Early voting will begin Oct. 18 for eight proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that will appear on the Nov. 2 ballot.
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Sirena Fest raises funds for all abilities playground in Pace Park
Sirena Fest will be Oct. 2 along Salado Creek. The mermaid parade was canceled but there will be a Pet Parade on the grounds of Barrow Brewing at 11 a.m.
Jennifer Abraham, owner of The Dog Spot in Salado, is organizing the Pet Parade. Awards will be given for Best Costumer, Largest Pet and Smallest Pet. Follow Sirena Fest on social media for details. The Dog Spot has a link to the online pet parade registration form on their Facebook page.
Sirena Fest will run 10:00 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 2 and will include educational booths, merfolk-themed arts extravaganza and live music.
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Thomas Arnold Elementary Garden receives $10,000 grant
Kathi Walrath Memorial Garden dedication is Aug. 27
Salado, Texas – Texas Department of Agriculture has recognized Thomas Arnold Elementary School garden as the recipient of a $10,000 Expanding 3e’s (X3e) Grant. This grant will provide resources necessary to continue restoring the garden established by the PTO and Community partners in 2012.
The Kathi Walrath Memorial Garden will be dedicated on Friday, August 27, 9:00 am.
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First Day of school sees enrollment increase by 5% at Salado ISD
Salado students returned to class Aug. 18 and Salado ISD preliminary enrollment numbers show a 5% increase this year over fall of 2020. As of Aug. 16, Salado ISD has 2,215 students enrolled, an increase of 112 students over last October’s snapshot.
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Retirement reception set Aug. 30 for Burt Smith
By Dr. Michael Novotny
Salado ISD Superintendent
Congratulations to Burt Smith on his retirement next Tuesday, August 31!
Burt served as the principal of Salado High School from 2012 until 2014 and then has been the assistant superintendent of our school district since 2014. He has a total of 30 years of experience as a teacher, coach, and administrator in public school districts.
We will have a retirement reception for Burt and his wife, Jami, at 4:00 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Salado Civic Center, located at 601 North Main Street. All students, parents, employees, and community members are welcome to attend.
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Delta variant causing local surge in COVID-19 cases
Local doctors are seeing a surge in positive COVID-19 tests as the fast-spreading DELTA variant spreads through many communities, including Bell County.
In just the last two weeks, the number of positive cases across the nation has jumped 250% compared to last month and the CDC predicts it is going to get much worse by the end of August.
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Salado High School Commencement ceremony is May 28
Commencement for the Salado High School Class of 2021 will be 7 p.m. May 28 at the Mayborn Campus Center at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor.
SHS has named its top two graduating seniors: Valedictorian Amy Manning and Salutatorian Nena Vero.
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Apartments to be built off of South Main St.
RREAF Holdings presented Salado aldermen with plans for Water’s Edge, a $55 million apartment, townhouse and single family living development on the south end of Main Street. The acreage for Water’s Edge was purchase by RREAF Holdings from Sanctuary developers.
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Bell County receives $11 million fed grant for rent, utility help
Bell County will receive $11 million from the U.S. Treasury for the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program using Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds to the county. The program will be administered by the Hill Country Community Action Association.
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Cold-driven demand makes conservation necessary
COLD-DRIVEN DEMAND MAKES ELECTRICITY CONSERVATION NECESSARY
Austin, TX – The Public Utility Commission of Texas today echoed a call from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas for electricity conservation. Narrow margins between cold-driven demand and the supply of available power across the state are expected to occur periodically through Tuesday.
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