Former mayor Rick Ashe will be the new Chief of Police for the Village of Salado, following a vote by the Board of Aldermen on March 23
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Deadlines, town hall meetings approach for May 6 election
The deadline for residents to register to vote in the May 6 election is April 6.
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Property tax freeze cannot be repealed
Many of the same arguments launched against the $10.55 million bond election for the construction of a sewer system for Salado are again being launched via letters to the editor, website postings and social media postings concerning the upcoming Disannexation election.
Chamber plans move to Museum
Board of Aldermen mull contract with Chamber to manage Hotel Occupancy Funds
The Salado Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center will move south to the Salado Museum after appropriate renovations are made for staff offices.
The renovations are estimated at about $10,000. The Chamber Board of Directors awarded the bid to SVC Remodeling Construction at their March 16 meeting.
Village will lose more than $170 million in market value due to disannexation
Salado could face loss of $165,195.65 in M&O tax revenues if voters approve exit
If approved by the voters in the Village of Salado May 6, the disannexation of a large — almost entirely residential — portion of the Village could result in the loss of just over $170 million in market value.
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General Land Office preserves Texas history
Salado Historical Society learns of Land Office programs
It is the oldest agency in Texas, created when Texas was a young Republic.
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Wildflower Weekend has something for everyone
Salado comes alive along with the freshness and newness of Spring in Texas during Wildflower Weekend. Activities and events will be held throughout the Village for any age group to enjoy. The fun begins Friday night and continues into Sunday afternoon.
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First State Bank earns 5 star rating
Once again, Temple-based First State Bank Central Texas has received the highest ranking possible from Bauer Financial, Inc., the nation’s bank rating firm. The bank has earned a 5-Star rating from Bauer for financial strength and soundness.
Denver Mills golf tourney set March 13
Salado, Texas – Golfers playing in the 22nd Annual Denver Mills Golf Tournament on Monday, March 13, at the Mill Creek Golf Course will have a chance this year to win — not one — but three hole-in-one prizes: a 2017 Ford Fusion donated by Johnson Brothers Ford; $10,000 to use toward a dream vacation, donated by Journeys by Patti / Dream Vacations; and $10,000 to be split with Tablerock. The tournament benefits Tablerock Festival of Salado, Inc.
Bell County Newcomers activities for March 2017
The Bell County Newcomers Club announces the following activities through the end of March.
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