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Prizes Galore at Game Dinner

AND THE WINNER IS...Schleicher County Rodeo Queen Ahnalie Price drew winning tickets from the prize drum during Eldorado Game Association’s annual Game Dinner on Saturday, November 7 at the Schleicher County Civic Center. -- KATHY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

The Eldorado Game Association hosted its annual Game Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 7, with a standing-room-only crowd filling the Schleicher County Civic Center. With rain coming down outside, organizers …

Cub Scout Canned Food Drive

Eldorado Cub Scout Pack 18 held its annual canned food drive for the Eldorado Service Center at Lowe’s grocery store Saturday, Nov. 7. Among those taking part were (Front L-R) Ernie Castaneda, …

Eagles to Face Roscoe Plowboys Friday Evening for Bi-District Crown

EAGLE ON THE EDGE -- Tyler Proffitt tests the edge of Iraan’s defensive line as the Eagles took on the Braves on their home turf Friday evening, Nov. 6, at Braves Stadium in Iraan. Proffitt carried the ball four times and caught four passes as he tallied 46 yards and scored a touchdown. He also counted for four solo tackles and three assists on the defensive side of the ball. Iraan claimed the 52-20 win to close out the 2026 regular season. Both teams are advancing to the State 2A playoffs. -- RANDY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

The Eldorado Eagles are headed to the UIL state football playoffs despite finishing the regular season with a 3-7 record and winning only one of their four District 4-2A Division II games. The …

Eldorado City Council Increases Landfill, Tire Disposal Fees

The Eldorado City Council voted Monday, Nov. 9, to increase landfill disposal rates by $10 per ton and establish new tire disposal fees, effective Dec. 1. City Secretary Karla Reyes said …

The State of Our Union

SCISD Trustees Field Complaints From EHS Ag Science Students

A group of Eldorado High School agriculture students took advantage of the public comment period during Monday night’s meeting of the SCISD board of trustees and aired several grievances against ag …

The Blotter

The Blotter is a summary of the previous week’s activity by the Schleicher County Sheriff’s Office. For practical reasons of time and space, The Blotter does not include every call made to the …

The Blotter

ARRESTS NONE REPORTED INCIDENTS OCT 26 • 1:11 P.M. • Walk-in asked to speak with an officer on South Divide. 2:49 P.M. • Caller reported a lawn mower …

Plentiful Rainfall Improves Hunting Season Prospects

Above-average rainfall in Schleicher County this year has improved habitat and raised expectations for a successful deer season as hunters prepare for Saturday’s opening of the 2026-27 general …

Democrats Surge to Nationwide, Statewide Electoral Victories

A blue tsunami swept Democrats into statewide office in Texas for the first time in more than three decades Tuesday and handed the party control of both houses of Congress, even as Schleicher County …

Annual EGA Game Dinner Slated Saturday Night at Civic Center

BY BECKY WOFFORD ELDORADO GAME ASSOCIATION The Eldorado Game Association is hosting their annual “First Day of Deer Season” game dinner and raffle on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 6:00 …

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Obituaries

Bertha Salas Castillo

Bertha Salas Castillo met her Lord and Savior on November 2, 2026. Bertha leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, resilience, and memories that will continue to live in the hearts of …

William Lynn Parker

William Lynn Parker, affectionately known as Lynn, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend whose larger-than-life personality, quick wit, and generous heart left a …

David William “Bill” Green

David William “Bill” Green, 75, passed away on October 1, 2026, in Austin, Texas. He was born December 5, 1950, in Eldorado to Billy and Gloria Green and grew up in Sonora. Bill was a man of …

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LOCAL PUBLIC NOTICES

November 5, 2026

1) Notice to Creditors; 2) Schleicher County Ambulance Bid Notice; 3) Schleicher County Diesel Fuel Bid Notice

October 29, 2026

1) LCRA Communications Tower Notice; 2) Schleicher County Ambulance Bid Notice; 3) Schleicher County Diesel Fuel Bid Notice

October 22, 2026

1) Schleicher County Notice of Election

October 8, 2026

1) City of Eldorado Ordinance Hearing on Proposed Rate Increase

October 1, 2026

1) Schleicher County ISD Hearing on FIRST Rating; 2) City of Eldorado Ordinance Hearing

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SPORTS

TOUCHDOWN RECEPTION -- Cole Meador puts the Eagles on the board in the first quarter with an 11-yard TD catch from Garrett Walling as Eldorado pulled to within seven points of the Wink Wildcats. That would be as close as Eldorado would get, however, as Wink surged to a 70-32 win on Friday, Oct. 30, at Larry Mitchel Stadium. -- RANDY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

Eldorado Eagles Prepare for Iraan After 70-32 Loss to Wink Wildcats

The Eldorado Eagles will make the 79-mile trip to Iraan on Friday, Nov. 6, with third place in District 4-2A on the line as both teams close the regular season. The Eagles and the Braves are …

RUNNING IN THE RAIN -- Dalilah Kmiec runs along the rain-soaked course at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock where she competed in the Region 1-2A Cross Country Meet on Monday, Oct. 26. The EHS junior placed 26th overall to lead the Lady Eagles team effort. -- J.L. MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

