National Night Out Held

Scarlett Huschke

Scarlett Huschke Scarlett Grace Huschke passed from this life on September 27, 2017.  She was born July 14, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas. She is survived by her parents Chance Huschke and Nikki Carpenter, brothers Hunter Bedwell and Brady De Leon, grandparents Michael and Sue Johnson, Michael and Monica Carpenter, Becky and Carlos Torres, Alvin and Krystal Huschke, great-grandparents Nancy […]

E-Edition 10-04-2017

Brush Country Deer Run set for Nov. 4

Meddie Jean Shiller

Meddie Jean Shiller It is with great sorrow that we report the passing of our amazing mother, Meddie Jean Shiller on August 9th at the age of 88. Mom was in her home in Pleasanton, Texas, surrounded by her daughters Phyllis, Judy, and Janis as well as her grandchildren. Meddie Jean was preceded in death by her loving husband Verdis […]

Commissioners approve office for Children’s Alliance


  The Children’s Alliance of  South Texas, a Child Advocacy Center will soon have an office in Atascosa County. CAST provides services to children who are suspected victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect and for children who have witnessed a violent crime. It serves the counties of Atascosa, Frio, Karnes, La Salle and Wilson. 81st Judicial District Attorney Audrey […]

Poteet introduces new ordinances

Erika Vela Special Assignments Editor The Poteet City Council voted on Tuesday, Sept. 5 to accept and approve new ordinances that will now be carried out by the city’s code enforcement division. The ordinances will require yearly permits for fire and security alarms for residential and commercial use. A non-refundable application fee of $50 for residential permits and $100 for […]

County recognizes National 4-H Week October 1-7

Benito Garcia

Benito Garcia Benito M. Garcia, 83, of Pleasanton, passed away September 25, 2017. He was born in Floresville to Jesus and Manuela (Morales) Garcia He is survived by his wife Guadalupe (Cisnero) Garcia, sons Felipe C. Garcia, Benito Garcia, Jr. and Guadalupe Garcia and wife Olivia, daughters Janie Garcia Pena and husband Mirado, Irma Garcia Cole and husband Lawrence, one […]

Gillespie sworn in as commissioner