United Stated Attorney Robert Pitman and DEA Special Agent in Charge Javier Pena announced the arrest of, and federal grand jury indictment against, eleven individuals in connection with a multi-million dollar drug trafficking operation. More...
The Cowboy statue stands tall ready to see the revitalization of downtown. Pleasanton’s 100 Block of Main Street. See related story section A page 4. More...
Early voting ended on Tuesday for the upcoming elections. According to the numbers it has been brisk. In Pleasanton, 539 have cast their votes prior to the Saturday, May 12 election day. As of May 7, Poteet I.S.D. More...
As I watched the Class 3A Area Softball Championship in Kerrville last Friday night, I was worried from the first pitch of the game. All season long I have questioned if a defense would be able to back up pitching when the pressure is on. More...
May 14, 2012 San Antonio – For the second consecutive week San Antonio Missions infielder Cody Decker has been named the Texas League Player of the Week. More...
In my whole life, I don’t think I’ve ever been involved in such a divisive issue. Getting involved with this election, specifically the Initiatives #1 and #2, was a no-brainer. I was born here and most likely, I’ll die here. More...
“Go Big” is what most of us think of when it comes to government on a national level. During this time of presidential campaigning, the candidates on both sides begin to make huge promises of what they will accomplish if elected. More...
Merits trial ordered in case pitting state, health care providers
Ed Sterling
Three movements occurred last week in a legal battle over whether the state of Texas will allow health services to be rendered by Planned Parenthood affiliate clinics under the federal and state funded Women’s Health Program. More...
Cowboy Fellowship will sponsor a team roping event as part of the Heritage Days weekend in May. This Annual Team Roping will celebrate the 9th anniversary of the church. The new covered facility has been completed and will be used for the rodeo. More...
McMullen County 4-H members participating in the 4-H Shooting Sports Rifle team were awarded top honors recently during the District 12 4-H Shooting Sports Match held on April 21st at the Duval County 4-H Shooting Sports Range in Benavides. More...
On April 21st Poteet FFA competed in the State Plant Identification contest. The team consisted of Stephanie Rivera, Kayla Wilkins, Rebekah Wagner, and Patrick Reyes. The team placed 4th in the overall, Rebekah Wagner had 9th place individual. More...
Atascosa Christian Fellowship is hosting a Mother’s Day service at Pleasanton Park this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. If you do not have a church to attend we invite you to join us at Pavilion #1 (next to playground) as we honor mom on her special day. More...
Lots going on at Pleasanton First Baptist Church. First on Sunday, June 3rd, Cynthia Clawson will be in concert at First Baptist Church in Pleasanton at 6 p.m. More...
May 10 •Local Longhorn group meets Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. at All Saint’s Episcopal Church in Pleas., Hwy. 97 West, next to Whifieltree’s. •On-going classes at The Refuge on Thursdays. Parenting at 5 p.m. More...
Once a year the Atascosa County’s Law Enforcement Officers Association (ACLEOA) is joined by the community to honor one of their own, as well as an outstanding citizen, by gathering for their annual awards banquet. Deputy Jesse M. More...
This Saturday, May 12, people will hopefully show up at their respective polls (if they didn’t vote early) and exercise their right to vote. A gentle nudge, this is... to remind you to please get out and vote. More...
Charlotte, TX--- Small business owner Ann Matthews has launched her campaign for the Texas House of Representatives (District 31), championing her roots in rural Texas and citing her support for agriculture, oil and gas development and fiscal respons More...
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...
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 in the 900 block of Atascosa County Road 101, near Ata More...
Jourdanton Family, Community and Career Leaders of America (FCCLA) attended the Texas FCCLA Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas, April 12-14. More...
Jourdanton High School senior Jamie Cooper will be this week’s Scholar Athlete of the Week on Instant Replay. Her segment will air this Sunday night at 10:30 p.m. on KSAT 12. More...
The Jourdanton ISD will be offering a summer school program for limited English proficient students (LEP) who will be eligible for admission to kindergarten and first grade at the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year. More...
History came to life in Norman Porter's History 1302 Class (post 1865) when one of his student's, Ellen Mann, brought her dad, local Aviation Historian, Chris Mann to show and tell. More...
Tim A. Bartosh, age 54, passed away Friday, May 4, 2012, in San Antonio following a battle with cancer. A long-time business owner and resident of Pleasanton, he was born and raised in Taylor as the third of five children. More...
Clifton “Bubba” Daniel Jenkins, Jr. passed away May 1, 2012 in Poteet surrounded by loved ones. Bubba Jenkins was born on August 12, 1953 in Killen, to C.D. Jenkins and Francis Smith McCune. More...