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Auction breaks record: $584,386

Another one for the books
Sue Brown
Editor
Anticipation of a record-breaking year for the sales at the 58th Atascosa County Jr. Livestock Show were straight on target. With over a half million dollars, $584,326 to be exact,spent at the auction it was one for the record books for certain. More...

County planning disaster exercise

Citizen Volunteers Needed

Atascosa County Emergency Management is planning a county wide disaster exercise and activation of our Cowboy Fellowship POD site on February 4. More...

McMullen Co. in the spotlight

Livestock Show this Saturday
GERALD BLACK
NEWS EDITOR

Organizers expect 98 animals to be exhibited by 4H members and FFA students at the McMullen County Livestock Show in Tilden on Saturday, January 22. More...

Out and About

Tilden time
Sue Brown

Atascosa wrapped up their livestock show so that means that McMullen County’s is coming up this week. Show your support by attending and/ or bidding on these students’ projects at our neighbors to the south. State of Schools More...

Special Sections

News

Deputies recover stolen equipment, nab thief in Bexar

GERALD BLACK
NEWS EDITOR

Atascosa County Sheriff's Deputies recovered stolen equipment recently that was stolen in two separate burglaries from L-O Transport at FM 536 and FM 1784. More...

David Ring will give message at Trinity

Nationally known speaker, David Ring, will be speaking Monday evening, January 30th d at 6:30 pm at Trinity Baptist Church, Pleasanton, TX. More...

$5,000 CASH REWARD

Thieves target Little League

The Atascosa County Sheriff’s Department along with Crime Stoppers is hoping that a FIVE THOUSAND-DOLLAR cash reward being offered for one week only will help solve a burglary that occurred at the Miller Ryan Park in the city of Charlotte. More...

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Opinion & Letters

Political Cartoon

Full Story

The Way I See It

Another delay; thanks a lot
Sue Brown

I don’t know what I expected of the majority of our Pleasanton City Council. But I do know this.... More...

Unusual activity at the Community Cemetery of Charlotte

On January 7, late afternoon and night, a group of people calling themselves Atascosa Paranormal Investigators, headed by Gloria Garcia manager/ lead investigator came into the cemetery with cameras, special lights etc. More...

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Living

PHS UIL Academic Team struts their stuff

GREG SCHWAB

After a tough and disappointing performance at the O’Connor UIL Invitational on Jan. 14, the PHS UIL Academic Team demonstrated true Eagle Pride by regrouping and winning the Three Rivers UIL Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 21. More...

Solis, Flores in All-State Band

On Saturday, Jan. 7, students from the Pleasanton Eagle band auditioned for chairs in the All-State Band for 5A and 3A. For the second year in a row the Eagle band will be represented at the state level! More...

Souper Bowl Sunday on Feb. 5

Once again, it is Souper Bowl time in Atascosa County, Sunday, Feb. 5. Time to join the national movement that is transforming Super Bowl Sunday into the nation’s largest celebration of giving and sharing. More...

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Farm & Ranch

Atascosa County does it again

The Atascosa County Junior Livestock Show celebrated its 58th anniversary this past week at the County Showbarn. This year’s show was dedicated to Lytle Tom III for his many years of service. More...

Reserve Grand Champion Steer

Paige Smith of Mesquite 4-H took Reserve Champion Steer. The steer was purchased for $7,650.00, up from last year’s bid of $5,500.00. More...

Atascosa AG News

Unbelievable show
Joe Taylor

Atascosa County Livestock Show - Unbelievable! More...

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Fighting Words

Rafael Casias is taking a fighting chance
Jessica M. Machado
Staff Writer

Floor to ceiling windows let the sun brighten the floor of the Fitness Fight Factory (F3) gym in Colleyville, Texas. Thirty heavy bags, weighing a hundred pounds each, lightly sway anticipating their next encounter. More...

Residents to vote on community center, partial closing of Main Street in May

LISA LUNA
STAFF WRITER

It was September of 1994 when Pleasanton voters first approved the $800,000 bond issue for the purchase of land and construction of a sports complex, municipal pool and community center. More...

Academic success has sprouted growth in Tilden

ERIC SMITH
STAFF REPORTER

It may be the smallest school district in the “Brush Country”, but recent success in academics and athletics are just a few of the reasons some believe the district is at an all time high when it comes to student population. More...

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

January 26 •Local Longhorn group meets Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. (nonsmoking, open discussion) at All Saint’s Episcopal Church in Pleasanton, Hwy. 97 West, next to Whiffletree’s. More...

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Sports

Former area coach honored by T.H.B.C.A.

Inducted into the Hall of Fame
MAGGIE RODRIGUEZ
SPORTS COLUMNIST

They won’t let Danny Matocha of Jourdanton forget that at one time he was one of the best high school baseball coaches in the state of Texas. Another reminder of that came on Friday, Jan. More...

Fighting Words

Rafael Casias is taking a fighting chance
Jessica M. Machado
Staff Writer

Floor to ceiling windows let the sun brighten the floor of the Fitness Fight Factory (F3) gym in Colleyville, Texas. Thirty heavy bags, weighing a hundred pounds each, lightly sway anticipating their next encounter. More...

Sports Focus

Matocha’s induction brings back fond memories
Maggie Rodriguez

Every time I run into Danny Matocha it instantly brings back fond memories of the times when we played baseball together in our younger days. Those years were some of the happiest of my life and I have him to thank for that. More...

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School

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

Catholic Schools Week is Jan. 29-Feb. 4. The theme is “Catholic Schools: Faith, Academics, Service.” Our Lady of Grace Academy will celebrate Catholic Schools Week starting Jan. More...

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Obituaries

Marilyn Tschirhart

Marilyn Rae Tschirhart, age 82, went to be with our Heavenly Father, Monday, January 23 at home surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. She was a loving wife and mother whose entire life was dedicated to the family she loved so much. More...

Lois Fay Neffendorf

Lois Fay Neffendorf, age 81 of Seguin, passed away on January 23, 2012. Visitation will begin on Friday, January 27, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. followed by services at 11:00 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Jeremy Roy officiating. More...

Juan Serrata

Juan Serrata, age 85, of Tilden, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012, in Jourdanton. Juan was born November 5, 1926 in Tilden. More...

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Church

Sinners are welcomed

End Time Revival Pentecostal Church, located at 102 Ave. H in Poteet welcomes every sinner in Atascosa County and the surrounding counties. Pastor is E. Ballesteros. Contact the church at 210-209-1499. St. More...

Navigators Breakfast

At the last Navigators Men’s Breakfast, 13 local churches were represented by over 30 men, including six local pastors. God is motivating some pastors and churches to unite around the common purpose described in Philippians 1:27. More...

Fifth Sunday Celebration

New Life Outreach invites the public to attend a Fifth Sunday Celebration on Jan. 29, at 10:30 a.m. The church is located on the corner of Dallas and Fifth Street in Pleasanton. More...

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Columns

On the Edge of Common Sense

Lassen County hijinks
Baxter Black

Lassen County California is bigger than Rhode Island, but what isn’t? And has less people than the average funeral in New Orleans! It is famous for its Volcano and western tradition. More...

Writer’s Roost

Talk of ‘horse meat’ in markets gets attention
Willis Webb

Recently, there was a news story that probably ticked off horse lovers everywhere. There is apparently an upswing in horse meat availability in grocery stores and meat markets. More...

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Poll

How many games will Spurs and Clippers play in their series?