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Murder trial dates set
Innocence returned ROBBIE C. HAMBY MANAGING EDITOR
The summer of 1995 a young man named Eric Wilson, hugged his parents and little brother goodbye and headed off to serve his country. He knew the Navy was the place for him. He was a patriot with dreams of working up in the ranks, traveling the world and retirement in his heart. Escaping the Texas heat, he set off for boot camp in Great Lakes, Illinois proud to serve his country so near its Independence Day. He was eventually stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. The new Pleasanton High School graduate was an innocent, naive young man with blue eyes and blond locks. He had been raised in an almost idyllic family. They attended First Baptist Church and spent time doing what families do, shuffling from one activity to the other, camping trips and having dinner together. His mother was a 2nd grade teacher in Jourdanton.
Eric Wilson, 9th grade, Pleasanton.
charges: murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and a new charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon causing serious bodily injury / death to a family member. With new evidence that has been uncovered, the defense team asked for more time to review. The pre-trial date has been set for Monday, April 10. A
ERIKA VELA Special Assignments Editor
The pre-trial date for the Ariel Fernandez case was once again reset as a new charge against Joe Anthony Perez was announced along with new evidence that has surfaced. Perez appeared in court on Wednesday, March 22 and pleaded not guilty to the following three
Mug shot of Eric Wilson in 1998 at age 21. Wilson has fought a 19 year battle to clear his name. He was exonerated March 20.
His dad worked at the San Miguel plant. Eric and his brother are Eagle Scouts. He played in the high school band, took martial arts, and was a photographer in journalism class. Cheerleaders always seemed to be friendlier when he had a camera in hand. But soon the innocence of the young Eric Wilson would be stripped away. Just a few short years into his Navy career, Wilson was accused of the horrific rape and murder of an 18-year old woman named Michelle Moore-Bosko. Michelle’s innocence was taken too, her life brutally cut short, soon after her secret marriage to her high school sweetheart. The plot to this story is simple, four young navymen, “The Norfolk Four” were accused, tried and found guilty of this heinous crime. But, the twist is that they were all innocent. The lack of evidence along with the prosecution’s theory would actually be laughable, if it weren’t so appalling. How this young naive native of Atascosa County
would end up in a prison for 7.5 years for a crime he didn’t commit is, simply put, tragic. It’s the stuff nightmares are made of. Those of us with the slightest of trust issues can, at least to a degree, concur. The young man who left Pleasanton, the man who was raised to trust the police, the judicial system and the truth, was in for a ride that few can even imagine. Eric’s mother said the ordeal has been life shattering, “Devastation. Complete devastation, along with confusion and disbelief. Everything we now know about the case came to light one little piece of information at a time over the course of more than a year. For so long it was the first thing we thought of when we woke up and the last thing we thought of when we went to sleep. “It consumed all of our waking moments, we weren’t able to push it aside. “I felt so bad for him. I had my husband, my other son, my extended family, my friends. He had no one. He could call us on the phone,
but that’s not the same as having someone right there with you. “We felt absolutely helpless. He was in the hands of the system and we didn’t know anything about how to navigate through the system. We had no ability to act on his behalf. All we could do was get him an attorney. He was our line to Eric, and our guide throughout the whole process.” Since his release in 2005, Eric has picked up his life the best he could. He moved back to Pleasanton, his hometown, with the stigma of convicted rapist hanging over his head. He would spend the next 12 years as a registered sex offender. This is the sentence that hurt the worse. A sentence his family would serve with him. He married a Jourdanton girl, Misty. The pair met years ago in their school days. They reconnected and soon were inseparable. “I don’t think I could have adjusted if it wasn’t for her. She helped me become
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STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL APPROACHES
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Sand Mining of Texas receives permit LISA LUNA STAFF WRITER
The first official public meeting between Preferred Sands and Not Just DustBruce Rd. members brought mixed news for both sides. At the March 23 meeting, Preferred Sands President T.J. Doyle confirmed that Sand Mining of Texas has received their permit-byrule. However, Doyle also said the company is putting the construction site on hold because they are vigorously studying other opportunities to move the sand mine plant to a different area of their sites. In total, they control 2,500 acres. Doyle also told the audience that they have temporarily put the sand mine project and construction on hold because they want to continue the dialogue with the audience and understand how the company can minimize the impact. Approximately 150-200
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The South Texas Regional Medical Center Relay for Life Committee will host the Easter Bunny
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A group displays their signs showing their opposition to the sand mine facility planned for the Bruce Road and Old Applewhite Road areas of Atascosa County, as well as part of Bexar County.
