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Dashcam videos shows when Atascosa County's animal control chief helped catch a convicted killer
ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas — Video obtained by KENS 5 and never before released shows the dramatic end of a Texas-sized manhunt for an escaped prisoner who was shot to death in Atascosa County almost two years ago. While a team of about two dozen officers from a number of...
Pleasanton man arrested in shooting incident
A Pleasanton man was jailed early Thursday morning following a shooting in the 700 block of Live Oak Street in Pleasanton. Johnny Escamilla, 38, was arrested by Pleasanton Police at 5:30 a.m. after reports were received of a man standing on a porch holding two handguns. While officers were en...
Multiple persons detained in Jamestown raid
Multiple people were detained as a result of an investigation by the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office that led to the raid of a home in the Jamestown subdivision in Pleasanton. Law enforcement officers donning SWAT gear obtained a search warrant and forced their way into the home in the...
Pleasanton man brandishing a hammer sentenced 32 years for charging officer
A Pleasanton man on parole, who allegedly charged at a Pleasanton Police Officer with a hammer, was handed a 32-year sentence by District Judge Jennifer Dillingham this week. When he made his appearance in Dillingham’s court this week, Gregory Anthony Mendez, 38, faced charges of aggravated assault against a public servant and injury to a child/elderly/disabled with intent to cause bodily injury.
Methodist Hospital | Atascosa welcomes new COO/CNO
Methodist Hospital | Atascosa welcomes its newest Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer Jacalyn DeHarte to its facility in Jourdanton. DeHarte comes to Atascosa County with a wealth of healthcare experience in El Paso and Denver, CO. DeHarte has 15 years of experience with HCA Healthcare, which is the...
TRHS is the UIL academic district champ
Three Rivers High School competed in the UIL 31-AA High School Academic Meet and were named the district champ. Fifteen of the students will advance to the regional meet. In addition to winning the overall trophy, the Accounting, Calculator Applications and Mathematics teams placed first in the competition, winning additional trophies. The TRHS team competed against students from Kenedy, Port Aransas, Refugio, Skidmore, Woodsboro and Yorktown.
Retail food establishments score A’s
The Live Oak County Health Department conducts inspections of retail food establishments in the county. For the month of March, all food establishments scored in the “A” range. Making a perfect score were the following Three Rivers food establishments: Kwik Chek, Circle K, Subway at Circle K, Piggy...
AFFINITY INSURANCE SOLUTIONS GRAND OPENING
Affinity Insurance Solutions held their grand opening on Sat., April 20 complete with light refreshments and door prizes. Pictured, from left: Terrell Benton, Jourdanton Chamber of Commerce; Jeff Chicoine, Jourdanton Chamber of Commerce; Margaret Steffek, Jourdanton Chamber of Commerce; Jessica Sanchez, Affinity Insurance Solutions; Donna Valdez, Affinity Insurance Solutions and Ronnie Pitts, Jourdanton Chamber of Commerce President.
COMMEMORATING ST. ANDREW 75TH ANNIVERSARY
Atascosa County Commissioners and Atascosa County Judge Weldon Cude approved of a proclamation commemorating the 75th Anniversary of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Pleasanton. Standing in front (from left) Sarah Segura, Nancy Antu, Stephanie Gutierrez, Emeterio Garcia, Atascosa County Historical Commission Chairman Martin Gonzales, Fr. Ian Robbins, Deborah Herber, James Watson, Mary Lou Chandler, Debbie Shows, Felicita G. Amador, Linda Leal and Amy Estrada. In back are Commissioner Mark Gillespie, Commissioner Mark Bowen, Judge Cude, Commissioner Eliseo Perez and Commissioner Kennard Riley.
Eagles claim three regional titles
KINGSVILLE— The UIL 4A-Region IV champion pole vaulter, discus thrower and high jumper will be donning the green and white at the state track meet soon. Pleasanton will be well-represented by the trio of Preston Pilgrim, Evan Guardiola and Demetrius Jimenez in Austin May 2 following a overwhelmingly successful day of competition last week at the University of Texas A&M-Kingsville.
Celebrate the tiniest Texans on Baby Day on April 27
All children ages 0-3 and their caregivers are invited to join SJRC Texas for a day of fun and play. Register today to learn and get energized through Baby and Me time. Surround yourself with other parents wanting to connect and nurture their little ones. On April 27, SJRC Texas...
Raising Autism Awareness
The community turned out in great support for the Peace for the Pieces Special Needs Corp Super Hero Autism Walk on April 6. This year marked the fourth year for the organization’s event, which took place at the Jourdanton City Park for the first time. The beautiful celebration was...
Charlotte ISD cafeteria showcases menu
Charlotte Independent School District’s cafeteria staff is spicing up lunchtime for students with a tantalizing array of new menu options. Following the success of their recent Asian stir-fry station, which drew rave reviews from students and staff alike, the culinary team has now unveiled their latest creation: a mouthwatering Wing Bar.
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