(Jourdanton) – Animal shelters in Atascosa County and across Texas are in need of support, according to area farmers and ranchers. “Our local pet shelter does a lot of good in the community, but they need resources and caring volunteers,”Lloyd House, Atascosa County Farm Bureau president said. “There is a lot of confusion between local animal shelters and a national […]
Good Juju
On the eve of Christmas Eve, I went out for a girls’ night of dancing with my sister and our friend, Sharon. Little did we know that we would find a broken passenger window on my vehicle when we were ready to leave. (Yes, Eric, you have to hear this story one more time.) I couldn’t believe it. Come to […]
A new STAAR brings winter break blues to Atascosa County teachers and students
The winter break blues have descended upon students across Texas as they return to school after a two week respite. Texas teachers too have reason to be singing the blues as a STAAR has now appeared on their horizon. The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR™) which replaced TAKS in 2011 is being billed by the […]
Winter break blues hit both teachers and students as a new STAAR shines down
The winter break blues have descended upon students across Texas as they return to school after a two week respite. Texas teachers too have reason to be singing the blues as a STAAR has now appeared on their horizon. The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR™) which replaced TAKS in 2011 is being billed by the […]