For the 50th year in a row, the Salado Chamber of Commerce/Tourism Bureau is proud to present its Annual Art Fair Aug. 6-7 in Pace Park.
Village News
Salado recommended as Cultural District
The Village of Salado is one step closer toward being designated as a Cultural District. Jill Shipman, president of the Public Arts League of Salado, learned earlier this week that Salado is one of seven applications that the Cultural District Designation Evaluation Panel is recommending for the designation. TCA received 12 applications for the designation in 2016.
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With approvals in place work will begin soon on Stagecoach Inn
Salado aldermen gave final approval to an Economic Development Agreement package for the long-term redevelopment of Stagecoach Inn property.
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Work on sewer could begin as early as December
The Village expects to put the construction of the sewer system out for bid in September once final approval comes from Texas Historical Commission for the proposed final lines and sewer locations.
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Retiring sewer debt could add 19¢ to tax rate
Although aldermen have directed City Administrator Kim Foutz to draft the 2016-17 general operating budget with no property tax increase, property taxes will increase dramatically next year due to the increased cost of retiring the debt of $8.8 million sewer bond.
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No drastic changes in upcoming Village budget
Don’t expect much change in the 2016-17 Village budget. If anything, there will likely be fewer expenses to match the drop in revenues anticipated for next year.
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Trailblazer comes to town
The Texas Association of Minority Engineers Trailblazer was overrun with kids on July 23 when it stopped at the Salado Public Library.
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New owners cut ribbon at Susan Maries
Susan Marie’s owner Sally Volney cut the ribbon on July 19 to celebrate the reopening of the newly remodeled ladies boutique. As part of the celebration L-R ambassador Paulette Chandler, Chamber board of directors David Swarthout, Volney’s daughter Courtney Stewart, granddaughter Katie Stewart, owner Sally Volney, store manager Alice Winders, and many others including Chamber/Tourism executive director Mary Poche’ were on hand. Sally says says it is a family affair with everyone pitching in to do their part. In addition to the fresh new lines of clothing the accessories abound with purses, belts, sunglasses, shoes, handcrafted jewelry and scented candles for your home. Susan Marie’s is located 201 North Main St.
Photo by Marilyn Fleischer
Thrift Store at Cedar Valley raises funds for ministry
First Cedar Valley Baptist Church will hold its first sale of the year for helping fund Franklin Graham’s, Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child.
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Armstrong Family Singers bringing Gospel to Cedar Valley July 31
First Cedar Valley Baptist Church presents the Armstrong Family Singers at 10:45 a.m. July 31 at 12237 FM 2843, approximately eight miles southwest of Salado.
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