Tuesday Volleyball: Charlotte’s playoff hopes take a hit; Poteet falls in three



The Charlotte Trojanettes needed a win Tuesday night against Agua Dulce to keep their playoff hopes strong. Instead, they fell in four sets to Agua Dulce (21-25, 25-23, 23-25, 20-25). Jessalyn Sanchez led the way with three kills, five digs and three aces. Mercedes Sanchez tallied four digs and four assists for the Trojanettes. Mia Campos and Julissa Cantu also […]

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Flashbacks Mackenzie Pilgrim Pleasanton Intern 10 years ago Off The Fingertips –  Pleasanton WR Garrett McDermott tries to deflect a pass that was intercepted by Troy Stein of Medina Valley.  The Panthers picked off four passes from the Eagles in a 40-0 shutout. 20 years ago Friends of Pleasanton Library hold benefit for officer’s families – The Friends of the […]

2019-10-23 E-Edition

New voting system gets a test run, ‘It’s easy as 1, 2, 3’



Countywide voting in Atascosa County is underway with early voting starting on Monday, October 21 through Nov. 1. In September, county wide voting was approved for a “test” election which according to Atascosa County Judge Bob Hurley was a giant step forward to voter accessibility and making voting easier. Voters began using the new system that also did away with […]

POTEET LIONS CLUB

The Poteet Lions Club has close to 50 members who always come together for a great time and making Poteet a fun community to live in. Pictured, from left, front row are members: Charlie Jones, Linda Jones, Linda Juarez, Abe Juarez, Darwin Saunders, Carlos Ambriz, Alex Ramos Jr, Doris Thomas, Juan Ambriz, Paul Ortega, Dwayne Cantu, Pam Carrasco, Daniel Antu, […]

Cleto to serve as MC of Merry on Main’s Who’s Got Talent Show



Merry on Main St. held at Pleasanton’s River Park and Downtown will take place Dec. 6 and 7. New this year is the Merry on Main Who’s Got Talent show held Friday night at 5:30. The talent show is open to all ages and Terri Cuevas who is part of the Merry on Main planning committee is taking two-minute video […]

Vote ‘For’ to say no to State Income Tax



Early voting for the Nov. 5 election began Monday in Atascosa County and runs through Nov. 1. Voter turnout in these “off year” elections is notoriously low statewide in Texas. In 2017, the last time Texas voted on constitutional amendments only 6,099 Atascosa County individuals voted out of a possible 26,429. As of today, there are 27,500 registered voters in […]

Out and About

Shine a Light on Domestic Violence Vigil Oct. 24 Safer Path Family Violence Shelter welcomes you to a candlelight vigil to Shine a Light on Domestic Violence, on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Atascosa County Courthouse. Join them, along with community leaders, law enforcement, business owners, organizations and members of the community. Domestic violence is not only […]

SHERIFF SOWARD SPEAKS AT PLEASANTON ROTARY

Atascosa County Sheriff David Soward was guest speaker at the Pleasanton Rotary Club, Thursday, October 17. He spoke about his career in law enforcement leading to his position as sheriff. New jail expansion and renovation, to be completed soon, was updated by Sheriff Soward. From left to right are Kenneth Donoghue, Dr. Matthew Mann, Walt Rakowitz, Cheryl Ratcliff, Lee Ricks, […]

CH COURT AT FLORESVILLE PEANUT FESTIVAL

The 2019 Cowboy Homecoming Court participated in the Floresville Peanut Festival Parade on Saturday, Oct. 12. Their outfits were donated by The Pink Cactus in Pleasanton. Pictured, from left, in the front are 54th Little Miss and Mister CH Arianna Lopez and Adam Luna; 53rd Little Mister and Miss CH Ian Garcia and Joelene Arguijo. In the second row are […]