2024-03-27 E-Edition

The legend!

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Famed legend accordionist Ramón Ayala wooed a large crowd with his music on Saturday as the community celebrated the 56th Chamber of Commerce Cowboy Homecoming at the Pleasanton River Park. Ayala will begin his farewell tour later this year. See more photos on page 8A.

Driver injured in crash on SH-97

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One driver was injured and transported to the hospital after a vehicle crashed under the trailer of an 18-wheeler on SH-97 on Monday. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers responded to a crash at the intersection of SH-97 and Witten Road east of Pleasanton. Preliminary investigation indicates that a Mack Truck Tractor towing a trailer failed to yield the […]

Deputy constable arrested

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Week-long investigation leads to arrest after failing to submit evidence


A week long Atascosa County criminal investigation led to the arrest of Pct. 1 deputy constable Jose R. Valdez on Tuesday, March 12. According to Sheriff David Soward, Valdez was the subject of an investigation when the sheriff’s office learned that he had allegedly confiscated marijuana on a traffic stop and failed to turn it in as evidence. Soward said […]

County appoints new election coordinator

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Janice Ruple ends 17-year career serving Atascosa County


Elections Administrator Janice Ruple has announced her retirement as Atascosa County commissioners appointed her predecessor at Commissioners Court on Monday. Ruple served as the Elections Administrator for 17 years. Commissioners voted unanimously on Monday to accept the appointment of Cathryn Seiter, who currently works in the Elections office. “Janice has been the backbone of our electoral process,” Atascosa County Judge […]

CPS Energy proposing transmission lines

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CPS energy will be holding a public meeting on April 4 at the Pleasanton High School Cafeteria. The hearing will be from 6-8 p.m. Atascosa County Judge Weldon Cude said CPS is proposing transmission lines to be constructed from south of San Antonio to San Miguel Power Plant. Cude said the construction of these transmission lines could affect properties. For […]

Jourdanton seeks city secretary

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Hiring Molina as city manager now leaves void


Jourdanton city council voted to begin the hiring process for a city secretary after it was voted to name Debbie Molina as city manager. Molina served as city secretary since 2008 when she was promoted to the position under former Mayor Larry Pryor. Since Molina had served as interim city manager beginning in August, the city secretary position has also […]

Two arrested for possession of drugs in traffic stop

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Two men were arrested on Tuesday, March 19 after Poteet police conducted a traffic stop on Highway 16 and FM 476 at about 1:14 p.m. According to police, Gabriel Cruz and Leandro Moreno were taken into custody and charged with possession of a controlled substance penalty group 1, after officers found 2.36 grams of methamphetamine in the vehicle. Police said […]

Neighborhood Watch meeting set for April 9

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The City of Pleasanton and the Pleasanton Police Department are hosting a Neighborhood Watch Meeting on Tuesday, April 9 at the Pleasanton Civic Center from 6-8 p.m. The watch meeting will cover insightful presentations on community safety, open forum discussions on how citizens can contribute to a safe neighborhood and a chance to meet and connect with neighbors and local […]

Suspects thwarted

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On Tuesday morning, a suspect in an armed robbery in Bexar County fled from Bexar County authorities southbound on I-37. As the suspects entered Atascosa County, Atascosa County Sheriff’s deputies joined in the pursuit. Spike strips were successfully deployed on I-37 just south of Pleasanton and the suspect vehicle was disabled and came to a stop. Atascosa County Sheriff’s deputies […]