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109 Years of Schleicher County History: TDA Honors Meador Family’s X Bar Ranch

SCHLEICHER COUNTY PIONEERS -- Members of the Meador family are pictured in this 1930s-era photo. They include (L-R) Clement L. (Uncle Dink) Meador, Samantha (Mattie) Austin Meador, Claude Meador, Jr., Joel Austin, and Edith Meador. -- | COURTESY PHOTO

The Meador family of Schleicher County including Lynn and Christy Meador and their sons Stan and Chris, along with their X Bar Ranch, were recognized on Wednesday, October 9th by the Texas Department of Agriculture during a program held at Gruene Hall in the Gruene Historic District just outside of New Braunfels.

Comptroller Hegar Extols Law Enforcement Grants During Eldorado Visit

CELEBRATING RURAL LAW ENFORCEMENT -- Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar (second from left) was in Eldorado on Wednesday, October 2nd, as part of his Good for Texas Tour Rural Law Enforcement Series. He was in town to highlight the benefits of rural law enforcement grants authorized by the Texas Legislature in 2023. He is pictured here with (L-R) Schleicher County Sheriff Jason Chatham, Treasurer Jennifer Henderson and County Judge Charlie Bradley. -- | COURTESY PHOTO

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar was in Eldorado on Wednesday, October 2nd, where he met with Schleicher County Judge Charlie Bradley, Sheriff Jason Chatham and Treasurer Jennifer Henderson as part of …

EMS Runners Compete in Sonora XC Meet

MIDDLE SCHOOL XC RUNNERS -- Eldorado Middle School cross country runners posed for a photo on Wednesday, October 2nd in Sonora. They include (Front L-R) Coach Kelsey Fillmon, Alexis Rodriguez, Brooklyn Cathey, Ryelee Swindle, Willow McSherry, Destany Martinez, Aliyah Vasquez, Lexie Luna, Daphne Granado, Gabriel Sierra, Tyler Hernandez, (Back L-R) Kylie Chavez, Morrigan Starr, Mirella Martinez, Nayana Montoya, Isabel Chavez, Isabela Leija, Weldon Sissom, Kieran Griffin, Brindon Gamez, Markos Moya, Jack Chavez, and Coach Sydney Covarrubiaz. -- COURTESY PHOTO | COURTNEY CROW CHAVEZ

Eldorado Middle School competed in the Sonora Middle School District Cross Country Meet on October 2, 2024. The seventh grade girls finished in first place with a score of 20 points.

Studying African Cultures

Elizabeth Kahura, a native of Kenya, was in Eldorado on Tuesday, October 8th, to teach Eldorado students about East African culture and lore. As part of the program, she had some of the students wear …

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Eldorado Game Association Gearing Up for Annual Game Dinner

The Eldorado Game Association is hosting their annual first day of deer season game dinner and raffle on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 6:00 pm at the Eldorado Civic Center, one mile south of Eldorado on Hwy 277. Drawing prizes include over 100 guns and pistols, cross bow, high-end coolers, generator, gift cards, hunting accessories and other prizes. The Grand Prize this year is a 2024 Polaris Ranger 570 Crew ATV donated by APEX Clean Energy.

Sign-up Set for NRCS ‘25 EQIP Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas announced fiscal year (FY) 2025 financial assistance opportunities for agricultural producers and landowners through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).

County Commissioners Hear Update on Library Project

Schleicher County Commissioners met Monday, September 30th and heard from Public Librarian Michele Bischoffberger who introduced Steven Tharp, the construction foreman who will be overseeing the transformation of the old hospital clinic into the new home of the Schleicher County Public Library.

Sheriff Warns of Email Scam

Schleicher County Sheriff Jason Chatham is alerting local residents of a scam that is being perpetrated on unsuspecting individuals, including at least one here in Eldorado, in an attempt to defraud victims.

Schleicher County Public Library Project Gets Underway

Exciting news for Eldorado! The Schleicher County Public Library is set to kick off its new project at the Eldorado Service Center on October 1, 2024.

Hospital District Trustees Adopt $6M Budget, Set 68.5¢ Tax Rate

The Schleicher County Hospital District board of trustees met at 12 noon on Monday, September 16th and voted to adopt a $6,012,212 budget for the 2025 fiscal year. The trustees the voted to levy a …

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Obituaries

Sandra Jane Helmers

Sandra Jane Helmers was born on July 30, 1942 to Sarah and Emmett (Bud) Hall, and passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. A lifelong West Texan, she graduated from …

Joy Wiedenmann

Joy Wiedenmann of Eldorado, Texas passed away August 20, 2024. She lived a FULL life full of love, especially for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. There wasn’t anything she …

Juan D. Gauna

Juan started his work ethic at a very young age, working with his father chopping mesquite and cactus for surrounding ranches, earning five cents a day. As a young married man he supported his family …

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LOCAL PUBLIC NOTICES

October 3, 2024

1) Public Notice of Test of Automatic Tabulating Equipment

September 12, 2024

Tom Green County Fresh Water District #2 Request for Qualifications

September 5, 2024

1) Tom Green County Fresh Water District #2 Request for Qualifications; 2) Schleicher County Hospital District Budget Hearing

August 29, 2024

1) Preliminary Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in the Floodplain (English and Spanish) 2) Schleicher County Hospital District Budget and Tax Rate Hearing

August 22, 2024

1) Schleicher County Sheriff's Sale; 2)Schleicher County ISD Budget Hearing & Tax Rate Notice; 3) Schleicher County Tax Rate Notice; 4) City of Eldorado Tax Rate Notice; 5) City of Eldorado Budget Hearing Notice; 6) Schleicher County Tax Rate Notice

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SPORTS

Eagles Junior Varsity Gets 34-6 Win Over Harper JV Squad

The Eldorado Eagles junior varsity squad defeated the Harper Longhorns JV team 34-6 on Thursday, September 26th in Harper.

