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LCRA & Oncor Propose Building 765 kV Transmission Line Through Schleicher County

ELDORADO – A high-voltage electric transmission line stretching several hundred miles across Texas is currently under development with several proposed routes that would pass through Schleicher …

State Bound 7-on-7 Team

The Eldorado Eagles 7-on-7 team will compete in the State 7on7 Tournament for the third time ever after winning their pool at a qualifying tournament in Early on Friday, June 13th, to claim one of 32 …

The State of Our Union

AgriLife Video Conference Educates Texans about the New World Screwworm Threat

NEW WORLD SCREWWORM SEMINAR -- Concerned livestock producers gathered Monday, June 9th at the Schleicher County Annex to watch the a special program provided by the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service about the emerging threat from the “New World Screwworm.” -- KATHY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

Texas A&M AgriLife hosted an online video seminar at local extension offices across Texas on Monday, June 8th. Local livestock producers gathered at the County Annex building on South Main Street in Eldorado to watch the presentation focused on the re-emerging threat of the New World Screwworm.

SCISD Trustees Accept Resignations, Select Three Architects to Interview

ROCKING INTO RETIREMENT -- SCISD Superintendent Oscar Aguero (R) congratulates Transportation Director Joey Jones (L) on his retirement and presented him with a rocking chair made from mesquite during the district’s staff appreciation luncheon on Friday, May 23rd. Jones spent 25 years at SCISD. Also retiring was Finance Director Lynn Holsey who retired after 33 years, 13 of those being at SCISD. -- COURTESY PHOTO

The Schleicher County ISD board of trustees met Monday evening, June 9th, and voted to accept the resignation of Eldorado Elementary Principal Kristin Sissom and Eldorado Elementary music teacher Justina Saunders.

The Blotter

ARRESTS JUNE 13 • Byron James Bowie, 23, arrested on a warrant for indecency with a child. Motion to revoke. Transferred to another facility. • Jacob Cody Coffman, 19, arrested for …

Public Library Grand Opening Slated Saturday

Bring a lawn chair and join us for the Schleicher County Public Library Grand Opening on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 400 W Murchison Avenue in Eldorado, TX.

The Blotter

ARRESTS JUNE 3 • Robert Matthew Avila, 37, arrested for DWI. Still in custody. INCIDENTS JUNE 2 • 1:28 A.M. • Caller reported suspicious people at the car wash. Officer responded. …

Public Library’s Grand Opening Slated for June 21st

The Schleicher County Public Library invites you to join us for the grand opening of our new location on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 400 W Murchison Avenue in Eldorado, TX. Our new home is part of the Eldorado Service Center, and we are excited to partner with them in serving the community.

Congressional Aide Updates Schleicher County Commissioners on New World Screwworm Threat

Schleicher County Commissioners met Monday, June 9th and heard from Pierson Ray, a field representative with Congressman Tony Gonzales’ office. He spoke to the commissioners about the threat that livestock producers are facing from the New World Screwworm outbreak in Mexico.

Eldorado City Council Meets, Members Take the Oath of Office

The Eldorado City Council met Monday evening, June 9th, with the oath of office being administered by City Secretary Karla Reyes to Mayor Oscar Martinez and council members Danny Halbert (Ward 1), Michael Ballew (Ward 2), and Martha Medrano (Ward 3) as they each began a new two-year term.

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Obituaries

Adelina Saldivar

It is with great sadness that the family of Adelina Saldivar announce her passing on June 2, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Candelario Saldivar. Adelina Saldivar will …

Harris Goldman Napier

Harris Goldman Napier passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on May 22, 2025. Services will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM, at Elmwood Funeral Home in Abilene, Tx. …

Roger Keith Tucker

Roger Keith Tucker went to join his Savior on April 15, 2025. Roger was born in Frederick, Oklahoma to Bertha and J. M. Tucker on September 17, 1935.

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LOCAL PUBLIC NOTICES

June 19, 2025

1) Advertisement for Bid; 2) Notice of Sale

June 12, 2025

1) Notice of Public Participation Meetings; 2) Advertisement for Bid; 3) Notice of Sale

June 5, 2025

1) Notice of Sale

May 29, 2025

1) Schleicher County Notice of Revised Election Precincts; 2) LCRA ONCOR Notice of Public Participation Meetings

May 22, 2025

1) Eldorado Housing Authority Certification of Public Hearing; 2) Schleicher County Notice of Revised Election Precincts; 3) Sheriff's Sale

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SPORTS

FOOTBALL AWARDS -- Seven Eagle football players were honored during the EHS Athletic Awards Banquet on Tuesday, May 12th at Eagle Gym. They include (Front L-R) Jonnie Rae Adame - Offensive MVP; Garrett Walling and Brason Brock - Co-Special Team Players of the Year; Zaid Hernandez - Lineman of the Year; (Back L-R) Zane White and Jonah Penkszyk - Co-Defensive MVP; and Jaysen Santellano - Team Most Valuable Player. -- KATHY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

Eagle, Lady Eagle Athletes Honored at Awards Banquet

The EHS 2025 Athletic Awards Banquet was held on Tuesday evening, May 12th, in the Eagle Gym. Athletic Director William Robeldo emceed the event, which is hosted each year by the Eldorado Eagles …

Eagles Tennis Earn Medals at District Tourney

The EHS tennis team traveled to Big Lake April 28-29 to compete in the District 7-2A Tennis Tournament.

