Flashbacks Mackenzie Pilgrim Pleasanton Intern 10 years ago PIC awarded for math TAKS scores- The fifth-grade math teachers at Pleasanton Intermediate Campus we’re responsible for this school being recognized by the National Center of Educational Achievement. The owner was received because of the school’s outstanding The owner was received because of the school’s outstanding TAKS scores in 5th-grade math. […]
Sunshine House Coffee serving kindness, caffeine
The long awaited Sunshine House Coffee started by Audrey McCleary and Kelli Hindes, who are 50-50 partners, is open today and all weekdays from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Sunshine Coffee located at 1752 E Highway 97, Jourdanton is so much more than caffeine in a cup. It is a gathering […]
MCMULLEN CO. GRAND STEER GOES FOR $18,O00
The McMullen County Livestock Show Grand Champion Steer went to Cayden Turner (second from right). Bidding a total of $18,000 were buyers, from left: Jason Jones with School House Syndicate, Walt Franklin with Atascosa Syndicate and Jamie Donnell with Donnell Ranch and Y-Bar Ranch. Also a buyer, but not pictured, was Atascosa Livestock. Tucker Turner (far right) is holding the […]
Souper Bowl of Caring 2020
Ending hunger and poverty in Atascosa Co.The most anticipated weekend of the year for football fans everywhere is upon us, and families all over are planning the biggest and best Super Bowl party they have ever thrown. However, while tens of millions of people are enjoying the warmth of their homes, friendships and the satisfaction of hot meals and cold beverages fill their bellies, countless others […]
Former EMS Director indicted
On January 17, the Atascosa County grand jury returned a ninecount indictment against former Atascosa County EMS Director Edward “Bo” Dugosh III. He was arrested by the Atascosa County Sheriff’s office on January 23 with the charges Fraud Intent Obtain Controlled Substances III/IV. Sheriff David Soward of the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) was notified around May 9, 2019 by […]
Out and About
DASH your way to a healthy you on Jan. 30 Join Methodist Hospital South and Texas A& M Agrilife Extension, as they discuss types of food choices helpful to reduce high blood pressure. The informative session will be held Thursday, Jan. 30 from 12-1 p.m. at Medical Plaza, right next to Methodist Hospital South in Jourdanton. Learn about the Dietary […]
Will Day held for local officers
On January 15, Pleasanton Police Department hosted a Will Day presentation for local law enforcement officers. Over 30 officers from Pleasanton, Jourdanton and Poteet PD and the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office, as well as their spouses, participated in the event. “The Pleasanton Police Department would like to thank TMPA for being with us today to provide this valuable service to […]
Busted: ‘Not my pants’ defense falls short
According to the Jourdanton Police department, Sgt. Sawicki and K9 Kimbo along with Officer Beavers responded to a residence in the 500 block of Chestnut St. on Thursday for what was reported to be a possible burglary in progress. Officers located several individuals at the scene. As officers investigated what was going on at the location of the call, methamphetamine […]
Hungry thief caught, confesses to burglaries
In a period of three days, Galindo’s Cafe in Charlotte reported three consecutive burglaries to the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office. Reports were made January 11-13 for small amounts of money and food stolen during the burglaries. ACSO Sgt. Investigator Jesse Martinez handled the investigations. On Monday afternoon, Sheriff David Soward reported his office made an arrest in the case. Ivan […]