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Fugitives Arrested in Brewster County

Otis Babb (L) and Sandra Zaragoza (R) were apprehended by a Brewster County Deputy Sheriff on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Brewster County.

Otis Babb, 41, and Sandra Zaragoza, 40, were arrested Tuesday, April 15th, in Brewster County after the Sonora Police Department received a tip regarding their whereabouts.

9 Eagles Earn a Trip to the Regional Track Meet in Canyon

TURBO CHARGED -- Micah leads the pack around the around the final curve and down the home stretch as she extends her lead in the 400 Meter Dash at the Area Track Meet held Thursday, April 10th in Sterling City. McGee placed first with a time of 58.97, breaking the school record she had set just a week earlier at the District 7-2A Meet in Ozona. She also placed first in the 200 Meter Dash (26.85) and 4th in the Triple Jump (35-1.5). -- KATHY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

The 2A Area Track Meet was held Thursday, April 10th a the Sterling City ISD track in Sterling City. The EHS athletes who advanced from the District 7-2A Meet just a week earlier, were primed and ready to go, having been prepared for the meet by their coaches, Kelsey Fillmon and Christopher Castleman.

Eagles Fall to Miles Bulldogs, Rout C-City Wolves

HOME RUN TROT -- Jaysen Santellano circles the bases after hitting a home run in the third inning of Tuesday night’s game with Colorado City. He scored three runs in the contest and drove in four as the Eagles defeated the Colorado City Wolves 16-1. -- KATHY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

Jaysen Santellano singled in the first inning, driving in two runs, and belted a home run over the left field fence in the third as he scored three runs and drove in four in Eldorado’s 16-1 win over the Colorado City Wolves on Tuesday, April 15th, at Eagle Field.

Lady Eagles Whip Miles, Lose to Colorado City

SNAGGING A HIGH ONE -- Lady Eagles catcher Allison Meador saved a run as she prevented this high pitch from going to the backstop during Tuesday evening’s game with Colorado City. The Lady Eagles took a tough loss as the Lady Wolves jumped ahead early and stayed there to take the 17-1 victory. -- KATHY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

The Eldorado Lady Eagles routed the Miles Lady Bulldogs 24-9 on Friday, April 11th, in Miles. Allison Meador had the hot hand, scoring four runs on three hits while driving in another four runs.

The State of Our Union

Eldorado City Council to Establish a Muncipal Court

The Eldorado City Council met Monday evening, April 14th and heard from Schleicher County Justice of the Peace Rahegyn Franke and Sheriff Jason Chatham. The county officials were on hand to discuss …

The Blotter

ARRESTS APR 11 • Alysia Loretta Padilla, 19, arrested for wrongful use of a controlled substance and desertion. • Jose Marcos Salazar, arrested for driving while intoxicated. …

SC Public Library Prepares to Move

The Schleicher County Public Library is preparing to move to their new home at the Eldorado Service Center. Renovation of the library’s new space began on October 1, 2024 and will be completed the first part of May 2025.

Clean Up Week Slated April 28 – May 2

April 28 – May 2 has been designated as “Clean Up” week in Eldorado!

Schleicher County Commissioners Meet

Schleicher County Commissioner met Monday, April 14th for a full agenda.

Maskill & Covarrubiaz Attend County Elections Academy

Schleicher District & County Clerk Marsha Maskill & Tax Assessor-Collector & Voter Registrar Vanessa Covarrubiaz participated in the Texas Association of Counties’ 2025 County …

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Obituaries

Danell Baker McCormack

Danell Baker McCormack passed away on April, 18, 2025. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in Eldorado Cemetery, and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Eldorado.

Matthews “Matt” Brown

Matthews “Matt” Brown was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and follower of Jesus. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, he lived a life full of faith, kindness, and …

Linda Ray Letchworth Enochs

Linda Ray Letchworth Enochs, beloved wife, mom and grandma went to be with her Lord and Savior in the early morning of March 17, 2025 at the age of 82. She was born on July 1, 1942 to Raymond and …

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LOCAL PUBLIC NOTICES

April 17, 2025

1) Schleicher County Invitation to Bid

April 10, 2025

1) Schleicher County ISD Notice of Election; 2) Plateau Underground Water Conservation & Control District

April 3, 2025

1) Schleicher County Treasurer's Annual Report for 2024

March 20, 2025

1) Public Notice of Test of Automatic Tabulating Equipment

March 13, 2025

1) City of Eldorado Notice of Failure to Submit a Disinfectant Level Quarterly Operating Report (DLQOR) MONITORING, ROUTINE (DBP), MAJOR/CHLORINE

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SPORTS

1,600 METER RELAY -- Roman Guadarrama carries the baton on the second leg of the 4x400 Meter Relay during the District 7-2A Track & Field Championships on Friday, April 6th, at Reagan County High School in Big Lake. Guadarrama and his teammates, Andrew McGee, Jayden Wilkes and Riley Hight, placed second with a time of 3:39.926 and will advance to the Area Track Meet in Sterling City on Thursday, April 10th. -- J.L. MANKIN | THE BIG LAKE WILDCAT

Eldorado Eagles, Lady Eagles Compete at District 7-2A Track & Field Championships

