(Austin) Texas public schools could apply for additional money for pre-kindergarten programs as long as they agree to stricter accountability standards under a bill approved by the Senate on Thursday May 7, 2015.
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Aldermen hopefuls on challenges, Sanctuary, Chamber
Salado Village Voice put the following questions to the candidates for the Village of Salado Board of Aldermen. Their answers are below:
Question 1: Other than infrastructure and population growth, what is the most critical issue facing the Village of Salado? How is the Village handling this issue? Is there anything the Village can do better? (200 words)
Question 2: Do you support the Village negotiations with Sanctuary? Why or why not? (200 words)
Question 3: Do you support the partnership of the Salado Chamber of Commerce and Village of Salado Tourism Department? Why or why not? (200 words)
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Aldermen hopefuls on sewer, condition of roads, annexation
We put the following questions to the candidates for the Village of Salado Board of Aldermen. Their answers are below:
1. How is Salado doing in preparation for a sewer system? What approach do
you think is best for the Village, tying into Belton, partnering with developer(s) or going it alone? (200 words)
2. What can/should Salado do to expand its boundaries in terms of annexation? (100 words)
3. How is Salado doing in terms of the conditions of its roads? What should it do differently, if anything? (100 words)
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Meet the Village of Salado Board of Aldermen candidates
Four candidates have filed for three two-year terms on the Village of Salado Board of Aldermen.
Salado Village Voice gave each of the candidates an opportunity to introduce themselves to the voters. Those introductions appear below:
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SISD candidates discuss district’s issues, strengths
We put the following questions before the candidates for Salado ISD Board of Trustees. Below are their answers:
Question 1: Other than facilities and growth, what is the most critical issue facing the school district? How is the district handling this issue? Is there anything the school district can do better? (200 words)
Question 2: What is the greatest strength about Salado ISD schools? What is its greatest weakness? What can be done to improve the weakness without sacrificing the strength? (200 words)
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SISD candidates discuss growth, condition of facilities
We put the following questions before the candidates for Salado ISD Board of Trustees. Below are their answers:
Question 1. Is Salado ISD preparing adequately for the potential growth in enrollment of the next five to 10 years? Is there anything it should be doing differently? (Limit 150 words)
Question 2. How would you rate the condition (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor) of each of these facilities: Elementary, Intermediate, Junior High, High School, Athletic Facilities, Arts Facilities, Ag Facilities. What needs to be done? (Limit 150 words)
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Meet the Salado I.S.D. School Board Candidates
Four candidates have filed for two three-year terms on the Salado I.S.D. Board of Trustees: Brad Bolick, Melanie Kirchmeier, Michael Matthews and Chris Seaton. As of presstime, Matthews announced that he is withdrawing from the race. While his name will appear on the ballot, he asks voters to only consider the other three candidates.
This week, Salado Village Voice gave each of the candidates an opportunity to introduce themselves to the voters. Those introductions appear below:
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Salado firefighters douse Mill Creek golf cart shed fire
Salado Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire in Mill Creek early this morning (May 6, 2015).
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Salado I-35 Mainlane Closures on May 4, 5 and 6
All I-35 northbound mainlanes will be closed to traffic through part of Salado on Monday, May 4 and Wednesday May 6, from 7 PM – 7 AM, as crews work in the median.
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Bellamy Brothers will let their love flow at Johnny’s Outback
The Bellamy Brothers return to Johnny’s Outback May 9 for an outdoor concert with music that will span the duo’s four-decade career.
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