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Junior Livestock Show Set for December 13th & 14th

It is time again for the Schleicher County Junior Livestock Show. The 90th event will be held on Friday and Saturday, December 13th and 14th at the Schleicher County Civic Center.

Hospital District Trustees Meet, Order Disposal of Surplus Property

The Schleicher County Hospital District board of trustees met Monday evening, November 25th and voted to declare a number of items as salvage property. The move makes it easier for the district to sell, donate or discard old or obsolete equipment.

County Commissioners Meet, Hear from Elected Officials

Schleicher County Commissioners met Monday, November 25th and heard from County Treasurer Jennifer Henderson who advised them that her office’s conversion to new accounting software is now complete.

EHS National Honor Society Chapter Inducts 16 New Members

Sixteen new members were inducted into the Eldorado High School chapter of the National Honor Society on Monday, November 18, 2024, in the EHS auditorium.

Having a Heart for Others

EHS Student Council and National Honor Society representatives Andrew McGee, Micah McGee and Korbin Middleton delivered nonperishable food items collected by SCISD students to the Eldorado Service …

Two Generations of Caring

For the first time in its history, a mother and her children are certified emergency medical technicians (EMTs). Pictured above, Jennie Rendon and her children, Jasen Escarcega and Brittany Arispe as …
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Obituaries
Rex Kendall Tucker
Rex Kendall Tucker
Rex Kendall Tucker passed away on November 30, 2024 after a battle with a sudden and aggressive cancer. Rex was born on November 15, 1970 in Big Spring to Roger and Martha Tucker. Rex grew up in …
Harvey Robledo Martinez
Harvey Robledo Martinez
Our beloved Harvey Robledo Martinez was called to his eternal home with our Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Juanita Shurley
Juanita Shurley
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Juanita Martinez Shurley (Memo), who left us on October 29, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones at her home at the age of 91.
LOCAL PUBLIC NOTICES
November 21, 2024
1) Community Development Block Grant
November 7, 2024
1) Tom Green County Fresh Water Supply District #2 Advertisement for Bids - Portable Generator; 2) Tom Green County Fresh Water Supply District #2 Advertisement for Bids Permanent Generator
October 31, 2024
1) Tom Green County Fresh Water Supply District #2 Advertisement for Bids - Portable Generator; 2) Tom Green County Fresh Water Supply District #2 Advertisement for Bids Permanent Generator
October 17, 2024
1) Notice of General Election
October 3, 2024
1) Public Notice of Test of Automatic Tabulating Equipment
SPORTS
EAGLE ON THE LOOSE -- Eldorado Eagles quarterback Jonnie Rae Adame attracted a pack of Tahoka Bulldog defenders as he looked for running room around the left end of the line of scrimmage. Adame ran for two touchdowns and threw for another in the game that proved to be the season-ender for the Warbirds as the Bulldogs claimed the Bi-District crown with a 46-19 victory. -- 2RANDY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS
Eagles Fall to Tahoka in Bi-District Playoff Round
The 2024 edition of the Eldorado Eagles football team advanced to the 2A State Playoffs for the seventh consecutive year, but made an early exit on Friday, November 15th, after running into the Tahoka Bulldogs at Memorial Stadium in Big Spring where they suffered a 46-19 loss.
QUARTERBACK SACK -- Jonah Penkszyk sacks McCamey quarterback Trace McMurray during the first quarter of last Friday night’s season finale at Larry Mitchel Stadium. The Eagles scored first and never look back as they coasted to a 66-6 win. In addition to the QB sack, Penkszyk tallied two solo tackles, three assists, and two tackles for loss. He also scored a touchdown on a 12-yard pass from Jonnie Rae Adame and fell on a McCamey fumble in the end zone for a safety. -- 
RANDY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS
Eagles Sharpen Talons Ahead of Playoffs in 66-6 Win Over Badgers
The Eldorado Eagles put points on the scoreboard in just about every way imaginable on Friday, November 7th as they defeated the McCamey Badgers 66-6 at Larry Mitchel Stadium in Eldorado. It was …
Eagles to Host McCamey Badgers for Senior Night 2024
The Eldorado Eagles football team will close out the 2024 regular season on Friday, November 8th as the host the McCamey Badgers at Larry Mitchel Stadium.
EMS Eagles Fall to Wink JH 24-6
The Eldorado Middle School Eagles football team traveled to McCamey on Thursday, October 31st, where they met the Wink Wildcats Jr. High team.
ELDORADO EAGLES DISTANCE RUNNERS -- The Eldorado Eagles cross country team competed at the State Meet in Round Rock on Friday, November 1st and came away as the 10th place team. Team members include (L-R) Ryder Walker, Ramiro Leija, Jaxon Hight, Riley Hight, Andrew McGee, Kevin Saucedo, Roman Guadarrama and Cross Country Coach Kelsey Fillmon. -- COURTESY PHOTO |DIANA MCGEE
