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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...
Pleasanton man handed 32-year prison sentence
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 last week. When he made his appearance in Dillingham’s court, 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.
Pleasanton residents gather for Neighborhood Watch meeting
On April 9, the City of Pleasanton hosted a Neighborhood Watch Meeting at the Pleasanton Civic Center, bringing together concerned citizens and law enforcement officials to discuss community safety and cooperation. The event, organized by the City of Pleasanton and the Pleasanton Police Department, saw active participation from residents Rose...
Fire destroys home, displaces family
A family has been displaced following a fire that destroyed a home on Corgey Road in Pleasanton on Monday. The call for a fully engulfed structure fire was made at around 6:45 p.m. Three fire departments responded to the blaze including Pleasanton, Jourdanton VFD and Leming VFD. According to Atascosa...
Sandcrabs baseball moves on to post-season
The Sandcrabs varsity baseball team wrapped up the regular season with the No. 4 district seed and will face Floresville in the Bi-District round this weekend. Floresville is the No. 1 seed from its district. The winner of the best-of-three series will advance to the Area round.
Happy 100th Birthday to Olivia!
Olivia Prouty Martinez will celebrate her 100th birthday on May 5. Her family would like to wish her a Happy Birthday! Pictured are six generations of the family: daughter Anna Marie Martinez and twins Ramona and Steven Olguin, father Anthony Martinez, grandfather Greg Martinez Jr., great-greatgrandmother Hortencia Martinez Gonzales and seated is great-greatgreat grandmother Olivia Prouty Martinez.
Cinco de Mayo celebrations on tap this weekend
Two Cinco de Mayo Celebrations will be occurring this weekend in Pleasanton and in Poteet. The City of Pleasanton will host its annual Cinco de Mayo celebration at Pleasanton River Park on Saturday from 5 p.m. to midnight. The festivities will include a Tamale Eating Contest, Borracho Bean Contest, Folklorico...
2024 TASTE OF TEXAS FOOD SHOW RESULTS
Presley Crouch received Berry Best of Show for her Poteet Strawberry Layer Cake during the Taste of Texas Show on April 14 at the Poteet Strawberry Festival. It sold at auction for a total of $5,775 with primary buyers, Darr Built LLC. Pictured, from left: Dicki Lee Sparks, Darr Built LLC; Presley Crouch, winner and Darrell Polasek, Darr Built LLC.
St. Andrew Picnic on May 5
It is once again the beginning of May which means it’s time for the St. Andrew Catholic Church Annual Picnic. Join Father Ian Robbins and parishioners for a funfilled celebration on Sunday, May 5. The church is located at 626 Market St. in Pleasanton. “We’re always excited to welcome...
Season ends for Sandies
The softball Sandies saw their season come to an end in the Bi-District playoff series in Beeville last weekend. Calhoun, the No. 4 district playoff seed, fell in two games to Floresville, the No. 1 district seed. The Sandies lost 4-2 in the opening game. The game was tied 2-2...
Mayor’s Message – Pleasanton
I hope you are all having a great week. In May I will have collectively served 13 years on the Pleasanton City Council. In 2008 I was appointed as council member for District 3. In May 2011 I was appointed mayor. To put it in perspective, when I first started serving on tha council my son was eight and my daughter was five. my son is now 24 and daughter is 21. Being on the city council has been an eyeopening experience. It has been an education to say the least.
Eagles tune up for postseason
Pleasanton knows what it will take to go a few rounds deep in the playoffs this year. After last season’s trip to the regional quarterfinals, the Eagles (27-4) are seeking another push and played four games in a span of six days as a final tune-up for the postseason.
Senior Citizen Activitiy Day
The Karnes City Community Chamber of Commerce and the Karnes City Knights of Columbus Club would like to thank the first-time sponsors Varsity Page Turners (Book Club) and San Antonio River Authority for sponsoring April’s Senior Citizen Activity Day. The chamber and Knights of Columbus are thankful for their sponsorship in helping make this event possible. Seniors enjoyed light refreshments along with fellowship.
Lady Mustangs softball earns top honors in All-District
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs finished the season as bi-district finalist for their 2024 softball season. The Lady Mustangs earned top honors in District 26-3A All-District. Junior Haliee Houseton was named Offensive Player of the Year for her 25 hits, 30 RBIs and six home runs and was named Academic All-District.
Tell a senior you love them!
Folks, it’s that time of year again when school districts bring out the caps and gowns, pump up “Pomp and Circumstance,” and get ready to send another batch of bright young minds into the world. Yes, I’m talking about graduation season, and here at the Pleasanton Express, we’re gearing up for our biggest and best Grad Tab yet saluting these local Seniors. The 2024 Salute to Seniors hits the stands on May 15.
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