Residents of Eldorado and Schleicher County will be able to enjoy two patriotic fireworks shows on Friday, July 4th as the United States of America celebrates its 249th birthday and begins the countdown to the 250th in 2026.

ARRESTS JUNE 16 • Alonzo Gamez, 21, arrested for driving while license suspended with previous convections. Released on a surety bond. • Enrique Garza, 38, arrested on a warrant …

Kary Gibson was elected to replace Steve Williams as board chairman for the Plateau Underground Water Conservation & Supply District on Wednesday, June 18th as the board of directors met to swear in newly elected or re-elected members and elect officers during the group’s monthly meeting, held at the Schleicher County Annex building on Southwest Main Street in Eldorado.

Schleicher County Librarian Michele Bischoffberger celebrates as the ribbon is cut to mark the Grand Opening of the Schleicher County Pubic Library on Saturday, June 21, 2025. She says she is …

Eldorado High School graduate Zaid Hernandez was chosen as one of 11 Texas graduating seniors to receive a Texas Elks State Association Most Valuable Student Award and Scholarship in the amount of …

Aurbey Bybee, age 8, slid in safe at home on Friday, June 13th, after a collision at the plate with Sonora’s pitcher Journy Escobedo. Aubrey plays for Eldorado’s 10u All-Star girls team. …

Schleicher County Commissioners met Monday, June 23rd and voted to purchase a new AG Hamm drum roller for the road department. The men voted unanimously to approve the $130,000 purchase price for the much needed roller.

ARRESTS JUNE 13 • Byron James Bowie, 23, arrested on a warrant for indecency with a child. Motion to revoke. Transferred to another facility. • Jacob Cody Coffman, 19, arrested for …

Bring a lawn chair and join us for the Schleicher County Public Library Grand Opening on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 400 W Murchison Avenue in Eldorado, TX.

ELDORADO – A high-voltage electric transmission line stretching several hundred miles across Texas is currently under development with several proposed routes that would pass through Schleicher …

ARRESTS JUNE 3 • Robert Matthew Avila, 37, arrested for DWI. Still in custody. INCIDENTS JUNE 2 • 1:28 A.M. • Caller reported suspicious people at the car wash. Officer responded. …

The Schleicher County Public Library invites you to join us for the grand opening of our new location on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 400 W Murchison Avenue in Eldorado, TX. Our new home is part of the Eldorado Service Center, and we are excited to partner with them in serving the community.

Texas A&M AgriLife hosted an online video seminar at local extension offices across Texas on Monday, June 8th. Local livestock producers gathered at the County Annex building on South Main Street in Eldorado to watch the presentation focused on the re-emerging threat of the New World Screwworm.

The Schleicher County ISD board of trustees met Monday evening, June 9th, and voted to accept the resignation of Eldorado Elementary Principal Kristin Sissom and Eldorado Elementary music teacher Justina Saunders.

Schleicher County Commissioners met Monday, June 9th and heard from Pierson Ray, a field representative with Congressman Tony Gonzales’ office. He spoke to the commissioners about the threat that livestock producers are facing from the New World Screwworm outbreak in Mexico.

The Eldorado City Council met Monday evening, June 9th, with the oath of office being administered by City Secretary Karla Reyes to Mayor Oscar Martinez and council members Danny Halbert (Ward 1), Michael Ballew (Ward 2), and Martha Medrano (Ward 3) as they each began a new two-year term.

ARRESTS MAY 28 • Jasen Wendell Ford, 58, arrested for possession of child pornography. Still in custody. MAY 29 • Albert Joe Arispe, 25, arrested for MTR (burglary of a habitation …

Third grader Kahleia Medellin exhibits impressive ball-control skills during kick ball drills on Tuesday, June 2nd, at the Mega Sports Camp and Vacation Bible School held on the Eldorado Elementary …

In response to growing concerns about the resurgence of the New World screwworm, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a free educational webinar on Monday, June 9, 2025. The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Schleicher County Annex Building located at 203 Southwest Main Street in Eldorado.

Schleicher County Commissioners held their final meeting in May on Friday, May 23rd due to the Memorial Day holiday being observed on Monday, May 26th.