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Lawsuit filed against First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs over vote to demolish building
SAN ANTONIO – A court battle is brewing involving the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs. A lawsuit filed on May 17 alleges memberships were thrown out before a vote was made on what to do with the old church building. On November 5, 2017, a gunman began shooting...
Segura earns first team allstate honor
Pleasanton’s Cade Segura was named to the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association (THSBCA) All-State First Team. He is just the seventh Eagle to earn such an accolade and the first player in the program to earn first team honors. The incoming senior had quite the performance on the...
VBS at FBC Pleasanton
First Baptist Church, 400 N. Reed St., in Pleasanton will have its VBS from June 17-21 from 2-5 p.m. each day, Monday-Thursday and from 9 a.m.- noon on Friday’s “Water Day.”. This year’s theme is “Breaker Rock Beach – God’s Truth Never Changes.” The Bible memory verse for...
C.A.S.T. ropes in success with annual fundraiser
Saturday, June 1st, CAST-CAC Children’s Alliance of South Texas, A Child Advocacy Center (CAST-CAC) hosted their 2nd annual “Cowboy Up Against Child Abuse” Benefit Team Roping. This family fun event was held at the new Dockery Arena in Karnes City, and was organized by S Productions. CAST welcomed 53 Hipoint Roping teams and 174 teams for their #13 Slide and #10.5 events! Even the smallest cowboys and cowgirls, cheered on by special guests from the San Antonio Rodeo Association, participated in a children’s team roping & barrel race events.
Sunshine and dangerous heat begins today
Headline: We say goodbye to the rain for a bit and reluctantly say hello to the Sun and the summer heat. Some in the Western Crossroads could see low-mid 100s (100-105) temps the next few days...
Trojans dominate Lone Star Lineman Challenge
The Beeville Trojan Big Men put their athleticism on display Saturday, June 1 at the Lone Star Lineman Challenge in Kenedy, Texas. The Trojans finished the day with 62 points. Their efforts were enough for a first place finish, edging out Poth by one point and Goliad by four. The...
KC Chamber shows appreciation to city leadership
At the City of Karnes City council meeting on May 28, the Karnes City Community Chamber of Commerce presented the Mayor, council members and staff an appreciation plaque for their support during the events of the Downtown Trick or Treat 2017-23. “It has been a fun event for the businesses,...
Senior Citizen Activity Day
Byline: Information contributed by Karnes City Community Chamber of Commerce. Cutline: The Karnes City Community Chamber of Commerce and the Karnes City Knights of Columbus Club would like to thank Tina Jones Radicke (left) owner of Home Away from Home Daycare and David Wiatrek for sponsoring May’s Senior Citizen Activity Day.
Grass fire near Kenedy evaded the recent winds
Shortly before 4 p.m. on Tuesday May 28th a small grass fire broke out of unknown origins at the EOG Duncan-Mills location around the area of 3825 CR 240. The fire began around the flare tower. A large plume of black smoke could be seen for miles as the fire that was near empty 300-gallon plastic totes caught fire. Thirty of the totes were stacked together causing the fire to look more monstrous than it looked.
Pettus teacher saves student's life
Quick thinking and calm action by Cynthia Hesseltine, a teacher at Pettus ISD, averted a potentially tragic situation in her classroom. The incident occurred during a class activity when her student, Jocelyn Espinoza, began choking on a piece of candy. Hesseltine had just given her students an assignment, promising a...
Mental Health Awareness at PHS
Pleasanton High School marked Mental Health Awareness Month in May with their third annual Mental Health Resource Fair for students. Held during the two lunches at the school’s courtyard outdoors, the event brought attention to an important issue, in a friendly, fun, comfortable setting. “The event is to promote...
RSVP now for ‘In Her Shoes’ Workshop on June 11; limited spots available
Step into the shoes of a survivor, as Safer Path Family Violence Shelter hosts “In Her Shoes” on Tuesday, June 11. At this hands-on workshop, you will gain first-hand experience navigating the choices, hurdles, and roadblocks faced by survivors of domestic violence. It will take place from 12-3...
Remembering the fallen
Around the United States, many organizations are honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice, including in Nixon. The American Legion Post 547 hosted its Memorial Day ceremony at the Aphne Pattillo Nixon Public Library on Monday, May 27. “On behalf of American Legion as an organization as...
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