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SCISD School Bond Fails

Voters rejected Schleicher County ISD’s $23 million school bond on Tuesday by a 351 -285 margin. The election followed a series of three town hall meetings sponsored by the school district and a fourth meeting sponsored by a group of citizens opposed the bond issue.

Annual Game Dinner Welcomes Hundreds

THE FIRST OF MANY -- John Osborne lifts a Bergara B-14 Timer 30.06 rifle as the crowd awaits the winning ticket to be drawn. The rifle was the first of more than 100 firearms claimed in the raffled following Eldorado Game Assocaiton’s annual game dinner on Saturday evening, November 1st. The 30.06 was claimed by Jennie Gilbert. -- KATHY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

The Eldorado Game Association held its annual Game Dinner on Saturday, November 1st, at the Schleicher County Civic Center. An estimated 1,100 people turned out for the dinner, catered by Pit Bar B …

Eagles Runners Compete in State Cross Country Meet

IT’S SELFIE TIME! -- Coach Kelsey Fillmon took a selfie with the EHS Eagles cross country team on Saturday, November 1st at the UIL State Cross Country Championships in Round Rock. Coach Fillmon’s team included (L-R) Ryley Hight, Jaxon Hight, Emmett Parker, Nasir Jones, Jack Chavez, Jayden Wilkes and Kierin Griffin. -- COURTESY PHOTO | KELSEY FILLMON

The Eldorado Eagles cross country team closed out its 2025 season with a strong showing at the UIL Class 2A State Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 1st, at Old Settlers Park in Round …

Eagles Fall to Wink Wildcats 47-8 in Halloween Fright Show

WAYLAID WILDCAT -- Eagle defenders upend Wink Wildcat wide receiver Timothy Montoya during action at Larry Mitchel Stadium on Friday, October 31st. The Wildcats brought plenty of tricks and very few treats to Larry Mitchel Stadium where the Eldorado Eagles hoped to celebrate Halloween and Senior Night with a win. But, the Wildcats, who claimed the District 4-2A title with the victory, weren’t merely masquerading as champions as they dominated the Warbirds and claimed a 47-8 victory. -- RANDY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

There weren’t a lot of highlights for the Eldorado Eagles as they lost to the Wink Wildcats 47-8 on Friday, October 31st. With a different result, the Eagles could have claimed the District …

The State of Our Union

The Blotter

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

Memories of World War II & POW Camp Recalled During Air Force Reunion

It’s a small world. You never know when who you will meet where, and sometimes it is someone you haven’t seen in 35 years.

Schleicher County Voters to Decide $23 Million School Bond on Tuesday

Schleicher County voters are set to decide next Tuesday on a proposed $23 million bond for the construction of a new elementary school and the demolition of the current one. The election follows a series of four town hall meetings, three sponsored by Schleicher County ISD, and a fourth by a group of citizens who have expressed concerns about the bond.

Second Military Shell Found in Sonora Determined to Be Inactive

A local resident cleaning out a storage area in Sonora on Tuesday discovered what appeared to be an old explosive device, prompting a response from multiple law enforcement agencies before it was determined to be inactive.

The Blotter

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

Schleicher County Grand Jury Report

A Schleicher County grand jury was empaneled on Wednesday, July 16th, 2025. The grand jury met on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 and handed down five indictments. Four have been served with one pending. The four that have been served appear below.

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Obituaries

Lorina Dale McAfee Warnock Calcote

Lorina (Rene) Dale McAfee Warnock Calcote, 89 of Eldorado was surrounded by her loving family as she passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025. Rene was born October 19, 1936, in Harmon County, …

Marion Richard “Dick” Hearn

Dick Hearn was born June 29, 1947 in Sonora, Texas to Melvin Richard Hearn and Marian Louise Adams. He graduated from Sonora High School and attended Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde, Texas.

Jose Sanchez, Sr.

Jose Sanchez Sr went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 23, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.

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LOCAL PUBLIC NOTICES

October 16, 2025

1) Schleicher County Invitation to Bid on Depository Contract; 2) Schleicher County Notice of Special Election

October 9, 2025

1) Schleicher County Invitation to Bid on Depository Contract; 2) Schleicher County ISD Notice of Bond Election

September 25, 2025

1) Schleicher County Bid Notice for smooth drum vibrating roller; 2) Schleicher County Bid Notice for 4,000 gallon water truck

September 18, 2025

1) Schleicher County Bid Notice for smooth drum vibrating roller; 2) Schleicher County Bid Notice for 4,000 gallon water truck

September 11, 2025

1) Proposed Constitutional Amendments; 2) Proposed Constitutional Amendments

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SPORTS

THE COIN TOSS THAT WASN’T -- When weather forced the cancellation of the football game between the Eldorado Eagles and the Van Horn Eagles last Friday night, the two head coaches flipped a coin to decide the winner. Eldorado won, but other teams in the district protested. After making the 280-mile trip home, Van Horn Coach Bock Tyrrell opted to concede the game rather than make a second trip to Eldorado on Saturday. With that, the Eldorado Eagles got a rare 1-0 victory and moved their record to 3-0 in District 4-2A. -- PHOTO-ILLUSTRATION | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

Coin Toss to Decide Game Turns Into Van Horn Forfeit

The Eldorado Eagles and the Van Horn Eagles waited in the field house at Larry Mitchel Stadium through three weather delays as heavy thunderstorms pushed through the area and lightning danced …

HEADING TO THE STATE MEET! -- The Eldorado Eagles XC team competed at the UIL Region I Meet in Lubbock on Tuesday, October 21st, placing 4th as a team to advance to the State Meet in Round Rock. Team members include (L-R) Kieran Griffin, Emmett Parker, Jaxon Hight, Riley Hight, Andrew Whitten, Jayden Wilkes, Nasir Jones and Jack Chavez. The team is coached by Kelsey Fillmon and Sydney Covarrubiaz. -- COURTESY PHOTO | TAMMY TURNER

Eagles Head to State XC Meet

The Eldorado Eagles boys cross country team is state bound after a fourth place finish at the UIL Region I-2A Cross Country Championships on Tuesday, October 21st, at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock.

