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July 18, 2012 RSS feed / Living

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Attend Yesteryear Festival this Saturday!

PATSY TROELL
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It’s “Yesteryear” Festival time at the Longhorn Museum, at 1959 E. Hwy. 97, Pleasanton, Saturday, July 21. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. More...

FUN ON THE FOURTH!

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Cowboy Jamboree currently on break

Organizers of Cowboy Jamboree want the public to know that they are taking a summer break and will not have a July or August show. More...

Herrera Benefit Dance

A benefit dance for Adolph Herrera will be held this Saturday, July 21. The dance starts at 8 p.m. and will continue until 12 midnight at the Poteet Lion’s Club. Come by for the silent auction, drawing for prizes and chalupa sale. More...

Atascosa Pregnancy Care Center News

The Refuge Atascosa Pregnancy Care Center is located at 506 West Adams St. in Pleasanton. The center is pleased to report it now has had a total of 243 new clients walk through their doors. They have 31 clients who are currently pregnant. More...

New ‘Take Time Texas’ website offers resources for caregivers

AUSTIN – Caring for a loved one is rewarding, but it can also be stressful – mentally, physically, emotionally and financially. More...

Texas Renaissance Festival Searches for the “Heir to the Throne”

Winner receives tickets for life!

TODD MISSION, Texas – (July 16, 2012) The Texas Renaissance Festival has announced the “Heir to the Throne” Contest will begin on August 1st and will be giving away their largest prize ever. More...

Ancient Olympic Events

It's Greek to me
Dolores Reyes Pergioudakis

In the ancient Olympics there were fewer events than in the modern Olympics and only free men who spoke Greek or of Greek descent were entitled to compete. Athletes, for the most part, participated in the nude. More...

Sunshine That Touches Our Heart

The sunshine, the moon and stars are essential and can light our way as we journey along the roadway of life. More...

Ortiz attends National Hispanic Institute

Pleasanton Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (PHCC) had the opportunity of helping Vanessa Ortiz , a Pleasanton High School freshman, attend a program of the National Hispanic Institute (NHI) in Laredo, Texas. More...

Vote for Maravia

Members nominated for Tejano Music Awards

Leroy Urrabazo, Pleasanton resident and owner of Atascosa Liquor, and his band have been nominated for three categories on the Tejano Music Awards ballot. More...

STUFF THE BUS ON JULY 21

SPJST Lodge 202 youth are collecting school supplies for their annual Stuff the Bus collection event on July 21. The collection will take place at Super S Grocery in Poteet from 9-11 a.m. More...

McDermott in Air Force

Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Garrett R. McDermott graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. More...

PROBATION, PAROLE & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION WEEK

Atascosa County Judge Diana Bautista recently proclaimed July 15-21 as Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week. More...

Host a Foreign Exchange Student

Ayusa International, a 30-year old non-profit organization that promotes global learning and leadership through cultural exchange, study abroad and leadership programs for high school students, is looking for Texas families to host an international h More...

Simons on Dean’s List at Virginia Tech

Sean E. Simons of Lytle was recently named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2012 semester at Virginia Tech. More...

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Argent Court in Jourdanton proudly presents this year’s winners of its Red, White and Blue Walker Parade. Shown are Kate West with her grandchildren: Elizabeth, McKinley, Hannah and Jaxon and Lola and Terrell Christopher. More...

Pound pets

This friendly, playful male dog is about a year old and is available this week at the Jourdanton pound. If you are looking for a puppy, the Jourdanton pound has a bunch to choose from and they are adorable! More...

Moore Texas

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The Battle of Medina, the forgotten battlefield

The long-forgotten and disputed battlefield of the Battle of Medina looms large in the hearts and minds of those for whom historical events point the way to the future. More...