Abshier to speak at Church of Christ



The Pleasanton Church of Christ welcomes Mark Abshier as their next featured speaker during their Summer Preaching Series. Mark Abshier has been preaching at MacArthur Park Church of Christ in San Antonio since 2001. Mark is married to Ellen and has two children, Jessica and Jordan. Jessica is a member of MacArthur Park and Jordan is attending Abilene Christian University. […]

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Americans for Prosperity State Director to speak to local group



Peggy Venable, the Texas Director of Americans for Prosperity, will be the guest speaker at the August meeting of the Brush Country Republican Women on Tuesday, 20 August 2013 at 6:30 pm at the Rotary Building on the Strawberry Festival grounds in Poteet. The meeting is open to the public. Mrs. Venable will be speaking about property taxes. Americans for […]

Community Calendar



August 14• The Historical Commission will be holding a meeting on August14 at 9:30 a.m. at the Campbellton Community Center. Regular meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month at the JourdantonCommunity Center at 9:30 a.m. Next meeting will be Sept. 11.August 14 & 19•Mother’s Day Out meets on Mondays & Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-2p.m. at St. Matthews. Bible-based […]

Rutkowski receives doctorate



Free PAD screening



September is Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Month. Peripheral Arterial Disease is a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs, typically the legs. In support of the early detection of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), and to help raise awareness about the condition, Peripheral Vascular Associates is holding a free screening event on Friday, September 20 […]

Poteet holding pre-registration



Poteet Elementary will be holdinga4yearold,Pre- Kindergarten/Headstart Registration at the elementary office. The registration will be on Monday, August 19 and Friday, August 23, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten: Must be 4 years of age on or before September 1, 2013; Bring Proof of Residency (Utility Bill); Certified Birth Certificate (Court house copy); Social Security Card; Current […]

Jourdanton Elementary to hold Meet the Teacher



The Jourdanton Elementary Campus is under renovation and not all areas are accessible at this time. The Elementary office is currently located in the Elementary library. The Meet the Teacher meetings will be held in the Junior High Cafeteria. Please do not bring school supplies to the meetings. Inform the school secretary if your phone contact information has changed recently […]

Fundraisers for Diez y Seis



The Diez y Seis candidates Aly Moczygemba for Queen and Joaquin Zuniga for King of St. Andrew Catholic Church are sponsoring fundraisers which benefit the Hall Remodeling project. Saturday, August 17 there will be a rummage sale in the St. Andrew’s parking lot corner of 97 and Market from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, August 24, there will be a Praise […]

Students develop leadership skills at national conference



Nashville, TN. – More than 7,000 nationwide members, advisers, alumni, and guests of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), gathered in Nashville, Tennessee, July 7-11 for the 2013 National Leadership Conference. Over 400 delegates made up the Texas Delegation. Sabrina Torrez, Region V Vice President of Achievement, STAR Event competitors: Kendyl Estrada, Tiffani Carter and advisor Mrs. Edna […]