City of El Dorado, AR - City Hall

08/21/2026

EMERGENCY SHELTER AVAILABLE

Due to the wildfire in the Lawson/Old Union area, the City of El Dorado has opened the El Dorado Municipal Auditorium to anyone who has been displaced or is in need of a safe place to shelter.

The Municipal Auditorium is located at 100 W. 8th Street in El Dorado.

Please stay safe, follow all instructions from emergency personnel, and keep everyone affected by this fire—as well as our firefighters and first responders—in your thoughts and prayers.

Please share to help us get the word out to those who may need assistance.

08/21/2026

🔥🔥Fire in Lawson/Old Union Area🔥🔥

We are aware of a fire in the Lawson/Old Union Area. It is a large woods fire and multiple Fire Departments and the Forestry Service is on scene. As winds shift expect smoke in El Dorado and surrounding communities.

We will update as information comes in.

08/19/2026

08/19/2026

‼️ Attention Parents and Guardians ‼️

We are almost ready to get soccer season started, but we need a couple of more parent volunteers to make it happen. Even if you do not know much about the game of soccer, don’t worry because we have you covered.

For each team in our 3rd & 4th grade and 5th & 6th grade leagues, we will have an El Dorado Varsity soccer player volunteering to help out. All we need our parent volunteers to do is help manage the details, like schedule practice, communicate with the other parents, and provide some adult supervision. Our Wildcat Varsity players will provide energy, knowledge of the game, and helping hands for our youth teams.

At the moment we still need the following:

1st & 2nd Grade Co-Ed: 8 teams of 11 players
We have 6 but need 2 more Coaches/Volunteers

3rd & 4th Grade Boys: 6 teams of 10 players
We have 3 but need 3 more Coaches/Volunteers

3rd & 4th Grade Girls: 6 teams of 10 players
We have 5 but need 1 more Coach/Volunteer

5th & 6th Grade Boys: 6 teams of 11 players
We have 4 but need 2 more Coaches/Volunteers

We are thankful to already have enough coaches/volunteers committed to our Pre-K & Kindergarten League, 5th & 6th Grade Girls League and our 7th & 8th Grade Co-Ed league.

If you are interested or able at all, please contact the Boys & Girls Club at (870) 863-8753 as soon as possible, so we can get all of our teams covered!

*The Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County - Arkansas are equal opportunity providers.

08/14/2026

If you were unable to attend the City Council meeting this afternoon and would like to stay up to date on what's happening in El Dorado, you can access the audio of the meeting at the link in the comments below.

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/y04j6iu2f2f72e3pmba0j/August-13-2026.wav?rlkey=e79z87ndv3rwi6qm9vxi4qq8k&st=0to5iyze&dl=0

Have a great evening!

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08/14/2026

☀️ CITY OF EL DORADO OPENS COOLING CENTER ☀️

Due to the excessive heat wave our area is experiencing, Mayor Paul Choate has announced that the El Dorado Municipal Auditorium will open as a cooling center for members of our community who need a safe place to escape the extreme heat.

📅 Beginning Friday, August 14, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily
📍 El Dorado Municipal Auditorium

The Auditorium will remain available each day until further notice.

Please help us spread the word, and remember to check on elderly neighbors, family members, and others who may be especially vulnerable during these dangerously hot conditions. Stay safe, stay hydrated, and take care of one another, El Dorado! ❤️

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08/13/2026

Looking for a way to be involved and give back to our community?

We are currently accepting applications for the Parks & Playgrounds Commission.

Deadline to apply is September 14, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.

If you are interested in serving on this commission, please contact City Clerk Heather McVay for more information and/or to receive an application. You can reach Mrs. McVay at 870-881-4877 or 870-814-9179 or by email at [email protected].

08/13/2026

🔥 BURN BAN IN EFFECT – UNION COUNTY 🔥

Union County Judge Mike Loftin has issued a Burn Ban for Union County, effective August 13, 2026, until further notice, due to extremely dry conditions and excessive winds.

Please refrain from all outdoor burning while the ban is in effect. Help us keep our community safe and reduce the risk of wildfires.

Please share to help spread the word.

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08/12/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE – COLLEGE AVENUE 🚧

Beginning at 6:00 a.m. on August 13, 2026, the portion of College Avenue between 5th Street and Parkway Drive will be closed to allow crews to complete sewer repairs. The repairs are expected to take most of the day.

Please plan your commute accordingly, use an alternate route, and avoid the area if at all possible.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while these necessary repairs are completed.

08/11/2026