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| Accident in Poteet involves three vehicles ., . - Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Upon arriving at the accident scene Officer Farias discovered that three vehicles had been involved in a major accident. The officer’s investigation revealed that a 2001 Red Dodge Neon driven by Michelle Reyna of Pleasanton was stopped on School Drive waiting to turn East onto FM-476. A 2002 Dodge Protégé driven by Bill Fehr of Pleasanton was stopped in front of her waiting to also turn on FM-476 and travel toward Pleasanton. A 1991 Dodge pick up driven by Bruce Henry drove up behind both vehicles. The pickup first struck the Neon. The impact sent the Neon across the road and into a chain link fence. The truck continue... [ Full Story ] |
| Pleasanton man's body found in field Gerald Black, News Editor - Wednesday, May 07, 2008 A woman driving by noticed a body in a field near Mangum and Schuettig roads about five miles north of Poteet on Sunday, May 4. Sheriff Tommy Williams confirmed the body was that of Mark Davis Byrd, age 28, of Pleasanton. One investigator said Byrd’s body appeared to have been bound at one time. He had also been shot in the head and sheriff’s investigators are awaiting the medical examiner’s report from Bexar County. Byrd was known to officers, who said he had been arrested on several occasions. Investigators have not released information about a possible motive or names of any suspects in the case. However, investigators were working non-stop Tuesday interviewing people trying to get any information that might help solve the case. According to She... [ Full Story ] |
| Alleged drug dealer out of business ., . - Wednesday, May 07, 2008 A month-long investigation ended with the arrest of a man police allege was a drug dealer in the City of Poteet. Poteet Police Chief Henry Dominguez reported the investigation came to an end Wednesday, April 30, when the suspect was arrested following a short foot race. The chief identified the suspect as 25-year-old Reynaldo Pacheco of San Antonio. Poteet Police say they received allegations that Pacheco was selling drugs from a residence located near Ave. J and 11th Street in Poteet. Poteet Police talked to informants who confirmed the illegal drug activity. When Chief Dominguez and Lt. Darrell Newman learned Pacheco was allegedly out delivering drugs, they set up surveillance. Chief Dominguez said when he saw Pacheco commit a traffic violat... [ Full Story ] |
| Severed fiber optic cable wreaks havoc over most of Atascosa Co. Sue Brown Elizondo, Editor - Wednesday, May 07, 2008 Trying to conduct business or communicate with one another became very difficult most of Tuesday for Atascosa County residents. Land line based telephones and internet services were affected until about 4:15 p.m. Most cell phone to cell phone calls were unaffected. 9-1-1 calls were affected during this time and priority was given to the repairs of that system first. The problem occurred accidentally from someone digging a post hole in the Poteet area, according to an AT& T spokesperson. Restaurants and retail stores were unable to process credit and debit cards and some businesses experienced problems with online cash registers as well. There may still be some service interruption through Wednesday afternoon.... [ Full Story ] |
| Cooking up fun at St. Andrew’s Picnic Gerald Black, News Editor - Wednesday, April 30, 2008
When talking about a picnic, the most important event is food – and lots of it. Nothing has been spared. The kitchen and pit crews will get their marching orders passed down from Deacon Bennie Garcia and the KC Chapter 8001, who will be seasoning up the brisket and sausage just right and placed in the barbecue pits and carefully watched by 30-40 hand selected volunteers– until the meat is perfectly done. Helping the Deacon with his duties will be Fabian Fonseca, Allen Pratka, Andy Gutierrez ... [ Full Story ] |
| Brownlow gives credibility to aquifer study; a boost to Water Watch group Gerald Black, News Editor - Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Governor appointee board member Darrell T. Brownlow, a geologist from Floresville, after researching an aquifer study commissioned by AWW, said it was credible and needed more study by Evergreen’s consultant. Brownlow stressed the presentation and recommendations he would make Monday were his personal opinions, not necessarily those of the board. He said the study, made by Richard Hargis, “was an interesting report.” He also noted, “Hargis is no doubt an expert.” “There are issues we need to be concerned with,” Brownlow continued. He found the study to be sincere, based on sound principals and believes it... [ Full Story ] |
| Don't forget to VOTE! Gerald Black, News Editor - Wednesday, April 30, 2008 It is always important to vote! It is critical in each of the city and school board elections which are currently underway. Pleasanton, although there are no school or city races, does have a very important issue on the ballot. It is basically – liquor by the drink – but can only be served “in restaurants by food and beverage certificate holders.” It is a “for or against” proposition. Poteet ISD has the only election for school board members. There are three races with two candidates each. In Place 1 the candidates are Jo Marie Aguilar (incumbent) and Joseph Arguijo. For Place 2 the candidates are incumbent Rocky Wilson Sr. and Barbara Reyes. In Place 7 the candidates include incumbent Suzanna Gonzales and David Herrera. Christine has two candidates for t... [ Full Story ] |
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