The weather is turning colder and Lisa Von Domek is pushing their Dallas rain down to us so let's opt for taking a short trip (an hour) to Salado this week-end! There is shopping and of course great food plus you'll get a real understanding of what Texas is all  about (in case you didn't already know) at my restaurant pick in Salado!   JOHNNY'S STEAKS AND BAR-BE-QUE    http://johnnyssteaksandbbq.com/Salado is a wonderful place to spend the day shopping, especially at this time of the year.   There are stores for antiques, home decor, art galleries and more. After you've spent the day browsing and you're hungry - stop in at Johnny's  on Thomas Arnold Dr. Johnny's is a family run business and they take a lot of pride in that. When you walk through their door, they want you to get a feel  ... 11/09/2018

        Every year I miss these by a weekend or two.  And every year, I tell myself I'll remember the next year.  Silly, since they're held 10 minutes from the ranch and I'm probably one of the few people you know who is absolutely convinced that haggis is food of the gods, the pipes are music of the gods, and whose daughter, when hearing that the educational tour we were going on to Scotland would include a ceilli, said "Men in skirts with pipes and swords!  I'm going to have to get you a leash!". Well, maybe this is the year!  (But no leash necessary, my husband would be with me).  Tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday, the 49th Annual Salado Scottish Clan Gathering and Highland Games will be held in Salado, Texas.  I don't have anything in my clan tartan to wear, but maybe I'll go anyway. P... 11/12/2010

Texas Department of Transportation Public Hearing Interstate 35 in Salado From FM 2843 to FM 2484 The Texas Department of Trasportation (TxDOT) held the final public hearing for IH-35 widening in Salado Texas from FM 2843 to FM 2484. The meeting was held Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 6:30PM at the Salado Intermediate School in Salado. The purpose of this project is to increase mobility and improve safety by widening this section of IH-35 from four lanes to six lanes and to convert the existing two-way frontage roads to one-way. The existing right-of-way corridor is approcimately 250 feet wide. The proposed right-of-way corridor will vary in width along the project. Approximately 29 acres of new right-of-way would be required. Right-of-way acquisition will result in approximately seven r... 03/13/2010

The village of Salado, between Austin and Waco on Interstate 35, is a very historic community that emphasizes an interest in the arts, education, natural beauty and scenic attractions. The longest continually operating hotel in Texas, the Stagecoach Inn, is in Salado, and the hotel is known for its excellent restaurant and historic setting. Salado is also proud to have eighteen of its oldest buildings included on the National Register of Historical Places and twenty-three Texas Historical Markers. Salado was not incorporated until the year 2003, and the town boasts a population of just under 5,000 residents. Salado was founded in 1859 on the Old Military Road crossing of Salado Creek, and was originally an agricultural and industrial center. Salado College operated in the community unti... 10/23/2008

The Village of Salado, Texas announces the seventh annual Wildflower Art Show, to be held Saturday, March 29th and Sunday, March 30th. Stroll under the majestic oak trees on the grounds of the historical Salado Civic Center as you enjoy the original works of the artists and craftsmen in a wide range of media. Vendors may click here for an application. Visit www.salado.com for more information! 02/07/2008