SWING BATTER, BATTER, SWING -- Eagles catcher Eleazar Hernandez provides a target behind the plate as a Wink Wildcat batter attempts to lay down a bunt during Bi-District Playoff action on Thursday, May 1st in Fort Stockton. The Wildcats won the best-of-three series by scores of 9-3 and 5-4, ending the Eagles 2025 season. -- COURTESY PHOTO | SUZIE BYBEE

Eagles Season Ends With Bi-District Loss to Wink

The Eldorado Eagles baseball team’s 2025 season came to an end on Thursday, May 1st as they lost the first two games of a best-of-three Bi-District Championship series to the Wink Wildcats at Panther Field in Fort Stockton.

HIGH ATHLETIC & ACADEMIC STANDARDS -- Six Lady Eagles claimed seven spots on the Texas High School Coaches Association’s 2025 Academic All-State Team. They include (Front L-R) Ava Rodriguez - Track; Madeline Valeriano - Track, Ayla Doran - Track, (Back L-R) Allison Meador - Softball, Minelly Montes - Softball and Track, and Naomi Martinez - Softball. -- COURTESY PHOTO | ILLUSIONS PHOTOGRAPHY

EHS Track, Softball Athletes Earn Academic Recognition

Six members of the EHS Lady Eagle track and softball teams have been named to the 2025 Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State Teams.

STRIKE THREE! Eagles catcher Cody Bybee squeezes a high fast ball from Jonnie Rae Adame as a Sonora Bronco batter strikes out in the Warbirds 18-3 win over Sonora on Saturday, April 26th. The win came in the second half of a double header with the Eagles winning the first game 9-3. Eldorado will travel to Fort Stockton on Thursday, May 1st where they will face the Wink Wildcats at 5p.m. to begin a best-of-three series. The second game, and third if necessary, will be played beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 3rd, also in Fort Stockton. -- KATHY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

Eagles Look to Bi-District Series with Wink After Sweeping Sonora to End District Season

The Eldorado Eagles baseball team swept the Sonora Broncos in a double header played Saturday, April 26th, at Bronco Field in Sonora. The back-to-back wins propelled the Eagles into the State 2A …

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Concho Valley

ASU Adds New Online Degrees in Artificial Intelligence

Angelo State University students can now be part of the ongoing evolution and progression of artificial intelligence (AI) as ASU has added two new online AI degrees, a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in AI and a Master of Science (M.S.) in AI, that are both already enrolling students for the upcoming fall semester.

ASU WHIRLYBIRD -- Angelo State University’s newest degree track will offer students the opportunity to learn about helicopter flight operations and earn a license as a helicopter pilot. -- COURTESY PHOTO

ASU Adds Helicopter Pilot Degree Track

Angelo State University students can now train to become helicopter pilots through a new Flight Operations - Helicopter degree track in ASU’s Bachelor of Commercial Aviation (B.C.A.) program that is now accepting students into the new track for the upcoming fall semester.

Fort Concho to Celebrate Armed Forces Day on Saturday

Fort Concho will celebrate Armed Forces Day on Saturday, May 17, with hourly cannon firings from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. near the site’s Visitor Center at Barracks 1630 South Oakes St.

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Lone Star State

Gonzales, Rollins Lead Effort to Combat New World Srewworm

U.S. Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on Wednesday, June 18th, launched an $8.5 million sterile New World screwworm (NWS) fly dispersal facility in South Texas and announced a sweeping five-pronged plan to enhance USDA’s already robust ability to detect, control, and eliminate this pest. Per the USDA, the facility in South Texas is expected to be ready within six months.

Governor Abbott Calls Latest Legislative Session His ‘Best’

Gov. Greg Abbott says he got everything he pushed for during the Legislature’s 89th session, which ended on June 2.

Governor Abbott Signs Property Tax Relief Laws

Governor Greg Abbott on Monday signed House Bill 9, Senate Bill 4, and Senate Bill 23 into law to provide lasting property tax relief for Texans at a bill signing ceremony at Robson Ranch Clubhouse.

Juneteenth National Holiday Was First Celebrated in Galveston, Texas

Exactly 160 years ago, on June 19, 1865, a date we now celebrate as the federal Juneteenth holiday, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston Texas to proclaim the end of the Civil War.

Governor Abbott Has Until June 22 to Sign or Veto Bills

Texas legislators wrapped up the 89th session last week, passing more than 1,200 bills — 800 of which were sent to Gov. Greg Abbott in the last 10 days of the session, The Dallas Morning News reported.

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Lifestyle

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The best movies of 2025 so far

Stacker ranked the best films of 2025 as of June 12 using data from Metacritic. Find out which movies critics are loving the most this year so far.

Firing up the Fourth: Instacart’s Independence Day favorites

Instacart reports on popular Independence Day items, highlighting spikes in orders for barbecue essentials and holiday treats.

AI-fueled fake IDs and identity theft: What you need to know

Heimdal reports AI enhances identity theft, making fake IDs easier to create using social media photos, escalating fraud risks for everyone.