New Year, new opportunities and traditions

Historically Speaking


Hello, my fellow Atascosans. The new year approaches and thankfully 2020 is now in the rearview mirror. As for me, I have some changes coming in 2021. As most folks know, I am currently employed by the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office and have been since July 15, 1999. Tomorrow, Dec. 31, 2020, will be my last day with the Sheriff’s […]

Adieu



When I was a teenager, I prayed that God would make me into a man like Elijah. As I scoured the scriptures in search of someone I could relate to, Elijah rose to the sky in a chariot of fire. In the midst of my adolescent quest for identity, everything about Elijah resonated with me … as if we were […]

Chief Priest’s Report – Lytle



Greetings from Lytle PD, City Offices will be closed on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in observance of New Year’s Day. Police services will not be impacted by this closure. Well, we had a nice week. Christmas Day was beautiful. We finished up the week with 34 calls. We didn’t really have any activity until Saturday and Sunday. There was one […]

Texans urged to roll up their sleeves



Gov. Greg Abbott and other Texas leaders are rolling up their sleeves to get the COVID-19 vaccine and to encourage the public to follow suit. “I will never ask any Texan to do something that I’m not willing to do myself,” Abbott said before getting vaccinated at a televised event in Austin. The next round of vaccines will go to […]

Atascosa County Project Christmas reaches out to area children



When Pleasanton resident Julie Bruce helped deliver gifts as part of the Angel Mary program in San Antonio years ago, she knew it was something she wanted to bring to Atascosa County. So in November of 2019, collection boxes were set up throughout the county at various locations. Bruce, with the help of other volunteers, delivered the gifts to local […]

Holiday cheer at Operation Secret Santa for veterans



Operation Secret Santa was a great success! We had the opportunity to serve about 40 veterans and their families. We are thankful for everyone who volunteered their time and for those who donated items and gift cards to help make our Christmas meal boxes complete. We would like to give a special thank you to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post […]

Charlotte Elementary, Middle School UIL Academic results announced

Here are the UIL Academic results for Charlotte Elementary School and Charlotte Middle School. Charlotte Elem.School Chess Puzzles 2nd grade: Ty Vallejo- 2nd place, Kayden Pair- 2nd place and Trinity Lopez- 5th place 2nd grade: Team Gold- Ty Vallejo, Kayden Pair and Trinity Lopez 3rd grade: Jaden George- 6th place 5th grade: Cornelio Castillo- 3rd place, Jessica Ward- 5th place […]

Snowball’s Christmas Tree

Christmas Story Contest Entry


As I opened the door, a flurry of snow blasted in, causing Snowball to meow in disapproval. “You’ll just have to walk in the snow,” I said. “I can’t carry you AND two big bags of Christmas goodies.” I pulled my green and red pompom beanie over my ears and wrapped the matching scarf around my neck. My sister Sandra […]

Bernal earns degree

Sarah Bernal of Pleasanton was among those students receiving degrees during the 2020 fall semester at Sam Houston State University. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice.

FARM BUREAU PRESENTS DONATIONS

On Dec. 17, thanks to the Atascosa County FB Food Connection fund and Texas Farm Bureau Feed the Need funding, the Bountiful Blessings Food Pantry (formerly Community Food Pantry) and Jourdanton ISD Snack Bag Program each received a $1,000 donation to assist their programs. Shown left to right are: Genny Rakowitz and Beth Gossett with The Bountiful Blessings Food Pantry, […]