people attended the public forum at the Poteet VFW Hall. “Obviously, this is not what we would have chosen to have in our backyards, but it’s here,” said Bridget Booth. Booth is treasurer of Not Just Dust-Bruce Rd., the non-profit organization formed in January after hearing plans for a frac sand mine facility in the area of Bruce and Old on Saturday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to noon. They invite the community to attend this fun event at STRMC and take their picture with the Easter Bunny. Bring your camera and bring
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Applewhite Rd. The group invited Preferred Sands to join them for a public meeting, to answer any questions or concerns directly. Sand Mining of Texas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Preferred Sands– the entity that would be operating at this facility. Not Just Dust president Russell Wilson thanked everyone and acknowledged public officials in attendance: Atascosa County your smile. Photos are free, but donations for our Relay for Life event are greatly appreciated. While grabbing your photo, pick up some baked goods and support our team.
Commissioners Eliseo Perez and Bill Torans, Poteet City Council member Estella Rocha, Justice of the Peace Mike Pascarella, the Ata-Bexar Volunteer Fire Department, Noe Rodriguez of the Poteet Police Department and Joe Saucedo with the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office. “As Russell mentioned, we are a group of local concerned citizens who stand
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When it comes to growing grand champion strawberries, Cora Lamar, Poteet grower has been “good at it”. Cora grew the grand champion berries in 2011 that sold for $10,700.00. In 2006 she was the Sweepstakes winner, having both the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion berries. Cora’s main buyer of her strawberries is H-E-B, used for their Poteet strawberry ice cream. The Strawberry Festival is just a few days away on April 7-9. Headliners include John Wolfe, Elida Reyna, Easton Corbin and La Mafia. Check out next week’s Strawberry Festival Special Section for more details.
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All proceeds go toward the team goal of $7,500. All donations benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
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Eric again. I owe it all to her, I really do. She’s everything.” The couple will celebrate their 10th anniversary this June. Misty had a son, who was four at that time, and together they have another son. She admits, “It was rather difficult because I did have a young son at the time and I had to think about what it would mean for us. But, I have always believed in the truth and standing up for what is right. I never believed he was guilty. “I knew the risk. People were going to be against it and it was going to be hard. But, it didn’t seem right to be a coward just because of what other people would think. “This has been an absolute nightmare but Eric is one of the strongest people I know. He really is. In the face of this he could have become an alcoholic. Falling apart. Bitter. He could have let this ruin his entire life. He really could have, but he
didn’t. Instead he has been able to say this is going on but we are going to move forward and live our life like it doesn’t matter. He has kept his back straight and his head held up high. “He’s an amazing man and I made the right decision to be with him.” With a community of people in Atascosa County who believed in his innocence and cared for his family, he was, in a sense, sheltered. Though many knew his story, few spoke of it. Still, Wilson’s status as a registered sex offender has made finding work difficult at times. Not to mention attending many school functions, boy scout events and most tragically, officially adopting his stepson has been an impossibility. To be clear, there is not one shred of physical evidence connecting Wilson, or any of the other six men accused, to this crime. (See timeline page 8A.) Eric Wilson spent 7.5 years in prison after he was convicted of rape. The other three sailors who went to trial each spent at
least 10 years locked up for Bosko’s rape and murder. The scary truth is, there are bad seeds in this world. Michelle’s killer was a bad seed. And the police officer who bullied the “Norfolk Four” was a bad seed. But why would someone confess to such a horrid crime if, in fact, they were innocent? That’s the million dollar question. Why would they say they did this horrible crime, if they had not? It is unclear how many people are manipulated into false confessions. The statistics are hard to pin down. After all, criminals aren’t usually known for their honesty. No one can imagine saying they took part in the rape and cold blooded murder of a young woman, unless, in fact, they had. Right? But, imagine yourself, a young, trusting 21-yearold sailor. You woke up at 5:30 a.m. for duty on your ship. You finish work and are immediately taken to the police station. You’re
locked in a small room for hours with a police detective, named Robert Glenn Ford. This particular officer had just received his detective’s badge back after it was revoked in 1990. Revoked when he was found guilty of coercing false murder confessions from three teenagers. Teenagers who were found to be nowhere near that crime. This very detective is telling you for hours and hours and hours that you have failed a polygraph. He throws a photo of the bloody, dead body of Michelle Moore-Bosko on the table in front of you. A photo that would haunt you the rest of your life. He tells you that he has witnesses. That you are a liar. A rapist. A killer. That the only way you will avoid the death penalty is to admit it. That the only way out of that room is to admit it. For hours. For 10 hours. You are tired. Emotionally
Misty and Eric Wilson
and physically tired. Exhaustion has crept into your soul. And you just want to sleep. You want to eat.
