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Flashbacks Mackenzie Pilgrim Pleasanton Intern   10 years ago Castro’s artwork on display- Pleasanton resident Luis Castro is shown with one of his pencil drawings, which is currently on display at Red Crown Coffee. The talented 32-year old… is self-taught and has been an artist for eight years.   20 years ago Kris Rakowitz was appointed to the Wrangler High […]

Flashbacks Mackenzie Pilgrim Pleasanton Intern   10 years ago Pleasanton senior post Caitlin Jandt (right) strips the ball from a Carrizo Springs guard early in the first half of action during the Pleasanton varsity girls basketball tournament. Becca Flores (21) prepares to set the screen on the steal.   20 years ago Former PHS coach is war hero- Left: Robert […]

Flashbacks Mackenzie Pilgrim Pleasanton Intern   10 years ago  Shift at county courthouse- Atascosa County Treasurer Ray Samson took oath of office as County Auditor around 8:00 a.m. Monday, November 16, causing a rippling effect at the courthouse. Laura Pawelek, the Chief Deputy Treasurer, accepted the appointment as Treasurer and was approved by county commissioners court in a special meeting […]

Flashbacks Mackenzie Pilgrim Pleasanton Intern   10 years ago Look for the Horizon- These first and second-grade students from Jourdanton Elementary School took a field trip to Magik Theater in San Antonio on November 6. They watched the play, “Mrs. Nelson is Missing”, based on the popular children’s book. Afterward, they posed with the stars of the show- the rowdy […]

Flashbacks Mackenzie Pilgrim Pleasanton Intern   10 years ago  Special Athletes awarded at bocce tourney- The Pleasanton Special Athletes competed in the area Bocce tournament at the Burbank Springs Sports Complex on October 5th. Bocce is a game of skill and strategy. Each player is given two balls (boccia). Each player must then take turns rolling the ball towards the […]

Flashbacks Mackenzie Pilgrim Pleasanton Intern 10 years ago Off The Fingertips –  Pleasanton WR Garrett McDermott tries to deflect a pass that was intercepted by Troy Stein of Medina Valley.  The Panthers picked off four passes from the Eagles in a 40-0 shutout. 20 years ago Friends of Pleasanton Library hold benefit for officer’s families – The Friends of the […]

Flashbacks Mackenzie Pilgrim Pleasanton Intern   10 years ago I am not afraid…I am not afraid…I am not – No matter how simple the costume, all pets are invited to join the Friends of the Library’s 6th annual Howl-o-weenie Pet Costume Contest and 2nd-Ever Weenie Dog Races.     20 years ago Loaves & Fishes Recognized – On Tuesday, September 28, […]

Flashbacks Mackenzie Pilgrim Pleasanton Intern With grieving hearts, the Pleasanton Express would like to recognize and honor the three law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the Atascosa ambush on October 12th 1999; Deputy Mark Stephenson, Deputy Thomas Monse, and Trooper Terry Miller. Never will they be forgotten. 10 years ago Sheriff Tommy Williams (center), along with Chief Deputy […]

Flashbacks Mackenzie Pilgrim Pleasanton Intern   10 years ago Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce manager Jessie Schievelbein shows off the huge Cenizo plant blooming at the chamber office. A sign of rain!   20 years ago Historical Society members Lola Fae showers, left and Norman Porter, far-right, have a new way of publicizing their society. In the center are Martha Garcia […]

Flashbacks Mackenzie Pilgrim Pleasanton Intern   10 years ago Deputy Tharp returns after Iraq combat – Deputy Chris Tharp, although recuperating from injuries he received in Iraq, has returned to duty with Atascosa County Sheriff’s Department. Most of the time the deputy patrols the northwest part of the county.    20 years ago Ready to roll – The crew at […]