Thirteen EHS tracksters are advancing to the Area Track Meet in Sterling City on Thursday, April 10th. Their trip to the Area Meet comes after they fared well in cold and damp conditions at the …

EHS Boys Compete at RC Owls Invitational Meet

The Eldorado Eagles boys track team competed on Thursday, April 27th at the Reagan County Owls Invitational Track Meet. The meet was ended early due to inclement weather. The abbreviated results …

TOP ATHLETE -- Brindon Gamez cleared 5’4” to place first in the 8th grade boys high jump at the District 7-2A Track Meet held in Ozona on Thursday, March 27th. He also placed first in the long jump (19’2-1/4”) and the 300 M. Hurdles (45.90), and was a member of the first place 4x200M relay team (1:43.83). Gamez was named Top Athlete in the 8th grade boys division. -- KATHY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

EMS Tracksters Compete in District 7-2A Meet

Seventh Grade Girls March 27, 2025 Fourth Place with 79 Points Top Athlete: Brooklyn Cathey 5th; Willow McSherry, 7th; Aliyah Vasquez tied for 9th. 100 M Dash : Aliyah Vasquez, 2nd, 13.99; Sofia …

EHS POWERLFITING SENIORS -- Jasi Galindo (L) and Jaysen Santellano (R) brought home medals form the Texas High School Powerlifting Association State Championship in Abilene on March 22nd. Gallindo, placed fourth in the 148-pound weight class with a total lift of 1,300 pounds, a personal best. He lifted 510 pounds in the squat, 385 pounds in the bench press and 405 poounds in the deadlift. Meanwhile, Jaysen Santellano (R) placed first to claim a State Championship and a gold medal in the 198-pound weight class. Santellano lifted a total of 1,630 pounds and recorded personal bests across the board. Santellano lifted 610 pounds in the squat, 420 pounds in the bench press and 600 pounds in the dead lift. The boys, both EHS seniors, also placed fourth as a team in Division 4 from among 41 teams competing. EHS powerlifters are coached by Christopher Castleman. -- COURTESY PHOTO | LAURA MENDEZ

EHS Powerlifting Seniors

Jasi Galindo (L) and Jaysen Santellano (R) brought home medals form the Texas High School Powerlifting Association State Championship in Abilene on March 22nd. Gallindo, placed fourth in the …

ROUNDING THIRD -- Kip Walker rounds third and heads for home as the Eldorado Eagles cruised to an 11-4 win over the Miles Bulldogs on Tuesday, March 25th at Eagle Field. Walker scored a run in the game and drove in another. -- KATHY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

Eagles Defeat Miles Bulldogs 11-4

Jonnie Rae Adame struck out 11 and walked one as the Eldorado Eagles defeated the Miles Bulldogs 11-4 on May 25th in the opening game of district play at Eagle Field in Eldorado. Miles took …

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Concho Valley

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San Angelo Man Posing as 11-Year-Old in Child Pornography Production Case Sentenced to 50 years in Federal Prison

A San Angelo man who impersonated an 11-year-old child and persuaded a 9-year-old female child to produce child sexual abuse material was sentenced Tuesday to 50 years in federal prison, announced Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham.

ZEBRA MUSSELS -- Zebra mussels are highly invasive freshwater mollusks, introduced to the United States in the late 1980s. These small mussels grow to only approximately 1.5 inches long but are considered one of the most destructive invasive species in North America. Invasive mussels, unlike native mussels, can attach to nearly any hard surface and form dense colonies. -- COURTESY PHOTO

TPWD Announces Lake Nasworthy Is Infested with Invasive Zebra Mussels

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has designated Lake Nasworthy, near San Angelo, as “infested” with invasive zebra mussels. This designation signifies there is an established reproducing population present in the lake.

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Detected in Runnels Co.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has received confirmation of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (RHDV2) in multiple black-tailed jackrabbits in Runnels County.

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Lone Star State

John Cornyn, Ken Paxton Gear Up for Republican Primary Battle

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made it official last week, announcing he will challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in next March’s Republican primary. The fireworks already have begun, the Austin American-Statesman reported, with Cornyn calling his rival “a con man and a fraud.”

Appeals Court Judge Rules TEA Can Release A-F School Ratings

A judge with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that the Texas Education Agency can release its 2023 A-F school accountability ratings, the Houston Chronicle reported. The ruling …

DIGGING UP BONES -- Sul Ross State University geology students excavate the fossilized vertebra of an Alamosaurus, the largest known land-dwelling animal to have lived in North America. -- COURTESY PHOTO

Sul Ross Students Collect Fossilized Alamosaurus Vertebra

Students from the Sul Ross State University Geology program visited Big Bend National Park in March on a research mission and to retrieve dinosaur bones belonging to Alamosaurus.

Scientists Eagerly Anticipate Blooming of Newly Discovered Flower in Big Bend National Park

Staff members at Big Bend National Park have discovered a plant previously unknown to science, now officially described as a new species in a recent issue of the botanical journal PhytoKeys.

Five Important Reminders When Finding ‘Orphaned’ Wildlife

While enjoying the outdoors this spring and summer, you’ll likely encounter young wildlife. Although it may be tempting to help a lone baby animal, experts warn intervening can often do more harm than good — and may be illegal.

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