You want out of that tiny room. Finally you say, “I did it.” Then comes the fabricated SEE ACCUSED, PAGE 8A
Commissioners vote ‘No Through Truck Traffic’ LEON ZABAVA
STAFF REPORTER
Atascosa County Commissioners’ Court Second Regular Meeting March 27, 2017
9:00 a.m. Ordered by Hon. Bob Hurley, Atascosa County Judge All four commissioners were present: Lonnie Gillespie, (Precinct 1);
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Meeting began with an Open Public Hearing Agenda regarding “No Through Truck Traffic” on certain designated county roads in Precinct #1, Atascosa County, Texas. Judge Hurley called the Public Hearing to order and asked for public comments, beginning with those already registered to address the court, to be followed with comments from others at the hearing. Speaking first was Attorney Robert Salmon, representing citizens opposed to the sand mine. He detailed reasons area residents would be adversely affected. Russell Wilson then spoke supporting opposition to the sand mine. Others detailing concerns about a sand mine operating in the Bruce Road area were Scott Smoot, Jim Pesek, Darla Pesek, Larry Bartek, Oscar Korus, Janice Jones, Comm. Gillespie and Juan Gonzalez. Assistant County Attorney Siobhan Mullen read and discussed the order asking for declaration of “No Through Truck Traffic” on certain county roads in Precinct 1. Commissioners’ Court then recessed for 10 minutes before beginning of the Regular Meeting of Commissioners’ Court. Judge Hurley asked for public comments and Atty Salmon and Russell Wilson spoke about concerns citizens in the area of the sand mine had regarding the proposed operation of the facility and truck traffic. Judge Hurley and Assistant
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County Attorney Mullen then requested appropriate action concerning the proposed order “No Through Truck Traffic” on designated county roads in Precinct 1. Commissioners voted in favor of “No Through Truck Traffic” in that area. Judge Hurley then requested appropriate action concerning reserving charter buses to take the 158 students, directors and chaperones for performances at the Capitol on Atascosa County Day, April 24, 2017, for a total of 4 buses. One bus will be for county officials. Atascosa County JROTC, PISD Jazz Band, Poteet High School Band, Charlotte High School Band and Jourdanton High School Band will perform on the steps of the Capitol. Possible cost of the buses is $5,292.00. Request was approved to charter the buses. Dru Benavides, County Extension Agent, and Jeanne Israel, Admin. Ass’t to Judge Hurley, updated a wellness initiative on the TAMU-AgriLife “Walk Across Texas Challenge”, a program to help people of all ages to start moving more and establish physical activity as a lifetime habit. Lindsay Thorn of ThornGraves requested appropriate action concerning approval of the Raba Kistner invoice for payment in the amount of $1,026.00 for groundwater sampling and reporting at the Justice Center construction area. Request was approved. Judge Michael Pascarella, Pct. 1, requested appropriate action concerning employment of Veronica J. Garvin, as a Full Time Court Clerk at a pay rate of $30,675.20, Tier 3, beginning April 5, 2017. Request was granted. Judge Hurley spoke for the office of De’Ann Belicek, Court Administrator, requested appropriate action concerning signing the agreement for the
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Indigent Defense Grant 2018. A previous agreement was signed but the Commission added a fee. Request was approved. Jimmy Day, EMT-P, Atascosa County EMS Director, requested appropriate action concerning personnel. He requested employment of Chancie Galvan, as an EMT-Basic, at the pay rate of $10.92/ hour, $120.00/month uniform allowance beginning March 27, 2017. Request was granted. Ass’t County Attorney Mullens and David Prasifka, emergency management coordinator, requested appropriate action concerning approval of TCEQ Local Emergency Planning Committee Grant Program Contract and direct County Judge to be the authorized signature for the contract and associated documents. Request was approved. Ass’t County