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Trio of Eagle Powerlifters Claim Gold at Regional, Advance to State Meet

REGIONAL POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONS -- The Eldorado Eagles will be represented at the Texas Powerlifting Meet by (L-R) Marcos Flynn, Jaysen Santellano and Jasi Galindo. Each of the boys won the gold in their respective weight division at the Regional Meet held Friday, March 7th in Kingsville. The trio will compete Saturday, March 22nd at the State Meet which will be held at the Taylor County Expo in Abilene. -- COURTESY PHOTO | LAURA MENDEZ

Jasi Galindo, Jaysen Santellano and Marcos Flynn will represent Eldorado High School at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association State Meet at the Taylor County Expo in Abilene on Saturday, March 22nd.

FNB Eldorado Announces New Name and Brand: Lone Oak Bank

First National Bank of Eldorado, a trusted financial institution serving Texas communities for over 118 years, is proud to announce an exciting milestone in its history—its official rebrand to Lone Oak Bank.

Local Students Win Big at San Angelo Ewe Lamb Futurity

FUTURE SHINES BRIGHT AT EWE LAMB FUTURITY -- Eldorado students performed well at the San Angelo Ewe Lamb Futurity. They include (L-R) Treyton Pina (5th Place), Sutton White (6th Place), Zane White (4th Place), Henry Moore (2nd Place and Reserve Grand Champion), Payten White (1st Place and Grand Champion), Emma Luedecke (8th Place) and Maddie Luedecke (7th Place). -- COURTESY PHOTO

Payten White placed first and claimed the Grand Champion ribbon at the San Angelo Ewe Lamb Futurity while Henry Moore placed 2nd and took home the Reserve Grand Champion ribbon.

Eagles Baseball Season Off to a Rocky Start

BASEBALL IS INDEED A CONTACT SPORT -- Cody Bybee slides in safe under the tag as he steals third on Thursday, February 27th, as the Eldorado Eagles faced the Menard Yellowjackets in Reagan County’s Edward “Lalo” Soto Baseball Classic in Big Lake. Bybee came home on an error by the Menard third baseman, helping spark the Eagles rally. Eldorado went on to win the game 15-10 -- .J.L. MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

Wins have been hard to come by for the Eldorado Eagles baseball team as the 2025 baseball season got underway, but the Warbirds managed to notch up a 15-10 victory over the Menard Yellowjackets in the opening round of the Edward “Lalo” Soto Baseball Classic Tournament in Big Lake.

39th Annual First Grade Rodeo Honors the Spirit of the Old West

HOWDY, PARDNER! -- Eldorado first graders posed with their stick horses following the grand finale of the 39th annual First Grade Rodeo on Friday, March 7th. -- KATHY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

Eldorado Elementary’s 39th annual First Grade Rodeo was held Friday, March 7th in the elementary gym. Rodeo producers were first grade teachers Mrs. White and Mrs Yeager.

The Blotter

ARRESTS MAR 5 • Starla Kay Nickels, 42, sentenced to six years TDCJ for possession of a controlled substance in a drug free zone. MAR 6 • David Ray Torres, 24, arrested for abandon/endanger of a child. Still in custody.

City Asked to Close Portion of West Fields Avenue

The Eldorado City Council met Monday evening, March 10th and learned of a request from SCISD Superintendent Oscar Aguero that the city consider trading or selling a portion of W. Fields Avenue. The school district is interested in acquiring a one-block long section of the street between N. Oak Street and N. West Street.

The Blotter

ARRESTS FEB 25 • Michelle Tyler, 40, arrested for DWI. Released on a surety bond. INCIDENTS FEB 24 • 11:04 A.M. • Caller asked for escort to search a house on CR 300. 7:10 …

Wesley Nurse Proposes Local Hygiene Closet

Schleicher County Commissioners met Monday, March 3rd and heard from Mary Gathoni, a Wesley nurse with Methodist Healthcare Ministries. She asked for a letter of support for a proposed hygiene project.

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ARRESTS FEB 19 • Brandon Michael Holsey, 41, transfered to another facility.

EHS Scholars Win Irion County UIL Meet

Eldorado High School students placed first once again at a UIL academic practice meet. The EHS students placed first at the Irion County High School academic meet from a field of students …

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Obituaries

William Gordon Emmons

William Gordon Emmons, 86, born April 11th 1938 to Herbert Hiram Emmons and Grace Lee Emmons in Odessa, Texas. He peacefully went on to be with the Lord on March 4, 2025 surrounded by friends and family.

