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 […]
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Shaping tomorrow, together
Atascosa County JudgeI ’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 […]
Women’s history, their fighting spirit
Historically SpeakingWith the second week of Women’s history month, I want to revisit a story I wrote about two years ago with a little details more or less than before. Let’s reminisce and remember our own. Because when you read this, it most assuredly will remind you of someone you know. Vamos a la pisca! That was the phrase heard in […]
Chief Priest Report – Lytle
Here is what happened last week: Lytle P.D. officers handled 55 calls for service and conducted 98 traffic stops. Of the 98 stops, 52 resulted in citations and 46 were warnings. Arrest: L.P.D. Officers made 7 arrests last week. #1 – A stop for speeding on FM 2790 at Blume resulted in the arrest of a 73-year-old male for an […]
Massive wildfires ignited by power lines
State Capital HighlightsTwo wildfires that burned more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle were caused by downed power lines, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Juan Rodriguez, with the service, told the Texas Standard that its law enforcement investigators had concluded their probe into the source of the Smokehouse Creek and Windy Deuce fires. “In this case, we saw winds […]
It’s almost turkey time
Possum CopThis past Sunday was a Possum Cop Chronicle first. After church, my wife, youngest son and I were walking to our vehicle in the parking lot when a man and a woman in a yard across the street started waving and trying to get our attention. They didn’t seem to be in distress; heck, they were smiling. I looked back […]
March is Women’s History Month
Local MattersMarch is Women’s History Month, which celebrates the vital role of women in American history. Annually in March, the Pleasanton Express publishes a free ad recognizing the hundreds of women-owned brick-and-mortar businesses in Atascosa County. I have included in my column the list of womenowned businesses from our 2023 ad. Please peek at this list of women-owned businesses and make […]
State of the County 2024
Atascosa County JudgeThe County plans to host the second annual State of the County event, set tentatively for October 24, 2024 (subject to change). As I take a moment to reflect on the success of last year’s inaugural gathering, it was a time when we honored the trailblazers and leaders who have shaped Atascosa County’s history. Together, we explored the County’s past, […]