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PISD board votes in favor of officers
At the regular meeting of the Pleasanton School Board, reorganization of the officers of the Board of Trustees remain the same after board members voted in favor. Patrick Hurley moved to keep the officers as they were. Robert Serna, Jr. seconded the motion, which passed unanimously with Blasa Chapa, Ralph Unger and Loren Gillespie voting in favor. Pete Pawelek was not present.
PLEASANTON OFFICERS RECEIVE MERIT AWARDS
Pleasanton police were recognized and handed Merit Awards for their brave and effective response to a dangerous situation on Feb. 26. Those involved in the incident were Lt. Kai Viesca, Lt. Jordan Haren, Sgt. Ricardo Olveda, Det. Gabriel Garza, Det. Chris Treviño, Officer Juan Rios, Officer Reba Valdez, 81st DA Investigator Daniel Kaufman, Dispatcher Samantha Trevino, Asst. Chief Anastacio Perez and Captain Smitty Gonzales. Missing for the presentation was Officer Alyssa Sanchez.
Out and About
The Pleasanton Police Department invites you to Popsicles with Police on May 22. They will start at noon and continue until they run out. Come meet your friendly local officers, enjoy a free popsicle and pick up some extra goodies. Chilipitin Cemetery news. Chilipitin Cemetery Association in Charlotte will have...
Castelar earns full-ride Army ROTC Scholarship
Pleasanton senior Alyssa Castelar has embraced the challenges that have come along with being a member of the JROTC. That determination has allowed the Cadet Lieutenant Colonel to reap some of the benefits along the way. Heading to Prairie View A&M in the fall, Castelar was a recipient of the...
A headstone was stolen from an Elmendorf cemetery, but relatives say it isn't the first time the burial plot has been targeted
SAN ANTONIO — An Elmendorf family is angry and hurt after a headstone was stolen from a burial plot at the Elmendorf Cemetery. The family says this is not the first time the burial plot has been desecrated. “My first thing was like, what the hell are they doing,...
Thank You to the Woman’s Club of Pleasanton and our JJD
This last year and a half, I find myself continuously inspired by the spirit of community and the dedication that defines our community. Today, I am particularly honored to recognize the outstanding efforts of the Woman’s Club of Pleasanton. Their recent initiative to deliver goods to our Juvenile Justice Departments demonstrates their thoughtful kindness and commitment to making a difference in the lives of our youth.
Vacation Bible School begins in Nordheim
Vacation Bible School begins in Nordheim News Staff Tue, 05/21/2024 - 11:45 Image Body It’s VBS time at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Nordheim!! June 3-7, 2024, from 9am-12pm. Please leave a message at the church office to pre-register 361-9385532.Surrounded by water, trees, and rolling...
St. Andrew celebrates 75 years
Parishioners at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Pleasanton gathered for a special Mass on May 12, as part of their 75th Anniversary Celebration. Father Ian Robbins, pastor of St. Andrew welcomed Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller. Afterwards, everyone gathered in front of the church as a drone captured a panoramic photo. A reception followed at St. Andrew Parish Hall, as families and friends visited one another.
Kenedy Public Library launches Summer Reading Program
The Kenedy Public Library announced the launch of its annual Summer Reading Program, themed “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” This summer readers of all ages are invited to embark on a thrilling journey filled with books, activities and events designed to inspire a love of reading and exploration.
Sartwelle Star Greenhand in Area FFA
Falls City FFA member, Freshman Brock Sartwelle, made a strong showing at the Area X Competition. Sartwelle won 1st Place in Junior Prepared Public Speaking. He was also awarded the Star Greenhand in Production for Area X. Sartwelle is now advancing to state competition held June 7th & 8th in...
Stop The Stigma
National Mental Health Awareness is observed in May of every year in the effort to raise awareness about mental illness and promote mental health resources. In these efforts locally, Camino Real Community Services hosted a Mental Health Resource Fair at the Kenedy city auditorium. Highlighting the speeches for the day...
Fallen Officers’ Ceremony
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TCDJ), J.B. Connally Unit in Kenedy held it’s annual “Fallen Officers” ceremony, Wednesday, May 8th, 2024, in light of National Correctional Officers’ and Employees’ Week, May 5-11. Attendees were greeted in the courthouse upon entry into the chapel hall by a “riderless horse”, which, throughout time, has been known to honor fallen soldiers.
Baseball Game Recap: Floresville Comes Up Short
It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Floresville can now relate to. They fell just short of the Calallen Wildcats by a score of 4-3 on Saturday. Floresville was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Calallen apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played on Friday.
Ramirez earns bachelor’s degree
Karnes City resident Lee Ashley Ramirez was one of 791 students who were presented with degrees during Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s spring commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 10. Ramirez received a Bachelor of Science degree.
Baseball Recap: Tidehaven has no trouble against Poth
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Tidehaven had no problem doing just that on Friday. Everything went their way against the Poth Pirates as they made off with a 15-5 victory. With that win, Tidehaven brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
Five South Texas spots to enjoy National Walking Month
As May unfolds, so does National Walking Month 2024. This nationwide campaign champions the numerous health benefits of this simple yet effective exercise and aims to foster a sense of community and wellness through the shared activity of walking. Functional fitness and health experts almost unanimously agree on the positive...
Nixon swears in new mayor and council members
The city of Nixon saw a changing of the guard Monday, May 13, with outgoing Mayor Dorothy Riojas presiding over her last City Council meeting and newly elected Mayor Ellie Dominguez being sworn into office after the May 4 election results were canvassed. Newly elected City Councilmembers Jack Rogers and...
Nixon-Smiley names Kirby as new head football coach
The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs will have a new head football coach for the 2024 season with a familiar face returning to the program. Former Nixon-Smiley assistant coach Paul Kirby will be replacing former head coach Troy Moses, who stepped down; Kirby last season was the assistant coach for a La Vernia team that made it to the regional championship round.
Nixon-Smiley CISD honors TIA designated teachers
The first group of Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) designated teachers were recognized at the Monday, May 13 Nixon-Smiley CISD Board meeting. Roxanne Villasana (Master), Cynthia Stowers (Master), Tabitha Miller (Exemplary), and Kimberly Moses (Master) were honored for achieving designations through the state’s Teacher Incentive Allotment program. Additionally, though not in attendance, Laura VanGundy (Master) and Patrice Turner (Master) earned designations.
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