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Wildfires Continue Across County

RAFTER 4B FIRE -- A Texas A&M Forest Service dozer works to create a fire break as the Rafter 4B Fire rages out of control in the background. By late Tuesday evening, the fire had claimed 2,125 acres when it was reported as 100% contained. Thankfully, a storm front pushed through the area early Wednesday morning bringing substantial rainfall. -- COURTESY PHOTO

Even as the remnants of Hurricane Polo moved eastward, bringing rain to West Texas, firefighters from across the state continued to battle wildfires, including the Rafter 4B Fire here in Schleicher …

Commissioners Agree to Extend County-wide Burn Ban for 90 Days

Schleicher County commissioners extended the countywide burn ban for 90 days during Monday’s commissioners court meeting. They also ratified a local disaster declaration issued in response to …

EHS XC Teams Compete at Spring Creek Invitational, Lady Eagles Place 5th

EAGLES XC TEAM -- The Eldorado Eagles cross country team competed in the 2026 Spring Creek Invitational September 23rd. Team members include (L-R) Brindon Gamez, Kieran Griffin, Fernando Gomez, Nasir Jones, Korbin Middleton and Jack Harris. -- COURTESY PHOTO | COACH KELSEY FILLMON

The Eldorado High School cross country teams competed Wednesday, September 23rd, at the 2026 Spring Creek Invitational at Spring Creek Park in Mertzon, with the Lady Eagles placing fifth in the …

Turning the Corner

Cole Meador fends off a Coleman defender and battles for extra yardage as the Eldorado Eagles hosted the Coleman Bluecats in a non-district contest on Friday, September 25th at Larry Mitchel Stadium …

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 the …

Schleicher County Launches TextMyGov Alert Service

Schleicher County announced this week it is offering TextMyGov, a convenient text messaging service designed to keep residents informed and connected. By texting the appropriate keyword to 80946, …

SCISD Response Regarding Budget and Tax Rate Notice Requirements

At Schleicher County ISD, we believe that transparency and accountability are essential to maintaining the trust of our students, parents, staff, and taxpayers. We understand that members of our …

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 the …

Annual SCMC Health Fair Slated Wednesday, Sept. 30 at Civic Center

Schleicher County Medical Center will host its 2026 Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Schleicher County Civic Center, offering health screenings, wellness information, …

Firefighting Strike Team Stages in Eldorado During Wildfire Outbreak

Firefighters from across Texas were staging at the Schleicher County Courthouse in Eldorado on Tuesday, Sept. 22, as part of a statewide effort to provide additional manpower and equipment when local …

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Obituaries

Dee Jay Garvin

Dee Jay Garvin, 87, of Eldorado, Texas was called to his eternal home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, September 21, 2026. He was born to Homer and Nova Garvin in San Angelo, Texas on …

Elwanda “Wanda” Livingston Massingill

Elwanda Livingston Massingill, age 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in her home in Eldorado, Texas. Wanda was born in her grandparents home, August 16, 1930 in the Rock House …

James L. "Jimmie" Powell

James L. (“Jimmie”) Powell, age 96, devoted Christian, beloved husband, father and grandfather, and rancher, passed away peacefully at his home in San Angelo on September 10, 2026. He will be …

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LOCAL PUBLIC NOTICES

October 1, 2026

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

August 27, 2026

1) Schleicher County Budget Hearing Notice, 2) Plateau Underground Water Conservation & Supply District Notice of Public Hearing, 2

August 20, 2026

1) Citation by Publication; 2) Notice to Creditors; 3) City of Eldorado Tax Rate Notice; 4) Schleicher Co. Hospital District Tax Rate Notice; 5) Schleicher County ISD Tax Rate Notice; 6) Plateau Underground Water District Budget Hearing; 7) Schleicher County Appraisal District Budget Notice; 8) Schleicher County Sheriff's Sale 9) City of Eldorado Budget Hearing; 10) Schleicher County Notice of Salary Increase for Elected Officials

August 13, 2026

1) City of Eldorado Budget Hearing; 2) Schleicher County Hospital District Budget Hearing; 3) Schleicher County Sheriff's Sale

August 6, 2026

1) Schleicher County Notice of Sheriff's Sale; 2) Schleicher County Hospital District Notice of Budget Hearing

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SPORTS

TOUCHDOWN! -- Garrett Walling floated this pass over the outstretched arms of a Miles Bulldog defender as Brindon Gamez climbed the ladder to haul it in for an Eldorado touchdown. -- RANDY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

Eagles Fall to Miles Bulldogs 28-22 in Homecoming First-Half Shootout

The Eldorado Eagles traded big plays with the Miles Bulldogs throughout a wild first half Friday night, but a Miles touchdown with 16 seconds remaining before halftime proved to be the difference in …

