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Cafe Chris with community’s help will rise from the ashes
Pleasanton Express Staff | March 13, 2024
Monday, March 11 was a busy day at Café Chris in Pleasanton. Owners Mary Rodriguez and Erica Lopez were short-staffed but both women rolled up their sleeves and helped unload $4,600 worth of food and produce. At the end of the day, Mary locked up for the evening and headed home only to be woken up by Erica at 11... READ MORE >
POTEET SPLASH PARK OFFICIALLY OPEN
Pleasanton Express Staff | March 13, 2024
The City of Poteet and Poteet Chamber of Commerce welcomed a large crowd of visitors to come celebrate their new Splash Park located at Canyon Park Tuesday afternoon. The 4,500 square foot project was completed by RAH Contracting, LLC just in time for spring break. The park is open now through the summer.... READ MORE >
Pleasanton police arrest three in shooting incident
Pleasanton Express Staff | March 13, 2024
Three men have been arrested by Pleasanton Police following an investigation into a shooting that occurred on Sunday, March 3. Pleasanton police were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of Water Street around 2:30 a.m. on March 3 and found a male victim inside with multiple gunshot wounds throughout his body and missing multiple fingers from his hand.... READ MORE >
Two local races headed to runoff election
Pleasanton Express Staff | March 13, 2024
Two local races are headed to the Republican Primary Runoff on May 28. County Attorney candidates Molly Groesbeck Solis and incumbent Lucinda Vickers are headed to the runoff as both were separated by 317 votes. On the other hand, the Pct. 4 Constable race will continue with John “Andy” Rutherford and Ernest “EJ” Lozano. “In a three-way race, a runoff... READ MORE >
2024 MARCH PRIMARY UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
Pleasanton Express Staff | March 13, 2024
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Poteet ISD seeks $65M bond
Pleasanton Express Staff | March 13, 2024
Poteet ISD is feeling a good pinch of growth making district leaders search for ways to accommodate students and staff while maintaining the safety standards of today’s public schools. With the help of a steering committee while studying many facets of improving campuses and accommodating growth, it was the recommendation that a $65 million bond be put on the ballot... READ MORE >
County to hire Animal Control Director
Pleasanton Express Staff | March 13, 2024
Atascosa County commissioners voted to create the position of Animal Control Director at its regular meeting held on Monday. Atascosa County Judge Weldon Cude presented the motion while commissioners voted for the position with Pct. 3 Commissioner Eliseo Perez abstained from the vote. Cude said the county will be hiring Sarah Rihn, who has been with the San Antonio Humane... READ MORE >
Jourdanton city council votes for interlocal agreement with county
Pleasanton Express Staff | March 13, 2024
A Board of Adjustment meeting was held Monday, March 4 before the regular Jourdanton City Council meeting. The Public Hearing was regarding a variance request from El Shaldei Church of God located at 2303 Brown Avenue. They want to add a 13 ft. by 13 ft. awning to the building’s front to protect parishioners when it is raining. It will... READ MORE >
Café Chris: Rising from the ashes
Pleasanton Express Staff | March 13, 2024
Monday night will go down in Atascosa County history as the night Café Chris caught fire. I received a call from Pleasanton Express Sports Editor Cade Andrews around 11 p.m. Monday that Café Chris had a structure fire. I thought, “Oh, heavens!” but my first instinct was that it would all be o.k. Well, I was wrong. The fire caused... READ MORE >
Shaping tomorrow, together
Pleasanton Express Staff | March 13, 2024
I ’ve come to deeply understand and appreciate the County’s history and its significance in shaping our future. I often express this sentiment, and for good reason. Like other rural areas across America, within our county there exist various social gatherings where locals come together to discuss anything from local politics to federal policies. They are the smalltown coffee groups... READ MORE >