Attorney Mullens spoke for Gail Johnson, Indigent Health Care Coordinator, requesting appropriate action concerning Indigent Care Affiliation Agreement (ICAA) between Atascosa County and Jourdanton Hospital Corp, d/b/a South Texas Regional Medical Center and direct the County Judge to be the authorized signature on the ICAA and all associated documents. Conditions are contained in Certification of Government Entity Participation for Hospital Affiliates. Request was granted. Ray Samson, Atascosa County Auditor, spoke for Gail Johnson, Indigent Health Care Coordinator, requesting appropriate action concerning Pro-Rata Tobacco Settlement County Expenditure Statement - 2017, which lists unreimbursed county health care services expenditures for Calendar Year 2016. Request was approved. Judge Hurley then spoke for Johnson requesting appropriate action concerning approval for signing Department of Health Services form
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for County Indigent Health Care Program Intergovernmental Transfers. Request was granted. Rick Luna, Atascosa County Constable, Pct. 3, requested appropriate action concerning Reserve Deputy Constable Pct. 3 program. Constable Luna then requested appropriate action concerning Marissa A. Valdez working as a Reserve Deputy Constable, Pct. 3, volunteer without pay. Request was approved. Ray Samson, Atascosa County Auditor, requested appropriate action concerning 2016 Budget Amendments. (A) Request approval of Line Item Budget Amendments for 2016. (B) Request approval of Emergency Budget Amendments for 2016. Requests were granted. Audrey Louis, 81st District Attorney, requested appropriate action concerning Approval of the 81st District Attorney’s Office Resolution of Governing Body for the Region 2 Border Prosecution Unit Grant with the Office of the Governor. Request was approved. D. A. Louis then requested appropriate action concerning benefits increase for employee Robert F. Lipo, Jr., Ass’t District Attorney, for longevity pay increase from $120.00 to $260.00, beginning March 27, 2017. Longevity pay is refunded to the County by the State. Request was granted. Sheriff David Soward requested appropriate action concerning approval of Sheriff’s Public Auction date for June 7, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. and authorize the County Auditor’s office to advertise the aforementioned auction. Request was approved. Sheriff Soward then requested appropriate action concerning employment of John McRae as a Deputy Sheriff - Patrol, at the pay rate of $3,792.60 mo., $120.00 mo. uniform allowance, $175.00 Holiday, 171 hrs. fluct., beginning March 27, 2017. Request was granted. Comm. Perez, Pct. 3, requested appropriate action concerning request for a road bore on CR 343, for Mockingbird Midstream Gas Services LLC. Request was approved. Comm. Carroll, Pct. 4, requested appropriate action concerning a road bore on CR 420 for Mockingbird Midstream Gas Services LLC. Request was granted.
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FCB DONATES TO MCCLEARY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
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Mark Long and Vance Smith presented a $500 check from FBC Bank to the Jourdanton Rotary Club for the McCleary Memorial Scholarship Fund. In memory of Madison and Tanner McCleary who were killed in a vehicle accident this January. Pictured left to right: Vance Smith, Michele Higginbotham, Mark Long, Al Steinle and Shane Sillivent.
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Chief Eric Kaiser presented Jourdanton officer Timothy Sawicki the “Chief’s Commendation” for his exemplary service and dedication to the highest levels of police standards in the course of an officer’s duties. Officer Sawicki received this commendation at the Jourdanton City Council meeting held March 20 for his efforts during a recent residence fire.
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On March 14, Congressman Henry Cuellar’s outreach coordinator for Atascosa County, Gilbert Lafuente, met with Poteet Independent School District Board President, Barbara Reyes to discuss educational grants.
