Senate panel focuses on funding of public education



When Texas legislatures meet every two years, lawmakers’ singular, must-do assignment is to produce a state budget. Toward that goal, the Senate Finance Committee held meetings on Feb. 11, 12 and 13 to work on Article III of Senate Bill 1. That article focuses on the public and higher education parts of the state budget for fiscal years 2020 and […]

Rep. Guillen files for $5,000 teacher pay raise



AUSTIN – State Rep. Ryan Guillen (D-Rural South Texas) filed legislation that would create an allotment of $5,000 for every full time teacher in Texas. It requires school districts to use this funding for the sole purpose of paying qualified employees and would not be available for reallocation. “Texas teachers spend countless hours preparing and educating our kids, often spending […]

Charlotte council talks animal control policies



During their regular meeting on Feb. 14, Charlotte City Council discussed establishing a policy pertaining to animal pick-ups in a residential property. Mayor Buddy Daughtry said animals need to be captured by city animal control personnel only via trap on city property only, not private property. There are a lot problems involved with putting a cage on private property such […]

Student groups approved for travel



Two deserving student groups were approved for long distance travel by the Pleasanton School Board at their regular meeting on February 11. The Business Professionals of America group has 23 students going to state competition in Dallas. All five of their teams won first in regionals. One of their members is running for state office, as well, to head the […]

Human Trafficking presentation

Human trafficking is one of the fastest growing crimes in America. Organized crime is using at risk children and unsuspecting immigrants for drug and sex trafficking activities. Make no mistake; children are being used as sex workers. Their life expectancy once they are pressed into service is seven years! They are hooked on drugs, beaten and exposed to disease for […]

Over 40 attend Customer Service Workshop



On Thursday, Feb. 7 the City of Pleasanton’s Business and Economic Development team held a free Customer Service Workshop in conjunction with EMC Strategy Group to regional residents. Topics of discussion included attitude, perception, manners, sincerity, punctuality, appearance, intensity and teamwork in the customer service business to a crowd of 40 plus individuals. “This was a great opportunity for employees […]

Heart failure: knowing the signs and your body



When Pleasanton resident Jessica Jo Maxwell found out she was pregnant with her third child in August 2017, she was as prepared as one could be during their third pregnancy. However, at the time, she didn’t know the strain this pregnancy would cause on her heart. Just weeks before her due date of April 6, Jessica underwent an emergency C-section […]

Pleasanton Woman’s Club celebrates 118 years of active existence in community



On Tuesday, February 12, the Pleasanton Woman’s club held a meeting at the Pleasanton Civic Center where the organization was recognized for its 118 years being an active, productive club in our community. Woman’s Club President Betty Rackley said, “In 1900, a group of women who had a burning desire for improvement of their intellectual lives, met for the purpose […]

Jourdanton Chamber of Commerce BBQ/Auction

Once again the The Jourdanton Chamber of Commerce would like to invite everyone to their annual BBQ & Auction that is fast approaching! Mark those calendars for Sunday, March 3, and make plans to chow down on the best barbecue chicken around. The event will be held at St. Matthew’s Parish Hall at Maple and Hwy 16. At only $10 […]

AMRSP meets Feb. 25

Atascosa-McMullen Retired School Personnel will hold their next meeting on Monday, Feb. 25. Join them at Pleasanton First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, located at 420 N. Main St. The meet and greet starts at 10:30 a.m. with the opening, lunch and program at 11 a.m. The meal will be catered by Pat Temple. There is a $12 fee. Dorothy […]