Atascosa County News

Atascosa County commissioners voted unanimously Monday, June 8, to ban aerial fireworks during this July 4 holiday period.

County Fire Marshal Chuck Garris reminds Atascosa County residents that the ban against outside burning is still in effect.

Adam Hebert, Poteet High School's running and jumping machine set a record for Atascosa County by winning two gold medals and a silver medal in Class 3A competition at the UIL State Track and Field Championships at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin.

A failed well in the southern Atascosa County town of nearly 500 people is the reason the San Antonio Water System has sent a tanker to the town, according to a news release.

Atascosa County Judge Diana Bautista, seated, proclaims the month of May as Community Action Month.

Jerry Rakowitz added to his 'Going Green' efforts with the installation of this residential size wind generator.

The unemployment rate in Atascosa County has continually run above 6.0 percent during the first three months of 2009.

Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, announced Friday, My 22, that Poteet High School will receive a $83,500 grant from the Texas Education Agency for its High Schools That Work Enhanced Design Network, Cycle 3, Year 1 Program.

Lisa Luna & Gerald Black, Pleasanton Express - Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Just a few weeks ago, the entire world was buzzing about Swine Flu.

Commencement exercises spread out over 3 weekends in the Brush Country. Graduates from all over the Brush Country will receive their diplomas beginning this Saturday.

A family is now picking up the pieces after their home burned to the ground late Monday.

Pleasanton Express News Editor Gerald Black presents the Aerl Jernigan/ Luis Garza Officer of the Year award to Texas Ranger Antonio 'Tony' DeLuna at the Atascosa County Law Enforcement Officers Association banquet.

May 12, 2009 AGENDA EVERGREEN UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NOTICE OF MEETING Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors for the Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the District Office, 110 Wyoming Blvd., Pleasanton, Atascosa County, Texas.

Wilson County News May 12, 2009 The rejection of single-member voting districts in Floresville and the re-election of an incumbent to the Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District's board were among the decisions made by area voters May 9, despite a relatively light turnout in four separate elections.

Below are the voting locations for City/School/Water District and Cowboy Homecoming Queen elections: Election Day * May 9 City of Pleasanton Dist.

The United States Postal Service announced new rates will take effect on Monday, May 11.

The Texas Department of Transportation was busy Tuesday erecting new speed limit signs to slow down the traffic on Hwy.

A mother and son were arrested this week after investigators say they are responsible for a deadly wreck.

Police say a toddler is dead and five more people are in critical condition after a rollover accident in Atascosa County.

In the course of routine surveillance, Fitch Ratings affirms the underlying 'A-' rating on Charlotte Independent School District, Texas' outstanding $200,000 in unlimited tax school building bonds, series 2000 and 2001.