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Water District Board Meets, Discusses Rule-Making and Permitting Procedures

The Plateau Underground Water Conservation & Supply District (PUWD) board of directors met Tuesday, April 22nd in the Schleicher County Annex Building on Southwest Main Street in Eldorado.

EHS Sends 31 Scholars to Regional UIL Academic Meet

Eldorado High School is advancing 31 students to the 2025 Regional UIL Academic Meet on April 24 - 26, on the campus of West Texas A&M University in Canyon.

Let’s Make Eldorado Beautiful Again

The Dumpsters are coming!!! Now is the time to start going through your garage, storeroom and home to gather items for the big dumpsters which will be out in town starting on Monday, April 28 through Friday, May 2!!!

Schleicher Among 5 Counties Designated as Primary Natural Disaster Areas for Drought

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Tuesday that Schleicher County is included in a “secretarial natural disaster designated area” that allows the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans.

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ARRESTS APR 14 • Bianca Deanne Lozano, 37, arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Released on a $7500.00 surety bond. APR 15 • Maria Ludivina Gonzalez, 56, arrested for driving …

SCISD Trustees Meet Accept Resignations, Retirements

The Schleicher County ISD board of trustees met Monday evening, April 21st and voted to accept the resignation of Middle School counselor Lindsey Caudle effective at the end of the school year.

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Obituaries
Danell Baker McCormack
Danell Baker McCormack
Danell Baker McCormack passed away on April, 18, 2025. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in Eldorado Cemetery, and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Eldorado.
Matthews "Matt" Brown
Matthews “Matt” Brown
Matthews “Matt” Brown was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and follower of Jesus. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, he lived a life full of faith, kindness, and …
Linda Ray Letchworth Enochs
Linda Ray Letchworth Enochs
Linda Ray Letchworth Enochs, beloved wife, mom and grandma went to be with her Lord and Savior in the early morning of March 17, 2025 at the age of 82. She was born on July 1, 1942 to Raymond and …

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LOCAL PUBLIC NOTICES
 April 24, 2025
1) Schleicher County Invitation to Bid
April 17, 2025
1) Schleicher County Invitation to Bid
April 10, 2025
1) Schleicher County ISD Notice of Election; 2) Plateau Underground Water Conservation & Control District
April 3, 2025
1) Schleicher County Treasurer's Annual Report for 2024
March 20, 2025
1) Public Notice of Test of Automatic Tabulating Equipment

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SPORTS
TURBO CHARGED -- Micah leads the pack around the around the final curve and down the home stretch as she extends her lead in the 400 Meter Dash at the Area Track Meet held Thursday, April 10th in Sterling City. McGee placed first with a time of 58.97, breaking the school record she had set just a week earlier at the District 7-2A Meet in Ozona. She also placed first in the 200 Meter Dash (26.85) and 4th in the Triple Jump (35-1.5). -- KATHY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS
9 Eagles Earn a Trip to the Regional Track Meet in Canyon
The 2A Area Track Meet was held Thursday, April 10th a the Sterling City ISD track in Sterling City. The EHS athletes who advanced from the District 7-2A Meet just a week earlier, were primed and ready to go, having been prepared for the meet by their coaches, Kelsey Fillmon and Christopher Castleman.
HOME RUN TROT -- Jaysen Santellano circles the bases after hitting a home run in the third inning of Tuesday night’s game with Colorado City. He scored three runs in the contest and drove in four as the Eagles defeated the Colorado City Wolves 16-1. -- KATHY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS
Eagles Fall to Miles Bulldogs, Rout C-City Wolves
Jaysen Santellano singled in the first inning, driving in two runs, and belted a home run over the left field fence in the third as he scored three runs and drove in four in Eldorado’s 16-1 win over the Colorado City Wolves on Tuesday, April 15th, at Eagle Field.
SNAGGING A HIGH ONE -- Lady Eagles catcher Allison Meador saved a run as she prevented this high pitch from going to the backstop during Tuesday evening’s game with Colorado City. The Lady Eagles took a tough loss as the Lady Wolves jumped ahead early and stayed there to take the 17-1 victory. -- KATHY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS
Lady Eagles Whip Miles, Lose to Colorado City
The Eldorado Lady Eagles routed the Miles Lady Bulldogs 24-9 on Friday, April 11th, in Miles. Allison Meador had the hot hand, scoring four runs on three hits while driving in another four runs.
1,600 METER RELAY -- Roman Guadarrama carries the baton on the second leg of the 4x400 Meter Relay during the District 7-2A Track & Field Championships on Friday, April 6th, at Reagan County High School in Big Lake. Guadarrama and his teammates, Andrew McGee, Jayden Wilkes and Riley Hight, placed second with a time of 3:39.926 and will advance to the Area Track Meet in Sterling City on Thursday, April 10th. -- J.L. MANKIN | THE BIG LAKE WILDCAT
Eldorado Eagles, Lady Eagles Compete at District 7-2A Track & Field Championships
Thirteen EHS tracksters are advancing to the Area Track Meet in Sterling City on Thursday, April 10th. Their trip to the Area Meet comes after they fared well in cold and damp conditions at the …
EHS Boys Compete at RC Owls Invitational Meet
The Eldorado Eagles boys track team competed on Thursday, April 27th at the Reagan County Owls Invitational Track Meet. The meet was ended early due to inclement weather. The abbreviated results …

