The Emperor’s New Clothes

On the Edge of Common Sense

The Emperor’s New Clothes is a fairy tale wherein two swindlers convinced the vain emperor they could weave the most elegant clothes so uncommonly fine, only those with the highest refinement, good taste and intelligence would be able to see them. The ambitious emperor heartily agreed, thinking it would help his ability to distinguish the wise men from the fools […]

KORUS – COWBOY HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE



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Corporate aircraft from four different locations parked at Pleasanton Municipal Airport

Oil & Gas Editor

On Tuesday, August 11, around 1:30 in the afternoon, I noticed four corporate aircraft parked at Pleasanton Municipal Airport. While speaking with the pilots I realized they came from four different airports in the state. They were from Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin and Decatur, Texas. One of the pilots was a lady from France who came to the U.S. 16 […]

Memorial Walk for Saenz



The life of Sgt. Jose Luis Saenz III was remembered at the Atascosa River Park in Pleasanton, on Saturday, Aug. 15. Family members, friends, fellow servicemen and women and others who knew the fallen Marine (better known as “Joey”) gathered at the 5th Annual Memorial Walk for Saenz. Saenz was killed in action on Aug. 9, 2010, while serving overseas […]

Smiles shared at school supply drive



New Beginnings Baptist Church in Pleasanton and donors throughout the community joined together to make the 3rd annual Back-to-School Bash a success, on Aug. 8. The event was held at the Atascosa River Park in Pleasanton. A total of 250 children registered beforehand for the event, in which backpacks and school supplies were handed out, just in time for school. […]

Parents don’t play hooky on Meet the Teacher Night



Skipping Back-to-School Night may seem tempting after a long work day with evening temperatures of 100 degrees plus. However, there is no better opportunity for parents to help set a positive tone for a successful school year and strengthen the school-family partnership. Think of this back to school night as the instruction manual for your child’s school year. In one […]

Meet the Teacher, related school events



PISD Meet the Teacher Pleasanton ISD invites students and parents to come out and meet their 2015-2016 teachers. JHS Meet the Teacher Jourdanton High School will have a Meet The Teacher Night on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 6:30 p.m. We will have parents go through their student’s schedule. Meet the Teacher at Jourdanton Elementary Jourdanton Elementary 2015-16 Meet the Teacher […]

Averil celebrates 90th birthday



On August 8 Averil Lee Adams-Faulkner was joined by more than 50 friends and family to celebrate her 90th birthday at the Poteet Masonic Lodge. The event was organized by her daughter, Michelle Mclean of Poteet and granddaughter, Rolana Bourland of Memphis. Helping prepare food, decorate the hall, and serve were our good friends Lynn and Ronnie Rankin. Banners, pictures […]

CAM to distribute school supplies on Aug. 21



Atascosa Christian Assistance Ministry (CAM) will distribute school supplies to the less fortunate students of Atascosa County on Friday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. until noon. The distribution will take place at the CAM Center, located at 500 Avenue H in Poteet. According to CAM Director Rev. Junior Jones, last year 215 students received school supplies and many also received […]