Lisa Luna


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Atascosa Co. awarded federal funds under emergency food, shelter national board program

Atascosa County Local Recipient Organization (LRO) has been chosen to receive Phase 40 funding for Atascosa County in the amount of $21,957.  The selection was made by a national board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches... READ MORE >

ACCEPT applications for elderly start Nov. 19

Atascosa County Christmas Elderly Project Target (ACCEPT) 2022 will once again be providing a blanket Christmas gift, along with a food voucher, to elderly county residents in need. You do need to register for the program to receive these items. ACCEPT volunteers will continue to set up at various locations around Atascosa County to take applications to reach as many... READ MORE >

AAA answers the call; helps save lives of county dogs

Thanks to the compassion of Atascosa Animal Allies (AAA) and other pet advocates, 20 shelter dogs are embarking on a journey from South Texas to forever homes in northern states.   With the Atascosa County Animal Control shelter in Jourdanton overflowing with pets, AAA arranged for a special transport to Washington state on Saturday, Dec. 18. The transport included 17... READ MORE >

Pleasanton Express Christmas Story Contest deadline extended to Dec. 20

Please login below or subscribe to the Pleasanton Express to access our e-Edition. *To current subscribers - your email, usernames, & passwords have not changed. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me     Forgot Password... READ MORE >

ACCEPT applications continue in December

Atascosa County Christmas Elderly Project Target 2021, commonly referred to as ACCEPT in the past, is updating their focus to the elderly.  Just a reminder that seniors age 60 or older still have time to complete applications for ACCEPT 2021 at these locations:  •Pleasanton and Poteet- Wednesday-Saturday, Dec. 1-4, from 9 a.m.-12 noon at the First Baptist Youth Building, 311... READ MORE >

Zinc Resources withdraws permit

The air permit application for an Electric Arc Furnace Byproduct Zinc Recycling Plant in Whitsett has been withdrawn by the applicant, Zinc Resources LLC. Opposition soon arose from Whitsett and Atascosa County residents once they learned of the proposed facility at 657 FM Road 99 in Whitsett in northern Live Oak County. Two public meetings were held with the community... READ MORE >

Fish Fry at St. Matthew

The Knights of Columbus Council #3266 will hold a Fish Fry Fundaiser this Sunday, Oct. 4, at St. Matthew’s Parish Hall in Jourdanton. Plates are to-go only and will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fish plates are $10 and will include fish, fries, cole slaw and a drink. ... READ MORE >

Brush Country Christmas Story Entry- My Christmas Miracle

Folks I have something to share that is truly MY Christmas miracle. My family and Charlotte friends will understand the importance. Far too many years ago we suffered the second greatest loss of our lives, we lost Betsy Ann Bryan.    The Christmas after that when Linda and I went home for Christmas, all the aunts and uncles were at mommas.... READ MORE >

Brush Country Christmas Story Contest Entry- The Dusty Poet

Jim stopped in the doorway, wishing he had declined the invitation to go to his friend’s writing group’s Christmas party tomorrow. Even though it had been five years since his mom passed away, he still couldn’t bring himself to go into the writing room that they once shared. Jim’s mom was a lover of stories and she would scribble her... READ MORE >

Atascosa Animal Allies to host second annual Putts for Paws golf tournament on October 5

Calling all golf enthusiasts and animal lovers! Atascosa Animal Allies, a nonprofit animal rescue based in Pleasanton is hosting its second annual Putts for Paws golf tournament, adoption event, and auction this coming Oct. 5 at the Pleasanton Country Club.  Registration is now open for this year’s Putts for Paws tournament – a four-person handicapped scramble. The top four teams... READ MORE >