The Village of Salado and Salado Public Library District will hold joint elections with in-person early voting beginning April 22 at the Salado ISD Administration Building, 601 N. Main St.
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Meet the candidates for Salado Library District board of directors
The Village of Salado and Salado Public Library District will hold joint elections with in-person early voting beginning April 22 at the Salado ISD Administration Building, 601 N. Main St.
[Read more…] about Meet the candidates for Salado Library District board of directorsBell 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. 27Last day to register to vote is Oct. 7
The last day to register to vote in the November 5 General Election is Oct. 7.
[Read more…] about Last day to register to vote is Oct. 7BCESD #1 proposes $.098277 tax rate
Bell County Emergency Services District #1 will hold a public hearing 6 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Salado Fire Department, 3520 FM 2484 for a proposed tax rate of $0.098277 per $100 valuation.
[Read more…] about BCESD #1 proposes $.098277 tax rateAquifer storage & recovery acts as water savings account
Part 1 in Water Series
By Tim Fleischer
Editor-in-Chief
Think of it as a water savings account that you can add to during times of excess and draw upon during times of need.
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KTMPO taking input on Thoroughfare Plan
Planning group recommends upgrade in designation for several Salado roads
By Tim Fleischer
Editor-in-chief
Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization (KTMPO) is taking public comment on its draft Bell County Thoroughfare Plan, a 40-page document that will be used in coming years for planning purposes by Texas Deepartment of Transportation and other governing entities that build road and street infrastructure.
[Read more…] about KTMPO taking input on Thoroughfare PlanBell, Coryell approved for $1 million to develop Habitat Conservation Plan
By Tim Fleischer
Editor-in-Chief
“It’s not a matter of ‘if,’” Bell County Judge David Blackburn said last week, “it’s a matter of when they are found and what the impact will be when they are found.”
Judge Blackburn was talking about what he calls “creepy crawlies.” These aren’t the cute teddy bears or the American Eagle or other species that have been saved from extinction.
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Local man seeks bone marrow transplant for multiple sclerosis
By Tim Fleischer
Editor-in-Chief
Walt Tollefson needs our help.
The long-time Saladoan is seeking a specialized treatment not currently available in the United States to halt the progression of the multiple sclerosis that he was diagnosed with several years ago. The treatment is a bone marrow transplant that utilizes the patient’s own hematopoietic stem cells rather than the marrow of a matching donor.
In layman’s terms, the hematopoietic stems cells are harvested from the person and are used to restore the normal hematopoiesis of the patient after that patient has been exposed to high dose chemotherapy delivered to aim immunosuppression.
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