Why do you want to become a police officer?

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It is one of the foundational questions asked of every police recruit. And while we know everyone has a different motive for going into law enforcement, there is usually someone in a recruit’s past that inspired them to seek out the job of protecting and serving. My earliest memory of meeting a law enforcement officer was around kindergarten. Our neighbor […]

American Legion Post 436

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The Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs for the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (HCVA) held a hearing on Oct. 20 on pending and draft legislation impacting the nation’s veterans. The American Legion submitted a statement for the record to present the organization’s positions on H.R. 2724 to members of Congress. H.R. 2724, the VA Peer Support Enhancement for […]

Dig a little deeper

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Keyboard warriors on social media hide behind their anonymity and spew anger, hate and division. This group hates that group. That group thinks they are better than another group. I’m so tired of the world blowing itself up because one person looks different from another; or speaks a different language; or follows a different religion; or disagrees with another’s opinion. […]

JHS Band advances to state

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Congratulations to the Jourdanton Indian Band, the 2021 Area E Marching Contest 3A Champions. The band has advanced to the state marching contest, where they will compete Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 3:30 p.m. at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The last time the band competed at the state marching contest was 2009. This year’s band will be a mixture of […]

ROSIE LOPEZ TO RETIRE

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Jourdanton Post Oce Clerk Rosie Lopez, second from left, will be retiring after 36 years of service. This Thursday, Oct. 28 will be her last day of working there. Pictured from left are: Norma Olsen, Rosie Lopez, Devyn Lucas and April Bailey. Look for a feature on Lopez in next week’s issue of the Pleasanton Express.

St. Andrew to host Turkey Dinner on Oct. 31

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The 36th annual St. Andrew Turkey Dinner will be taking place on Oct. 31, in the St. Andrew Parish Hall. Plates served in person are back and the parish is gearing up for a big crowd that they know is coming hungry for turkey, yams, cranberry sauce and the world-famous St. Andrew dressing. Father Ian Robbins, newly-installed administrator, expressed great […]

Pumpkin Fun Run on Nov. 7

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With fall in the air, it’s the perfect time to visit George Farms and be part of the 2nd annual Wild Bill’s Pumpkin Fun Run on Sunday, Nov. 7. George Farms is located at 595 Mobile Home Alley in Poteet and is familyowned by Jennifer and James George. Last year’s run raised funds for a diabetic alert dog through Tattle […]

Health Harvest Produce giveaway

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WellMed invites the public to a Health Harvest Produce giveaway. This drive-thru event is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. at the Pleasanton River Park on River Park Road. Join them for a harvest of coverage, care and fresh produce and bring a Medicare-eligible friend. For more information, call 210-866-6555.

FBC Food Pantry set

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The next drive-thru food distribution event at First Baptist Church of Jourdanton has changed to Friday, Oct. 29. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. and continue until all commodities are distributed. FBC Jourdanton is located at 515 Zanderson Ave. (Hwy. 16).

San Ysidro clean-up

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There will be a clean-up day at San Ysidro Cemetery in Pleasanton on Oct. 30 starting at 8 a.m. Anyone who has family or friends buried there is invited to help. Event organizers are in need of lawnmowers and edgers. Call Mary at 830-534-6966 for details.