The Plateau Underground Water Conservation & Supply District’s (PUWC&SD) board of directors met Wednesday afternoon, July 23rd, at the Schleicher County Annex building on Southwest Main Street in Eldorado.

BY DOROTHY DACY MIAS AMIGAS CLUB Our annual meeting was a success again this year. The pot luck sandwich supper, that was held in the EHS gym on Friday, July 25th, was well attended.

Schleicher County Treasurer Jennifer Henderson attended the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference and Exposition held July 11–14 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

A suspect wanted in connection with a series of thefts, burglaries, and stolen vehicles in the Coleman and Brown County areas was apprehended this morning following a chaotic pursuit.

ELDORADO – Schleicher County is now eligible for federal assistance after Governor Greg Abbott expanded the state’s disaster declaration Wednesday in response to recent catastrophic flooding across Texas.

Two days of fun-filled activity are on tap in Eldorado this weekend with the 56th annual Top of the Divide Rodeo taking center stage at the Schleicher County Rodeo Arena south of town.

After months of careful cleaning, thoughtful planning and re-organization the Schleicher County Museum will re-open at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025, just in time for Mias Amigas and Schleicher County Day.

Schleicher County Commissioner Kirk Griffin reported to his fellow commissioners on Monday that two roads in his precinct, County Road 312 and 350, sustained flood damage at water crossings during recent rains and will need major repairs.

Teacher retention and competitive pay was the primary topic of discussion as the Schleicher County ISD board of trustees held their regular monthly meeting Monday evening, July 14th.

ARRESTS JULY 11 • Christopher Helm, 20, arrested for unlawful carry of a weapon, possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana. Released 7/12/25 on a surety bond. …

Ramiro Gallegos, 46, of Eldorado narrowly escaped death early Sunday morning, July 13th, after the pickup he was driving was swept off the road by rising floodwaters.

The Bob Johnson Memorial County Team Roping was held Saturday, July 12th at the Schleicher County Rodeo Arena with the top 15 teams advancing to compete in final of the roping at the Top of the Divide Rodeo on Friday and Saturday, July 25th and 26th.

Schleicher County Justice of the Peace Rahegyn Franke will be serving a dual role going forward as she was hired by the Eldorado City Council Monday evening to serve as the city’s municipal judge.

1st Community Federal Credit Union Branch Manager Kim-et Nelson presented a check for$16,757.33 to SCISD Superintendent Oscar Aguero. The money will be used to purchase new basketball scoreboard for …

Plantible Foods owes more than $38,000 in unpaid property tax according to a lawsuit filed in 51st District Court on Thursday, July 3, 2025 by the local taxing jurisdictions. The company began operations in Schleicher County in 2022 when they started growing lemna or “duckweed,” a protein-rich plant, in shallow ponds of water at their facility some five miles south of Eldorado on U.S. 277.

ARRESTS JUNE 25 • Thomas Omarian Kirby, 22, arrested for tampering or fabricating with physical evidence with intent to impair, possession of a controlled substance. Still in custody. …

At least 119 people are dead with another 170 counted as missing after torrential rains swept across the Texas Hill Country during the early morning hours of Friday, July 4, 2025. The deluge sent a wall of water racing down the Guadalupe River.

Three suspected illegal aliens were taken into custody during a manhunt that ensued after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted a worksite inspection on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Plantible Foods some five miles south of Eldorado on U.S. 277.

Schleicher County Commissioners met Monday, July 7th to discuss changes to the county’s employee handbook.

The Eldorado Volunteer Fire Department received a donation of emergency drinking water recently from Anheuser-Busch to help keep its firefighters hydrated during wildfire response efforts this season. The donation, made in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), will provide critical hydration to first responders working long hours in extreme conditions.