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ARRESTS JAN 30 • John G. Sokaris, 24, arrested on a 14-day confinement order / distribution of cocaine. Still in custody

Loud Explosions Reverberate at YFZ

Schleicher County residents received two rounds of alerts over the past week related to planned explosive training at the YFZ Ranch near Eldorado.

SCISD Dismisses Classes as Flu Virus Hits Hard

With student absentees surging to 71, Schleicher County ISD Superintendent Oscar Aguero made the decision to suspend classes on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.

County Commissioners Dip Into Self-Insurance Fund

Schleicher County Commissioners met in a special called meeting on Friday, January 24th. The commissioners court went directly into a closed-door executive session. Joining the closed session were...

Grand Jury Report

A Schleicher County grand jury was empaneled on Tuesday, January 14th. The jury met and handed down eleven indictments. Six of the indictments shown below had been made public at press time. Other …

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Obituaries
Dawn LaVonne Finch Knutson Engdahl
Dawn LaVonne Finch Knutson Engdahl
Eldorado – Dawn Engdahl, age 56, was born and raised in Gabbs, Nevada and later moved to Texas in 1999 with her son, Curtis Knutson, where she continued her family life. She married Derek …
Kay Marie (Johnson) Dossey
Kay Marie (Johnson) Dossey
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Kay Marie (Johnson) Dossey, age 83, on January 10, 2025. Kay was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She brought joy, smiles, …
Leota “Penny” Bland
Vivian Leota (Penny) Penwright Bland passed from this life on January 3, 2025, in Eldorado, Schleicher county, Texas. She was born July 25, 1926, at home near Calumet, Canadian county, Oklahoma to …
LOCAL PUBLIC NOTICES
February 6, 2025
1) Notice of Sheriff's Sale
January 30, 2025
1) Letters Testamentary; 2) Plateau Underground Water Conservation & Supply District - Notice of Deadline to File for Place on Ballot
January 16, 2025
1) SCISD Statement of Revenue & Expenses; 2) Schleicher County Appraisal District Notice of Property Owner Rights; 3) SCISD Notice of Ballot Filing Deadline; 3) City of Eldorado Notice of Ballot Filing Deadline; 5) Schleicher County Hospital District Notice of Ballot Filing Deadline
January 9, 2025
1) Schleicher County Independent School District FIRST Hearing Notice; 2) Schleicher County Notice of Office Hours; 3) Plantible Foods - Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment and Final Notice of Potential Impacts to Floodplains (English); 4) Plantible Foods - Aviso de Disponibilidad de una Evaluación Ambiental y aviso final de potencial Impactos a las llanuras aluviales (Spanish)
January 2, 2025
1) Schleicher County Notice of Office Hours; 2) Plantible Foods - Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment and Final Notice of Potential Impacts to Floodplains (English); 3) Plantible Foods - Aviso de Disponibilidad de una Evaluación Ambiental y aviso final de potencial Impactos a las llanuras aluviales (Spanish)
SPORTS
LONG-RANGE BOMBARDMENT
Jaxon Hight puts up a shot over an Ozona defender as the Eldorado Eagles hosted the Lions on Tuesday, January 28th at Eagle Gym. Hight scored nine points in the game as the Eagles claimed the 65-35 victory. The Eagles will travel to Sterling City on Friday, January 31st. -- KATHY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS
Long-Range Bombardment
Jaxon Hight puts up a shot over an Ozona defender as the Eldorado Eagles hosted the Lions on Tuesday, January 28th at Eagle Gym. Hight scored nine points in the game as the Eagles claimed the 65-35 …
ALL-WEST TEXAS -- Eight Eldorado Eagles football players were named to the All-West Texas Team. They include (Front L-R) Jaysen Santellano, Garrett Walling, Brason Brock, Jonah Penkszyk, (Back L-R) Jonnie Rae Adame, Jasi Galindo, Eleazar Hernandez and Zane White. -- COURTESY PHOTO | MELISA ELIAS
Eagles Earn Honors on All-West Texas Team
The Eldorado Eagles placed eight members on the San Angelo Standard-Times All-West Texas Football Team.
Lady Eagles Win at Panthers Power Classic in Fort Stockton
The EHS Lady Eagles continued their powerlifting dominance with a first place finish at the 2025 Panthers Power Classic in Fort Stockton on, January 18th. The girls tallied 34 points in the meet.
