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Local Matters
The Pleasanton Express is running sample ballots – both Democratic and Republican – on page 6A. We have dedicated a...
Rebecca Pesqueda
Only the young
On Monday I turn 25, and there’s one thing on my mind: what have I done these last 25 years...
Judge Bob Hurley
Atascosa County Judge’s Report
The grand opening for JP3 went well. We should have the Truck Weigh Station operating in 30 days. I am...
Mayor Travis Hall
Mayor’s Message – Pleasanton
Greetings from the Mayor’s office: This week, I received a very nice email concerning an animal concern a family was...
Sue Brown’s The Way I See It
The Way I Saw It
A fter enjoying almost 17 years of writing my weekly thoughts, promoting our communities, praising folks, honoring people, poking fun...
Ed Sterling
Governor charges agency heads with developing workforce plan
Requirements in House Bill 3, the sweeping school finance law passed by the Texas Legislature in 2019, require the state...
Paul Michael Jones
Fat Pastors
Have you ever noticed how many fat pastors there are? I used to be a fat pastor. Now, I’m just...
Chief Priest
Chief Priest’s Weekly Report
Greetings from Lytle PD, The weekly police blotter has been posted to our website, you can find it at www.lytletx.org/police....
Warren Domke
My computer died
How long ago was it that we did our writing using typewriters or writing longhand on a sheet of ruled...
Guest Columns and Opinions
Historically Speaking
Gloria serves our Board with dedication and a lifelong passion for Atascosa County history. She currently serves as our Historic...
Mayor’s Message – Poteet
Last week I attended an Atascosa Inter- Agency Committee meeting. A representative for “Meals on Wheels” made a presentation on...
E is for Environment
Remember the old nature versus nurture arguments? How behavior and mental health is either genetic or the environment you grew...
Shoein’ Pigeye
Just count me out,” said Wilford as he lay there in the dirt, A shoein’ rasp behind his ear, a...
Knowing the facts about human trafficking
Knowing facts about trafficking, its many forms and who it affects can help victims. Human trafficking affects not only women...
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