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Early voting draws low numbers

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Contested races fill City of Jourdanton, Jourdanton ISD and City of Charlotte ballots


As of Tuesday morning, 694 voters had cast ballots during early voting that began last Monday across the county. The low numbers were released as the Nov. 7 General Election approaches next Tuesday. Early voting ends Friday. Locally in Atascosa County, there are several contested races on the ballot that include the City of Jourdanton, Jourdanton ISD and City of […]

VETERANS, TACOS AND TALKING

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The Atascosa County Veterans Office held their monthly Veterans, Tacos and Talking on Wed., Oct. 25. The social event is held for veterans to enjoy tacos, coffee, fellowship and to learn about different resources available to veterans. Tacos were provided by Grunts Grill. Pictured in back (from left), Kerri Jones; Ken Loy, Community Action; George Vega, Grunts Grill; Amber Ramos, […]

Poteet ISD eyes bond for 2024

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Following the Aggie recognition of students and staff of each Poteet ISD campus, the school board addressed the business portion of their meeting. The minutes of the last meeting, as well as the monthly financial information, were approved unanimously, with Rocky Wilson making the motion and Albert Garza seconding. Also voting were Diego Puente, Margie O. Martinez and President Yvette […]

Out and About

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Atascosa Familia Eats Dia de los Muertos Nov. 2 Celebrate at 55 Meadows Rd. in Poteet from 5-10 p.m. Food trucks, agua frescas and free entry. Showcase your ofrendas. All Souls Day Mass at San Ysidro Cemetery All are invited to attend the All Souls Day Mass at San Ysidro Cemetery on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. Seating will […]

Community Carnival and Skate Contest Saturday

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The warm weather is slated to return this weekend just in time for Born to Ride’s Community Carnival and Skate Contest held at the Pleasanton River Park. This free event will offer lots of fun and competition will be on hand for attendees of all ages. The action kicks off beginning at 12 p.m. and the skate competition will kick […]

Start Believing

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Community unites to ‘Shine A Light’


“Start By Believing.” These are the three powerful words behind Safer Path Family Violence Shelter’s 2023 campaign. On Oct. 19, Safer Path staff and the community gathered at the Shine a Light Vigil at the Atascosa County Courthouse to unite against domestic violence. Andrea Rathmell Safer Path Education Manager Andrea Rathmell began by thanking the Safer Path board of directors, […]

Poteet council passes no-confidence vote on mayor

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Three councilmembers voted for dissapproval of the mayor due to recent actions


Following a 3-2 vote, the motion to adopt a new resolution declaring a lack of confidence on Mayor Denise Sanchez was passed at the Poteet city council meeting last week. In 2022, Sanchez was censured by city council, making it the second time the mayor was handed a no-confidence vote. The item was added to the agenda following alleged mistreatment […]

Lytle area man enters plea deal in child sex case

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Sentencing on Maximo Moran set for Dec. 12 in 81st Judicial Court


A 53-year-old man from Atascosa, Texas accepted a plea deal on Monday morning in a child sex case stemming from 2014 and 2016. Maximo Rodriguez Moran pleaded guilty on two counts in the 81st Judicial Court presided by Judge Jennifer Dillingham. Moran was indicted on aggravated sexual assault of a child, a first-degree felony, and indecency with a child sexual […]

POTEET MAXWELL DOG PARK

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The City of Poteet celebrated the grand opening of the Maxwell Dog Park last week. On hand were council member Nick Vasquez, members from Congressman Henry Cuellar’s Office, Lieutenant Noe Rodriguez, Chief Bruce Hickman, Secretary Abygale Frautschi, council member Candace Perez, Bobby Denson, DeNae Garcia , Curtis Adams, Andrea Faz, Alfred Garcia, City Administrator Melissa Popham, Mayor Denise Sanchez, Mayor […]

Plestex Theatre receives distinguished Texas Treasure Business Award

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When it comes to businesses that have endured and thrived through the ages, small towns are the epitome and heart of their success How many times do you reminisce about a business that is no longer with us and wish it was still open to this day? When we lose such places, it’s a piece of home that is lost […]


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