THAT’S AS FAR AS YOU GO! -- Eldorado fans roared their approval as Eagles linebacker Eleazar Hernandez (2) upended Harper Longhorns running back Justin Wilke (12) as the two teams met at Larry Mitchel Stadium on Friday, September 27th for Eldorado High School’s 2024 Homecoming game. The Eagles took an early lead and extended it through the first three quarters on the way to a 30-13 victory. Eldorado will enjoy a bye this week before heading to Iraan to open district play on Friday, October 11th. -- J.L. MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

Eagles Upend Harper to Claim 30-13 Homecoming Victory

Jasi Galindo had a big night on Friday, September 26th. Not only did the EHS senior account for 202 of the Eldorado Eagles’ 379 yards of offense, he scored three touchdowns along the way and accounted for a defensive interception as he paced the Eagles to a 30-13 win over the Harper Longhorns.

EMS GRIDIRON ACTION -- Eldorado Middle School Eagles linebacker Markos Moya tracked down Harper’s quarterback and took him to the ground on Thursday, September 26th in Harper. Moya also scored all three of Eldorado’s touchdowns as the young Warbirds claimed the 18-6 victory. -- MANDI UMPHRESS | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

EMS Eagles Defeat Harper 18-6

The Eldorado Middle School Eagles defeated the Harper Junior High Longhorns 18-6 on Thursday, September 26th at Larry Mitchel Stadium in Eldorado.

EAGLES JV CROSS COUNTRY TEAM -- The Eldorado Eagles JV cross country Team placed first at the Oil Patch Invitational Cross Country Meet in Sundown on Saturday, September 28th. Team members include (L-R) Jayden Guadarrama, Korbin Middleton, Jaxon Yeager, Andrew Whitten and Jasi Galindo. -- COURTESY PHOTO | DIANA MCGEE

Eagles Runners Compete in Oil Patch Invitational Cross Country Meet in Sundown

Eldorado’s varsity and JV cross country teams traveled to the Oil Patch Invitational Cross Country Meet in Sundown on Saturday, September 28th.

EHS XC Runners Compete in McNeil Invitational at Round Rock

Eldorado High School cross country runners competed Friday, September 20th at the McNeil Invitational Cross Country Meet at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, Texas. That’s the course where the UIL State Cross Country Meet is held each year.

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Concho Valley

ASU Symphony Orchestra ‘Melodies of Majesty’ Concert

The Angelo State University Symphony Orchestra will present its first concert of the fall season on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church at 32 N. Irving St. in downtown San Angelo.

The Plein Air Landscape: Selections from the Permanent Collection

The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts presents The Plein Air Landscape: Selections from the Permanent Collection, a new exhibition that will be open to the public from October 18, 2024 to February 23, 2025.

ASU News: West Texas Collection

Angelo State University’s Dr. Ralph R. Chase West Texas Collection (WTC) will host a special reception to mark the opening of its new exhibit, “Views of the Concho Country: A Pictorial …

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Lone Star State

State Legislators to Tackle Skyrocketing Home Insurance Rates

Top state lawmakers plan to address soaring homeowners insurance premiums when they return to Austin in January for the next legislative session, according to the Houston Chronicle.

RRC Eyes New Rules for Geothermal Energy

Texas has been at the forefront of energy regulation and innovation for more than a century, and the RRC has new proposed rules for public comment to administer legislation in the geothermal energy front in Texas.

October Is Fire Prevention Month

While fire safety is important all year, Fire Prevention Month is the perfect time for a refresher on lifesaving steps to protect your family and home. One of the most important actions you can take is to make sure your home has working smoke alarms. In fact, smoke alarms are so critical that this year’s Fire Prevention Week (October 6-12) theme is, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!”

Buzz Into Action: Texas Pollinator BioBlitz Starts Friday, Oct. 11

Texans are invited to see and document pollinators buzzing into action Oct. 11-27 during the Texas Pollinator BioBlitz. This annual event celebrates the bees, wasps, butterflies, moths, beetles, flies, hummingbirds, nectar-feeding bats and other animals that serve as pollinators across Texas.

DPS Trooper Kevin Alexis Ramirez -- | COURTESY PHOTO

DPS Trooper Ramirez Killed While Investigating Wreck Near Odessa

Texas DPS Trooper Kevin Alexis Ramirez, 25, was killed on Tuesday, September 17th while investigating a traffic accident on SH 302 near Odessa in Ector County.

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Lifestyle

How cattle grazing protects and benefits the land

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Anheuser-Busch Celebrates American Growers on National Farmer’s Day

(NAPSI)—Behind every sip of Anheuser-Busch’s industry-leading beers is a farmer who worked hard to grow the high-quality rice, barley, corn, or hops inside that beer. This National Farmer’s …

Is your child ready for their first cellphone this year? Here's what experts say.

Spokeo analyzed phone ownership rates among children and heard from child development experts on determining cellphone readiness.

The top breakfast restaurant chains in America

Stacker gathered YouGov Ratings (current as of the second quarter 2024) to rank the top 20 breakfast restaurant chains in America.

6 easy ways to add value to your farm or ranch

LandTrust shares the most important factors to consider when adding value to your farm or ranch.