Pleasanton News

Food4SA is a community-wide effort to raise a million pounds of food for the needy in South Texas.

A conductor suffered minor injuries after jumping from one Union Pacific freight train before it struck another in South Texas.

COURTESY PHOTOS La Vernia Heritage Museum Director Susan Richter locates the entry by Dr.

In the corner of a towing yard, next to the cemetery in Pleasanton, was Lucia Sanchez's black Taurus, crushed beyond recognition by the weight and impact of a white pick-up truck that landed on top of it before rolling off upside down.

Atascosa County sheriff's Chief Deputy David Soward can't pass the intersection at Coughran and Corgey without recalling what unfolded at this quiet country crossroads 10 years ago: a bloody ambush on a cool October night that left three officers dead.

October 20, 2009 Comment on this article Rodney and JoyceAnn Reed of South Fork, Colo., and formerly of Pittsburg, Texas, are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Rachel Jenna of Abilene, to Russell Lee Harred of Pleasanton, the son of Randall and Renelle Harred of Pleasanton.

Atascosa County native Jackie Castillo invites the public to a fund-raising event on Saturday, Oct. 17 at San Antonio’s Cowboys Dancehall.

Jackie Castillo is a volunteer for CCFA, a non-profit organization that has a half-marathon training program called Team Challenge. This is her second season training with them.

Shown left to right are Mark Rodriguez of Price Chevrolet and member of the Pleasanton Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Pleasanton City Councilman Clint Powell of Teamwork Financial Advisors/Powell Havins Financial Services.

A Benefit Barbecue Plate Sale is set for Saturday, October 17, for leukemia patient Matthew Navarro.

Tickets are available at Pleasanton Floral Photography and Formal Wear.

Matthew is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Roger G. Garza.

WCN/PAT KOPECKI.* Reprints at wilsoncountynews.com Wilson County News reporter William J. Gibbs Jr.

Offer your condolences 1927-2009 Gerald E. 'Sonny' Masters passed away Tuesday, Sept.

Offer your condolences 1924-2009 Milton 'Cookie' Koch, a resident of Pleasanton, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept.

September 22, 2009 Comment on this article Jim and Tyna Frieda of La Vernia, Texas, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Lacey, to Brian Anderson, the son of David and Leigh Anderson of Pleasanton.

September 22, 2009 Comment on this article Mr. and Mrs. Mark Olle of Pleasanton, Texas, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Jennifer Olle, to Andrew Blandford, the son of Mr.

A Texas man was arrested for what police say was inappropriate contact with a 13-year-old Ontario resident through an online social networking site.

Remains found in a plastic tub near Pleasanton were sent to a San Antonio crime lab for analysis, but Atascosa County authorities said they doubt they are human.

When I told my 15-year-old son I was going to see if people could make it rain by shooting flares into clouds, he saw the potential for comedy right away.

Comment on this article The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is sponsoring a Drought Management Workshop Thursday, Aug.

Earl Santee Young Jr. born December 1, 1928 passed away in Colorado August 4, 2009. Pop was in Colorado with his wife Dorthy enjoying his cool summer vacation as he’d done since retiring in 1993. Earl, called “Pop” by his family, is survived by his wife of 58 years Dorthy Ruth Parker Young of Pleasanton and four children.

The 44th Cowboy Homecoming will take place starting this Thursday night with a new event, Tejano Thursday Bike Night featuring the music of local talent, David Lee Garza y los Musicales.