Opinion 4A
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Shaving for the cause
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ver the last few years I have seen various St. Baldrick’s events via Facebook and the news. These are events held to raise money for childhood cancer research and to offer support with kids who are fighting cancer. The Way I Treatments leave many See It young patients with hair loss and participants agree to “Brave the Shave” by doing so in a public forum. Pleasanton recently had one organized by Christy Arguijo Reed and held at Cowboy Fellowship last Friday night. Around 20 people signed up to shave their heads as hair stylists/barbers donated their time to rid each one of their locks. Watching these folks - women and men alike - was very inspirational. Children may feel out of place with the loss of their hair and by seeing loved ones supporting them, they may feel less awkward. Watching the women - and ladies, we all know how we like our hair - being shaved was an eye-opening experience for me. With each pass of the shears and the hair
Sue Brown
Pleasanton Express
Letter to the Editor
falling down around them the look of apprehension was fleeting. Soon, there was this glow around them. Their faces seem to light up and pure beauty was apparent. Christy was told to “not expect much for a first time fundraiser” from one of the event’s coordinators. She said that if they raised $5,000 it would be considered a success. Christy then told her “you don’t know Atascosa County!” So while people were on stage getting shaved, other volunteers were manning face painting and games. Others were watching over the silent aution items and snacks being sold. A quilt was being raffled and music was playing in the background. At the end of the evening - and Christy says checks are still coming in - over $25,000 was raised. The way I see it, these women and men not only help to raise needed funds and awareness, they also rocked the bald look and inspired lots of folks, too. Never underestimate the power of a closeknit community. SUE BROWN is the editor of the Pleasanton Express. Contact her at sbrown@pleasantonexpress.com or write at P.O. Drawer 880, Pleasanton, TX 78064.
TXDOT Road Construction I have read the TXDOT road construction update in the paper about HWY 16 between Jourdanton and Poteet. Work is being done to handle the heavier truck traffic and the work on the Atascosa River Bridge, has been completed and that is what concerns me. TXDOT with its infinite wisdom took an already narrow bridge and made it narrower to handle more
and larger truck traffic. I would like someone to explain to me the wisdom of this action. In my opinion, the bridge was safer before any work was done to it. My granddaughter and many other children that live in the area have to travel on that bridge to and from school.
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e have been workI am pleased that we have ing this year on received a strong response. a “wellness proMembership and classes gram” for county have been a big part of my employees. It has several life for over ten years. It facets. First, the “Wellness has meant a lot to me to Committee” has been creathave energy and a feeling of ed mostly from the leaderwell being in my life. It is ship of Jeanne Israel. The also a terrific stress reliever. committee was formed and Endorphins are very helpful has been implementing sevto a daily routine. eral programs for employees I had a wonderful e-mail to exercise, eat better and be from a county employee that healthier. Walking programs is in a high stress job and around the courthouse have she said that going to the been going on for some time gym after a difficult shift and are increasing. They has been a great boost Judge Bob Hurley have many ideas they are to her state of mental working on. well-being. I answered her De’Ann Belicek has been the organization and thanked her, but I told her I wasn’t just chair from inception and now Jeanne is the trying to be nice with the program – that I chairman. I am very pleased with all person- truly believed it made better and healthier nel and their efforts to encourage a better, employees on a daily basis. But, I told her, healthier environment for county employI am so pleased it shows positive results in ees. her personal and work life. My part in this effort was to budget counI wrote in a column several weeks ago that ty-paid employee memberships. I did this I sent a letter to the TCEQ laying out confor the employees in my businesses before I cerns of mine about the Sand Mine and I did became county judge and was very pleased receive a detailed response from the TCEQ with the effort. Gym membership for the Director. I gave a copy of it to Leon Zabava county employee comes with some strings. with the Pleasanton Express. I will be sendThey must use it! I am asking that they try ing it to the President of Preferred Sand, Inc. to attend three times a week. These are the with some questions. I also sent it to Russell same rules I previously used in my business Wilson with the “Not Just Dust” group. If you model and it seemed to work well. would like a copy, please email me at countyOf course, people will be sick or on vacajudge@atascosacounty.texas.gov. tion and will not always be able to do three times a week. I belong to two fitness cenBOB HURLEY is the Atascosa County Judge. You may E-mail him at ters and try to go four times. I don’t always countyjudge@atascosacounty.texas.gov. make it but it is my goal.
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e had a time walked outside little of and starting waving this and at the clerks (but he a little of didn’t use all of his that, definitely nothfingers). The truth is ing that would rate that if everyone would the COPS TV show slow down, take a wanting to do a ride deep breath and think along and film us “in before they took acaction”. Here is what tion the world would happened last week be a better place. We – We had 53 calls for are talking about the service and filed 125 wait time to get your Class C cases with hair cut, not some municipal court. We serious life-saving Chief Richey Priest made a few trips with surgery. prisoners too. A 14 The Animal Care and year-old male juvenile was booked Control indoor yard sale brought into the juvenile detention center in over $3,500. Wow! That is amazin Jourdanton on an assault causing! So amazing it has me thinking ing bodily injury charge; we also that maybe I need to do some sort booked in a 16-year-old female on of fundraiser. I’ve got all kinds of an original charge of evading argood ideas, from something simple rest. For us booking two juveniles like selling raffle tickets and the in one week is very uncommon. winner gets to have dinner with me We also had two adult arrests last or maybe something more awesome week, both relating to domestic like a complete line of Lytle PD violence. The first was a suspect action figures. We would go with a who assaulted a female at Lytle size that would be compatible with Apts. We were able to get a felony the Star Wars figures. This way warrant on him for assault causing kids could a put a Chief Priest acbodily injury – impeding breathtion figure in the Millennium Falcon ing. The second arrest took place along with Han Solo. Sunday afternoon at John Lott I also got a good plan from a TV Park, a female was booked in on a show I watched growing up. Boss charge of assault bodily injury to Hogg of Dukes of Hazard fame had a family member and she was also a great fundraising program, Sheriff charged with injury to a child. Roscoe P. Coltrane would stop Property crimes last week infamous musicians as they drove cluded an attempted burglary / through Hazard County and they criminal mischief at the Rail Head would have to play at the Boar’s Café, somebody tried to pry open Nest (a bar owned by Boss Hogg) to the side door. They didn’t get in, get out of their tickets. Well the onI’m not sure what they were after ly problem with that is that I have but an order of fried pickles would been at Lytle PD for 20 years and have been my target. Of course no we have never stopped any famous week would be complete without a musicians passing through so that vehicle burglary, this week the vicplan might not work. Now we do tim was parked at McDonald’s and have Gabe Garcia and Billy Mata while inside someone reached into that live here in town, they are both her vehicle (the window was down) awesome musicians but it wouldn’t and took her purse. If you are a be right to stop them over and over crook looking for a crime of opporagain just to get them to play a tunity it doesn’t get much better fundraising concert to get out of a than that. The only other property ticket, not to mention it would most crime reported was from a resident likely be illegal. After thinking who stated her boyfriend left her about it I’ll leave the fundraising to residence in the middle of the night the Animal Control folks, we have a and took about $1,100 in cash that decent budget and the other opbelonged to her. I guess he would tions look like too much work. now be a “former” boyfriend. The most interesting call of the RICHEY PRIEST is the Chief of the week goes to the call we got at Lytle Police Department. Send Great Clips where an upset custom- us an e-mail about his column to er who was unhappy with the wait news@pleasantonexpress.com
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The Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office, along with other police departments in the county have been busy this week with several arrests around the county. The people named in this report have been charged with but not found guilty of the crimes listed. This information is provided by the ACSO under the Texas Public Information Act, Chapter 552. 3/20/17-Richard Steven Salas, YOB 1954, was arrested by Jourdanton PD on charges of Public Intoxication at 12:12 a.m. 3/20/17-Rogelio Apolinar, YOB 1969, was arrested by Poteet PD on charges of Driving While License Invalid w/ Previous at 12:29 a.m.
3/21/17-Caleb Joseph Alvarado, YOB 1999, was arrested by Pleasanton PD on charges of Evading Arrest Detention, Criminal Mischief>=$100<$750 at 8:21 p.m. 3/21/17-Andrew Carl Jackson, YOB 1984, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Criminal Trespass at 8:42 p.m. 3/21/17, Jeremy Ward, Jr., YOB 1998, was arrested by Pleasanton PD on charges of Tamper/ Fabricate Physical Evidence at 10:57 p.m. 3/22/17-Larry Dwaine Newton Jr., YOB 1981, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Bexar Co/ Possession Controlled Substance PG 1>=1G<4G at 6 a.m. 3/22/17-Lane Bradley Stephens, YOB 1969, was arrested by Poteet PD on charges of Uvalde Co./Possession Dangerous Drug, Uvalde Co/Possession Marijuana < 2 oz. at 9:15 a.m.
