The Eldorado Success

The Schleicher County 4-H wool judging team won the National Championship on Thursday, June 15, 2017, at the 4-H National Wool Judging Contest in Sonora.

Pinched After Pawning Pliers, Lyle Jeffs Caught in South Dakota

Federal fugitive Lyle Steed Jeffs, 57, was apprehended Wednesday, June 14th, in Yankton, South Dakota after nearly a year on the run. Jeffs is a former bishop of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS) and brother of... more

MPACT Volunteers

Eldorado’s Jerry Jones (center in plaid shirt) posed with a group of volunteers from the MPACT mission team who converged on Eldorado last week carry out dozens of maintenance and renovation projects. The team, including youths from Eldorado,... more

A Beehive of Activity

Some 325 volunteers, the vast majority of them teenagers, with a few adult chaperones, arrived in Eldorado over the weekend and quickly spread out across town to paint houses, trim trees and perform other much needed repairs. The effort was... more

State Wool Judging Champs

Schleicher County’s Wool Judging Team won the State Wool Judging Championship at the State 4-H Roundup last week. The team, shown here at the Schleicher County 4-H Banquet, included (L-R) Franklin Buchholz, Emmie Grace Mynatt, Sierra Forlano,... more

Girls in a Bubble

Cesi Elizondo, Madison Lester and Camila Alegria cooled off beneath a bubble under the swimming pool’s mushroom water feature during the Vacation Bible School pool party held Thursday, June 8th. LUPE ELIZONDO | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

From Depleted Well to a Dead Calf, Water Board Hears it All

The Plateau Underground Water Conservation & Supply District board of directors met at noon on Thursday, June 15th at the Schleicher County Annex.

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Eagles Football Skills Camp Begins Monday

EHS athletic director and head football coach Michael Johnson invites youngsters in grades 2-6 to attend the Eldorado Eagles Football Skills Camp beginning Monday, June 26th.

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Nancy Jo Patton

Nancy Jo Patton, 79, of College Station, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 18, 2017.

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Curtis Juul Overby

Curtis Juul Overby was born August 2, 1939 in Plentywood Montana to John and Ella (Juul) Overby. Curtis passed away on May 27, 2017.

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SCISD Board Action Allows Live Oak Wind Farm to Pursue Outside Financing

The company behind a proposed $277 million wind farm in northern Schleicher County must obtain financing for the project before construction can begin.

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Commissioner Lynn Meador Won’t Seek Re-election

Schleicher County Commissioner Lynn Meador officially announced Monday that he will not be seeking re-election. He explained that he has moved out of Precinct #2.

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City Council Considers Financing Options for New Water Tower

City Secretary Melissa Truelove administered the oath of office Monday evening to Mayor John Nikolauk who in turn swore in city council members Paul Rebuck, Wayne McGinnes and Danny Halbert as they

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James (Jim) Wesley Robinson

James (Jim) Wesley Robinson passed away at his home on Monday, June 12th, surrounded by his family.

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Richard Raymond Dickinson

On June 12, 2017 Richard Raymond Dickinson Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep. Richard was born on July 10, 1945.

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WTPA to Award Pair of $2K Scholarships

Applications are currently being accepted from area students for two $2,000 Bob Craig Memorial Scholarships awarded through the West Texas Press Association and the Texas Press Association.

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Lean State Budget Approved by Texas Legislature

By State Representative Andrew Murr

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City Water Pressure Fix 2 Weeks Away

City Utility Superintendent Floyd Fay reported this week that attempts to repair faulty equipment on the city’s main water tower have failed and the city’s water system continues to experience fluc

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