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Summer projects continue for Pleasanton ISD
Pleasanton Express Staff | June 21, 2023
The Pleasanton ISD regular meeting began with a closed session to consult with attorneys regarding pending litigation Pleasanton ISD v. Student. The hour-long meeting ended with Pete Pawelek moving to accept the recommendation and proceed as discussed. Loren Gillespie seconded. Voting in favor were trustees Robert Serna Jr., Ralph Unger and President Jessica Tom. Blasa Chapa and Patrick Hurley were... READ MORE >
News Briefs
Pleasanton Express Staff | January 11, 2023
Man charged by JPD for Evading Arrest On the morning of Jan. 4, Jourdanton Police Department Officers were dispatched to a nearby hotel for a disturbance. Upon arrival, they encountered John David Rivera, who had an active arrest warrant out of the Poteet PD for Assault. While taking Rivera into custody, he attempted to run away. However, JPD Officers responded... READ MORE >
Methodist Hospital | Atascosa receives grade A for safety
Pleasanton Express Staff | December 14, 2022
Methodist Hospital | Atascosa is one of five Methodist Healthcare hospitals to have earned Leapfrog Safety Grade “A’s” for Fall 2022. This is Methodist Hospital | Atascosa’s 9th consecutive top score. This honor is a national distinction recognizing achievements in patients from harm and providing safer health care. An estimated 3,000 hospitals across the United States receive their consumer-friendly letter... READ MORE >
Mayor Sanchez rejects agenda item changes; City Council meeting halted
Pleasanton Express Staff | February 09, 2022
Poteet Mayor Pro Tem Rick Flores and City Administrator Kim Davis worked together to submit a revised agenda to Mayor Denise Sanchez for approval in an effort to reschedule the Poteet City Council meeting. As of Wednesday morning, according to Mayor Pro Tem Flores, Mayor Sanchez has refused to accept agenda item changes. According to Mayor Pro Tem Flores, the... READ MORE >
Aggies look to add to historic season
Pleasanton Express Staff | November 11, 2021
Coming off a win against Randolph, Poteet looks to make history for the second week in a row. The Aggies (9-1, 6-0) will kick off at 7 p.m. against Luling (2-7, 1-4) at Heroes Stadium in San Antonio. With a 40-23 win against Randolph, Poteet won their first outright district title since 2005. However, it was their first undefeated district... READ MORE >
Verdilizer
Pleasanton Express Staff | October 06, 2021
I’ve always heard that if you paint your porch ceiling blue it would prevent wasps and birds from building their nests there. Well, experience proves this isn’t true. Then I ran across an article the other day that tells the real story, or is it? “Painting a porch ceiling blue originated in the American South around 200 years ago, with... READ MORE >
Poteet City Council meeting canceled
Pleasanton Express Staff | July 15, 2021
The Poteet City Council had to call off their special called meeting Thursday evening at City Hall. The council needed four members to constitute the quorum but were one member shy and had to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Nicholas Sanchez and Place 3 Councilmember Rick T. Flores didn’t make the meeting due to undisclosed reasons. Mayor Denise Sanchez... READ MORE >
Poteet cuts the ribbon for new trucking company
Pleasanton Express Staff | July 08, 2021
The City of Poteet welcomed the new trucking company, 5F, to the city when they cut the ribbon at the grand opening ceremony on the morning of July 8. The new truck company will be located on Loop 282 right off of Hwy 16. With most of the facilities located up north, this new facility will be the most southern... READ MORE >
Jourdanton PD seeking information on burglary suspect
Pleasanton Express Staff | July 07, 2021
The Jourdanton Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a burglary suspect. JPD is currently investigating a burglary that happened at the Shot Glass liquor store early Wednesday morning. According to police, the suspect appears to be a 6-foot tall white male. Anyone with information about the suspect is encouraged to call Sgt. Investigator Mari Kaufman at... READ MORE >
Jourdanton outlasts Poteet in slugfest
Pleasanton Express Staff | April 17, 2021
Poteet’s late push wasn’t enough to overcome Jourdanton’s clutch pitching. The Aggies and Indians squared off in their second District 27-3A game, which ended in a high-scoring 14-13 affair. Jourdanton had led by as many as 10 runs. “We had a chance to finish that game early. We have to back up our pitching staff,” Jourdanton Head Coach John Conway.... READ MORE >