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Destruction at cemetery is considered a felony

Delia Guerreca is upset, as she should be. Her son’s final resting place at San Ysidro Cemetery has been disturbed not once but twice recently. More...

Out and About

Be careful

After checking in with the Pleasanton Police Department this week, I was told to please remind everyone to LOCK YOUR DOORS! There have been around 10 vehicle burglaries and each time... yep...the doors were unlocked! More...

Candidates speak, voters can listen and decide at public forum

Candidates for various offices will address the public at an open, non-partisan forum to be held here in Atascosa County on February 13, 2012. More...

Sports

Local coaches sound off

The 2012-2014 U.I.L. Realignment was released on Thursday, February 2nd at the U.I.L. Main office in Austin. More...

Trojanettes clinch playoff spot

After missing the girls basketball playoffs for nine straight years, the playoff drought is finally over. The Charlotte Trojanettes were able to defeat the S.A. Stacey Lady Eagles and the Brackett Tigerettes clinching 2nd place in District 30-1A. More...

Willis wants to change mentality

Anyone who has followed the Poteet Aggie football team over the past few years knows the potential for success was present. More...

Opinion & Columns

Political Cartoon

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The Way I See It

Very pinteresting

When new trends hit, I’d like to think that I am on top of them. I realize that it is impossible to really be in the know on every new development but I can try, eh? More...

To the citizens of the great city of Pleasanton:

That’s right. I said great. I believe this city is a shining example of what a small town should be. Or what it could be. But the time to act is now. We absolutely MUST approve the closing of a portion of Main St. More...

Farm & Ranch

STATE FFA OFFICERS VISIT POTEET

On January 26, Poteet High School was visited by four Texas FFA State Ocers: Peyton Gilbert, Taylor Shackelford, Shelbie Thames, and Krysti Kelley. They shared an amazing lesson with our entire chapter. More...

Verdilizer

CAM to serve you

Well, we made it through the Super Bowl, didn't we! But, I wonder how many of you participated in the "SOUPER Bowl of Hunger"? More...

Texas Farm Bureau announce scholarships

Each year, Texas Farm Bureau awards approximately $80,000 to high school and college students through youth contests, leadership programs and scholarships. More than $100,000 in additional scholarships are awarded at the district level. More...

Church

Courageous events at FBC Pleasanton

Join us Sunday, Feb. 12 for “Courageous Events” at First Baptist Church of Pleasanton. More...

Senior Adult Fellowship at FBC Poteet

Everyone is invited to attend a Senior Adult Fellowship on Tuesday,February 21, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the fellowship hall at FBC Poteet. Bonnie Finnigan, a lover of quilting since the 60’s will bring her beautiful quilts for all to see. More...

Come and experience God’s healing grace!

St. John Lutheran Church invites you to a Service of Healing on February 12 at 10:15 a.m. If you need God’s healing for yourself or others, please come. More...

Special Sections

Tax abatement for Best Western Hotel postponed

With a 5-2 vote, the Pleasanton City Council postponed action on a request by Raj and Geeta Patel, for tax abatement for the proposed Best Western Hotel project, at 1917 W. Oaklawn. More...

Don’t mess with McCoy

“It’s a problem” said Brenda Alvarez as she began explaining their dilemma on County Road 541, specifically the McCoy exit off of IH37. More...

Pleasanton I.S.D. ready to define Exemplary

Although Pleasanton I.S.D. has been established for many years, a new leader has arrived in 2012. Dr. Cynthia Clinesmith was excited to speak on her vision for Pleasanton I.S.D. More...

$5,000 CASH REWARD

Armed robbery

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 robbery that occurred at Well’s Station in the 1200 block of TX HWY 97 More...

State Rep. Aliseda to visit Boy Scouts

State Representative Jose Aliseda is going to be at the Pleasanton Lions Club building, 114 Wyoming, (in the Industrial Park) on Thursday, February 9, at 4:00 pm. He will be teaching the Boy Scouts about the United States Constitution. More...

News

Disabled Veterans may qualify to have some of their property taxes waived

Veterans with a serviceconnected disability are encouraged to file an exemption form to have their 2012 property taxes lowered. Some veterans may even qualify for a 100 percent exemption of their taxes under the law. More...

April 30 deadline to file for property tax exemptions

For non-profit organizations to receive property tax exemptions, they must apply to the Atascosa County Appraisal District no later than April 30. More...

Businesses reminded to render their taxable property by April 16

If you own tangible personal property that is used to produce income, then a rendition must be filed with the Atascosa County Appraisal District by April 16, 2012. More...

Living

The Courthouse in Pleasanton

Part I

The County Seat of Atascosa County was for many years in the City of Pleasanton, Texas. In 1910, by a vote of the people of the county, it was moved to Jourdanton, where it remains today. More...

Give Kids a Smile at AHC

Atascosa Health Center will provide free services for children from lowincome families who don’t have dental insurance on Feb. 9, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. No appointments. Walk-ins only. More...

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School

BPA sending 8 to State

Business Professionals of America, Pleasanton High School Chapter attended Regional Contest at Judson High School on Saturday, Jan. 28. More...

Project Grad events

Please take note of the following opportunities to show your support for Pleasanton High School seniors and Project Graduation. •Feb. 12- Bake sale and Golf Ball Drop Sale at Wal-Mart from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. •Feb. More...

reaching for the STAAR

Students from Ms. Chapa's second grade class at Pleasanton Primary are shown using their new netbooks. The netbooks are internet based and allow the students to independently practice skills previously taught by the teacher. More...

Obituaries

Laura (Sexton) Imburgin

Laura (Sexton) Imburgin passed away peacefully on January 27, 2012. She was surrounded by her loving husband and her children. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many and will be greatly missed. More...

James Jenkins

James C. Jenkins, age 76, of Tilden, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. James was born September 13, 1935 in Ardmore, Oklahoma. More...

Thurman Mitchell III

Thurman Jennings “T.J.” Mitchell III, age 46, of La Grange, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2012. He was born Feburary 3, 1965 in San Antonio. More...

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

February 9 •Local Longhorn group meets Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. (non-smoking, open discussion) at All Saint’s Episcopal Church in Pleasanton, Hwy. 97 West, next to Whietree’s. More...