As of 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 5, Atascosa County will not be providing services for anyone in reference to indigent health care. This was part of the Atascosa County Commissioners Court meeting on March 26. More...
Some of you have already responded to our invitation, but if you haven’t, please take some time out of your busy campaigning schedule and submit your information to be included in our 2012 Election Guide. More...
SAN ANTONIO — Sophomore receiver Earon Holmes caught five passes for 127 yards and a pair of touchdowns to lead a strong offensive effort in the second spring scrimmage for the UTSA football team on Saturday morning at Dub Farris Stadium. More...
SAN ANTONIO — The second annual UTSA Football Fiesta Spring Game presented by Health Texas will be played at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 15, at the Alamodome. More...
My plans changed last weekend and instead of being out of town, I was able to attend the reenactment of the Civil War Muster of Company E of the Texas Volunteer Cavalry32nd Regiment, Confederate States of America. More...
A very important city election will be held on Saturday, May 12, with two council seats up for grabs and two initiatives regarding the community center/ library on the ballot. More...
The Atascosa 4-H Fashion Show was held Saturday March 24, 2012 at St. John Lutheran Church with great success. Fourteen young ladies and one young man modeled their outfits and presented them in front of judges. More...
We didn’t quite make the required number for a quorum at our meeting last week, so we didn’t get anything accomplished. We surely could use that walking path. I think it’s a great idea. More...
Alyssa Salinas of Poteet had a super successful year at the Austin Stock Show and Rodeo. She took Champion Turkey Tom with her feathered friend and also placed Grand Champion Turkey Overall. Pictured with Alyssa is her uncle Ruben Sanchez Sr. More...
Poteet Trail Blazers Fund- Raiser On Saturday, March 31 there will be a Bargain Market at La Bodega, 4th Street and Avenue F. in Poteet. There will be food, arts and crafts and flea market vendors. Spaces are available. Call 742-8171. More...
St. Andrew Catholic Church Crosswalk The St. Andrew Guadalupanas Society of Pleasanton will hold their annual Crosswalk on Good Friday, April 6. The Stations of the Cross will start at 11 a.m. More...
Over the past three weeks, car burglaries have been on the rise in Pleasanton. While Pleasanton police are working hard to find the persons responsible, they are also calling on citizens to be responsible and lock their cars. More...
At a brief meeting on March 22, the city council adopted Plan D, resetting the boundaries of voting districts within the City of Pleasanton, as of the 2010 U.S. Census data. The five members of the council present voted unanimously on the item. More...
When I look across the street at the empty Dowdy and William’s Hardware stores I have mixed feelings. The first is sadness and the second is fond nostalgia. More...
David Aguero, 18, was arrested and booked into the Atascosa County Jail on a $25,000 bond for allegedly writing graffiti in the Jourdanton Independent School District March 22nd. More...
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 theft that occurred in the 200 block of Brian Drive, located in the Oak Fores More...
Francisco Salinas, 23, of Jourdanton was arrested March 18 for allegedly possessing the controlled substanc cocaine which is a 3rd degree felony. Jourdanton Police Officer Gonzales observed Salinas driving down Highway 97. More...
Bring the entire family out this Saturday, March 31, to the Jourdanton City Park. Safe Schools/Healthy Students has teamed up with CASA of South Texas to host Family Fun Day in the Park from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. More...
On Monday, February 27, Pleasanton High School Choir students attended the Region 11 UIL Choir Solo and Ensemble Contest. Choir members participating were: James Hamilton, Melissa Minjares and Annalyese Zepeda. More...
It is time once again for the 12th annual David Caballero’s Family and Friends Easter Egg Hunt. Drop by the Atascosa River Park in Pleasanton this Saturday, March 31. The hunt will start at 10 a.m. Ages up to 12 are eligible for prizes. More...
The Texas State Legislature passed a law in 1985 that requires all sixth and ninth grade students to be screened for spinal deformities. Early detection of abnormal spine curvature can prevent serious health problems More...
The Statue of Liberty visited Pleasanton Elementary at lunchtime on Thursday, February 9. She served as the special lunch guest for the third and fourth grade Box Tops for Education VIP students. More...
Wiley Howard Kay, lifelong resident of Jourdanton, passed away Friday, March 23, 2012, at 10:16 a.m., at his residence in Jourdanton, at the age of 61 years, 11 months, 19 days. More...
March 29 •Local Longhorn group meets Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. at All Saint’s Episcopal Church in Pleas., Hwy. 97 West, next to Whiffletree’s. •On-going classes at The Refuge on Thursdays. Parenting at 5 p.m. More...