Salado mayor Skip Blancett and landowner Billie Hanks, Jr. signed into effect on Nov. 25 more than 200 pages of agreements and a 12 page Warranty Deed. The board of aldermen approved the agreements following a two-hour executive session on Nov. 19.

I-35 emergency closing tonight following morning accident

November 30, 2015 by Tim Fleischer Leave a Comment

I-35 Southbound Main Lanes will have an Emergency Right Lane Closure from Just North of the Thomas Arnold Exit to Thomas Arnold. The closure will begin at 7PM Monday November 30 and will open the following morning December 1 at 7AM. This emergency closure will be utilized to fix the damaged crash attenuator that was struck by the tractor trailer this morning.

A Semi going south has crashed into barrier wall at about 7:30 a.m. this morning and pushed it into the northbound inside lane. Inside lane in both directions is closed. A major fuel spill will required hazmat cleanup in both directions. Emergency responders are on scene, expect several hours to clear site and get both directions open completely again. The scene was reported cleared at about 11:30 a.m. Noc. 30, but traffic is still slow through Salado with 18 wheelers on Main Street and West Village Road.

In addition to this Emergency Closing, TXDOT plans to close the FM 2484 bridge on Wednesday December 2:

On Wednesday, December 2^nd, 2015 – TxDOT will be closing the bridge at 2484 to all traffic on Wednesday, 12/2/2015. The closure will begin at 7pm Dec. 2 and will reopen at 7am Dec. 3 the following morning. Eastbound FM 2484 traffic will be forced along the Southbound Frontage Road to Thomas Arnold. Westbound FM 2484 traffic will be forced north to Amity to cross the freeway during this time. Closure will involve setting of beams on the final span of the FM 2484 bridge.

Robertson Plantation opens doors for special Gala

November 25, 2015 by Tim Fleischer Leave a Comment

Gala affair will benefit Salado Historical Society, Central Texas Area Museum and Robertson Colony-Salado College Foundation

The Ambrose and Cowan families, sixth generation owners of the Robertson Plantation and descendents of E.S.C. Robertson, are hosting a gala to benefit historic preservation in Salado on 7-10 p.m. Dec. 3.

The Gala affair will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres catered by The Range at the Barton House and live music by Pam Bland and Drs. Matt Rogers and Guy Okeson.

Christmas parade will kick off Stroll weekends

November 18, 2015 by Tim Fleischer Leave a Comment

Christmas Stroll weekends Dec. 4-6 and 11-13

Salado will kick off its annual Christmas Stroll with a Main Street parade at 5 p.m. Dec. 3. Entries are now being accepted for the parade, which will begin at the corner of Royal and Main St. and proceed north to the Salado Civic Center for hot chocolate and cookies with jolly old St. Nick.

Salado Community Thanksgiving Service set November 22

November 18, 2015 by Tim Fleischer Leave a Comment

The annual Community Thanksgiving Service will be held on Sunday Nov. 22, at the Church of Christ, beginning at 6 p.m. The devotional message this year will be brought by Pastor Robert Whitefield of 3C Cowboy Fellowship.

Brent Graham will resign as Salado High head football coach

November 18, 2015 by Tim Fleischer Leave a Comment

School board will meet to discuss process for hiring new teacher and head football coach

Salado ISD Trustees will meet Dec. 15 to discuss the process of hiring a new teacher and head football coach after Brent Graham told administrators that he will be resigning effective with the end of the school year.

Highland Games and Gathering of the Scottish Clans

November 11, 2015 by Tim Fleischer Leave a Comment

Texas’ oldest and finest Celtic festival returns for its 54th year to Salado, Nov. 13-15.

The Scottish Clan Gathering & Highland Games will be held at Pace Park off Main Street in downtown Salado.