Flashbacks Mackenzie Pilgrim Pleasanton Intern 10 years ago Look for the Horizon- These first and second-grade students from Jourdanton Elementary School took a field trip to Magik Theater in San Antonio on November 6. They watched the play, “Mrs. Nelson is Missing”, based on the popular children’s book. Afterward, they posed with the stars of the show- the rowdy […]

Businesses invited to become a part of River Park Wonderland
Pleasanton Parks & Recreation is partnering with local businesses and organizations to have a Christmas tree display at the Pleasanton River Park for the month of December. Each business or organization that chooses to participate can decorate their tree as part of the Riverpark Wonderland tree display. Businesses also have the option to purchase a brick with their business’ or […]

ACSO conducts largest meth bust in county’s history
On the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 6, the largest methamphetamine bust in Atascosa County history, according to Atascosa County Sheriff David Soward, took place on US Highway 281 South in Pleasanton. The Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit conducted an investigation which led to a 2009 Chrysler SUV being stopped by sheriff’s deputies and Texas Highway Patrol Troopers. Sheriff investigators […]

VETERANS DAY CEREMONIES HELD
The Pleasanton JRTOC Eagle Batallion program held a Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11 at the Performing Arts Center honoring all who have served our country. Veterans within the community along with their families and the general public were invited to attend. Guest speaker was Army Sergeant Major David Cantu, who served 31 years in the US Army Military […]

Rep. Cuellar announces $500,000 for the development of a Community Park in Tilden
On Wednesday, November 6, $500,000 in federal funding for McMullen County was announced by Congressman Henry Cuellar. The awarding of funds was done in the upstairs courtroom of the historical two-story McMullen County Courhouse, erected in 1930, in downtown Tilden. This was a fitting location in Tilden that has seen changes in growth through Eagle Ford Shale activity. After receiving […]
Jourdanton council approves committee for 2020 census
At a special called meeting on Nov. 4, the Jourdanton City Council voted unanimously to approve a 2020 Complete Count Committee to assist for the 2020 Census. In attendance were Mayor Robert “Doc” Williams and council members Raul Morales, Jack R. Harrison, Chester Gonzales, Karen Pesek and Johnnie Goetzel. Mayor Williams explained the census count is mandated by the federal […]

Out and About
FBC Poteet Food Pantry First Baptist Church of Poteet will have a food pantry on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 9-11 a.m. The church is located at 437 Ave. D in Poteet. Atascosa Co. Sheriff’s Office & Jail Open House The community is invited to the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office and Jail Open House this Friday, Nov. 15. Join them at […]

Price breaks ground on new Dodge dealership in Floresville
On Wednesday, Nov. 6, local businessman Bob Price, owner of Price Chevrolet, Price Powersports and Lightning Fast Car Wash in Pleasanton announced the groundbreaking of his newest dealership, Price Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, in Floresville. The announcement was in conjunction with the City of Floresville, Floresville Economic Development Corporation and US Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28). This new Price Chrysler Dodge […]