GAME WINNER IN OVERTIME! -- Malik Arispe dragged three Sterling City defenders into the end zone on Friday, October 17, to secure Eldorado’s 20-14 overtime victory. The win gives Eldorado a 2-0 district record and sets up a showdown with the Van Horn Eagles at Larry Mitchel Stadium in Eldorado on Friday, October 24th when Eldorado exes will gather to celebrate the 2025 EHS Homecoming. -- RANDY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

Eagles Remain Atop 4-2A Standings With Overtime Win in Sterling City

The Eldorado Eagles remain unbeaten in district play after clawing out a hard-fought 20-14 overtime win over the Sterling City Eagles on Friday, October 17th, in Sterling City.

TOUCHDOWN CATCH -- Brindon Gamez leaps to pull in a pass from Jonnie Rae Adame. He took the ball to the end zone for Eldorado’s second touchdown as the Eagles hosted the Iraan Braves on Friday, October 10th at Larry Mitchel Stadium. The Braves were favored to win and they jumped out to a 20-0 lead, but the Eagles, aided by Gamez’s three TDs, came from behind to win 45-42. -- RANDY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

Eagles Rally for 45-42 Upset Win Over Iraan to Open District Play

For several tense minutes on Friday, October 10th, it appeared the Iraan Braves would make good on their threat to spoil Eldorado’s district opener. The Braves were heavily favored and in the early going did their best to dominate the game as they opened up a 20-0 lead early in the second quarter.

REGIONAL BOUND BOYS -- The EHS boys cross country team placed second at the District 7-2A meet in Sonora on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. They will compete in the Region 1-2A Meet in Lubbock on October 21st. Team members include (L-R) Andrew Whitten, Jaxon Hight, Emmitt Parker, Jayden Wilkes, Ryley Hight, Jack Chavez and Nasir Jones. -- COURTESY PHOTO | TAMMY TURNER

Eagles Cross Country Teams Advance to Regional

The Eldorado High School varsity cross country teams punched their tickets to the UIL Region 1 Cross Country Meet after strong performances at the District 7- 2A Championships held Wednesday, October 8, at the Sonora Country Club.

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Concho Valley

ASU News: Laura Bush Institute ‘Dink for Pink’ Event

Angelo State University’s Office of the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health (LWBIWH) will host the third annual “Dink for Pink!” pickleball and tennis fundraising event …

ASU News: Laura Bush Institute ‘Pink Out the Firehouse’ Event

Angelo State University’s Office of the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health (LWBIWH) and the Old Central Firehouse Pizzeria and Taproom will host their eighth annual Breast Cancer Awareness Profit Share fundraising event on Thursday, Oct. 16, at the restaurant location at 200 S. Magdalen St.

Angelo State University to Host First Collegiate Rodeo

The Angelo State University rodeo team will host its inaugural National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) event, the ASU College Rodeo, Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 23-25, at the outdoor Fiesta Arena at the San Angelo Fairgrounds.

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Lone Star State

Health Insurance Premiums Rise as COVID Era Subsidies Expire

The window for signing up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act is now open through Jan. 15, with most Texans expected to pay considerably higher premiums, The Texas Tribune reported. …

Shutdown Could Halt SNAP Benefits for 3.5 Million Texans

The continuing federal shutdown means food benefits provided to 3.5 million Texans could be cut off in November, The Texas Tribune reported. Of those affected, nearly half are children.

Gov. Abbott Announces Over $1.2 Million in Career Training Grants for West Texas Schools

Governor Greg Abbott announced Wednesday four Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling over $1.2 million have been awarded to four schools in West Texas by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).

DPS Offers Halloween Safety Tips to Keep Families Safe

As part of the Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Keping Texas Families Safe initiative, the department is reminding all Texans of steps they can take to stay safe this Halloween.

Early Voting Underway Across Texas for November Election

Early voting began Monday across Texas with voters deciding the fate of 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution, as well as local races for city and school board, bond measures, and tax …

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Lifestyle

How will tariffs impact your holiday shopping?

Wealth Enhancement reports that rising tariffs and global tensions are increasing holiday shopping prices, especially on electronics and toys, by up to 35%.

4 factors that might increase your total loan balance

Achieve reports that loan balances can increase due to negative amortization, forbearance, additional borrowing, and late fees.

Is your website legal in all 50 states? Accessibility laws are changing fast

Clym reports that with rising legal standards, businesses must ensure their websites comply with accessibility laws across all 50 states to avoid litigation.

The world turns to energy pragmatism on the path to a new climate consensus

The Dispatch reports a shift towards energy pragmatism, as leaders prioritize economic realities over strict climate targets.

Get ahead of diabetic eye disease with retina specialist care

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