CHAMPION RUNNERS -- The Eldorado Lady Eagles cross country team won the Heart of Texas Invitational Meet on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Brady Municipal Golf Course in Brady. The team is coached by Kelsey Fillmon. Team members include (L-R) Zariah Garcia, Leilani Kmiec, Lilija Swindle, Carmen Mata, Laney Whitten, Izzy Chavez, Ahni Fay, Isabela Leija, Delielah Kmiec and Dalilah Kmiec. -- COURTESY PHOTO

Lady Eagles XC Team Wins Heart of Texas Invitational in Brady

The Eldorado High School varsity girls claimed the team championship Wednesday, September 16, at the Heart of Texas Cross Country Invitational at Brady Municipal Golf Course. The Lady Eagles …

EHS XC Competes Well in Abilene

The Eldorado Lady Eagles turned in a strong showing Saturday, September 12th, winning the girls two-mile division at the Abilene Invitational at ACU Zoe Park in Abilene. Eldorado scored 16 …

EAGLE TOUCHDOWN -- Cole Meador crosses the goal line to put the Eagles on the scoreboard as they took on the Sonora Broncos on Friday, Sept. 11, at Bronco Stadium in Sonora. Eldorado’s defense created several turnovers, but big plays would be Eldorado’s undoing as Sonora surged to a 40-20 victory. -- KATHY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

Big Pass Plays Lift Sonora Broncos Over Eldorado Eagles 40-20

The Eldorado Eagles forced five turnovers and Garrett Walling threw three touchdown passes, but Sonora used several long scoring plays to defeat the Eagles 40-20 Friday night at Bronco Stadium. …

EHS junior running back Andrez Gomez carried the ball deep into Tiger territory late in the fourth quarter as the Eldorado Eagles put the finishing touches on their 37-28 win over the Brackett Tigers on Friday, Sept. 4, at Larry Mitchel Stadium in Eldorado. -- RANDY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

Eagles Rally for Win Over Tigers

A thunderstorm that skirted Eldorado delayed kickoff for an hour Friday night, but the same storm that brought lightning to the area also brought welcome relief from the heat. What had been a …

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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

Voter Registration Deadline Nears

The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election is Oct. 5. Early voting starts Oct. 19 and runs through Oct. 30, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s office. …

New Texas Law Limits Insurance Denials Based on Roof Age

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is clarifying its rule that insurance companies can’t decline or not renew a home insurance policy based on the age of a house or its roof. Under the …

Medicaid Funding Restored to Texas Hospitals

Nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding to Texas hospitals will be restored after a nearly year-long stalemate between the state and the federal government ended, the Texas Standard reported. …

Texas to Receive $7.5 Billion in Border Security Reimbursements

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has approved approximately $7.5 billion to reimburse Texas for border security expenses, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday. The money will reimburse the …

Horse Exports to Mexico Resume Through Del Rio Livestock Facility

The Texas Department of Agriculture’s Del Rio Livestock Export Facility has reopened for horse exports to Mexico following an agreement between U.S. and Mexican animal health officials. The …

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Lifestyle

Immigration insights: Tears and action follow ICE raids in southwest Kansas

DODGE CITY — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrived in southwest Kansas on Sept. 22 and departed three days later, leaving fear, uncertainty and anger. Many in the Hispanic and Latino communities in Dodge City, Garden City and Liberal, where most ICE activity was located, returned to work this week. But their fear persists […]

Buddy Guy celebrated at Radio City Music Hall with a sold-out ‘Buddy’s Got the Blues’ show

Blues great Buddy Guy was celebrated Thursday night with a sold-out show at Radio City Music Hall in New York. Fellow legend Bobby Rush said he would have walked from Mississippi to be part of the celebration.

How many Republicans will vote for a Black man for governor?

“Although slavery may have been abolished, the crippling poison of racism still persists, and the struggle still continues.” — Harry Belafonte, 2010 With U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds one step closer to the Governor’s Mansion, Republicans in general and MAGA in particular face a choice: Will they vote for a Black man to be Florida’s chief […]

Curtis Bay Energy will end incineration of medical waste under agreement with state

State officials hailed the news that the troubled Curtis Bay Energy facility will stop burning medical waste at its South Baltimore site in order to settle a Maryland Department of the Environment lawsuit charging the company with repeated air pollution violations.

Iowa lawmakers approve bill allowing $1.4B in tax incentives for steel mill project

Iowa lawmakers sent Gov. Kim Reynolds a bill Friday changing a state’s economic development program that could provide nearly $1.4 billion in tax incentives for a $15 billion steel mill project planned in southeast Iowa. Lawmakers called it the largest economic development deal in the state’s history. The Iowa House approved House File 2801 in […]