Village News
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.
[Read more…] about BoA discusses issues of critical habitat of Salado salamanderVillage will likely re-address election decision
Action to move election will have to be taken by Board of Aldermen.
In light of an advisory email from the Elections Division of the Texas Secretary of State, Salado aldermen will likely revisit their split-decision vote on March 23 to continue to hold the Village general election on May 2. While the Village has not formally posted anything about a meeting to move the election date, aldermen were informed via text from the Village Administrator at 1:23 p.m. March 25 that an Emergency Meeting of the Board of Aldermen will be held at 9 a.m. March 26 “to consider moving May election to Nov, in light of correspondence from the Secretary of State.”
Despite the Village voting on March 23 to keep the May 2 election date, Mayor Skip Blancett took to social media March 24 to tell voters “an order has been given for 3 November.”
Village election will stay in May but school moves to November
Two hours after County Judge David Blackburn issued a “stay at home” directive, Village of Salado aldermen voted to defeat a motion by alderman Frank Coachman to move the Village election from May 2 to November 3. The motion received a second from John Cole following a brief discussion of the ramifications of moving the election from the May uniform election date to the November uniform election date. Across town, Salado ISD Trustees voted unanimously to move the election to November 3.
[Read more…] about Village election will stay in May but school moves to NovemberRestaurants, wineries, breweries offer to-go, deliver
Salado restaurants are resilient and flexible during these uncertain times. Here are what many of them are doing to offer their customers the ability to order on phone or online for pick up and in some cases delivery in the Salado area. We have tried to be comprehensive and accurate in this so that you have one place to turn to figure out how to eat and drink in Salado. If we left anyone out, please let us know at news@saladovillagevoice.com so we can add you.
[Read more…] about Restaurants, wineries, breweries offer to-go, deliverDeadline days away to connect to sewer
The day after Village of Salado aldermen authorized Village Administrator Don Ferguson to pursue legal action against any property that is required to tie-in to the Salado sewer and has not applied for a building permit by Feb. 29, five properties came in to do so.
[Read more…] about Deadline days away to connect to sewerSalado Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet
The Salado Chamber of Commerce honored its Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year and Hall of Fame recipient during its annual Awards Banquet at Tenroc Ranch Jan. 30.
[Read more…] about Salado Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet