Oldest Packard meet in country returns to Stagecoach Inn
The 37th Annual Texas Packard Meet will be held April 4-6 at the Stagecoach Inn in Salado. It is the oldest regional Packard meet in the country and one of the largest.
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Ostrich Egg Painting
Creative way to approach Easter season
If you are looking for some creative fun for the Easter season, join Salado Wine Seller, 841 N. Main St. in Salado, for Ostrich Egg Painting on April 13. There will be a 2-4 p.m. session and a 4-6 p.m. session. Paint, dye, and embellish your ostrich egg while you sip some locally made wine. The Salado Wine Seller will provide the egg, a glass of wine, decorating materials and instructions. Hop on down and enjoy this festive way to prepare for Easter! Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased online. Many people visits Gallery-k to watch some masterpieces of art. Josiah Rock can also guide you to have some awesome painting. Definitely you will find more info regarding painting at Mcgannbrothers.
Battling Invasive Pests
USDA Provides Farm Bill Funding for Pest and Disease Management Programs
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2014 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the allocation of $48.1 million, provided by the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill), to projects across the country that will help to prevent the introduction or spread of plant pests and diseases that threaten America’s agriculture economy and the environment.
[Read more…] about Battling Invasive PestsSupreme Court favors big donors — again
Split ruling will allow donors to give in the millions
By John Michaelson
AUSTIN, Texas – Another important campaign finance decision handed down Wednesday by the U.S. Supreme Court is provoking both celebration and consternation across the country.
Scarborough Faire opens this weekend
King Henry VIII is looking for a new queen
Waxahachie– The fun begins this Saturday, April 5, 2014 as Scarborough Renaissance Festival® opens its 34th season! The festival’s King Henry VIII is looking for a new queen and visitors are invited to come experience the unforgettable adventure at Scarborough Renaissance Festival® with new performers, new mermaids, new crafts, new shoppes and of course, food fit for a king!
Brewer raises glass for clarity on Clean Water Act
Proposed rule could end decades-long battles
By John Michaelson, Texas News Service
AUSTIN, Texas – It’s a plan to better protect the most vulnerable waters across the state and nation, and among those giving cheers are some Texas beer lovers.
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SHS Film Squad heading to State
The Heroes at Home: The Untold Story
The Salado Film Squad reached the state final round of competition of the UIL Focus – Young Filmmakers Festival. Their documentary, “The Heroes at Home: The Untold Story,” will be shown on April 16 at the Paramount Theater in Austin. Final awards will be announced that evening at the premiere.
Broadway Night at Salado Methodist
The Salado United Methodist Church will host a Broadway Night 7 p.m. April 4 in the historic chapel located on the church grounds (650 Royal St.).
Texas Wine and Rogue Art Festival
Taste wines from 22 Texas wineries,
craft foods and Texas art this weekend
With cool (rather than icy cold) temperatures in the air, it is clear that spring has arrived, and with it, wine festivals.
Wildflower Art weekend
Salado Wildflower Art Fair & Festival
Salado hosted the 13th Annual Wildflower Art Fair & Festival on March 21-23 with events at the Salado Civic Center, The Range at the Barton House and throughout the Village.