When Pleasanton ISD students begin the new school year on Aug. 28, it will mark the culmination of much planning, cooperation and dedication. Students at all grade levels, particularly those at the elementary, will see firsthand the results of the $63 million bond package voters approved in 2015. On Aug. 18, Pleasanton ISD Trustees, school administration, members of the Long-Range […]
Kennerly named Cowboy of the Year
Pacheco, Coward inducted into South Texas Cowboy Hall of FameThe 52nd Pleasanton Young Farmers Cowboy of the Year Open Rodeo Festival opened with the annual ceremony to recognize deserving cowboys. Amid rodeo fans and family, three men were honored before the Friday evening event. Mark Kennerly joined 51 other cowboys before him as the newest member of Atascosa County Working Cowboy of the Year. Two men were also inducted […]
Atascosa County Judge’s Report
Last night the special session of the State Legislature ended. $20M and 30 days wasted. Here are the facts – the House passed a tax bill with many great citizen improvements concerning the way local property taxes are levied. Because it varied from the Senate bill, in its’ arrogance the Senate refused to ratify the house bill. They could have. […]
Cowboys show flashes in preseason matchup
It’s the time of the year when writing a sports column is not easy, considering we’re in the pre-stages of football season. It’s even hard to watch the Dallas Cowboys play in the preseason, because you know the starters do not play much and you don’t see the team at its best. What I did notice in their preseason game […]
Aggies see first action against UC Randolph
UNIVERSAL CITY—The Poteet football team returned to the gridiron Saturday in its first look against a live opponent this season. Aggies coach Doug Foster said the team achieved its two scrimmage goals against Universal City Randolph at Mickler Memorial Field. “The first thing is just practicing against somebody besides themselves,” Foster said. “No. 2, we want to make sure we […]
Pleasanton places 4th at Devine tourney
Jourdanton goes 4-2 overall, finishes in 5thDEVINE—For the second week in a row, the Pleasanton volleyball team found itself playing in the third-place game at a tournament. This time, however, the Lady Eagles did not close the deal. San Antonio Highlands topped Pleasanton 25-16, 25-21 to claim third place at the 16th annual Devine Arabian Volleyball Roundup on Saturday, wrapping up three days of competition. The […]
Eagles impress coach in first scrimmage of season
PLEASANTON—The Pleasanton football team took the field against a live opponent for the first time this season Friday, and the Eagles left an impression on their coaching staff. Pleasanton faced Pearsall at Eagle Stadium, making a number of plays on both sides of the ball that coach Stephen Liska was happy to see. One of the biggest takeaways from the […]
Vision accomplished: Pleasanton has fresh start
lisa luna staff writer When Pleasanton ISD students begin the new school year on Aug. 28, it will mark the culmination of much planning, cooperation and dedication. Students at all grade levels, particularly those at the elementary, will see firsthand the results of the $63 million bond package voters approved in 2015. On Aug. 18, Pleasanton ISD Trustees, school administration, […]
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