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'Someone’s dropping the ball' | Nixon parents distraught over delayed notice from school officials after daughter's life threatened by student
NIXON, Texas — The parents of a Nixon girl, whose life was threatened by a 10-year-old boy a couple weeks ago, have lost trust in the school district. “Someone’s dropping the ball as to why procedures aren’t being followed,” said John Perez, father of the 9-year-old girl who attends elementary school at Nixon-Smiley CISD.
Market Day this Saturday in Falls City
Are you ready to shop? Falls City Market Day is this Saturday, April 27, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside the Falls City Community Hall on U.S. 181. This family-friendly community event includes craft vendors, garage sales and farmer's market items. Breakfast tacos and complimentary coffee will be available at 8 a.m. BnB BBQ & More will bring their food truck for lunch with pulled pork and brisket sandwiches and plates, plus hot dogs and frito pie.
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 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.
‘I told you we weren’t going to stop, son!’
Brenham resident Laura Fontenot keeps a photo of her beloved nephew Brandon Rasberry on her refrigerator and speaks to it every day since he was killed more than two years ago in Nixon. She talks to her nephew and assures him he is loved, has not been forgotten and that...
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...
Community Driven Banking
Since 1901, local citizens have trusted Karnes County National Bank for all of their financial needs. There are shareholders today that go back generations. “That’s the benefit of having built those relationships with our customers,” said H.B. Ruckman III, the fifth Ruckman to have served as President of Karnes County National Bank and now is still serving on the board. Alec Alexander, President of Karnes County National Bank agrees, “The availability to have a personal connection with entities that deal with your hard earned money is invaluable, and the accessibility to have the small town, one on one connection that has gone by the wayside is still a huge need.” This is exactly why Karnes County National Bank is opening a new branch in Beeville, in addition to its Karnes City and Kenedy locations.
Youth Artists Awarded
The Polish Heritage Center culminated its art contest with an awards reception Saturday April 20th. A small crowd of about 100 students and family members made their way around the displayed art then were welcomed to refreshments as Executive Director, Alice Poore announced the winners. There were 1st, 2nd and...
Lady Mustangs prepare for playoff run
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs softball concluded their regular season with their fourth straight playoff appearance since 2021. The Lady Mustangs finished District 26-3A with a 6-2 record and will take on District 25’s Yoakum in a single-elimination bi-district match in Flatonia at 6 p.m. The Lady Mustangs are led...
No. 16 Bobcats fall to sixth-ranked Kenedy 3-2
The sixth-ranked Kenedy Lions overcame a 2-0 deficit to down the No. 16 Refugio Bobcats 3-2 and take over first place in District 31-2A on April 22 in Kenedy. The Lions improved to 17-4 overall and 10-1 in District 31-2A games while the Bobcats fell to 19-3 and 9-2. The...
Atascosa Counseling & Consultation Services: therapy for adults, children close to home
At Atascosa Counseling & Consultation Services, the ultimate goal is to send you off happier and healthier than when you started. Megan Garcia, M.Ed., LPC, ADHD-PT provides personalized mental wellness services at ACCS, close to home. She understands that therapy isn’t just for the treatment of mental illness. It can...
Eagles show out at home tourney
Just a week out from the district tournament, Pleasanton collected some medals last week in their home tournament. Against a solid field of nine other teams, the Eagles took home three titles, a runner-up and a third place to go along with some consolation wins. The Eagles will compete April...
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.
Gonzalez homer lifts Eagles over Bulldogs
As the leadoff hitter, Robert Gonzalez has often been the player to get things started at the plate. Last week in Pleasanton’s showdown at Somerset, the senior was the one to help finish the deal. It took a full 10 innings for the Eagles (25-2, 9-1) to put the...
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...
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.
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