National Health Survey underway In Atascosa County



The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), the most comprehensive survey of the health and nutritional status of the U.S. population is coming to Atascosa County, TX beginning on February 28, 2015. Why Atascosa County? All counties in the United States have a chance to be selected for the NHANES and this year, Atascosa County is one of 15 […]

It’s in the blood



A few weeks ago I decided it was time to go to the gym again. I needed to get some exercise. You know the drill. It’s the greatest therapy! Time to get in shape! Slightly late New Years resolutions! All the things that come to mind when you decide to get fit (ahem, again). I convinced a friend to go […]

Railroad Commission hosts Australian and Japanese delegates

Expertise shared in Oil and Gas Regulation with International Regulators


The Railroad Commission of Texas hosted delegations this week representing Australia and Japan. Regulators from both countries were interested in learning more about the successful regulation of the oil and gas industry in Texas. Representatives included members of Australia’s Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines and Trade and Investment Queensland, the Queensland government’s global business agency. The Commission also […]

CASA of South Texas joins hundreds at CASA Day at Capitol to urge legislators to keep child welfare reform a state priority



CASA of South Texas joined more than 300 CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers, board members and staff from across the state at the Capitol to speak up for children in the child welfare system. Seven representatives from the program traveled to Austin as part of CASA Day at the Capitol on Feb. 12, the one day each legislative session […]

Hoops for Hunter in March



Basketball enthusiasts are urged to get a team together and take part in the Hoops for Hunter Tournament on Saturday, March 21. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Pleasanton Sports Complex (near the Performing Arts Center at Pleasanton High School). The event will raise funds for Hunter Galloway, the son of Crystal and Pleasanton […]

Racing time at Pinewood Derby



The Cub Scouts Pack 194 of Pleasanton held its Annual Pinewood Derby at the Pleasanton First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The event took place on Saturday, Feb. 21. There were three groups of entries in the Pinewood Derby represented: Scout Division (consisted of the Tigers, Bears and Webelos I), the Me-Too’s Division (Scout’s siblings) and the Scouter’s Division (Leaders […]

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May looks back to 1956



Pleasanton Express reader Danny May stopped by to share this photo from 1956 of Cub Scout Troop 126 in Charlotte. About nine years after the photo was taken, Ronnie Marsh was killed in Vietnam. Wiley Lee later passed away. Danny May and Weldon Jordan have been in touch for these 59 years. May was so happy to run into Charles […]

Weather Spotter Training Feb. 26



The Poteet Grange Hall and the Atascosa County Emergency Management Office will sponsor the 2015 Poteet Skywarn Weather Spotter Training on Thursday, Feb. 26. It will take place from 6-8 p.m. at the Poteet Grange Hall, located on Avenue D and Sixth Street in Poteet. The Skywarn weather training is offered free of charge from the National Weather Service. The […]