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Three Atascosa homes raided in DEA multi-million dollar drug trafficking operation

Four residences were simultaneously raided by Federal, State and local law enforcement officers at 6:00 a.m. Tuesday morning, May 1, 2012 in connection with a multi-million dollar drug trafficking operation. More...

Minutes from past council meetings regarding Pleasanton Community Center/Library Project

Minutes excerpted from past Pleasanton City Council meetings concerning Community Center/Library Project and how the whole project transpired from the purchase of the buildings to the Special Election on Initiatives # 1 and #2. More...

Felony arrest follows crime spree

SUE BROWN
EDITOR

A felony arrest was the result of a crime spree committed on Monday, April 23, by Dustin Z. Brown, 25, of Pleasanton. More...

Out and About

BBQ and family fun
Sue Brown

The upcoming St. Andrew barbecue picnic and auction this Sunday is always top on my things to attend each year. I can almost smell the smokey brisket and the garlic in the yummy sausage right now. Plates are $7 and the serving begins at 11 a.m. More...

Sports

Bi-District Champions - Stockdale no contest

Area Playoff set vs. Refugio
ERIC SMITH
SPORTS EDITOR

--VIDEO INSIDE -- After taking down the San Diego Lady Vaqueros in a playoff warm-up last week, the Squaws faced the Stockdale Lady Brahmas in a one game Bi-District Playoff. More...

UIL Track & Field State Meet Information

The 2012 UIL Track & Field State Meet will be held May 11-12 at Mike A. Myers Stadium on The University of Texas at Austin campus. More...

CODY DECKER NAMED TEXAS LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

May 7, 2012 San Antonio – San Antonio Missions infielder Cody Decker has been named the Texas League Player of the Week for the week of April 30-May 6. More...

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Opinion & Columns

Children aren’t standardized

Standardized tests are not what make America great!
ROBBIE HAMBY
STAFF WRITER

This morning as I sent my youngest (12) off to school, I told him I would be praying for him as he takes the STAAR test. These standardized tests, in one form or another, have plagued my son for years. More...

The Way I See It

Your vote for your elections counts
Sue Brown

I n just 10 days, the citizens of Pleasanton will have the result of our election. Our? Yes. This election belongs to us. Whether you decide on an incumbent or vote on someone new to represent your district is just that...your decision. More...

Do the Right Thing - Vote May 12

Pearson puts the pride back in Pleasanton
Noel Wilkerson Holmes
Associate Publisher

In this day and age when officials, elected and appointed, take a stand only when the re-election or re-upping of their position is at stake, it is beyond refreshing to see our City Manager, Bruce Pearson, stand up and do the right thing. More...

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Farm & Ranch

Atascosa County SWCD promotes Soil And Water Stewardship Week

The Atascosa County Soil and Water Conservation District wants to remind you that each of us has a connection to natural resources. More...

FSA allocates an additional 400,000 acres for Wildlife Enhancement Initiative

(COLLEGE STATION, TX) – April 24, 2012--USDA Texas Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Executive Director, James B. More...

Cowboy Fellowship hosts Heritage Days May 11

The 9th Anniversary Celebration of Cowboy Fellowship of Atascosa County will focus on the rich heritage of South Texans. The fun-filled weekend of FREE activities will kick off on Friday, May 11th at 7:00 p.m. More...

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Church

Need a ride? First Baptist Poteet has a van

FBC Poteet wants to help everyone in Atascosa County get to church. They have a new Van Ministry that will come pick you up and take you home so that you can strengthen or start a relationship with God by hearing His Word. More...

Open singing night at Jordan’s Crossing

Jordan’s Crossing Christian Center, located at 1515 Brown Avenue in Jourdanton invites you to an Open Singing Friday night, May 4, at 7 p.m. There will be lots of singers and musicians performing that night. More...

