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City of Pleasanton to crack down on fireworks

Pleasanton Fire Marshal Scott Garris would like to remind citizens that the City of Pleasanton will be enforcing its fireworks ban. More...

Wind damages in Atascosa County, likely caused by microburst

It was late evening news time, Tuesday, June 26, when folks, living in a narrow swath across the center of Atascosa County, were suddenly confronted with the sounds of ferocious winds. Then came the resulting damages to their property. More...

Sports

Take Me Fishing

Fishing Tackle Loaner Program makes family time easier

We all know the importance of parents spending time with their children, but the great divide – technology – seems to turn any bonding time into a battle if a parent dares ask a child to turn off and tune-in. More...

Stating The Obvious

Sorry, Daddy is busy

Hello Pleasanton, More...

Sports Focus

Duncan still the franchise...

There are two quotes by Tim Duncan that make me feel that the San Antonio Spurs will continue to play winning basketball and contend for an NBA title in 2013. More...

Opinion & Columns

The Way I See It

Declaration of independence

Independence. Our forefathers wanted it – so much so they drew up a 1322 word document to specifically separate themselves from the tyranny of Great Britain’s King George III. More...

Political Cartoon

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State Capital Highlights

Ruling on health law prompts responses

Texas public officeholders reacted quickly to the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 28 ruling on the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. Gov. More...

Obituaries

Wayne Newman

Wayne P. Newman was born in Rossville on December 14, 1941 to the late C.N. and Audrey Mae (Davis) Newman. He passed away at his home on June 30, 2012 in Rossville with his wife of 50 years at his bedside. More...

Elmer Boot h

Elmer E. Booth, Sr., age 92, of Charlotte passed away Friday, June 29, 2012, in Pleasanton. He was born December 30, 1919 in San Antonio. More...

Candelario Gonzales

Candelario R. Gonzales, age 81, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2012 in Pleasanton, Texas. Mr. Gonzales was preceded in death by his parents, Castulo and Josefa Gonzales, sisters, Mary Ann Castaneda and Frances Gonzales, and brother, Juan Gonzales. More...

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

July 4 & 11 •Free Veggies! Share the Harvest is giving away free vegetables every Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. at Cowboy Fellowship, FM 3350. July 5 & 9 •Community Charity Bingo - Mondays and Thursdays starting at 7pm. More...

Special Sections

Breaking News - 7/6/2012 10:09 AM

Unanimous decision to proceed with Option 2

The Pleasanton City Council received a round of applause, following its unanimous decision to proceed with Option 2 as the best one for the rehabilitation of the buildings for the Community Center and Library project. More...

Search for Cowboy of the Year begins

Nominations for Hall of Fame also due July 27

Each year, Pleasanton goes in search of a special person that displays the quality, the knowledge and the essence of a genuine cowboy. 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...

Out and About

Happ y 4th!

Remember Jourdanton’s American Pride day is today at their city park. Free hot dogs and drinks will be available as well as entertainment starting at 5 p.m. Stay for the fireworks display presented around 8:45 p.m. More...

News

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 Quick Response code now available

We’re moving right along with the 21st century. Please welcome the official Pleasanton Express QR code. QR code or Quick Response code is the barcode like image you may be seeing on everything. More...

Living

Honor veterans this Fourth of July

Many people will celebrate this July 4 with friends and family. Some will spend the day cooling off in a pool. Others will attend celebrations and fireworks display shows like the ones in Jourdanton. More...

Smith named Sports Writer of the Year, but Dad is his most coveted title

Eric Smith, Pleasanton Express Sports Editor, was recently honored with the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) Sports Writer of the Year Golden Hoops Award for 2011-2012. More...

Family, food and freedom

Rodriguez annual July 4th celebration includes all

Ray and Isabel Rodriguez, owners of El Castillo Restaurant in Pleasanton, hosted their traditional 4th of July party on Sunday, July 1. More...

Farm & Ranch

Atascosa County SWCD holds annual awards program

Atascosa County Soil and Water Conservation District held its 45th annual awards program on June 14 to honor those who take an active role in conservation. More...

SCTICA meets in Atascosa

The Independent Cattlemen’s Association of Texas would like to invite all area cattlemen and women, farmers, and area rural folks to our regional meeting on July 19, 2012, beginning at 6:30 p.m. More...

Verdilizer

Appreciate our freedom

I hope you have all given some serious thought as to how grateful we all should be for the privilege of living in this wonderful country. And, I hope you are all planning a great way to celebrate this. More...

Church

Candidates needed for St. Andrew Diez y Seis Celebration!

Little girls ages 5-8 years old are encouraged to enter the 3rd annual St. Andrew Catholic Church Diez y Seis Celebration Contest. The contest started July 1 and ends Wednesday, Sept. 12. More...

McCown to speak at the Church of Christ

Roger McCown was born in West Texas, son of a preacher. He spent a year in Turkey where his parents were missionaries. He was educated at Harding College and Harding Graduate School of Religion. He and MaryBeth have been married for 44 years. 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...