Longhorn Museum Cow Tales




The next meeting of the Longhorn Museum Society will be Tuesday, April 3, at 7 p.m. at the Longhorn Museum. We invite all Atascosa County residents to join us for this meeting. We think you will be very interested in our program. Our speaker for the Tuesday, April 3 meeting will be Mr. David Burell, a resident of Bandera, one […]

Rosales/Griego



Pacheco honored



Donnie R. Pacheco was presented with a certificate of commendation at a ceremony on Feb. 29, at the Michael T. Shelby Conference Center in Houston. He and other agents were recognized for their dedication and tireless work, which helped to see justice prevail in a seven-year investigation. The defendant was a Mexican national living illegally in the U.S. while running […]

Conservative BCTP plans mixed agenda




The Brush Country Tea Party, which is devoted to the conservation and promotion of conservative government under the Constitution of the United States, will meet on April 2 (first Monday of the month) to address the following : 1. Amendment of the BCTP Bylaws, 2. Set goals for the remainder of 2012, 3. Form various task forces which will require […]

Pound Pets



It’s puppy season! The Jourdanton pound has these adorable puppies, you’ve just got to go take a look. There is also a little male Chihuahua puppy that is adorable and is available at the Pleasanton pound! The pups pictured in last week’s column are still available, too! Be sure to call the numbers below to see the dogs and puppies […]

Easter season services, church events



St. Andrew Catholic Church Crosswalk The St. Andrew Guadalupanas Society of Pleasanton will hold their annual Crosswalk on Good Friday, April 6. The Stations of the Cross will start at 11 a.m. at the church grounds, due to the construction at the Atascosa River Park. The covered dish luncheon will be afterward in the stage part of the church hall. […]

2nd annual Poteet 5K Berry Run and 1 Mile Run



The Second Annual 5K Berry Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk will be held on April 14, at the Poteet Canyon Park. Event sponsor Christina Jenschke is inviting all area runners and walkers to take part in this event, where all proceeds will go to benefit the Poteet Canyon Park. This years race event will have a route that begins […]

I-37 Raceway at Newsome Motor Park



PLEASANTON–(March 24) After a very successful opening night, driver, crew and fans returned for the second points nights of the season on the semi-banked, ¼ mile clay oval, south of San Antonio. Along with the normal cast of IMCA Modifieds and Southern Sportmods, Limited Late Models, Street and Pure Stocks, plus the front runners it was the Dwarf Car Racing […]

Community Calendar



March 29 •Local Longhorn group meets Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. at All Saint’s Episcopal Church in Pleas., Hwy. 97 West, next to Whiffletree’s. •On-going classes at The Refuge on Thursdays. Parenting at 5 p.m. and Parenting Boys at 6:30 p.m. Next classes on March 29 March 29 & April 3 •Moms Day Out at First United Methodist Church, 420 […]

Garden Club fundraiser



The Jourdanton Garden Club is having their spring fundraiser on April 13 at the Jourdanton Library. This event will run from 8 – 11 a.m. and will have something for all ages to purchase. The club will be offering for sale, a large variety of plants, baked goods and crafts. This is a great time to buy plants for your […]