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Isaiah Seymore Named ‘Commended Student’ by Merit Scholar Program

Eldorado High School Principal Matt Odom announced on Monday, September 25th, that Isaiah Seymore has been named a Commended Student in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. Seymore will be …

Eldorado Woman’s Club Hears from Local DPS Troopers

BY NELL EDMISTON ELDORADO WOMAN’S CLUB Jacob Gamez and James Sissom, local officers of the Department of Public Safety, spoke to members of the Eldorado Woman’s Club September 12th.

Brownwood Woman Killed in Head-on Collision on U.S. 190 East of Eldorado

A Brownwood woman was killed and a Christoval man was seriously injured late Friday night, September 15, 2023, in a head-on collision about 10 miles east of Eldorado on U.S. 190.

UPS Reducing Service to Some Rural Communities

United Parcel Service (UPS) announced recently that it is scaling back delivery and pickup service to some rural and remote communities. One of those is Big Lake. Residents there were notified this …

City Council Meets, Considers Water System Upgrades & Emergency Preparedness Plan

The Eldorado City Council met Monday evening and approved spending $11,900 to update communications equipment connecting some of the city’s water wells to its two water towers. Utility …

Hospital Trustees Meet, Adopt 2024 Budget, Set Tax Rate

The Schleicher County Hospital District board of trustees met in special session on Monday, September 11, 2023, for a public hearing on its proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year. With no one from …
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Obituaries
Erminia B. Mejia
Erminia B. Mejia, age 76 of Eldorado passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023. Funeral service was held Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Agape Assembly of God. Interment followed in Eldorado Cemetery.
Frances Agnes Fish Edmiston
Frances Agnes Fish Edmiston was born in Fort McKavett on October 6, 1926, the youngest by 12 years of six siblings. She passed from this earth on September 15, 2023 in the Schleicher County Nursing Home, after only 15 days away from her ranch home (Under protest!).
Raul L. “Roy” Guerrero
Raul Guerrero, 79, went to meet his Lord and Savior on August 11, 2023, in San Angelo, Texas. Raul known to many as Cool Roy was born on December 23, 1943, in San Angelo Texas. He was the son of Josefa and Jorge Guerrero.
LOCAL PUBLIC NOTICES
September 28, 2023
1) Public Notice of Test of Automatic Tabulating Equipment, 2) Application for Wine Only Alcoholic Beverage Permit, 3) Application for Private Club Registration Permit
September 21, 2023
1) Schleicher County ISD Request for Proposals. 2) Schleicher County ISD Request for Proposals. 3) Application for Private Club Registration Permit, 4) State of Texas Proposed Constitutional Amendments
September 14, 2023
1) Schleicher County ISD Request for Proposals, 2) Schleicher County ISD Request for Proposals, 3) State of Texas Proposed Constitutional Amendments
September 7, 2023
1) City of Eldorado Invitation to Bid
August 31, 2023
1) Hospital District Budget Hearing and Tax Rate Notice, 2) Schleicher County Tax Rate Notice, 3) City of Eldorado Invitation for Bids
SPORTS
EMS Eagles Whip San Saba 14-0
The Eldorado Middle School Eagles got their third consecutive shutout victory on Thursday, September 14th as they defeated the San Saba Junior High Armadillos at Larry Mitchel Stadium in Eldorado.
EMS XC Runners Compete in Ozona, Irion County
Eldorado Middle School cross country runners ran in the Running with the Lions 2023 Invitational in Ozona on Saturday, September 9th.
EHS Cross Country Runners Compete in Lions Invitational Meet
Eldorado High School Eagle cross county runners competed in the Running With the Lions 2023 Invitational Cross County Meet in Ozona on Saturday, September 9th. The EHS varsity girls placed …
EMS Eagles Beat Sonora Colts 24-0
The Eldorado Eagles combined middle school team defeated the Sonora Colts 24-0 on Thursday, September 7th in Sonora. Ryder Walker put the Eagles on the board with a 30-yard run. He then completed a …
Turnovers Spoil Homecoming Hopes in Eagles’ 39-13 Loss to Broncos
A series of turnovers and drives that stalled deep in Sonora territory proved to be the downfall for the Eldorado Eagles on Friday, September 8th as Sonora Broncos claimed a 39-13 victory and ruined …
Concho Valley
SAGHS 50th Anniversary
The San Angelo Genealogical and Historical Society (SAGHS) is excited to announce its return to in-person meetings after three years of virtual gatherings due to the pandemic.
ASU News: Rambunctious Week to Welcome Students to Campus
Angelo State University will kick off the 2023 fall semester with its annual Rambunctious Week, Aug. 23-27, featuring a wide variety of activities designed to welcome students to campus and help new students begin making the transition to college life.
SAGHS Offers Beyond Basic Genealogy
Are you familiar with basic skills in genealogy? Ready to learn more websites to try to find those relatives? It might be time to take the next step in your learning curve. Lisa Mahler, a board member of the San Angelo Genealogical and Historical Society, will teach a class from on Saturday, September 16th from 1-4 pm in the computer lab at the Stephens Central Library in San Angelo
Lone Star State
Governor Calls Another Special Legislative Session for October
Gov. Greg Abbott has called a third special session, this time about school choice, for next month. He is promising retribution for lawmakers who oppose his move to enact school vouchers in Texas, the Texas Tribune reported.
Texas A.G. Ken Paxton Acquitted on All Impeachment Charges
Ken Paxton has been reinstated as Texas Attorney General after the Texas Senate on Saturday acquitted him of charges of bribery and misuse of office. Only two Republican senators joined the 12 Democrats in voting to convict him of some of the 16 charges heard by the Senate, with four other charges dismissed by the Senate, The Dallas Morning News reported.
CWD Detected in Kimble Co. Deer Breeding Facility
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received confirmation of a case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a deer-breeding facility in Kimble County, marking the second such detection in a …
DPS Names First Female Texas Ranger Major in History
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the promotion of Texas Ranger Captain Wende O. Wakeman to the rank of major, making her the first female Ranger major in the organization’s …
A.G. Ken Paxton’s Impeachment Trial Completes First Week
The first week of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial in the Senate ended with his former lead law enforcement officer testifying an Austin developer alleged to have …
Lifestyle
Reduce Your COPD Risk, No Matter Where You Live
(Family Features) COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a serious lung condition that affects millions of people. To help lower your risk, wherever you live, consider these steps. 
Quick, Easy Recipes to Add to Your Dinner Rotation: Simple, nutritious meals to make more time for family
(Family Features) Making time for meals together can have a positive impact on the well-being of families, including children and adolescents. A simple-to-prepare ingredient like eggs can help you spend less time cooking and more time with family.
Fill Your Family's Plates with Cozy Fall Meals
(Family Features) Cooler days call for comforting flavors the entire family can enjoy at the dinner table like roasted veggies - from sweet potatoes to pumpkin and more.
Serve Flavorful, Sustainable Seafood
(Family Features) Whether seafood night at your house means sauteed shrimp, baked fish or anything in between, it's an exciting excuse to bring the family together for favorite meals.
Support Your Immune System in 5 Simple Ways
(Family Features) An easy way to incorporate healthy foods into your diet is with simple recipes like this Immune-Boosting Green Grape Smoothie.