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Eagles Spoil TLCA’s Homecoming with 28-24 Come-From-Behind Win

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

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 …

Food for the Firefighters

Volunteer firemen from Corpus Christi Wildland Fire Department took advantage of the food items donated by MEGA “Make Eldorado Great Again” and other community members. Among those distributing …

And, Here's a Treat for You...

Schleicher County Sheriff Jason Chatham and Jail Administrator Lesa Castro handed out goodies Wednesday, Sept. 30, to attendees of the annual health fair at the county civic center. Katy Meador is …

EHS Runners Compete in Lubbock Meet

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

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 …

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 …

Email Scammers Turn to Fake Invites, Invoices and Login Codes

Consumers are being warned to slow down and verify unexpected emails before clicking links, entering security codes or sending money as scammers increasingly use realistic invitations, invoices and …

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, …

Wildfires Continue Across County

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 …

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Obituaries

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, 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 …

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LOCAL PUBLIC NOTICES

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

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

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SPORTS

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

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

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

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 …

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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

Paxton, Talarico Spar Over Gas Taxes, Diesel Prices

U.S. Senate candidates Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee, and Democratic nominee James Talarico traded jabs last week over rising gas and diesel prices, The Texas Tribune reported. …

Wildland Firefighter Memorial Service

A recent spate of wildfires in and around Schleicher County has served as another reminder of how quickly fire can spread across drought-prone West Texas, making this year’s annual Wildland …

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. …

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Lifestyle

Rethinking the cost of engagement rings

ModGents reports couples are rethinking engagement ring costs, prioritizing personal budgets over traditional salary formulas amidst financial pressures.

The pros and cons of being a surrogate

Circle Surrogacy reports that becoming a gestational surrogate is a personal choice involving emotional, financial, and time commitments, requiring careful consideration.

Digital for efficiency, human for empathy: What renter preferences reveal about modern customer expectations

Zego reports that customers prefer a balanced approach to service, favoring digital for efficiency and human interactions for complex issues.

Saving for multiple financial goals

Ally Financial reports on managing multiple financial goals by prioritizing deadlines, calculating savings, and using automation to streamline the process.

Average home equity gains topped $200,000 in six states as renters faced heavy housing costs

Griffin Funding reports that rising home values boost financial security for homeowners but further burden renters, with equity gains reaching over $200,000 in six states.