-- VIDEO INSIDE -- Small towns seem to hurt the biggest when tragedy strikes. It is almost as though a fog encompasses the whole town and you can feel it in the air. The town itself mourns. More...
Congratulations to Gabe Villanueva of Poteet! He won a lifetime subscription to the Pleasanton Express. How did he do this? Simply by liking our Facebook page. We will be giving away prizes as we hit 500 more. More...
I watched a serious Rafael Casias command the room as he moved back and forth throughout the venue. His starched white shirt was slick and cool on him as he led fighters to the cage. All was set for a night of fantastic fights. Fights he picked out. More...
The summer has nearly escaped us, as the 2012- 2013 sports season has arrived. It was a very eventful summer full of new challenges and adventures for me and one I will never forget. More...
A s the summer starts winding down for families who still have children in school, it brings up a thought for one last trip to do something fun or relaxing before the days of homework and schedules begin. More...
I get tired of the political theatre that dominates our society. Problems, problems, problems and solutions seem impossible to find. So are there any possible solutions. Yes! Then why are they not implemented. More...
In his Director’s Notes for Jolly Roger & the Pirate Queen, Rey Rodriguez laments the end of his tenure at the Doug Williamson Performing Arts Center. More...
Assess your risk for wildfire at the Texas Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal, www.texaswildfirerisk.com. The website is a collaboration between Texas A&M University and the Texas Forest Services. More...
Peanuts have been planted, but the farmer still works. Pictured is a Charlotte farmer spraying herbicide to insure the recently planted peanuts aren’t overtaken by weeds and grasses. More...
Jourdanton – As farmers’ markets grow in popularity, Texas farmers and ranchers are seeing these venues not only as a place to sell their products, but also as a forum to meet their customers. More...
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Leming held their VBS on June 25-29. During the week students participated in a range of activities while they explored Bible stories. More...
The 2nd annual Back to School Bash will be held at New Beginnings Baptist Church, 535 Trade Street, Pleasanton on August 11, 2012 The event will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. More...
On Wednesday, August 15, the Pleasanton Church of Christ will welcome Tim Bench as the next featured speaker for their continuing Summer Preaching Series. Tim Bench is the Development Officer with Global Samaritan Resources. More...
Pallbearers bring Rebekah Florez to her final resting place at the Pleasanton Cemetery on Monday, August 6. The inspiring young lady had been on life support due to spinal cancer. More...
Welding, grading, plowing and painting...this is what the Pleasanton Young Farmers have been doing for the past month preparing for their annual event that will be held next weekend, August 17 and 18. More...
A Poteet City Hall meeting was held Monday to address the issue of city gas cards being rejected at the pump when Poteet City Police were attempting to fill their tanks. More...
Narciso Castillo, 73, and his passenger Esperansa Tovar, 68, were injured after the Suzuki trike motorcycle they were on collided into three small hogs. The accident occurred on FM2146 on July 28 around 10:30 p.m. More...
We apologize for the confusion on the front page of last week. The accompanying story for the photo of the two fatality crash near Tilden was inadvertently left out. It is included in this week’s issue on page 8A. 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 1800 block of Sandbranch Road, north of FM 2504 More...
Our Lady rummage sale Tomorrow! Tomorrow! That is the first day of the annual rummage sale held by Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Leming. The sale will start Thursday, Aug. 9 and continue Friday, Aug. 10 and Saturday, Aug. 11 from 8 a.m. More...
Eric and Amanda Leal are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Angelita Maria Leal. She was born July 6, 2012 at 9:56 am, weighing 6 lbs 14 oz and was 19 1/2 inches long. More...
Jourdanton High School will have freshman orientation on Thursday, August 9, from 1:30-5:30 p.m. Students are to meet in the high school cafeteria. More...
Charlotte is planning to celebrate 100 years of the school’s existence during the 2013 school year. If you are an alumni or friend and have any valuable or pertinent information, such as stories, pictures, etc., please share with us. More...
Beginning fall 2012, students will be able to earn their Associate of Arts degree while only attending classes every-other-weekend at the Beeville or Alice Coastal Bend College campuses. More...
August 8 •Texas Historical Marker Workshop, hosted by Texas Historical Commission and Atascosa Historical Commission. Wednesday, August 8, 2-3:30 p.m. at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Cambell Ave. More...
