Enrollment for New Dairy Farm Risk Management Program



USDA Texas Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director, Judith A. Canales, today announced that starting Sept. 2, 2014, farmers can enroll in the new dairy Margin Protection Program. The voluntary program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill, provides financial assistance to participating farmers when the margin – the difference between the price of milk and feed costs – falls below […]

BALDEMAR JARAMILLO JR



Baldemar Jaramillo, Jr. of San Antonio passed away on September 5, 2014 at the age of 66. He is survived by his brother, Ruben Martinez and sisters, Carmen Villarreal and Maggie Aguilar and husband Abel. Baldemar is also survived by his nieces, Vanessa, Miranda, Keera, Kaley and Felisya and nephew Robert. Baldemar is preceded in death by his mother, Beatrice […]

WILLARD YERKES



Willard Wayne “Buddy” Yerkes, age 75, of Jourdanton, passed away Friday, September 12, 2014 in Pleasanton. Buddy was born May 14, 1939. He is survived by sons, Eric Yerkes of Pleasanton, Clynt Yerkes of New York City, New York; daughters, Karlen Brown and husband Matt of College Station, Karen Harris and husband Jim of Pleasanton, and Colleen Gambell and husband […]

CLIFFORD JACOBS



Clifford “Jake” William Jacobs, born in Poth, Texas on December 11, 1925 to Clara Westmeier and Carl Jacobs, and completed his last tour of duty here on earth on September 13, 2014. Jake was born and raised on a farm in Poth, where he attended school. He married Martha Schirmer on April 17, 1948. He served in the Navy during […]

THOMAS SANTILLAN JR.



Thomas T. Santillan, Jr. went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at the age of 66. Thomas was born April 17, 1948 in Poteet to Tomas T. Sr. and Josephina (Tello) Santillan. Thomas’ greatest love was for his family. He loved to take pictures, play guitar, listen to oldies music and sing, especially Elvis songs. He […]

SARAH SCHANE



A church memorial will be held for our daughter Sarah Schane at the Jesus Name Brush Arbor Church at 2107 2nd Street in the RV Park next to the Relax Inn Motel. Services will start at 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning, September 20, 2014. Sarah is survived by her parents Floyd and Patsy Higdon; four brothers, Richard McCay, Jimmy Lefebvre, Floyd […]

ROY EAKINS



Roy Willis Eakins of Charlotte, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at the age of 84. Mr. Eakins was born October 23, 1929. Roy was born in Frederick, Oklahoma to Roy Lester and Velma (Burk) Eakins. Roy was a member of the Elks Club in San Angelo, he loved fishing and playing dominoes, but above all he loved his […]

ESTEBAN SALAZAR



Esteban Salazar, age 87, of Von Ormy, Texas, passed away Friday, September 12, 2014 in San Antonio. He was born August 10, 1927. Mr. Salazar is survived by wife, Amelia (Rodriguez) Salazar; son, Esteban “Steve” Salazar, Jr. of Von Ormy; daughters, Sarah Sanchez and husband Richard of Von Ormy and Anna Rossman and husband Bill of Marina Del Rey, California; […]

Decade-long research study confirms 4-H provides benefits




During National 4-H Week Oct. 5-11, local and county 4-H clubs and groups have the opportunity to showcase what they have gained from their membership at the local and county level, said Dr. Toby Lepley, assistant state 4-H leader – operations for the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program. The program is administered statewide by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, […]

Win tickets to the Unmask Domestic Violence Masquerade Ball



The Atascosa County Crisis Center is holding a black tie masquerade ball to “Unmask Domestic Violence” on Saturday, October 4 at Coughran Hall in Pleasanton. Now while you can buy tickets for $75 each or $125 a couple for an evening of dining and dancing, why not take a chance to win some from us. Check with our Facebook page […]