Eldorado Eagles XC Team Competes at State Meet in Round Rock
20240 UIL State 2A Cross Country Meet was held on November 1st at Old Settler Park in Round Rock.
Concho Valley
Christmas at Old Fort Concho Slated for Weekend
Kick off the holiday season by visiting Fort Concho’s largest annual event. Held during the first full weekend in December, Christmas at Old Fort Concho transforms the fort’s 40 acres and 24 buildings into a winter wonderland. Everything gets underway at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7th and concludes at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8th.
ASU Choirs ‘Silent Night’ Holiday Concert Slated
The Angelo State University Chorale will host its annual holiday concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, at the First Presbyterian Church of San Angelo, located at 32 N. Irving St. in downtown San Angelo.
SAGHS Focuses on Rich History of San Angelo’s Old Homes
The San Angelo Genealogical and Historical Society (SAGHS) invites history enthusiasts, architecture aficionados, and curious minds to a captivating evening of exploration. On December 3, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., the Society will host an event featuring guest speaker Lisa Dennis Mahler at the Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, located at 3536 Lutheran Way, San Angelo, Texas.
Lone Star State
Donald Trump’s Deportation Vow Alarms Construction Industry
The state’s construction industry is voicing concern that President-elect Trump’s vow to deport millions of undocumented immigrants would cause major labor shortfalls, according to the Texas Standard.
DPS Colonel Steven C. McCraw -- COURTESY PHOTO
Texas DPS Director Steven McCraw Retires After 15 Years
AUSTIN – After 15 years as the Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Colonel Steven C. McCraw said goodbye to personnel as he left DPS headquarters in Austin for a final time on Friday, November 27, 2024.
Demand Remains Strong for Texas-Grown Christmas Trees
Demand for Texas-grown Christmas trees continues to rise as acreage and entrepreneurial interest in farms expands, according to a Texas A&M Forest Service expert.
DPS MOUNTED BORDER PATROL TROOPERS -- Members of the Texas DPS Border Mounted Patrol Unit posed with their horses following their graduation ceremony on Monday, November 25th. The three teams of troopers and their equine partners are being assigned to duty stations in Eagle Pass, Carrizo Springs and Del Rio. |-- COURTESY PHOTO
Texas DPS Launches New Border Mounted Patrol Unit, Graduates Inaugural Class
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever Border Mounted Patrol Unit, a dedicated team of highly trained Texas Highway Patrol (THP) Troopers paired with equine partners who are equipped to address the unique challenges of patrolling Texas’ rugged border terrain.
Governor Abbott Issues Orders Targeting Chinese Government
Gov. Greg Abbott issued three executive orders last week targeting the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party, The Dallas Morning News reported.
Lifestyle
Bluesky is having a moment as millions of people have joined in the wake of the 2024 election.
Bluesky isn’t the ‘new Twitter,’ but its resemblance to the old one is drawing millions of new users
Bluesky, the microblogging alternative to X, is having a moment. A social media researcher explains why people are flocking to it – and why it isn’t likely to recapture the early days of Twitter.
A Jewish woman lights a candle for the festival of Hanukkah at the Western Wall Plaza in Jerusalem.
This Hanukkah, learn about the holiday’s forgotten heroes: Women
The Jewish festival of Hanukkah, which in 2022 begins on the evening of Dec. 18, focuses on the story of the male Maccabees. But women are also heroes in histories from that era, including Judith and Hannah.
Asking a person who is memory impaired to tell stories from bygone holidays may help trigger a happy memory.
Asking people with memory loss about past holidays can help them recall happy times
Asking loved ones with memory problems to discuss holiday memories can help them retrieve some memories, studies suggest. In turn, that can improve mood and quality of life.
Public Christmas trees, like Rockefeller Center's famous tree, didn't start appearing in the U.S. until the 20th century.
The Christmas tree is a tradition older than Christmas
Evergreens have long served as symbols of life during the bleakness of winter. But Queen Victoria spurred the tradition that has become a global phenomenon.
Math proficiency scores fell during the pandemic.
Former math teacher explains why some students are ‘good’ at math and others lag behind
A former math teacher explains what’s behind the recent drop in math scores for the nation’s fourth and eighth graders.