Village News

BoA to hear presentation on Salado Vista WWTP during Sept. 6 meeting

September 6, 2018 by Tim Fleischer

By Tim Fleischer Editor-in-Chief

Aldermen will hear a presentation from Dirk Aaron with the Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District on Sept. 6 concerning a proposed 250,000 gallon per day wastewater treatment plant to be built south of Salado.

The Village may join State Representative Scott Cosper in requesting a public hearing on the proposed treatment plant. It may also add its comments to those that have already been submitted regarding the discharge location for the plant.

Mill Creek ownership pulls out of negotiations with Village

August 11, 2018 by Tim Fleischer

Meeting on Aug. 14 at Pro Shop

By Tim Fleischer Editor-in-Chief

MCCC, LLC withdrew on Friday, August 10 from negotiating with the Village of Salado for the possible purchase of the Mill Creek Golf Course, following a two-and-a-half hour town hall style meeting the night before during which VIllage Administrator Don Ferguson announced that the Village was pursuing re-zoning the golf course.

Sales tax rebate to Salado up 11% for August

August 9, 2018 by Tim Fleischer

The Village of Salado will receive $46,037.07 for its August sales tax rebate check when Comptroller Glenn Hegar sends out the rebate checks this week. This is an increase of 11.44% compared to the $41,308.88 paid last Aug.

For the year, Salado is running 12.52% ahead. In 2018, the Village has received $320,462.19. Through August 2017, the Village received $284,793.92 in sales tax rebate checks.

Salado Public Library District is also running almost 10 percent ahead of last year. The Library will receive $34,039.73 check, compared to $31,029.08 last August. For the year, the Library District has received $242,826.72, which is 10.29 percent more than the $220,159.90 paid through August 2017.

The table below is a historical look at the sales tax payments made to the Village of Salado since its inception.

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The table below is a historical look at the sales tax payments made to the Salado Public Library District since its inception.

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Meeting tonight on possible purchase of Mill Creek

August 9, 2018 by Tim Fleischer

By Tim Fleischer Editor-in-Chief

Saladoans are invited to a public meeting 6 p.m. Aug. 9 at Salado Intermediate School to discuss the possible purchase of the Mill Creek golf course by the Village of Salado.

Salado Shock are U8 State Champions

July 25, 2018 by Tim Fleischer

Girls have to beat undefeated Cameron twice for the trophy

Layla Parker hit a two-run double in the final inning to boost the Salado Shock over the Cameron Thunder on July 13 to win the TTAS 8U Coach Pitch State Tournament played in Groesbeck.

Three students sent to hospital due to heat

July 25, 2018 by Tim Fleischer

Staff will monitor heat index before marching outside

By Tim Fleischer — Editor-in-Chief

On a day in which heat records were broken across central Texas with temperatures peaking at 114 F, three Salado High School marching band members were sent to the hospital with symptoms of heat illness after the first day of outdoor practice on Mon., July 23 on a day that set heat records in central Texas.

Learn more about potential sale of Mill Creek during Neighbors’ Night Out July 26

July 25, 2018 by Tim Fleischer

By Tim Fleischer Editor-in-Chief

Billy Helm invites the community to the monthly Neighbors Night Out beginning at 6 p.m. Thurs. July 26 at the Mill Creek Pro Shop to learn more about a potential real estate deal between the Village and Mill Creek Country Club.

Salado Rocks Pace Park this Saturday

July 25, 2018 by Tim Fleischer

Morning event is perfect to bring kids, grandkids to meet other Salado Rocks’ collectors and painters

Salado Rocks Pace Park brings together painters and collectors of the Salado Rocks for a morning of fun and community on July 28.

FWS expert talks at Barrow about Salado salamander

July 6, 2018 by Tim Fleischer

By Tim Fleischer Editor-in-Chief

Pete Diaz will discuss “The Salado Salamander and Local Aquifer Species” at Barrow Brewing Co., 108 Royal St., at 4 p.m., Sun. July 8 as one of the Summer Lecture Series presented each week.

Arrest warrant issued in Sonic armed robbery

June 28, 2018 by Tim Fleischer

Engleking issues warrant for Michael Wayne Ellis, sets bond at $250,000

At 6:15 a.m. on June 22, an armed suspect entered the Sonic Drive-in on the southbound access road, robbing it. Cash was taken and no employees were injured. On Jun 26, Salado Police Department referred the case to the Bell County District Attorney. A complaint and affidavit were issued. Judge Don Engleking issued a warrant for Michael Wayne Ellis for aggravated robbery and set bond at $250,000. The suspect is still at large and is considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach the subject. Anyone with information of the wheareabouts of the suspect, please call the Salado Police Department at 254-947-5698 or call the police department where the suspect is located.