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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 …

Ranch Emergency Preparedness Workshop Set for Nov. 5 in Sonora

Local ranchers will have an opportunity to learn how to protect livestock, property and families during natural disasters at a Ranch Emergency Preparedness Workshop scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 5, at …

Medicare Advantage Plan Cuts Affect 72 Schleicher Co. Residents

At least 72 Schleicher County residents face the loss of their Medicare Advantage insurance plans at the end of the year as major insurers withdraw coverage from the area, forcing affected residents …

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 …

Eldorado Womans Club Report

BY VIRGINIA HOWELL ELDORADO WOMANS CLUB The Eldorado Womans Club held its October meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Lunch was served to 12 members and a guest, Pastor Joe McGee. Members …

Lift Station Failures Could Cost the City Nearly $50,000

The Eldorado City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 13, and heard a report on several costly pump failures in sewage lift stations that could account for almost the entire maintenance budget. Utility …

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Obituaries
William Lynn Parker
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 …
Bill Green
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 …
Dee Jay Garvin
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 …

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LOCAL PUBLIC NOTICES
 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
August 27, 2026
1) Schleicher County Budget Hearing Notice, 2) Plateau Underground Water Conservation & Supply District Notice of Public Hearing, 2

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SPORTS
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. …
TOUCHDOWN EAGLES! Tyler Proffitt caught a pass from Garrett Walling and took it 28 yards for Eldorado’s second touchdown on Friday, Oct. 9, at Larry Mitchel Stadium in Eldorado. -- RANDY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS
Eagles Set Sights on Van Horn Following Loss to McCamey
The Eldorado Eagles will look to get back on the winning track Friday, Oct. 16, when they travel 265 miles to Van Horn for a District 4-2A Division II matchup against a team sporting a 2-4 record. …
EAGLES FLY OVER TLCA -- EHS sophomore receiver Brindon Gamez leaps high above a pair of TLCA defenders to haul in a pass from Garrett Walling as the Eldorado Eagles rallied in the second half to claim a 28-24 victory over the TLCA Eagles on Friday, Oct. 2, at Lake View Stadium in San Angelo. The win spoiled TLCA’s homecoming and set the Warbirds up for a District 4-2A showdown with the unbeaten McCamey Badgers this Friday at Larry Mitchel Stadium in Eldorado. -- RANDY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS
Eagles Spoil TLCA’s Homecoming with 28-24 Come-From-Behind Win
Short-handed and trailing by 12 points at halftime, the Eldorado Eagles rallied for 16 unanswered points in the second half on Friday, Oct. 2, to defeat Texas Leadership Charter Academy (TLCA) 28-24 …
REPRESENTING THE DOUBLE E -- Eagles cross country runners competed Saturday, Oct. 3, in the Lubbock ISD Invitational Cross Country Meet. Team members include (L-R) Jack Chavez, Fernando Gomez, Kieran Griffin and Korbin Middleton. -- COURTESY PHOTO | KELSEY FILLMON
EHS Runners Compete in Lubbock Meet
Eldorado High School cross country teams tested themselves on one of the tougher courses of the season Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Lubbock ISD Invitational Cross Country Meet in Lubbock’s Mae Simmons …

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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
 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 …
Early Voting Begins Oct. 19
Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins Monday, Oct. 19, and ends on Friday, Oct. 30. A convenient place to find out where to vote and what is on the ballot where you live is the Texas …

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Lifestyle
 How to make the most of AI tools without feeling overwhelmed
Wix reports that small business owners can effectively use AI tools by focusing on specific needs, avoiding overwhelm, and testing one tool at a time.
The myths and risks of diet cleanses
Northwell Health reports that popular "diet cleanses" are often unnecessary and potentially risky, as the body already detoxifies effectively through its organs.
Money questions couples should ask before getting married
TD reports that couples should discuss finances before getting serious, addressing topics like debt and budgeting, to build trust and ensure future stability.
Nearly 60% of nurses say they aren’t fully prepared for the technology they use at work
Carrington College reports nearly 60% of nurses feel unprepared for workplace technology, highlighting a gap between tech adoption and necessary training.
Self-Employed and Can’t Get a Mortgage? The Loan Type May Be the Problem
Many self-employed borrowers who are told they do not qualify for a mortgage are not actually unqualified. They are applying through a loan type that measures income in a way that works against them. …
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