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Pleasanton Express wants your photos of life on the ranch or farm in Atascosa County. Feel free to send new photos as well as old. You can email the photos, or drop them off at our office. Please include a brief description of the photo, who is in the picture and where it was taken. Email photos to agnews@pleasantonexpress.com.

Be a Master Gardener



Bexar County Master Gardener Class 56 for adults interested in gardening/horticulture and related topics given by David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent-Horticulturist. They then return their knowledge and time by providing education outreach support for youth and adults. Deadline to register is today, August 15; the cost is 220 with classes every Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m. August 24-November 14 […]

Wildfire risk



Assess your risk for wildfire a t the Texas Wild- fire Risk Assessment Portal, www.texaswildfirerisk.com. The website is a collaboration between Texas A&M University and the Texas Forest Services. The site also has a drought index and lists counties under a burn ban. The site currently lists Atascosa County at having a moderate risk for wildfire.

Hunting, Fishing Licenses on sale today



Current year Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except year-to-date fishing licenses) expire August 31, and new licenses for 2012-2013 will go on sale Wednesday, Aug. 15. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department issues about 2.1 million hunting and fishing licenses annually through the agency’s 28 field offices, more than 58 state parks and at over 1,600 retailers across Texas. Licenses […]

NFL Hall of fame enshrinement Speeches were Amazing as always!




Well it is Saturday night. I just finished hearing the tales and life stories of these amazing NFL players. This is a great time to truly learn the life that some of these players endured whether personally or on the field. I was really amazed with Curtis Martin’s speech talking about his upbringing, and how hard it was not only […]

Winner winner chicken dinner




We tend to eat a lot of bird in our house. Chicken and turkey to be exact.A couple of months ago we cut back on the red meat and only have it if we venture out to a restaurant. So at the house I use a lot of ground turkey and chicken breast.I ran into a recipe for Crispy Cheddar […]

Brush Country boys get ready for the season



See how the Brush Country boys are preparing for the 2012 football season.

Night Hide n Seek




Lights were to be out in camp by 11:00 PM so scouts could get a little rest (ha! ha!) for the next day. About 9:00 PM (as it started to get dark) some of the younger scouts turned in for the evening but had cards or dominoes that they played for awhile. In the meantime, the older scouts were a […]

Time keeps on slippin’ into the future




The last couple of weeks, I have had a couple of really late Tuesday nights at the paper. Sure, one week I had a co-worker out, so it makes sense that things were later for me than usual. But this week I don’t know why I was working in slow motion. I have had a few people ask where my blogs have […]

Scorpions, Rowdies Battle For Position in Playoff Race This Sunday

Scorpions could clinch playoff berth with home win or draw vs. Rowdies

SAN ANTONIO, TX (August 17, 2012) – The first-place San Antonio Scorpions (11W-6T-4L) could clinch a spot in the NASL playoffs this weekend as the team hosts the second-place Tampa Bay Rowdies (10W-5T-6L) on Sunday, Aug. 19. Kickoff for Sunday’s match, which is also “Back To School Night” presented by WOAI, is set for 7:30 p.m. at Heroes Stadium. With 39 […]