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Donor drive for Erica Gonzales Bernal on March 28 DKMS In Person Donor Drive at the Pleasanton ISD HR/Athletic Office parking lot, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Get a quick, free cheek swab done to see if you’re a potential bone marrow match for Erica and others. Vendors sought for Jourdanton 1909 Founders’ Day celebration Saturday, May 18, rain or shine. Complete […]

SIGHTS OF COWBOY HOMECOMING

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2024 Poteet Strawberry Festival Growers

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It’s here, the Pleasanton Express’ 2024 Poteet Strawberry Growers Spotlight. We put together this beautiful spread of the berry best growers in the county so you can learn more about them and their farm’s offerings. You can meet these strawberry farmers who are locally loved berry celebrities at the Strawberry Sift on April 6 at the Poteet Strawberry Festival Grounds. […]

Cowboy Homecoming is back!

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International superstar Ramón Ayala headlines, Saturday parade begins at 10 a.m.


The 56th Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Cowboy Homecoming celebration is geared up for a great time on Saturday at the Pleasanton River Park. In conjunction with the City of Pleasanton, Cowboy Homecoming will feature famed Norteño artist Ramón Ayala as he makes a stop in Pleasanton as gets set for his U.S. Farewell Tour that will span the country. “We’re […]

Missing JVFD funds lead to two arrests

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Former Jourdanton Volunteer Fire Department treasurer accused of embezzling funds


Two people were arrested on Monday in an alleged scheme of embezzling Jourdanton Volunteer Fire Department funds, investigated by the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office for over a week. Jourdanton Volunteer Fire Department treasurer Amy Martinez, 43, was arrested and charged with theft over $30,000 and under $150,000 by a public servant after investigators found that thousands of dollars were missing. […]

Canyon Lake woman victim of fatal crash

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IH-37 southbound lanes shut down for over six hours as crews clean


One woman was the victim of a fatal crash at the intersection of SH-97 and IH-37 in Pleasanton on Wednesday, March 13, forcing authorities to shut down IH-37 for hours. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers responded to the crash at around 9:20 a.m. and found the victim as the driver of a Honda Fit. The driver was later […]

Get your groove on

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Poteet set for second annual Battle of the Bands with winner to perform at the Strawberry Festival


As the winners of the inaugural Battle of the Bands, the Solis Brothers were able to cross another item off their bucket list. By winning the competition, they landed the gig at the coveted Poteet Strawberry Festival and were awarded the opportunity to perform at an event they had long dreamed of. Now it’s time to crown a new winner. […]

City discusses annexation of three properties

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Three properties off Goodwin Street in Pleasanton are being considered for annexation by the City of Pleasanton as three public hearings were listed on the agenda for the March meeting on Thursday. All three lie on the frontage of Goodwin Street adjacent to Williamsburg Estates and another across from the airport. City council members voted for a public hearing on […]

NEWS BRIEFS

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On Monday, Atascosa county Deputies were notified by Cotulla Border patrol of a vehicle involved in human smuggling headed east on FM 469. Border patrol lost sight of the vehicle after a brief pursuit in Cotulla. At approximately 10 a.m., Deputy Paul Ancira located the vehicle on CR344S and FM140. Deputy Ancira attempted to stop the vehicle, which fled onto […]

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Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day March 20 Printed puzzles, coloring pages and more available for the community, young and old, at Pleasanton Public Library. Poteet Public Library Book Signing Event On March 22 at 3 p.m. the library will host Irma Sanchez, author of “Los Tejanos de Bexar.” Paperback books will be available. Limited supply, cash only. Fairy Tale […]


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