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 gamesThe 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., Salado.
[Read more…] about Introducing candidates for Village of Salado Board of AldermenSalado 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-finalSalado 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-FinalBronc 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)
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 – 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 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. 27Gov. 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.
[Read more…] about Voucher bill will balloon in cost, reduce chances for future teacher pay raises, well-funded classroomsBy Tim Fleischer, Editor-in-Chief
Saladoans were in the path of totality of a total solar eclipse, broke ground on a new high school and stadium, saw a parade featuring the Clydesdales, found out that Sirenafest is moving to Belton, elected a new mayor and two new aldermen and found out that the Village is broke with a $1.4 million deficit budget.
The community also saved an historic old church and moved it to a new location on the grounds of the Salado administrative building.
These are a few of the highlights of the year 2024.
[Read more…] about 2024: A look back at the year in Salado