By Jay Bradley
This November, the Salado Cub Scouts of Pack 1115 have been busy making a difference in their community through various service projects and events.
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Legacy CTX honored by III Armored Corps
On November 25th, III Armored Corps Commanding General Admiral and Command Sergeant Major McDwyer awarded Legacy CTX Inc. with the Outstanding Volunteer in the Communities Team Award at the Phantom Warrior Award Ceremony at Fort Cavazos.
[Read more…] about Legacy CTX honored by III Armored CorpsPID hearing on Mustang Springs is Oct. 3
The Village of Salado will hold a public hearing regarding the creation of the Mustang Springs Municipal Improvement District at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Municipal Building, 301 N. Stagecoach Rd. in Salado.
[Read more…] about PID hearing on Mustang Springs is Oct. 3Village to amend budget to show $1.4 mil deficit
By Tim Fleischer
Editor-in-Chief
Village aldermen will face some hard truths when they adopt the final amended 2023-24 budget at their 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19. Even though income is $294,473.70 higher than originally budgeted, expenses are $1 million more than originally budget, creating a $1.14 million deficit this year.
[Read more…] about Village to amend budget to show $1.4 mil deficitVillage sees 16.5% uptick in sales tax check
The Village of Salado is among the 10 Bell County cities to see an increase in sales tax rebates for September 2024, when compared to 2023.
[Read more…] about Village sees 16.5% uptick in sales tax checkBoA mulls sewer hook-ups, permit fees, advisory boards
Village of Salado aldermen unanimously adopted Ordinance 2024-18 to require properties outside the municipal limits that request sewer service to voluntarily annex into the Village and to pay sewer impact fees in order to receive those services.
[Read more…] about BoA mulls sewer hook-ups, permit fees, advisory boardsVillage sets 48.60¢ tax rate, adopts FY 2025 budget
Following an Aug. 22 public hearing on the FY 2025 budget and an Aug. 26 public hearing on the tax rate, Village of Salado aldermen unanimously adopted the budget and set the tax rate at $0.4860 per $100 valuation. The tax rate is composed of $0.3019 for maintenance and operations and $0.1841 for debt service costs.
[Read more…] about Village sets 48.60¢ tax rate, adopts FY 2025 budgetFirst Baptist Church of Salado celebrates 160th anniversary
By Charlene Carson
First Baptist Church of Salado Historian
The congregation of First Baptist Church of Salado celebrated its 160th anniversary Sunday, May 26, 2024 during the morning worship service. A beautiful floral arrangement of red, yellow, and white carnations sat on the altar table. The names of the 11 founding members were printed on the front cover of the church bulletin. Their names are Jas. L. Smith, David F. Hair, Harvey Chamberlain, Mrs. Nannie D Reed, Mrs. Nellie Wemott, Mrs. Sarah Hanford, Miss Rachel Austin, Miss Eva Cockrill, Miss Mary L Cearnals, Miss Nannie Wilkinson, and Miss Sallie Wilkinson.
[Read more…] about First Baptist Church of Salado celebrates 160th anniversaryJane Wilmer turns 100 on April 3
By Sara Mackie Shull
The former “Queen of Salado,” Jane Wilmer, is turning 100 on April 3. Although she relocated to California two years ago, she misses her many Salado friends. Her children are having a birthday party for her on April 3rd and were hoping some of those friends would send her birthday cards for that date.
[Read more…] about Jane Wilmer turns 100 on April 3Salado Historical Society Gala, Auction to relocate, restore Old Church Place
The Salado Historical Society (SHS) announces its upcoming Gala and Auction scheduled for 5:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at The View on the Creek, at 1401 South Ridge Road in Salado, on Mill Creek golf course.
Please note that ticket sales will end on Jan. 22 for the caterer count. SHS asks that you buy your tickets early.
Provecho! will be catering an array of hors d’oeuvres. There will be a cash bar available.
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