Make plans to attend Taste of Atascosa on Thursday, November 16 at 6 p.m. Live band and great food from your favorite restaurants are on the menu. It will be held at the Pleasanton Civic Center and tickets are $15 and are available at the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, Cafe Chris and here at the Pleasanton Express. They may also […]
“What Would You Do?” Active Threat Briefing Seminar
The Pleasanton Police Department in conjunction with the San Antonio Police Department and Reality Defense Incorporated will host an Active Threat Brief for Civilians on Wednesday November 15, 2017 from 7pm to 8pm at the Pleasanton Civic Center. It is a FREE one hour community seminar covering fundamental techniques for civilians to follow if they are involved in a critical incident […]
Juvenile Diabetes – Let’s cure this
Ask any parent what they were doing when they either thought their child could be diabetic or when their fears were confirmed and they will know it down to the minute and detail. Now ask those parents how they manage their child’s disease and they will attest that it is a 24/7 commitment for their Type 1 Diabetic child’s well […]
Chief Priest’s Weekly Report
I am happy to report that the past week was rather boring, after reviewing the 46 service calls I didn’t really find anything interesting. Officers issued 27 traffic citations with 8 of those being for no insurance. I guess if you pay your vehicle insurance monthly you can skip a month and pick up a little extra cash for Christmas […]
Vietnam vets remember flag flown for friend
FREELisa Luna Staff Writer The experiences shared by the courageous men and women in our military often lead to lifelong bonds. Although close in age and both Atascosa County natives, veterans Joe Rodriguez and Joe Garcia didn’t know each other until meeting in Vietnam. The two served in the United States Air Force- Rodriguez for 26 years and Garcia for […]
Holidays?
Warren Domke Columnist You almost expect me to say “Bah, humbug,” but I don’t really get bad vibrations from holidays. In fact, I enjoy most of them. It was a long time ago, but I sort of remember my first Christmas holidays. I was a little kid with a baby sister. I don’t remember what she got—dolls, probably—but I got […]
Church leaders discuss safety with law enforcement
FREEChristelle Troell Staff Writer The nation remains stunned and heartbroken over the unimaginable violence that took place during the Nov. 5 church service in the small town of Sutherland Springs, Texas. It is a rural town similar to the ones that make up our county. The worshippers at the First Baptist Church there were gunned down during the Sunday service—26 […]
Eagles earn share of district title
Ramos INT seals win over Beeville; Pleasanton to face RGC GrullaBEEVILLE—In the defensive battle that was the Pleasanton-Beeville game Friday, it was only right a turnover sealed the deal. Eagles cornerback Nick Ramos jumped a comeback route for a late interception that clinched Pleasanton’s 17-14 win at Veterans Memorial Stadium. “They were trying [that route] the whole night,” Ramos said of his pick with 1:38 remaining. “I just read it. […]
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