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Ramos & Tambunga Plead Guilty

(L-R) Abby Renee Ramos and Ruben Tambunga, Jr.

Two former SCISD employees, including a teacher/coach and a teacher’s aide, each entered guilty pleas in recent weeks to charges ranging from Improper Relationship Between an Educator and a Student, to Indecent Assault and Harassment, according to court documents.

EHS Scholars Excel at Regional Meet

STATE BOUND SCIENCE TEAM -- The EHS science team is advancing to the State UIL Academic Meet after placing first at 2024 Regional UIL Academic Meet held in Canyon on April 26th. Team members are Isaiah Seymore, Ricky Romo, Raul Iglesias and Ethan Seymore. Ethan Seymore will be advancing to State UIL Academic in Math. -- COURTESY PHOTO

Thirty-three EHS students competed in the 2024 Regional UIL Academic Meet in Canyon on April 26th. The Eldorado High School Science Team, consisting of Isaiah Seymore, Raul Iglesias, Ricky Romo and Ethan Seymore, will advance to the State UIL Academic Meet in Austin on Tuesday, May 14th for the second year.

County Commissioners Hire New County Agent

Schleicher County Commissioners met Monday, April 29th and voted to hire Ryder Ross, a Brady native and Texas Tech University graduate, as the county’s new AgriLife Extension Agent.

Eagles Batters Bombard Cougars for 20-1 Win

IMPENDING COLLISION -- Eldorado Eagles catcher Eleazar Hernandez secured the baseball in his glove and braced for impact as a Christoval base runner tried to reach home in the top of the fourth inning. Hernandez denied the run and recorded the third out of the inning. Eldorado cruised to a 20-1 win and finished the season as the District 5-2A Champions for the third consecutive year. -- KATHY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

To say that everything went Eldorado’s way on Friday, April 26th, would be an understatement as they hosted Christoval for the final baseball game of the 2024 regular season.

The State of Our Union

Tutle Leaving Athletic Director Post

Schleicher County ISD Athletic Director Chad Tutle told students and staff on Tuesday that he will be leaving Eldorado at the end of the school year.

Randy & Kathy Mankin Celebrate 30th Anniversary as Owners/Publishers of The Eldorado Success

Randy and Kathy Mankin marked a milestone on Monday, April 29, 2024. It was the 30th anniversary of the day that they purchased The Eldorado Success newspaper.

Water Board District Board Meets, Issues New Permits

The Plateau Underground Water Conservation & Supply District board of directors met Thursday, April 25th Schleicher County Civic Center. Among other items of routine business, the board approved irrigation well permits for Matt Brown, Cy Griffin and Rex Enochs.

Schleicher County Public Library to Present Author Kathy Priest-Smith on May 1st

Kathy Priest-Smith, San Angelo author and resident will visit Eldorado Elementary and Middle School 5th and 6th graders on Wednesday, May 1st. She will be at the elementary from 8:00 am – 11:00 am and meet with the 5th and 6th graders beginning at 1:00 pm. Presentations will be in the school libraries.

Hospital Trustees Meet, Discuss Enlarging PT Department

The Schleicher County Hospital District board of trustees met Monday evening, April 22nd and discussed the possibility of enlarging the hospital’s physical therapy department. It was noted that an increased number of patients in the hospital’s swing bed program has resulted equates to increased demand for physical therapy.

EMS Band Earns ‘Division 1’ Rating at Clyde Band Festival

The Eldorado Middle School 7th & 8th grade band received a Division 1 rating at the Clyde Band Festival on Friday, April 19th. The band performed, “Dance Celebrations” by Robert W. Smith, “Armory” by Randall D. Standridge, and Crusade by Vince Gassi.

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Obituaries

Cheryl Glynn Lock

Cheryl Emfinger Lock went to be with her Savior on Sunday, April 28th, 2024. She was born on January 13th, 1947, to Bernice and Thurman Emfinger in New Braunfels, Texas. Thurman was stationed in Japan after World War II. He was killed in a plane crash while serving in Japan when Cheryl was three-years-old.

Rodolfo M. “Rudy” Guajardo

Rodolfo M. “Rudy” Guajardo, 93, peacefully passed on April 9, 2024 at his home in Eldorado, TX. He was born on April 20, 1930, in Sonora, TX to Eduardo and Francisca Guajardo. Rudy, …

Dora Ione Grissom Mankin

Dora Grissom Mankin was born to William Langly and Ina Earl Grissom on March 10, 1935 in Cross Plains, Texas. She passed from this life on April 10, 2024 at home in Eldorado, Texas.

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LOCAL PUBLIC NOTICES

May 2, 2024

1) Schleicher County Notice of Public Hearing; 2) Notice of Application for Fluid Injection Permit

April 18, 2024

1) Public Notice of Test of Automatic Tabulating Equipment; 2) Schleicher County Notice to Bidders

April 11, 2024

1) Schleicher County Bid Notice, 2) SCISD Election Notice, 3) Schleicher County Invitation to Bid on Depository Contract, 4) AEP Texas Notice of Rate Change Request (English & Spanish)

April 4, 2024

1) AEP Texas Notice of Rate Change Request (English & Spanish), 2) Schleicher County Invitation to Bid on Depository Contract

March 28, 2024

1) Schleicher County Bid Notice (Diesel), 2) City of Eldorado Water Quality Permit Renewal Notice (English), 3) City of Eldorado Water Quality Permit Renewal Notice (Spanish), 4) AEP Texas Notice of Rate Change Request (English & Spanish)

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SPORTS

GOING TO STATE FOR 4TH TIME -- Logan Prater, shown here competing in Sonora, claimed gold in the Long Jump and the Triple Jump a the Region 1-2A Track Meet in Canyon last weekend. She will compete in the two events at the UIL State Track Meet on Friday, May 3rd. It will her fourth consecutive appearance in the big show. -- ANGIE BRYANT | THE DEVIL’S RIVER NEWS

Logan Prater Punches Ticket for 4th Trip to State Track Meet

Logan Prater will represent Eldorado High School at the UIL State Track Meet for the fourth consecutive year. She will be competing in the Long Jump and the Triple Jump despite the fact that she has been injured throughout the 2024 track season.

