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“Viva Terlingua”

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My husband, Noel and I went on a pilgrimage last week to Terlingua, Texas with my sister-in-law, Glynn. We inherited some property from my parents-inlaw after their death. Noel’s dad, Bill Holmes, was a delight of a man. So extremely funny, fun, intelligent, interesting and sometimes quirky. We talked so often about “the Terlingua property” which Bill told us gave […]

Small businesses need your support

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A post from a local business hurt my heart this week. The wonderful Mandy Robles who is the owner of The Potato Company announced the following: “This is a bittersweet announcement for us: Our last day of normal operations will be Wednesday Nov 8th. Thursday and Friday are reserved for private caterings. We will still be available for private caterings […]

Make voting a priority

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Early voting for the Nov. 7 General Election is underway. Did you know that more people turn out to vote for the Pleasanton Cowboy Homecoming Queen than for their local school board or city council elections? I am not discounting how important the role of Cowboy Homecoming Queen is, but I am pointing out how apathetic our electorate is in […]

Join CAST for Breakfast with Santa

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The Pleasanton Express is frequently asked to sponsor events. When we commit to sponsor, we want to make sure that the organization is one we believe in and one that benefits the greater good of the community. Children’s Alliance of South Texas, Development Director, Michelle King invited the Pleasanton Express to be a sponsor at their first Breakfast with Santa […]

Making a difference where I am

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Like most adults in this world right now, I am feeling a little weary. There is so much close at heart and home to feel cozy, wonderful and hopeful about. However, I opened Apple News and read “Israel hits hospital and school in Gaza.” It seems inhuman to not stop and gasp at the reality of what that means. Who […]

A 3D mammogram saved my life

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The great thing about 3D mammograms in my opinion is that are practically painless, fast and easy to do. Catching breast cancer early saves lives. I know it’s daunting for those who are reticent for so many obvious reasons. But, truly it does not get much easier and could not be more cost-effective than scheduling and keeping that 3D mammography […]

Share your spare kidney

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Sometimes our writers are lifesavers. Their stories create a desire in a person to take action and help another human being. I pray that Jon Brauchle’s story on Andrew “Dru” Guerra featured on this week’s front page will be that life saver. Dru and his wife, Amanda, happened to live for many years in the same house I was raised […]


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