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🌱 Why Salado’s quiet creekside charm beats Texas’ crowded tourist traps

Salado, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Salado! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Salado’s quiet creekside charm beats Texas’ crowded tourist traps

Also on today's calendar: Wine-based Mixology and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 92, low: 68.
  • Friday: Some sun; breezy, very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 9 Texas Small Towns With More Charm Than Tourist Hotspots (myfamilytravels.com) — Salado gets a glowing spotlight here as one of nine Texas small towns praised for authentic charm, historic character, and a slower pace than crowded tourist hotspots. The piece highlights Salado Creek, the Stagecoach Inn, local art and antiques, and its easy day-trip distance from Austin, encouraging readers to linger rather than just pass by on I-35.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Water is over the low water bridge in Salado.
    The bridge was clear earlier today but water from upstream has arrived and the stream is rising. I hope the city blocks the bridge soon. (Nextdoor Mill Creek I)
  • We had the pleasure of styling this senior prom updo—designed to be the star of the show.
    At Salon Salado, we believe your hair should be as memorable as the occasion. www.salonsalado.com (Nextdoor South Salado)
  • Education Service Center Region 12 posted a job opening for Substitute Custodian in Salado. Apply here.
  • ESC Region 12 posted a job opening for Substitute Teacher in Salado. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salado here.

🗞 Nearby News

Belton

  • Central Texas organizations prepare community Juneteenth celebrations across Killeen and Belton (kdhnews.com)
  • Chisholm Trail legacy celebrated at Belton's 'Legends' festival with music, history and cowboy culture (kcentv.com)
  • Kentucky lowers fuel tax as trucking groups oppose federal fuel tax suspension (overdriveonline.com)

Harker Heights

  • Police reports: Multiple accidents reported in Copperas Cove; sexual assault and deadly conduct reported in Harker Heights (kdhnews.com)
  • A fair cut: Lawn care services insure quality amid rising fuel prices (kdhnews.com)
  • Weekend Recap: RG Portimão International Tournament and Gdynia Rhythmic Stars, T&T Elite Challenge • USA Gymnastics (usagym.org)

Ok Salado! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Salado

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