WHAM BAM GRAND SLAM -- Eleazar Hernandez put an exclamation point on Eldorado’s nine-run second inning as he sent a grand slam home run over the center field fence in Christoval on Tuesday, April 23rd as the Eagles cruised to a 12-8 win over the Cougars on their home field. The win gave the Eagles a 14-1 record for the season and sets up a second game with Christoval here on Friday, April 26th for the regular season finale. -- KATHY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

Eagles 3-peat as District Champs

The Eldorado Eagles baseball team has claimed its third consecutive District 5-2A championship, even though there is one game remaining in the district schedule.

800 METER RUN -- Roman Guadarrama is among the athletes who will be representing Eldorado High School at the Regional Track Meet in Canyon this weekend. He placed second in the 800 Meter Run with a time of 2:06.48 at the Area Track Meet in Bangs on Wednesday, April 10th. -- KATHY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

EHS Sending 18 to Regional Track Meet

Eldorado High School athletes competed in the 2A Area Track Meet in Bangs on Wednesday, April 10th. Eighteen tracksters, including a pair of alternates, will be advancing to the Regional Meet at West Texas A&M University in Canyon on April 19th - 20th.

AS THE DUST FLIES -- Eldorado Eagles catcher Eleazar Hernandez snagged a high fast ball from pitcher Jason Covarrubiaz as the Warbirds took on the Wink Wildcats in a double header at Eagle Field on Friday, April 12th. Eldorado suffered its first loss of the District 5-2A schedule, losing 4-2 in the second game after winning the first game 9-4. The Eagles are currently in first place in the district standings as they go into a home-and-home series with Christoval that will complete the regular season. -- KATHY MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS

Eagles Split Double Header with Wink Wildcats

The Eldorado Eagles suffered their first loss in 5-2A district play as they hosted the Wink Wildcats in a double header on Friday, April 12th at Eagle Field.

TRIPLE JUMP WINNER -- Logan Prater placed first in the Triple Jump with a distance of 36-11.75 at the District 7-2A Track Meet held in Sonora on Wednesday and Thursday, April 3rd and 4th. Prater and 15 of her teammates were slated to compete in the Area Track Meet in Bangs on Wednesday. -- ANGIE BRYANT | THE DEVIL’S RIVER NEWS

EHS Tracksters Compete at District 7-2A Meet in Sonora

Eldorado High School track and field athletes competed in the District 7-2A track meet held Wednesday and Thursday, April 3rd and 4th in Sonora. Logan Prater placed first in the 100 Meter Dash, 200 …

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Concho Valley

Owning Your Piece of Texas Workshop Set April 23 in SA

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host an “Owning Your Piece of Texas: Key Laws Texas Landowners Need to Know” workshop on April 23 in San Angelo.

ASU News: $5.2 Million Gift for New Golf Facility

Angelo State University has received a $5.2 million gift from an anonymous donor to fund construction of an all-inclusive new golf facility, the Angelo State Golf Complex, on the east side of the ASU campus.

Annual Fundraiser to Benefit ADACCV’s Lifesaving Programs

The Alcohol & Drug Awareness Center for the Concho Valley (ADACCV) is excited to host its Annual Have a Heart for ADACCV E-Auction. The event takes place on Tuesday, February 13th from 9 AM until Wednesday, February 14th at 3 PM.

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Lone Star State

Early Voting Underway in Local Elections Across Texas

Early voting began Monday, April 22 for municipal, school board and various bond elections. It ends on April 30 with Saturday, May 4 being election day. What is on the ballot depends on where you live.

Doves Dying Across Texas Due to Trichomoniasis

AUSTIN –The National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) has confirmed several doves collected across Texas, including the Trans Pecos and Rolling Plains, tested positive for Trichomoniasis.

2024-25 Hunting, Migratory Game Bird Regulations Approved

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission have approved hunting regulations for the 2024-25 season with the following modifications and clarifications to 2024-25 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations:

DUSTING FOR PRINTS -- Dr. Oguzhan Basibuyuk, chair of the Sul Ross Department of Homeland Security and Criminal Justice, demonstrates fingerprint collection on a vehicle. -- COURTESY PHOTO

SRSU Hosts US Border Patrol for Evidence Collection Training

The Sul Ross Department of Homeland Security and Criminal Justice hosted a Certified Evidence Collection Specialist Train the Trainers program for the U.S. Border Patrol-Big Bend Sector in March.

‘Aggressive’ Hurricane Season Forecast for Texas Gulf Coast

Colorado State University researchers are calling this year’s hurricane season forecast “the most aggressive” ever, the Texas Standard reported. They say there is a 54% chance a hurricane will strike the Texas coast, and a 25% chance it will be major.

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Lifestyle

How High-Speed Internet Can Help Spark Community Vitality

(Family Features) Most Americans consider high-speed internet an essential household service. Yet in rural America, an estimated 25% of the population doesn't have access to broadband.

Americans say an hour of their time is worth $240, according to new Empower research

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How a Manual Washing Machine Can Help Reclaim Time, Improve Lives

(Family Features) An estimated 60% of the global population wash clothes by hand and the burden falls mostly on women and girls, which means spending up to 20 hours each week doing laundry instead of going to work or school.