s Day packages are available for take-home. Open for Mother’s Day on May 10 with two seatings available at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. by reservations.
[Read more…] about Reopening: Where to eat, drink, stay in SaladoSalado shops, retail reopening
With the phased reopening of retail businesses, shoppers may be confused which retail stores and services are now open and what limits there are on store capacity.
We contacted local businesses via social media, email and phone calls to clarify information for you! Please support local business now more than ever.
[Read more…] about Salado shops, retail reopeningBoA discusses issues of critical habitat of Salado salamander
Following a Feb. 26 settlement agreement between the Center for Biological Diversity and the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must propose a revised critical habitat designation rule for the Salado salamander and the Georgetown salamander by Aug. 12.
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