Atascosa Cattlemen’s Association 2019 Special Replacement Female Sale



We are making preparations to host the 1st annual Atascosa Cattlemen’s Association, Special Replacement Female Sale. The sale will be held on February 9 at 1 p.m. at the Atascosa Livestock Exchange in Pleasanton. Our goal is to sell approximately 500 head of replacement females along with the commercial heifer projects shown by junior exhibitors from Atascosa and McMullen counties. […]

District 10’s new Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service Administrator

UVALDE — Michael Haynes is the new Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service District 10 administrator. District 10, headquartered in Uvalde, serves 21 Southwest Texas counties. Haynes, who assumed his new role Jan. 14, will be responsible for supervising AgriLife Extension agents in those counties, which include the major metropolitan areas of Austin and San Antonio. He earned a bachelor’s and […]

MARGARITA GONZALES

Margarita R. Gonzales, age 95, of Leming, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019 in San Antonio. She was born in Verdi to Lazaro and Guadalupe (Robles) Rodriguez on Wednesday, September 5, 1923. She is survived by her sons, Antonio Gonzales and wife Ophelia of Pleasanton, Raymond R. Gonzales and wife Alice of Leming, Frank R. Gonzales and wife Maggie of […]

RUDY LOPEZ

Rudy Lopez of Pleasanton passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019 at the age of 62. He was born in Pleasanton on November 23, 1956. Rudy was well known as a carpenter by trade and for his sense of humor. His pride and joy were his grandchildren. Rudy is survived by his mother, Maria A. Lopez of Pleasanton; sons, Matthew Lopez […]

RANDY NEELEY

Randy Wayne Neeley 54, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019 in San Antonio. He was born in Palacios on March 3, 1964 to Robert and Mary Evelyn (Wyatt) Neeley. He is preceded in death by his mother, grandparents Jesse and Lora Wyatt and Robert H. and Beaulah Neeley. Randy is survived by his father, Robert M. Neeley of Jourdanton; brother, […]

MURRICE LUNA

Murrice Luna, 46, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019 in San Antonio. He was born in Charlotte to Monico, Jr. and Alejandra (Munoz) Luna. He is preceded in death by his father, Monico Luna, Jr.; sister, Lisa Luna; brother, Monico Luna, III; and grandparents, Cecilio Munoz, Monico and Manuela Luna, Sr. Murrice is survived by his wife, Beatrice Luna; son, […]

DOROTHY BEARE

Dorothy Lois Croft Beare passed away Thursday January 24, 2019 in Floresville. She was born in Pleasanton to Ewell and Georgia (Jay) Croft. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Jack Quinton Beare; brothers Roger Croft and Van Croft; sisters Mary Eklund and Doris Croft. Dorothy is survived by her daughters Jackie Coker and Julie Knowles both of […]

Gardening Q&A



Q. What are some shrubs that we could use as a hedge on a property line that includes both sun and shade? We also have deer to contend with! A. The first plant that comes to mind is Sandankwa viburnum. It is evergreen and has a white bloom right now. Sandankwa does well in sun or shade and the deer […]

Community meeting held in Verdi

VERDILIZER

Well, we had our first Verdi community meeting of the year. Where were you? We only have six meetings per year. I know, you were busy. Who isn’t? I know, you were tired. Who isn’t? Well, we missed you and you missed the changes that were discussed for the year. Yes, to those who are wondering, I’ve missed a meeting […]

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