Lady Eagles Test Rain-Soaked Course at Regional XC Meet in Lubbock

The Eldorado Lady Eagles battled rain, mud and one of the toughest cross country courses in West Texas to finish eighth at the UIL Region I-2A Cross Country Championships on Monday, Oct. 26th, at Mae …

EMS XC TEAM COMPETES IN DISTRICT MEET -- Eldorado Middle School runners posed for a photo on Oct. 14 in Mason where the District 7-2A Cross Country Meet was held. Pictured above are (L-R) Coach Kelsey Fillmon, 8th grade girls Leighton Arispe, Ani Garcia, Loreily Montes, Allie Moore, Janney Villa, Linda Rivas, Ella Ballew, Jaharie Benitez, Maddie Luedecke, Larissa Martinez, 8th grade boys Chris Tanguma, Kaiden Medellin, Wesley Parker, Enrique Iglesias, Beau Henderson, Jesus Gloria, Lane Arispe, Koby Stevens, Daxton Cohen, Ray Romero, Aiden Torres and Coach Sydney Covarrubiaz. -- COURTESY PHOTO | BRITTANY MELISSA PHOTOGRAPHY

EMS Boys Win District XC Championship in Mason

The Eldorado Middle School boys captured the District 7-2A cross country championship Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Fort Mason City Park in Mason, while the middle school Lady Eagles finished second in the …

REGIONAL-BOUND RUNNERS -- The Eldorado Lady Eagles cross country team is headed to the Region I-2A Championship Meet in Lubbock by virtue of a third-place team finish at the District 7-2A meet in Mason on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The team will compete at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock on Monday morning, Oct. 26. Team members include (L-R) Leilani Kmiec, Ahni Price, Carmen Mata, Dalilah Kmiec, Zariah Garcia, Izzy Chavez and Laney Whitten. -- COURTESY PHOTO | LAURA MENDEZ

Lady Eagles Punch Ticket to Regional XC Meet in Lubbock

The EHS Lady Eagles placed third in the District 7-2A Cross Country Championships on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Fort Mason City Park in Mason. The boys varsity team placed fifth in the meet. The …

UP AND OVER -- Cole Meador leaps over a diving Van Horn player during first-half action of the Eagles’ 34-13 victory on Friday, Oct. 16, among the mountain peaks in far West Texas. Despite playing on a sore ankle, Meador caught six passes for 118 yards, including a 55-yard touchdown reception late in the contest. -- RANDY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

Warbirds Overcome Distance, Windy Weather for 34-13 Win Over Van Horn

The Eldorado Eagles made the long trip to Van Horn on Friday, Oct. 16, and returned home with a 34-13 victory, overcoming chilly temperatures and strong winds to claim an important District 4-2A win. …

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Concho Valley

Fess Parker Festival Saturday at Fort Concho

Are you looking for something to do on Saturday, August 15? A 45-mile drive north on U.S. 277 from Eldorado will take you to the Fess Parker Fess-tival at Fort Concho in San Angelo where the actor …

ASU News: New Exhibit of ‘Abandoned’ Student Artworks

Angelo State University is hosting a new exhibit of artworks left behind by departed art students that will run through Friday, July 24, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena …

A&M Research Station at Sonora to Host April 25 Anniversary Event

BY SARAH FULLER TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE More than a century of rangeland research and stewardship will be commemorated during the 110th anniversary celebration of the Texas …

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Lone Star State

Governor-Elect Hinojosa Set to Make Key Appointments

Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic state legislator from Austin who made history by being elected the state’s first Latina governor, is likely to make dozens of key appointments in her first few months …

Another Software Glitch in Texas Voter Rolls

A software error has caused another problem with Texas’ voter registration logs, KUT radio’s Texas Newsroom in Austin reported. The glitch caused by “an extra address …

TxDOT Urges Drivers to Use Caution in Oil and Gas Regions

Nearly one-quarter of Texas traffic fatalities in 2025 occurred in the state’s major oil and gas producing regions, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. TxDOT is urging …

Texas Voter Registration Exceeds 19 Million Ahead of Nov. 3 Election

Texas has reached a record 19 million registered voters ahead of the Nov. 3 general election, Secretary of State Robert Howden announced. The state has 19,041,684 registered voters, an increase …

Texas Eligible for $57.8 Million in Albertsons Opioid Settlement

Texas and its local government subdivisions could receive up to $57.8 million under a proposed national opioid settlement with Albertsons Companies Inc., according to the Texas Attorney General’s …

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Lifestyle

The AI tools small businesses should be watching this holiday season

elk Marketing reports that as 66% of small businesses utilize AI, tools like Mailchimp and Shopify can streamline holiday marketing, customer service, and operations.

How to rebuild your credit after debt consolidation

BHG Financial reports that after debt consolidation, you may see a temporary dip in your credit score, but consistent on-time payments can lead to improvement.

How much you're paying to skip streaming ads

Floodlight reports that switching to ad-supported streaming plans can save viewers up to $240 annually, but may sacrifice features and uninterrupted viewing.

Could your stomachaches be linked to ADHD? What new research says

Understood reports that people with ADHD face 48% higher chances of gastrointestinal issues, including diarrhea and IBS, but the cause remains unclear.

How reliable are AI coding tools? A new test focuses on each model's limits.

Toptal reports that a new benchmark for AI coding tools finds score gaps between models like Anthropic's Claude Opus 5.5 and OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra.