The Pleasanton Express Online Edition

Current Weather

Complete Forecast

Lotto Results

Online Poll

Honoring all who serve
Lisa Luna, Lifestyles Editor - Wednesday, November 18, 2009
“Soldiers leave their mark on history,” spoke Steven Perez at the Veterans Day program at Pleasanton High School.

The National Honor Society president added, “They stand for a cause bigger than all of them. They are the true definition of a hero.”

The November 11 event began with a welcoming and introduction from PHS Principal David Solomon, PHS Associate Principal Mike Guerrero and teacher Rocky Burke.

PHS and Primary students presented patriotic stories and the junior high choir sang a variety of patriotic tunes, under the direction of Mary Dowdy. Teacher and Lt. Col MI Corps Veronica R. Hernandez told the audience how much service men and women and their families sacrifice.

Hernandez served 30 years in the Reserves/Active Duty for the US Army. ...

[ Full Story ]

Wonderland at the Winters’ home
Lisa Luna, Lifestyles Editor - Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Christmas Tour of Homes

As a youngster in the early 1980s, I always looked forward to the Christmas pilgrimage at Pleasanton Elementary School. We paraded through the classrooms, taking in the festive atmosphere each had to offer.

That same spirit will live on during the Woman’s Club of Pleasanton Christmas Tour of Homes, which only comes around every two years.

This year’s event is scheduled for Thursday, December 10, from 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $6 each, or $8 at the door. You can purchase tickets from any Woman’s Club of Pleasanton member, from Pat Stevens at 769-2326 or Doris Errington at 769-3355.

Homes which will be featured this year are those of: Linda and Doug Winters at 4775 E. Highway 97, Jennifer and Odis White at 244 Hayden Road...

[ Full Story ]

In the spirit of caring– Honoring Our Military
., . - Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Join Pleasanton Students on Nov. 11

Pleasanton High School invites the community to join them as they honor our military on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, from 4:30-6 p.m. at the High School Library.

They would be especially honored to have any veteran or active duty military personnel share the afternoon with them. Join them for cookies and punch as they honor them with activities throughout the afternoon. It will be a time for camaraderie with other military members.

They will have speakers who will share personal stories of their experiences, as well as patriotic music sung by students. You will have the opportunity to do a Veterans Day Scavenger Hunt on the library computers, create a holiday card to send to our troops overseas, and hear...

[ Full Story ]

‘Letters from Home’ to boost morale
., . - Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Do you have a family member in the military?

Submit their mailing address to the Pleasanton Express so that Atascosa County residents can show their support through letters, postcards and care packages.

On November 25, a compiled list will be published of the addresses. Atascosa County residents are invited to write to these courageous men and women who are away from home during this holiday season, as well as throughout the entire year.

Starting off the list will be an address submitted by local resident Kelly Culbreath:

•SN Culbreath, Jarrett B.
Deck Dept/3rd Div
USS Nimitz CVN 68
FPO AP 96620-2820

You can drop by the office, or e-mail Lisa Luna at: lluna@pleasantonexpress.com or Gerald Black at gblack@pleasantonexpress.com ...

[ Full Story ]

Christmas crafts show Nov. 14
., . - Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Come enjoy the 32nd annual Country Christmas Arts and Crafts Show on Saturday, November 14. The event will take place at the Poteet Lions Club Pavilion on Hwy. 16. The show will be held 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission is free. This event is sponsored by the Atascosa County Child Care Board.

For details, please call Hortencia Galindo at 769-2855.

...

[ Full Story ]