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June 13, 2012 RSS feed / Front Page

Hunt for fun

We had 10 winners within two days for our online scavenger hunt. See the list on page 8A. You can also see their photos online at www.pleasantonexpress.com. More...

County Sheriff’s deputies nab copper thieves

An organized effort by the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office Copper Theft Task Force and the quick response by two deputies have resulted in the arrest of three alleged ­­­copper theft suspects. More...

Sports

All-State hurler

Garcia led S.A. area on the mound

Awards continue to come in for Lady Eagle More...

Stating The Obvious

A new view on life

Everyone warned me, but of course I thought I knew it all. More...

Sports Focus

Fight leaves a bad taste

Yes, I saw the fight. And yes I also thought the decision was the worst that I have ever seen in a major championship fight. More...

Opinion & Columns

Political Cartoon

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The Way I See It

Daddy’s little girl

I admit it. I was my Daddy’s little girl. Being the youngest and only girl, I pretty much had it easy. Well, in the sense of not having to do “boy” chores. More...

A Letter to the Citizens of Pleasanton:

You can look forward to the erection of the beautiful Community Center and Library that was approved by your vote on May 12, 2012. More...

Farm & Ranch

Pleasanton FFA at State

On May 4th and 5th the Pleasanton FFA participated in several State events at Sam Houston State University and Texas A&M in College Station. More...

PEANUT PLANTING

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Happy Father’s Day

The "Royal/ Suggs" reunion held Saturday in Pleasanton was not the busiest reunion ever, but there were several out-of-tow n functions that took large parts of some of our families, and that can't be helped. More...

Church

Fellowship on Father’s Day

The Navigators of Atascosa County invite you to attend our Men’s Fellowship Breakfast on June 16, at the Stage Stop Restaurant from 8-9:30 a.m. A review of the past and a peek into the future will be the Order of the Day. More...

Vacation Bible School

Community Bible Chapel Community Bible Chapel invites all children ages 5-12 to attend our Vacation Bible School during the week of July 23-27, from 9 a.m. to noon. Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. More...

Shero at Church of Christ

On Wednesday, June 20, the Pleasanton Church of Christ will welcome Paul Shero as their next featured speaker during their Summer Preaching Series. Paul has preached in San Angelo for the Southgate church of Christ for the past 32 years. More...

Special Sections

Public input sought

Pleasanton Community Center/Library Project scheduled for June 18, 26 & 27 at 7 p.m.

The Pleasanton City Council is sponsoring three citizen input meetings for the Community Center/Library Project. More...

Prayer vigil held for Brock Powell

The power of prayer and positive thoughts were bountiful at a vigil held on Monday, June 11. The object of the Prayer Warriors was 5-year-old Brock Powell, son of Gena and Jay Powell of Bulverde. Both Gena and Jay are originally from Jourdanton. More...

Win with Express Online Photo Scavenger Hunt

Ten people have already won! You can win too from now until July 1 if you play the Pleasanton Express Photo- Scavenger Hunt. It’s easy! More...

News

Baseball equipment stolen from parks

The Pleasanton Little League is missing several pitching machines due to two burglaries that occurred on or around June 8. More...

Traffic signal needed

At the June 4 meeting, the Pleasanton City Council voted unanimously to enter into an agreement with The Bend Subdivision and the Texas Department of Transportation for the construction of a traffic signal. More...

City sets procedures for buying property

The Pleasanton City Council voted 6-1 on June 4 to direct City Manager Pearson on steps to be followed before the city considers the purchase of property. Voting against was Councilman Abraham Saenz (Dist. 2). More...

Living

Upcoming events to raise funds for CASA!

Redneck Games on Saturday

Calling all racers! You are invited to the first annual Redneck Games and Hillbilly Races-- a family-friendly event that is sure to be fun for all. Racers and business sponsors are still needed. More...

Upcoming events to raise funds for CASA!

Beachwave benefit

The Beachwave Hair Salon in Pleasanton invites everyone to its 5th annual Open House fundraiser on Friday, June 22 and Saturday, June 23. Come by that Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or the following day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

Artist of the Month

Ann Eason-Andersson, a native of Sweden, is the Brush Country Art Club’s Artist of the Month for June. She moved to Cocoa Beach, Florida in 1992 and settled with her husband, Raymond Eason in Poteet in 2006. More...

School

Meet Dr. Clinesmith

Pleasanton ISD Superintendent, Dr. Cynthia Clinesmith, is pleased to invite community members to join her on Wednesday, June 20, at 6 p.m. in the PISD Board Room for a Superintendent Community Conversation. More...

Charlotte students

This summer Charlotte students can take AR tests at the Charlotte Public Library for summer session now until August 12th. This is a great opportunity to get caught up. The library is open from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. More...

Poteet Pre-K registration

Poteet ISD will hold a Pre-Kindergarten registration on Wednesday, July 11, 2012; Thursday, July 12, 2012 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Poteet Elementary office. More...

Obituaries

Cynthia Reeves

Cynthia Sue Reeves, age 50 of Whitsett passed away on Monday, June 4, 2012, in Three Rivers. Cynthia was born December 24, 1961. More...

Librada Alcoser

Librada M. Alcoser, age 87, of Poteet, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2012, in Pleasanton. Librada was born December 21, 1924. More...

Eloisa Gomez

Mrs. Eloisa Madrid Gomez, loving mother and wife, passed away at the age of 88 in San Antonio, on Thursday, May 24, 2012. More...

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

June 13 & 20 •Free Veggies! Share the Harvest is giving away free vegetables every Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. at Cowboy Fellowship, FM 3350. June 14 •Local Longhorn group meets Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. at All More...