Texas Politics

Annie’s List Executive Director Grace Garcia dies in I-35 pile-up

Grace Ann Garcia, a well-known Texas Democratic political operative who worked for both Bill and Hillary Clinton, was killed in a six-vehicle pileup on IH 35E in Waxahachie Monday (June 2). Garcia, 59, was traveling to Dallas from Austin for a fundraiser for Democratic nominees Sen. Wendy Davis for governor and Sen. Leticia Van de Putte for lieutenant governor. It […]

PEDESTRIAN HIT BY VEHICLE



Celebrating the Mission




The PISD team salutes the Pleasanton Express for their constant support of all things Eagle Pride – and this opportunity to share 2014- 15 PISD celebrations. After three graduations, I am even more inspired by the work of the 4,000 students, 600 staff members, hundreds of volunteers, and community partners who helped PISD continue its tradition of Excellence for All. […]

The Way I See It

Tasty fun

After a three-year hiatus, the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Taste of Atascosa is back! For those who have never attended this event, please make plans to go on Thursday, June 26, you will not regret it! Area eateries – including HEB and South Texas Regional Medical Center (yes… this hospital actually has GREAT food!) – will all converge at the […]

THE PLEASANTON POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME REPORT LOG

June 2 - June 9, 2014

Accident Martin St., Oaklawn (3), Cynthia, Second St.,Bensdale, Second St.Accident (Vehicle/Pedestrian) Oaklawn, Second St.Accident (Parking Lot) OaklawnAssault Main, Goodwin, Florida, Hunt, CrockettAggravated Robbery OaklawnBurglary Building White, WyomingBurglary Habitation Winship, Hwy 281, OaklawnCriminal Mischief Hwy 97, BensdaleDriving While Intoxicated OaklawnMinor Accident Oaklawn (3), Bryant, Martin, SecondSt.Possession of a Controlled Substance Bryant St.Public Intoxication Bryant St., Virginia, Harl,Goodwin, HuntReckless Driver Patrick St., […]

Art Walk On Main



BRUSH COUNTRY YOUTH RODEO ASSOCIATION The 2014 BCYRA is in full swing with two rodeos last weekend and one coming up on Friday, June 13. The event will be held at Cowboy Fellowship. Also check out our special coverage of the event on pages 6 and 7C. ART WALK Downtown Pleasanton will be buzzing with art this weekend at Art […]

Senior Selfie, InstaGrad contest winners announced




We loved looking at the entries for the Twitter #seniorselfie14 and Instagram #InstaGrad14 contests. There were some great pics. The winner of the Twitter contest is @ReneeIsTheOne of Pleasanton High School. Her Baylor Bear selfie was retweeted 71 times before the deadline. As for InstaGrad, @linds_ ramon of Poteet High School won with a great black and white shot in […]

County hosts simulated wreck




Tuesday morning, June 10, Atascosa County EMS personnel, Jourdanton and Pleasanton Fire Departments, Atascosa and Bexar County Fire Marshals arranged a simulated wreck scene. Location for the staged wreck was about a mile west of SH 16 on FM 162. Atascosa County Fire Marshal Todd Perna helped oversee the exercise and commented, “The drill that we scheduled for today actually […]

Man charged with arson




POTEET– The Poteet Police Department was dispatched to 1511 FM 476 Sunday at 5 p.m. after a call for a structure fire. Roger Rey Garza, 26 of Poteet, allegedly started a fire in the hallway and living room of his mobile home. The Atascosa County Sheriff’s Department assisted Poteet PD on the scene after subduing the suspect inside the smoking […]

Land Use Assumption, Impact Fee plan presented to Pleasanton council




It is no surprise that this area is growing and with this growth, leaders are planning to handle it in a proactive manner. In a Special Session held on Wednesday, May 28, the Pleasanton City Council held a Public Hearing to receive citizen’s comments on Land Use Assumptions and Proposed Impact Fee Capital Improvement Plan. No comments were received. Chris […]