Salado will always remember Hulda Horton, a tireless advocate and volunteer for the Village.
An iris metal sculpture in her honor will be unveiled at 2 p.m. April 21 in front of McCain’s Cafe on Main Street in her honor.
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Salado Eagles win 4A, Div. 1 State Soccer Championship
By Tim Fleischer
Editor-in-Chief
Caine Cruddas passed the ball across the goal to senior Luke Anderson who put it in the net with 7:02 left in the first overtime for the game-winning goal to give Salado its first state soccer championship April 10 against the Rivers Oaks Castleberry. The Eagles won 3-2.
[Read more…] about Salado Eagles win 4A, Div. 1 State Soccer ChampionshipSalado Eagles advance to State Finals after UIL rules Progreso must forfeit games
By Tim Fleischer
Editor-in-Chief
It’s not the way Coach Jared Cruddas wanted his Salado Eagles to get to the 4A, Division. 1 State Finals, but less than 10 minutes before the Eagles were to play the undefeated Progreso Red Ants at San Antonio’s Comalander, the UIL State Executive Committee (SEC) ruled that the Red Ants would forfeit their entire season.
[Read more…] about Salado Eagles advance to State Finals after UIL rules Progreso must forfeit gamesEagles to face Progreso in 4A, Div. 1 state semi-final
Salado Eagles soccer (22-3-3) will face undefeated Progreso (30-0) in the 4A, Div. 1 state semi-final at 7 p.m. April 4 at Comalander Stadium in San Antonio. The Eagles are Region III champions after defeating Lumberton 2-1 in Navasota March 31.
[Read more…] about Eagles to face Progreso in 4A, Div. 1 state semi-finalLady Eagles to face SA Davenport in 4A, Div. 1 State Semi-Final
Salado Lady Eagles (27-3) will face the San Antonio Davenport Lady Wolves in the 4A, Div. 1 State Semi-final at 7 p.m. April 4 at Dripping Springs High School, 940 US 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. Davenport is the Region IV champion. They were second in District 26-4A, behind Wimberley.
[Read more…] about Lady Eagles to face SA Davenport in 4A, Div. 1 State Semi-FinalSecond Annual Heritage Country Church Rodeo
Bronc riding and mutton busting were two of the events during the second annual Heritage Country Church second annual rodeo March 7-8 at the church arena. The church is located at 9677 Lark Trail.
(Photos by Royce Wiggin)
House takes up vouchers
By Dr. Michael Novotny
Salado ISD Superintendent
The first bill in Texas regarding private school vouchers/Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) was filed back in 1956. Thus, the Texas Legislature has been debating private school vouchers/ESAs for almost 70 years.
[Read more…] about House takes up vouchersBell County Public Health District Urges Residents to Remain Vigilant Due to Increased Reporting of Measles Cases in Texas
Bell County – The Bell County Public Health District (BCPH) is urging residents to take precautions against measles as cases continue to rise across Texas, especially among unvaccinated individuals throughout Central Texas. As of February 26, 2025, there are no confirmed cases of the measles virus in Bell County.
[Read more…] about Bell County Public Health District Urges Residents to Remain Vigilant Due to Increased Reporting of Measles Cases in TexasState Rep sets Town Hall meeting Feb. 27
State Representative Brad Buckley (R-54) will hold a Town Hall Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Salado ISD Administration Building, 601 N. Main St.
[Read more…] about State Rep sets Town Hall meeting Feb. 27Voucher bill will balloon in cost, reduce chances for future teacher pay raises, well-funded classrooms
Commentary By Ovidia Molina
President, Texas State Teachers Association
Gov. Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick claim to want to raise teacher pay, but the Senate today is expected to debate SB 2, a voucher bill that, if finally enacted, will make it increasingly more difficult for public school classrooms to be adequately funded and public school teachers to be adequately paid.
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