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Pleasanton trustees hold budget meeting; tax increase may not be needed

On June 19, the Pleasanton ISD held a public meeting regarding the budget and the proposed tax rate. More...

Congressman Henry Cuellar responds to health care ruling

Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court decision upholding the health care law: This decision is a victory for Texans, the middle class and the American people More...

Longhorn Cavern sporting new lighting system

BURNET — Add one more reason to visit or revisit Longhorn Cavern State Park this summer other than its constant 68-degree environment. More...

$5,000 CASH REWARD

Theft Of Electronics

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 600 block of County Road 326, south of Jourdant More...

YES, MR. PRESIDENT

Michael Daniel Jimenez is shown saluting President Barack Obama. His grandparents are Daniel and Consuelo Tijerina Reyes. Great-grandparent is Trine Pacheco Tijerina. All are from Dallas. He is also the great-grandson of the late Felix Tijerina. More...

Heart patient Brock comes home

Sitting behind his birthday cupcakes fashioned into a Captain America shield, Brock Powell is doing much better than three weeks ago. More...

East Trail home a loss

Early Sunday morning, the Pleasanton, Poteet and Jourdanton Volunteer Fire Departments responded to this structure fire on East Trail near Highway 97. More...

Six percent raise for city employees

At a special meeting on June 20, the Pleasanton City Council unanimously approved employee salary increases for the upcoming fiscal year 2013 of six percent. The salary adjustments will come out of the general fund and utility fund (six percent). More...

City Hall Profile

July 4 - no to fireworks, yes to trash pick up

Pleasanton Remember, there are no fireworks allowed in city limits for the 4th of July holiday. Fire Marshal Scott Garris said that the City of Pleasanton will be enforcing the ordinance. Fines are up to $500 for a Class C Misdemeanor. More...

Express Online Photo Scavenger Hunt grand prize winners announced

With almost 100 participants, the first Pleasanton Express Online Photo Scavenger Hunt was a success. More...

Commissioners approve new hires

Atascosa County Commissioners met June 25 and approved several items related to personnel. More...

Community Center options, RVs on agenda

The Pleasanton City Council will hold its next regular session on Thursday, July 5, at 7 p.m. More...

Benefit for Gomez includes barbecue and dance

An auto accident that happened May 2 on Hwy. 16 just north of Ditto Rd. sent Frank Carrasco Gomez to University Hospital’s ICU for almost a month. After two more weeks in recovery, he is now in a rehab facility and bills are mounting. More...

Burglary in Somerset

Atascosa County Chief Deputy Sheriff David Soward is crediting an alert neighbor for reporting suspicious activity which led to the apprehension of a burglary suspect. More...

SALUTING AMERICANS

Don’t miss the presentation of the colors by the American Legion Post 0436 at Jourdanton’s American Pride Celebration today, July 4. The free event begins at 5 p.m. More...

Former P.H.S. grad competes in online rock band contest

JC Martinez, a 1986 Pleasanton High School graduate, is competing in a Las Vegas online contest with his band Bluff Control. The Classic Rock tribute band performs in clubs in and around Las Vegas, Martinez’s current home. More...