Women’s luncheon in Pearsall to feature Susie Roberts

The Pearsall Christian Women’s Club will be holding a luncheon on Monday, May 14, 2012 starting at 12 noon to 2 p.m. It will be held at the Security State Bank Community Room, 1000 N. Oak, Pearsall. More...

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Special Sections

Pleasanton Council update

Lisa Luna
Staff Writer

The Pleasanton Ctiy Council's unanimous decision to extend the employment of City Manager Bruce Pearson was met with thunderous applause at the May 3 meeting. More...

Did you know?

NOEL WILKERSON HOLMES
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

• That if Initiative #1 and #2 are passed, that only a portion of the 100 Block of N. Main Street will be closed to build the Community Center and Library. More...

THE HEART AND THE SOUL OF THE COMMUNITY

A library card is the start of a lifelong adventure. Lilian Jackson Braun Author
NOEL WILKERON HOLMES
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

The Pleasanton Community Center and Pleasanton Public Library will be the people’s place. The heart and soul of the community where people come to connect, engage, learn and grow through innovative programs and services. More...

Parish The Thought

SUE BROWN
EDITOR

As the warm weather beckons us to go outside to hold family barbecues, St. Andrew’s Catholic Church lets us ease into it by holding their family oriented barbecue picnic and auction. More...

Early voting underway

SUE BROWN
EDITOR

Election Day for some city governments, and Poteet school board trustees may be 10 days away (May 12), but early voting for the elections is already underway and will continue through Tuesday, May 8. More...

TRAILER BLAZE

The Pleasanton and Jourdanton Volunteer Fire Departments responded to this 18-wheeler on fire Friday at about 5:30 p.m. More...

News

Records from the past may help explain path to the future

SUE BROWN
EDITOR

The road to the upcoming Pleasanton Initiatives election has been a long one. Some voters may not even recall what has transpired over the last three plus years. More...

Pleasanton Council update

Lisa Luna
Staff Writer

The Pleasanton Ctiy Council's unanimous decision to extend the employment of City Manager Bruce Pearson was met with thunderous applause at the May 3 meeting. More...

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Living

Kite Fest, food and fun on May 5

Awesome things are soaring over the Pleasanton River Park on Saturday, May 5. The Pleasanton Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (PHCC) is sponsoring a Cinco De Mayo Papalote (Kite) Festival. More...

JHS One-Act Play to perform Thurs. night

The Jourdanton High School One-Act Play is performing “You Can’t Take It With You” this Thursday, at 7:30 p.m. at the JHS Cafetorium. The public is invited to attend. More...

PLEASANTON HOSTS SPECIAL OLYMPICS

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School

It’s a celebration!

Jourdanton Elementary school is excited to announce their upcoming Cinco de Mayo Festival Friday, May 4. The festival will be held on the school grounds from 2-5:30 p.m. More...

Pleasanton High School to present Shattered Dreams

On May 2 and 3, Safe Schools/Healthy Students and the Pleasanton Alcohol Reduction Team will present the Shattered Dreams program to all Pleasanton High School students. More...

Poteet students to receive music award

Poteet High School students will be honored as Texas Music Scholars at an awards ceremony on May 7. More...

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Obituaries

Margarita Ortiz

Margarita Garza Ortiz, age 38, of Poteet, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012, in Poteet. Margarita was born August 6, 1973 in American Falls, Idaho. More...

Alberto M. Lo

Alberto M. Lopez, age 82, of Pleasanton, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012 in Pleasanton. Mr. Lopez was born April 23, 1930. More...

Charlie Pattillo

Charlie Pattillo, age 75, of Elmendorf, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2012, in San Antonio. Mr. Pattillo was born November 28, 1936 in Poteet. More...

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Community Calendar

Community Calendar

May 3•Local Longhorn group meets Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. at AllSaint’s Episcopal Church in Pleas., Hwy. 97 West, next to Whiffeltree’s.•On-going classes at The Refuge on Thursdays. More...

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