Flashback: Hospital Auxiliary honors Roger Castillo



10 Years ago- Two witnesses were driving by as three men pulled a man’s body out of a car and dumped it beside FM-3006 just a few feet from the eastside entrance ramp to IH-37 on Easter Sunday. Chief Deputy David Soward said things were peaceful around the county until the call came in from witnesses at 5:35 p.m. Sunday. […]

Congressman Cuellar rides in parade



Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) participated in the annual parade at the Poteet Strawberry Festival. The festival, a fixture of South Texas culture since its inception in 1948, offers a chance for area farmers to showcase their produce in an area famous for its strawberries. “I enjoyed riding in the Strawberry Festival parade this year, as I do every year,” Congressman […]

Sheriff Soward updates dispatcher progress




National Public Safety Communicators Week was recognized, April 10-16, 2016. Atascosa County Sheriff David Soward recognized dispatchers on Wednesday, April 13, at a noontime reception. “We’ve had a lot of changes in dispatching in the forty years I’ve been associated with the Sheriff’s office,” said Sheriff Soward. “I started in 1977 and actually did a small stint before that in […]

Strawberry Festival



Goodbye, for Now

from The EFSCDP Team

The Eagle Ford Shale Community Development Program (EFSCDP) opened its doors at UTSA’s Institute for Economic Development in October of 2012, thanks to a federal grant award from the Economic Development Administration (EDA). EFSCDP focused on community and economic development in twenty-one counties in and around the Eagle Ford Shale oil and gas activity. The purpose of the program has […]

Pleasanton city manager Pearson set to retire




At a special meeting called on Thursday, April 14 at noon, the council recessed to convene in executive session for the discussion concerning the city manager’s contract. The next day, Bruce Pearson, Pleasanton’s city manager since January, 2012, revealed to his staff that he would be leaving the city in June. Mayor Clint Powell stated that the council will address […]

Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month



On April 7, Associate Judge Melissa DeGerolami signed the proclamation recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. It states that Atascosa County prides itself on giving back to the community, contributing to the quality of life among our citizens. CASA of South Texas, in association with Texas CASA, the National Court Appointed Special Advocates Association, Atascosa County Child […]

Pitures of the Strawberry Festival



Recognizing Bullying



THE FOLLOWING article is the first part of a series highlighting the serious problem of bullying. When asked to remember their school days, some adults have pleasant memories of parties, football games, proms to die for and lasting friendships. Even if they did have some unpleasant experiences, for most, the good times outweighed the bad. However, for others, recalling that […]

Blue Sunday, Heart Gallery at Cowboy Fellowship on April 24



“This Sunday, April 24, Cowboy Fellowship will be participating in Blue Sunday, a national day of prayer for victims of child abuse and for those who rescue them. Please consider joining us at either the 8:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. worship service! We believe that every child matters to God. April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. Your presence this Sunday […]