To kick off the start of Salado’s Music Friendly Community journey, a free concert will be held for the public 6:30 p.m. July 28 featuring Kristyn Harris at the Salado Civic Center Gazebo. There will be food trucks on the grounds: Rossler’s Blue Cord BBQ, Bob’s Best Corndogs, Sunnie Life Sno Cones and Happy Hut. Bring your own chair to sit in the shade of the giant oaks around the Lions Club Gazebo on the grounds of the Salado Civic Center. No alcohol is allowed on the property. Kristyn Harris (above) is noted for her shimmering vocals, solid swing rhythm guitar style, unique songwriting, award winning yodel, and captivating stage presence. At 27 years, she is the youngest person in history to be awarded the International Western Music Association Entertainer of the Year, which she received four years in a row (2016-2019), and her latest album was most recently awarded the prestigious Wrangler Award from the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. (Courtesy Photo by Terri Cage Photography)
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BoA to discuss annexation, disannexation election
By Tim Fleischer
Editor-in-Chief
Salado aldermen will discuss at their 6:30 p.m. July 21 meeting annexation and disannexation of properties on opposite ends of the Village.
The board will discuss a development agreement with QT South LLC for the development of 5.87 acres of land located at the northwest corner of the intersection of FM 2484 and I-35.
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Salado seniors earn $1.4 million in scholarships
Salado High School honored graduating seniors during its scholarship awards night May 17, announcing $1, 374, 151 in scholarships.
The following students were honored:
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Salado High School Commencement set May 27: Top graduates named
Commencement ceremony for the 2022 Graduating Class of Salado High School will be 7 p.m. May 27 at the Mayborn Campus Center on the University of Mary Hardin Baylor Campus.
Valedictorian Aubrey Watkins

Aubrey Watkins is the 2022 Valedictorian of Salado High School. She will graduate with a GPA of 112.26363. She is the daughter of David Watkins and Constance Cleaves and Jennifer and Michael Raine.
Her grandparents are Joe and Patti Kohl of Pflugerville and Lewis and Sharon Watkins of Pflugerville.
Her siblings are Adelyn Watkins, a ninth grader, Blake Watkins, a sixth grader, Nathan Cleaves, a junior, Nicholas Cleaves, a seventh grader and Aspen Raines, age 22.
Aubrey has attended Salado schools since the third grade.
During her high school career, she was enrolled in honors courses including English 1 and 2, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy and Physiology, Geography, Health Science, Spanish 1, 2 and 3, Computer Science and UIL 1, 2, 3, 4.
She also took Advanced Placement college level courses, to include AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP US History, AP Government, AP Economics, AP Spanish Language, AP World History, AP Language Arts, AP Literature and Composition and UT OnRamps Chemistry.
Aubrey was active in UIL Mathematics and Calculator, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and varsity tennis. She was also a National Merit Finalist.
She will attend the W.A. Franke Honors College at the University of Arizona where she will study Applied Mathematics. She plans on attending medical school to become a doctor.
She plans on pursuing an internship while at college as well as being active in a math club and volunteer work.
She volunteered her time for the Teen Court in Williamson County and also worked as a barista at Longbow Coffee Co. in Salado.
Attending school in Salado instilled in her “hard work, determination and self-discipline,” she said.
Mr. Cabaniss is her favorite teacher. “He has taught me so much. I’ve had him for seven classes during my time at Salado. I also enjoyed Mrs. Bagley’s class because I never knew what to expect when walking into her classroom. I also appreciate everything Mr. Osborne did for UIL. Coach Mann was my tennis coach for my first three years in high school and he was a great coach who taught me a lot.”
Aubrey will participate this summer in a Spanish Immersion Program in Spain in July before heading to college this fall.
Salutatorian Ashlyn Fossett

Ashlyn Kathryn Fossett is the 2022 Salado High School Salutatorian. She will graduate with a GPA of 111.56724.
She is the daughter of Nikki and Jason Fossett and granddaughter of Gary and Kathy Fossett of Clifton and Paul and Sharyn Nourse of Hewitt.
She has an older brother, Quinton Fossett, who is in graduate school.
Ashlyn attended Salado school for four years.
She was active in athletics and UIL academics during her years in Salado. She played freshman volleyball and JV tennis her freshman year and varsity tennis her sophomore-senior years. She was a member of Mu Alpha Theta and the National Honor Society. She competed in Texas Math and Science Coaches Association events where she was second in the state meet in calculator applications. In UIL competition, she was a two-time calculator applications state qualifier, where she placed sixth overall and second as a team. She was the district and regional UIL calculator applications champion both as an individual and as a team member. She is also a National Merit Commended Scholar.
She enrolled in Honors Courses throughout her high school career, including English I and II, Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy, World Geography, World History, Spanish I, II, and III
She took the following Temple College Dual Credit Courses: Composition I and II, British Literature I and II, US History I and II, Macroeconomics, Federal Government; UT OnRamps College Algebra II; AP Calculus AB.
She will study elementary education at Abilene Christian University. She wants to become an elementary school teacher.
“Small class sizes at Salado High School allowed me to make personal connections with both my teachers and fellow classmates,” she says. “This has instilled in me not only a sense of compassion, but also one of community that I hope to achieve in my own classroom someday.”
Mr. Cabaniss is her favorite teacher. “I had Mr. Cabaniss all four years of high school, in UIL Academics, as well as in pre-calculus and calculus junior and senior year,” she said. “Mr. Cabaniss’ dedication and personal interest towards each of his student’s successes led him to have an enormously positive impact on my education and life. He is an amazing teacher who flawlessly balances an atmosphere of both hard work and humor in the classroom.”