Don Rinehart

Don “Pop” Raymond Rinehart entered the presence of the Lord February 10, 2025, at the age of 79. A devoted follower of Christ, he leaves a legacy defined by family, love, laughter, …

Charles Hunter Preston

Charles Hunter Preston was born in Eldorado, Texas on October 7, 1975 to Richard (Tree) and Jill Preston. He passed away suddenly on February 6, 2025. Hunter was husband to Carla, and son to …

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LOCAL PUBLIC NOTICES

March 13, 2025

1) City of Eldorado Notice of Failure to Submit a Disinfectant Level Quarterly Operating Report (DLQOR) MONITORING, ROUTINE (DBP), MAJOR/CHLORINE

March 6, 2025

1) Notice of Bank Purchase

February 20, 2025

1) Notice of Bank Purchase; 2) Notice of Sheriff Sale

February 13, 2025

1) Notice of Bank Purchase; 2) Notice of Sheriff Sale

February 6, 2025

1) Notice of Sheriff's Sale

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SPORTS

RECORD BREAKER -- Andrew McGee placed first the triple jump and set a personal record with a distance of 41’ 6.5” on Thursday, March 6th at the Lions Relays in Ozona. -- RAY GLASSCOCK | SPECIAL TO THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

EHS Track & Field Athletes Compete at Ozona Lions Relays

Eldorado High School competed in the Ozona Lions High School Relays on Thursday, March 6th. Andrew McGee and his sister Micah each set personal records in the Triple Jump.

EMS Tracksters Compete in Ozona Relays

Ozona Middle School Track Meet Tuesday, February 25, 2025

SUSTAINED EFFORT -- MariCruz Esparza managed 425 pounds in the squat as she placed second in the 165 pound weight class at the Region 1 Division 3 Powerlifting Meet held Saturday, March 1st at Eagle Gym in Eldorado. The effort qualified her for a trip to the State Meet on Wednesday, March 12th in Edinburg where she will be joined by six of her teammates. Esparza was recognized at the Regional Meet with the Best Squat on the Heavy Platform award. -- KATHY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

Back-to-Back-to-Back

The Eldorado Lady Eagles powerlifting team claimed its third consecutive Regional Championship on Saturday, March 1st and seven of its members are poised to represent Eldorado High School at the State Powerlifting Meet.

UP AND OVER -- Addie Walling cleared 4 feet 8 inches to place third in the varsity girls high jump at the Bronco Relays in Sonora on Saturday, March 1st. -- MANDI UMPHRESS | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

Eldorado Tracksters Compete in Bronco Relays

Eldorado Eagles and Lady Eagles tack and field athletes competed Saturday, March 1st in the Bronco Relays held in Sonora. Individual and team results are as follows. Varsity Girls High Jump- …

7-2A ALL-DISTRICT SELECTIONS

With the elimination of the Reagan County Owls from the State 2A Playoffs, the District 7-2A All-District Team has been made public. The Eldorado Eagles placed nine players on the team including …

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Concho Valley

ASU Wool Judging Team Wins in San Antonio

The Angelo State University Agriculture Department’s student Wool Judging Team brought home the gold medal from the 2025 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Collegiate Wool Judging Contest held Feb. 8 in San Antonio.

Living History School Scheduled at Fort Concho

Fort Concho will host the School of the Soldier, a living history training course, from Friday to Sunday, Feb. 7-9, for current and future volunteers who portray the soldiers of the 1870s and 1880s.

ASU Announces Schedule of Spring Planetarium Shows

The Angelo State University Planetarium will present 22 different full-dome public astronomy shows during its spring 2025 schedule beginning Wednesday, Feb. 5, in the Vincent Building at 2333 Vanderventer St.

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Lone Star State

House Proposes $7.5 Billion in New School Funding

Critics say a House bill proposing $7.5 billion in new funding for public education doesn’t go far enough, The Dallas Morning News reported. House Bill 2 would raise the per-student allotment by $220, to $6,360 a year. It would also invest $750 million in teacher pay and $450 million in teacher training.

Arrests Made in Credit Card Skimming Operation

The Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center, in collaboration with multiple law enforcement agencies, has successfully dismantled a sophisticated credit card skimming operation, leading to the arrest of two Romanian citizens.

Hegar Sole Finalist to Be A&M System Chancellor

The Texas A&M University System’s Board of Regents on Friday selected Comptroller Glenn Hegar ’93 as the sole finalist to be chancellor of The Texas A&M University System.

School Voucher Bill Has Backing of House Majority

A slim majority of Texas House members have indicated they will back House Bill 3, which creates education savings accounts that allow families to use taxpayer money for private school education.

RRC Issues Permit for First Geothermal Well

The Railroad Commission of Texas has issued its first permit for a deep geo-pressured, geothermal well to Sage Geosystems in Atascosa County.

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