The Village of Salado is one step closer toward being designated as a Cultural District. Jill Shipman, president of the Public Arts League of Salado, learned earlier this week that Salado is one of seven applications that the Cultural District Designation Evaluation Panel is recommending for the designation. TCA received 12 applications for the designation in 2016.
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Funds needed for gateway signs
To the Editor :
A few years ago, the Salado Community Foundation was established as a 501(c)f fully qualified non-profit working to improve the quality of life in Salado and the surrounding community. One of our main projects was the raising of funds to build and install two Gateway Signs that will adorn and provide direction on the north and south entrances to the Village of Salado on Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) rights of way.
Eaglebots compete at first-ever UIL-sanctioned Robotics Competition
Salado High School’s robotics team, The Eaglebots competed in the first Texas UIL sanctioned First Robotics Competition (FRC), placing in the top 20 on July 30. The competition attendance was by invite only and included Texas’s top 42 teams. This elite group included former and present regional, national and world championship teams.
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New Teacher Information Form
With approvals in place work will begin soon on Stagecoach Inn
Salado aldermen gave final approval to an Economic Development Agreement package for the long-term redevelopment of Stagecoach Inn property.
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Work on sewer could begin as early as December
The Village expects to put the construction of the sewer system out for bid in September once final approval comes from Texas Historical Commission for the proposed final lines and sewer locations.
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Retiring sewer debt could add 19¢ to tax rate
Although aldermen have directed City Administrator Kim Foutz to draft the 2016-17 general operating budget with no property tax increase, property taxes will increase dramatically next year due to the increased cost of retiring the debt of $8.8 million sewer bond.
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No drastic changes in upcoming Village budget
Don’t expect much change in the 2016-17 Village budget. If anything, there will likely be fewer expenses to match the drop in revenues anticipated for next year.
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Trailblazer comes to town
The Texas Association of Minority Engineers Trailblazer was overrun with kids on July 23 when it stopped at the Salado Public Library.
The TAME Trailblazer is a 40-foot exhibit trailer that houses a variety of engineering and science exhibits targeted at students in grades 3-8. It is the only interactive science and engineering museum on wheels in Texas. [Read more…] about Trailblazer comes to town
Junior Angus members place at Nationals
Salado Jr. Angus members place at Nationals
Texas junior Angus members took irst place in the intermediate division of team sales at the 2016 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 8 in Grand Island, Neb. Pictured from left are Kara Pinkerton, Arp; Kaydee Free, Salado; Dylan Denny, Lubbock; and Railey Aragon, Moulton. At left, junior Angus member Cooper Free of Salado (center) took second place won top honors in the junior B division of extemporaneous speaking at the 2016 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 8 in Grand Island, Neb.
(Photos by Pearls Pics on behalf of the American Angus Association)