WHO SAYS BASKETBALL ISN’T A CONTACT SPORT? -- Garrett Walling soars to the basket and draws a foul from a Sterling City Eagles player who got a little too close for comfort as the Eagles claimed the 45-35 victory at Eagle Gym on Tuesday, January 7th. Walling tallied 15 points while snagging seven rebound. He also had three assists and two steals in the game. -- KATHY  MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS
Who Says Basketball Isn't a Contact Sport
Garrett Walling soars to the basket and draws a foul from a Sterling City Eagles player who got a little too close for comfort as the Eagles claimed the 45-35 victory at Eagle Gym on Tuesday, January …
Lady Eagles Win Powerlifting Championship in Big Spring
EHS powerlifting teams competed Saturday, January 4th at the Steer Invitational Powerlifting Meet where they faced competition from schools ranging in size from 1A to 6A.
Concho Valley
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.
Menard Certified As a Tourism Friendly Texas Community
Texas Governor Greg Abbott congratulated the City of Menard on Friday, December 6th. for being designated a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas. The designation came in the inaugural year of the program after the community completed a multi-step certification process.
Lone Star State
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Releases List of 25 Legislative Priorities
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has released his top 25 legislative priorities as the legislative session gets underway, The Texas Tribune reported. They include banning all forms of consumable THC, the psychoactive ingredient in CBD products; increasing the school homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000; a Texas version of a government oversight department to improve governmental efficiency; and measures to shore up the state’s electric grid and water supply.
NATIONAL GUARD ON THE BORDER -- Texas National Guard members stand guard on the banks of the Rio Grande in El Paso in 2023. -- JOSE LUIS GONZALEZ | REUTERS
Texas National Guard to Make Immigration Arrests Under Agreement With Trump Administration
Texas National Guard soldiers now have the authority to make immigration arrests and help detain and deport undocumented people under an agreement between the state and the Trump administration that requires those duties be done under the supervision and direction of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection official.
TEXAS NEMESIS: OAK WILT -- Oak wilt is often recognized in live oaks by yellow and brown veins showing in leaves of infected trees, known as veinal necrosis. -- COURTESY PHOTO | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE
Preventing the Spread of Oak Wilt in Texas
Oak wilt is one of the deadliest tree diseases in the United States, killing millions of trees across 76 Texas counties. Texans can help prevent it from spreading by avoiding pruning or wounding oak trees from February through June.
Cattle & Bison Imports from Mexico Resume Under New Protocol
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) has announced the resumption of cattle and bison imports from Mexico, following a suspension that …
Budget Writers Seek $1 Billion for Vouchers, $5 Billion for Teachers
Legislative budget writers are proposing nearly $5 billion to increase teacher pay and $1 billion to implement a school voucher program in the next biennium, the Austin American-Statesman reported.
Lifestyle
Lamar's Super Bowl appearance marks a political reckoning for the NFL.
Kendrick Lamar’s big Super Bowl moment
The rapper has mastered the delicate balance between commercial success and politically charged music. How far will he push the envelope on one of the world’s biggest stages?
Satellite imagery shows the front line of the Palisades fire in Los Angeles on Jan. 11, 2025.
California wildfires force students to think about the connections between STEM and society
In this course, eight professors share their disciplinary perspectives to help students analyze proposed interventions for increasing wildfire risks.
A student works on a design in a fashion merchandising lab. Fashion Merchandising Labs at Oklahoma State University, CC BY-ND
How AI can help in the creative design process
My study found students that used AI in their design work were more creative and learned new skills quickly.
Quality time is the most popular love language in America—here's how the others rank
Hims conducted a new study to discover which love languages are most prized by Americans.
Relive the Eras tour on an RV road trip through Taylor Swift's America
Outwander shares its guide to the ultimate Taylor Swift-inspired road trip, featuring places from her life and her music.