The Eldorado Success

Pre-K student Emily Gloria found the name tag prepared for her by Mrs. Yeager as she visited her home room with her mother on Tuesday night during Meet the Teacher at Eldorado Elementary. LUPE ELIZONDO | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

A Landmark Leaves Town

The former home of the late Johnno and Thelia Mayo, reported to be one of the oldest structures in Eldorado, was moved on Saturday, August 12th, from town to a ranch on McIntosh Road where Travis Lively plans to refurbish it. The home sat at 100 E.... more

Eagles Prepare to Scrimmage Blizzards

The Eldorado Eagles are looking to bounce back from last year’s 2-8 season under first-year head coach Michael Johnson. To that end, the team has been working hard since Monday of last week as players tried to learn new offensive and defensive... more

Digging Deep

Alyssa Thornton anxiously awaits a scoop of chocolate ice cream as Anna McBride serves it up during the 2017 Ministerial Alliance Ice Cream Social held at the Schleicher County Nursing Home on Monday evening, August 14th. LUPE ELIZONDO | THE... more

National Champion Buckles

Bright, Shiny Buckles – The Schleicher County 4-H Wool Judging Team shows off the silver buckles they received after winning the Grand Championship at the 4-H National Wood Judging Contest on June 15th in Sonora. The group was directed by Schleicher... more

Food Pantry Opens for Business at Service Center

The new Eldorado Service Center Food Pantry got off to a good start on Tuesday, August 15 with as many as 38 families and individuals pre-registered to pick up a special food box prepared by many volunteers.

Juanita M. Arispe

Juanita M. Arispe, 90, went home to her Lord on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family.

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Former DPS Trooper Jailed on Theft Charge in Sonora

Former DPS Trooper Earlie Williams, 41, was booked into the Sutton County Jail on Tuesday, August 15, 2017.

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Ed Smith Takes Over as Schleicher County Trapper

Ed Smith of Richland Springs has been hired as the new county trapper.

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School Board Hears Grievance, Votes to Deny

The SCISD board of trustees went behind closed doors for almost an hour on Monday evening, August 14th, to consider a “Level III Grievance.” No specific information about the greivance was announce

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From Travel Trailers to Running Toilets, City Council Handles Full Agenda of Business

The Eldorado City Council granted a request for a temporary variance Monday night for a travel trailer on a lot in the Christian Addition.

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SCISD Campuses Receive TEA Accountability Ratings

The Schleicher County ISD’s three campuses received their own report cards this week as the Texas Employment Agency’s delivered its annual accountability ratings. Each of the three campuses receive

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Sarah Buford May

Sarah Buford May, born September 11, 1925, went to be with her Lord August 11, 2017.

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Covarrubiaz Named to All-State Softball Team

Eldorado’s Sydney Covarrubiaz was named to the All-State 2A Softball Team recently as an Honorable Mention selection by the Texas Sports Writers Association.

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Ice Cream Social Slated Monday

The Eldorado Ministerial Alliance will host the Annual Ice Cream Social on Monday August 14th at the Schleicher County Nursing Center. Festivities will begin at 6:30 pm.

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Jones Named Nursing Home Employee of the Month

BY MELONI WEBB
SCNH ACTIVITY DIRECTOR

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Reader Bemoans the Killing of Giant Oak Trees

Dear Editor:
My green soul suffered a serious blow when I saw that the oaks at the convenience store in Christoval were killed.

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Water Board Weighs DA’s Property Tax Request on YFZ Ranch

The Plateau Underground Water Conservation & Supply District board of directors met Friday, July 28th at the Schleicher County Annex building. Board President Ray Ballew explained that a letter

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