Diez Y Seis in Charlotte



Jessalyn Ramos-Dominguez, Queen candidate for St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church Charlotte, invites everyone to join her and the parish on Saturday, Sept. 19 for their Diez y Seis de Septiembre celebration. Celebration will start at 5 p.m. with Holy Mass and crowning of Diez y Seis Reina, followed with a parade through town. Afterward they will continue the celebration […]

The Refuge offers free classes, ultrasounds



The Refuge, located at 506 W. Adams Street, Pleasanton is here to help. They offer free and confidential pregnancy tests, spiritual counseling and ultrasounds by appointment. Also offered are parenting and other classes. Call for information about classes and times. All classes are free and open to the public. Any questions call 830-569- 0030. The Refuge is staffed by caring […]

Presidents list



Howard Payne University recently honored many students for academic success during the spring 2015 semester. Students must earn a 4.0 grade point average to be named to the President’s List, a 3.65- 3.99 grade point average to be named to the Dean’s List and a 3.5-3.64 grade point average to be named to the Honor Roll. Receiving honors were: Jaclyn […]

AACOG Outreach Event in Atascosa Co.



The Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) is holding an Outreach Event in Atascosa County on Tuesday, September 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pleasanton Civic Center, 115 N. Main Street. The event is open to the public and AACOG encourages everyone to attend to hear more about and apply for the various programs AACOG offers, and […]

Your journey from mourning to joy



After the funeral, when the cards and flowers have stopped coming, most of the people around you return to their normal lives. But your grief continues and you feel alone. GriefShare is a special weekly support group for people grieving the death of someone close. It’s a place where you can be around people who understand how you feel and […]

Weekly Bible Study in Verdi



Every Thursday there will be an in depth Bible study held at the Verdi Community Center . The study will be held from 7-8 p.m. This is an opportunity to learn why there are so many churches, what it means to be born again and more. For more info call 830- 200-6678.

A Sewing Machine is a Piece of Art



Can you imagine how excited the Pioneers were when the first Sewing Machine was made? It was like magic! Of course, some women (I heard a few when I was a child) would say, “My handmade stitches are as good as that machine makes, or better”. However, with so many hundreds of stitches involved, the sewing machine was a Godsend. […]

First Baptist Church Jourdanton News



Children’s Ministry First Baptist Church of Jourdanton will begin its fall semester Wednesday Night Children’s Ministry on Sept. 16, which will run though Dec. 9, from 6-7:30 p.m. (They will not meet on Wednesday, Nov. 25 due to the Thanksgiving holiday). It will be a fun-filled evening of Bible study, music, and crafts for ages 4 through 5th grade students. […]

Free 5th Quarter Friday Night at First Baptist Church



Do you like playing soccer? Or do you love the chance to knock other people down without hurting them or getting in trouble? Bubble Soccer is for you. After the Pleasanton home game against Poteet, all 7th-12th graders are invited to come to the First Baptist Church Youth Building in Pleasanton for our 5th Quarter. We will have free food, […]

Community Calendar



September 16 & 21 •Zumba classes will be at the new Civic Center in Pleasanton each Monday and Wednesday from 5:45-6:45 p.m. for $2. Punch cards, $20. Earn a free class when card full. Cheryl Price, instructor. September 17 • Local Longhorn group meets Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. at All Saint’s Episcopal Church in Pleas., Hwy. 97 West, next […]