3/20/17-Benjamin Rojas-Gonzales, YOB 1961, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Public Intoxication at 3:47 a.m.
3/22/17-Roman Alvarado, YOB 1990, was arrested by Pleasanton PD on chargers of Resist Arrest Search or Transport, Evading Arrest Detention at 10:16 a.m.
3/20/17-Donald Benicio Gonzales, YOB 1993, was arrested by Poteet PD on charges of Possession Marijuana <2 oz. at 6:09 a.m.
3/22/17-Robert Jay Martinez, YOB 1979, was arrested by Pleasanton PD on charges of Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence at 12:40 p.m.
3/20/17-Gary Lynn Windwehen, YOB 1976, was arrested by Pleasanton PD on charges of Driving While Intoxicated w/ Child at 9:55 a.m.
3/22/17-Robert Scott Williams, YOB 1976, was arrested by Poteet PD on charges of Posession Controlled Substance CS PG 1<1G (Meth) at 1:42 p.m.
3/20/17-Milton Wayne Nettles, YOB 1966, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Bexar Co./ Indecency-Child Exposure at 4:49 p.m.
3/22/17-Jonathan James Watson, YOB 1982, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Rev. Probation/Driving While Intoxicated at 2:20 p.m.
3/20/17-Christina Diane Taylor, YOB 1990, was arrested by Pleasanton PD on charges of Possession Marijuana <2 oz.
3/22/17-Benjamin Gallegos, Jr., YOB 1969, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Aggravated Sexual Assault Child Count 1, Indecency w/Child Sexual Contact at 4:18 p.m.
3/20/17-Israel Garcia, YOB 1993, was arrested by Jourdanton PD on charges of Possession Marijuana <2oz., Aggravated Assault w/ Deadly Weapon at 10:07 p.m. 3/20/17-Kimberly Tenberg, YOB 1976, was arrested by Pleasanton PD on charges of Public Intoxication, Possession Dangerous Drug at 10:21 p.m. 3/20/17-Dusty Lee Curtis, YOB 1981, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Resist Arrest Search or Transport, Possession Marijuana <2oz., Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence at 11:07 p.m. 3/21/17, WIlliam Prince, YOB 1960, was arrested by Poteet PD on charges of Public Intosicaiton, Terroristic Threat Against Public Servant at 1:55 a.m. 3/21/17-Joseph Anthony Martinez, YOB 1985, was arrested by Pleasanton PD on charges of Possession Marijuana <2oz. at 1:57 a.m. 3/21/17-Cristian M. Arellano Rosas, YOB 1995, was arrested by Jourdanton PD on charges of Rev. Probation/Driving While Intoxicated at 8:04 a.m. 3/21/17-Kyndal Topperwein, YOB 1972, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Bexar Co/Theft property $20<$500 by Check at 9 a.m. 3/21/17-Jerry Rodriguez, YOB 1972, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Parole Violation, Possession Controlled Substance PG 1<1G at 11:09 a.m. 3/21/17-Phillip Brady Tijerina, YOB 1984, was arrested by ACSO on charges of NISI/Evading Arrest Detention/on foot, Evading Arrest Detention at 6:06 p.m. 3/21/17-Dakota Christopher Conner, YOB 1994, was arrested by ACSO on charges of NISI/ Unauthorized Use of Vehicle at 6:35 p.m. 3/21/17-Daniel Ray Neal, YOB 1948, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Deadly Conduct Discharge Firearm at 7:01 p.m. 3/21/17-Eloy Anthony Alvarado, YOB 1996, was arrested by Poteet PD on charges of Evad-
3/22/17-Crystal Lynn Allen, YOB 1984, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Possession Controlled Substance PG 1>=1G<4G, Forgery Financial Instrument at 6:55 p.m. 3/22/17-Adam Stace, YOB 1984, was arrested by ACSO on charge of Possession Controlled Substance PG 1=1G<4G, NISI/ Possession Controlled Substance PG 1<1G, Bexar Co/Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence, Bexar Co/Theft Driver License at 6:55 p.m.
arrested by ACSO on charges of Unauthorized Use of Vehicle, Bexar Co./Assault Causing Bodily Injury, Nueces Co/Unauthorized Use of Vehicle, Nueces Co/ FTA/Theft Property <$2,500, Nueces Co/Theft Property at 11:30 a.m.
