Some considered the six month extension by the US Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) in listing the Salado salamander and Georgetown salamander as endangered as a victory of sorts.
But Rep. John Carter (R-31) sees it differently. Not as a victory but as an opportunity. And the battle, Rep. Carter said Sept. 5 at a gathering of stakeholders affected the Salado salamander proposed listing, is not just about the salamander but about litigation and science.
They didn’t get much notice, but the Salado Community Foundation is in the process of raising $25,000 for the construction of an artistic gateway sign for the southern entrance to Salado.
Tourism Department chairman Debbie Charbonneau learned that TXDOT will begin work on the gateway signs in either October or November.
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Within seconds, the reaction turned to applause.
This year’s Gathering promises to be much larger than last year with extended hours, new special events, and in partnership with the 3rd Cavalry Regiment and the Wounded Warriors Transition Brigade from Fort Hood.
Village of Salado Mayor Danney McCort ordered staff on Oct. 1 to move the statue The Lovers from its location within the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Main Street right-of-way.