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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Ordinance would take food trucks out of itinerant vendor and implement further regulations on them

By Tim Fleischer Editor-in-Chief

Salado aldermen will consider the regulation of mobile food vehicles at its June 21 meeting after conducting the first reading of the Mobile Food Truck ordinance at its June 7 meeting.

Currently mobile food trucks are regulated under the itinerant vendor ordinance.

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Village allows golf carts on streets with speed limits of 35 mph or less

By Tim Fleischer, Editor-in-Chief

Salado aldermen postponed amending the current Golf Cart Ordinance to require that driver’s license and age requirement for operators of golf cart on public streets. 

Like many municipalities in Texas, the Village of Salado allows the operation of golf carts on roads with posted speed limits of 35 mph or less, but implements requirements that meet the state standards in most respects.

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Events will be throughout the Historic District of Village

Texas History Days in Salado promises a weekend full of activities for history buffs, genealogists, book lovers, craft lovers and more June 8-10 with events throughout Salado.

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