ELDORADO -- The news that hundreds of children could soon return to a compound run by a polygamous group near here brought an unhappy reception from the YFZ Ranch's neighboring community.
Eldorado residents expressed skepticism that evidence of abuse is lacking. Some said they won't be welcoming the sect members -- who are scattered across the state trying to stay with their children -- back to Schleicher County with open arms.
Gabe Rodriguez said no one likes the idea of children being taken from their parents, but he said he is wary of allowing the children to return so soon.
"Let's do the job right," he said. "It's a long, drawn-out process, but we're there. Let's finish the process."
Rodriguez said it's unfortunate that Eldorado is getting attention only because of the raid on the ranch of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He said the Eldorado High School sports teams have done the best ever, with a winning season in every sport.
"It's not fair to our kids," Rodriguez said. "There's more to Eldorado than this."
” . . .brought an unhappy reception from the YFZ Ranch’s neighboring community.”
Not surprised. They probably had plans for the property.