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Concho Valley
Fort Concho to Host Frontier Day on Saturday, April 26th
Celebrate San Angelo’s heritage Saturday, April 26, as the fort hosts the annual Frontier Day event, promoting our city’s ranching, pioneer and agricultural traditions. Fort …
James Wilson Tom Green County Jail Mugshot
San Angelo Man Posing as 11-Year-Old in Child Pornography Production Case Sentenced to 50 years in Federal Prison
A San Angelo man who impersonated an 11-year-old child and persuaded a 9-year-old female child to produce child sexual abuse material was sentenced Tuesday to 50 years in federal prison, announced Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham.
ZEBRA MUSSELS -- Zebra mussels are highly invasive freshwater mollusks, introduced to the United States in the late 1980s. These small mussels grow to only approximately 1.5 inches long but are considered one of the most destructive invasive species in North America. Invasive mussels, unlike native mussels, can attach to nearly any hard surface and form dense colonies. -- COURTESY PHOTO
TPWD Announces Lake Nasworthy Is Infested with Invasive Zebra Mussels
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has designated Lake Nasworthy, near San Angelo, as “infested” with invasive zebra mussels. This designation signifies there is an established reproducing population present in the lake.

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Lone Star State
 State House Passes Governor’s Long-Sought School Voucher Bill
The Texas House on Thursday passed Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher bill after a years-long campaign by the governor and his allies, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Lt. Gov. Dan …
TDLR: Check Your AC Unit Now Before Hot Weather Sets In
Few things are as miserable – or as expensive – as a broken air conditioning system that could have been prevented by regular maintenance. Springtime is the perfect time to hire a …
Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu Detected in Several Mammal Species in Panhandle
Recent testing has detected Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in mammal species including foxes, raccoons, striped skunks and domestic cats collected in Deaf Smith, Hansford, Lubbock, …
John Cornyn, Ken Paxton Gear Up for Republican Primary Battle
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made it official last week, announcing he will challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in next March’s Republican primary. The fireworks already have begun, the Austin American-Statesman reported, with Cornyn calling his rival “a con man and a fraud.”
Appeals Court Judge Rules TEA Can Release A-F School Ratings
A judge with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that the Texas Education Agency can release its 2023 A-F school accountability ratings, the Houston Chronicle reported. The ruling …

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Lifestyle
 How one woman lost 145 pounds — without GLP-1 medication
(BPT) - At just 30 years old, Gabby weighed 299 pounds and was prediabetic. Due to her weight, she experienced hip and foot pain. She struggled to walk short distances, which made it difficult to …
Most popular and emerging diamond shapes by state
VRAI looks at the most popular and emerging diamond shape trends in select states—and the styles that may complement them best.
Window-box gardening has been a Philly tradition since the 1800s. Sonja Dümpelmann, CC BY-SA
The hidden history of Philadelphia’s window-box gardens and their role in urban reform
A landscape historian explains how a Victorian tradition became a tool for social change in 19th- and 20th-century Philadelphia.
Not all children learn to read in the same way, but schools tend to adopt a single approach to literacy.
How do children learn to read? This literacy expert says ‘there are as many ways as there are students’
US schools are going all in on phonics, but research shows that approach won’t work for every child. A blended literacy strategy can get more students reading.
Getting involved when your kids are watching digital media can make it an educational experience, rather than just entertainment.
These 4 tips can make screen time good for your kids and even help them learn to talk
In moderation, watching educational TV shows, movies and apps can boost language development among young children. 2 experts explain.
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