She will travel with her family before starting school in the fall.
SISD full term candidates on values, administration
Five candidates have filed for two full three year terms on the Salado Independent School District Board of Trustees: Jim Reed, Sam Dowdy, Jr., Rick Marruffo, Amy McLane and Marlon Reed.
As a manner of introducing them to our readers, we asked the following questions. Their answers are below, in order of appearance on the Ballot for May 7 election.
Question 1: What are the values you will bring to the SISD board of trustees, if elected, and how will they make an impact? (200 words)
Question 2: Is there an appropriate level/number of administrators in Salado ISD? Too many? Too few? If this is identified as being an issue, how can this be addressed by the Board? (200 words)
Question 3: Do you support Salado ISD Central Administration? If so, why? If not, why not and what can be done to improve it? (200 words)
Question 4: What makes you the right candidate for the position right now? (200 words)
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Salado ISD Unexpired term candidates on values, administration
Two candidates have filed for one two-year unexpired term on the Salado Independent School District Board of Trustees, As a manner of introducing them to our readers, we asked the following questions. Their answers are below, in order of appearance on the Ballot for May 7 election.
As a manner of introducing them to our readers, we asked the following questions. Their answers are below, in order of appearance on the Ballot for May 7 election.
Question 1: What are the values you will bring to the SISD board of trustees, if elected, and how will they make an impact? (200 words)
Question 2: Is there an appropriate level/number of administrators in Salado ISD? Too many? Too few? If this is identified as being an issue, how can this be addressed by the Board? (200 words)
Question 3: Do you support Salado ISD Central Administration? If so, why? If not, why not and what can be done to improve it? (200 words)
Question 4: What makes you the right candidate for the position right now? (200 words)Christi Carlson
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Salado Library Candidates on values, administration
Three candidates have filed for two full two-year terms on the Salado Public Library District Board of Directors: Susan Starnes, Nancy Mills Mackey and Theresa Howard.
Salado Village Voice asked the following questions.
Question 1: What are the values you will bring to the Library board of trustees, if elected, and how will they make an impact? (200 words)
Question 2: Is there an appropriate level/number of staff in the Library? Too many? Too few? If this is identified as being an issue, how can this be addressed by the Board? (200 words)
Question 3: Would you support reducing the half-cent sales tax the Library collects? Why or why not? (200 words)
Question 4: With the mistakes that were made regarding the Library election, which disenfranchised almost 100 potential voters in the district on the first day, will you challenge the election if you lose within that margin? Why or why not? (200 words)
Question 5: What makes you the right candidate right now? (200 words)
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Mayoral candidates on values, administration
The Village of Salado will elect a Mayor to a two-year term on May 7. Mayor Michael Coggin filed for a position on the ballot. Linda Reynolds has filed as a write-in candidate.
We asked the following question:
Question 1:What are the values you will bring to the position of Mayor, if elected, and how will they make an impact? (200 words)
Question 2: Is there an appropriate level of staff in the Village? Too many? Too few? If this is identified as being an issue, how can this be addressed by the Mayor and Board? (200 words)
Question 3: Do you support Village Administration? If so, why? If not, why not and what can be done to improve it? (200 words)
Question 4: What makes you the right candidate for the position right now? (200 words)
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SISD full term candidates on teacher pay, support
Five candidates have filed for two full three year terms on the Salado Independent School District Board of Trustees: Jim Reed, Sam Dowdy, Jr., Rick Marruffo, Amy McLane and Marlon Reed.
As a manner of introducing them to our readers, we asked the following questions. Their answers are below, in order of appearance on the Ballot for May 7 election.
Question 1: Question 1: In March, Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Education Agency to create a Teacher Vacancy Task Force to address ongoing staffing concerns. What can Salado ISD do to recruit and retain quality teachers when there is a looming shortage? (150 Words)
Question 2: Do you think the Salado ISD Board of Trustees adequately supports classroom teachers in the district? What does that support look like? (150 words)
Question 3: Does Salado ISD pay teachers and support staff (aides, paraprofessionals) too little, too much or an appropriate amount? (150 words)
Question 4: Do you think classroom teachers in Salado ISD have access to appropriate technology and training to do their jobs? (150 words)
Question 5: Do you think administration supports teaching staff in our district? What does that support look like? (150 words)
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SISD Candidates for unexpired term on teacher pay, support
Two candidates have filed for one two-year unexpired term on the Salado Independent School District Board of Trustees, As a manner of introducing them to our readers, we asked the following questions. Their answers are below, in order of appearance on the Ballot for May 7 election.
As a manner of introducing them to our readers, we asked the following questions. Their answers are below, in order of appearance on the Ballot for May 7 election.
Question 1: Question 1: In March, Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Education Agency to create a Teacher Vacancy Task Force to address ongoing staffing concerns. What can Salado ISD do to recruit and retain quality teachers when there is a looming shortage? (150 Words)
Question 2: Do you think the Salado ISD Board of Trustees adequately supports classroom teachers in the district? What does that support look like? (150 words)
Question 3: Does Salado ISD pay teachers and support staff (aides, paraprofessionals) too little, too much or an appropriate amount? (150 words)
Question 4: Do you think classroom teachers in Salado ISD have access to appropriate technology and training to do their jobs? (150 words)
Question 5: Do you think administration supports teaching staff in our district? What does that support look like? (150 words)
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