3/23/17-Jerrid Dees Greer, YOB 1992, was arrested by Pleasanton PD on charges of Assault by Physical Contact/Family Violence at 8:36 p.m. 3/23/17-Gary Lee Salas, YOB 1963, was arrested by Jourdanton PD on charges of Kleberg Co/Theft Property>=$100<$750, Kleberg Co/ Theft Property>$100<$750 at 10:13 p.m. 2/24/17-Jerry Rolando Rodriguez Sr., YOB 1978, was
Call Stats reports The ACSO has been very busy this week with more than 254 calls. In addition to the detailed calls below, there were 18 calls for Loose Livestock, 1 calls for Patrol Area, 26 calls for Request Officer and 28 calls for Suspicious Activities/ Circumstances/Person/ Vehicle. See STATS, page 6A
3/24/17-Manuel Lee Briones, YOB 1986, was arrested by Poteet PD on charges of Evading Arrest Detention w/ Vehicle at 11 p.m.
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3/25/17-Kassandra Nicole Alcorta, YOB 1993, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Assault Causes Bodily Injury at 1:30 a.m.
3/25/17-Isaac Gutierrez, YOB 1980, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Public Intoxication at 3:46 a.m.
3/23/17-Thomas Dwayne Nix, YOB 1968, was arrested by Jourdanton PD on charges of Public Intoxication at 7:28 p.m.
3/26/17-Sixta Lizama, YOB 1967, was arrested by Lytle PD on charges of Injury Child/Elderly/ Disable w/intent, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence at 6:12 p.m.
3/24/17-Seth Ryan Doherty, YOB 1996, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Possession Marijuana < 2 oz. at 10:31 p.m.
3/22/17-Reymundo Castillo Jr., YOB 1971, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Weekender/ Driving While Intoxicated at 7:30 p.m.
3/23/17-Nathaniel Ray Gutierrez, YOB 1993, was arrested by Lytle PD on charges of Assault Farm/House Mem Impede Breath at 6:19 p.m.
3/25/17-George Paul Underdahl, YOB 1962, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Possession Marijuana < 2 oz., Public Intoxication at 11:01 p.m.
3/24/17-Frank Wayne Smith, 3/26/17-Alexa Marie Garcia, YOB 1958, was arrested by YOB 2000, was arrested by Department of Public Safety on ACSO on charges of Public charges of Possession ConIntoxication at 3:50 a.m. trolled Substance PG 1>=1G<4G, Driving while Intoxicated/Open 3/26/17-Emilio Angel Brown, Alcoholic Container at 8:03 p.m. YOB 1995, was arrested by Pleasanton PD on charges of 3/24/17-Edward Joseph BroiPossession Marijuana<2 oz. Drug ch, Jr., YOB 1988, was arrested Free Zone at 3:06 p.m. by Pleasanton PD on charges of Capias-NISI/Drving While 3/26/17-Francis Joseph Cantu, Intoxicated, Capias Profine/DisYOB 1998, was arrested by orderly Conduct, Capias Profine/ Pleasanton PD on charges of No Driver’s License, Capias Public Intoxication at 3:06 p.m. Profine/Drove in Center Lane, Capias Profine/Fail to Maintan 3/26/17-Ely Jonathan Reyes, Financial, Capias Profine/UnreYOB 1997, was arrested by strained Child at 8:57 p.m. Pleasanton PD on charges of
3/25/17-Hector Morales-Chavarria, YOB 1988, was arrested by Department of Public Safety on charges of Driving While Intoxicated w/ Child at 1:51 a.m.
3/23/17-Juan Lopez, Jr., YOB 1978, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Smuggling of Persons, Bexar Co/Interfere w/ Duties-Public Servant at 10:10 a.m.
Possession Marijuana<2oz. Drug Free Zone at 3:06 p.m.
3/24/17-April Marie Silva, YOB 3/25/17-Shamar Jerome An1997, was arrested by ACSO on derson, YOB 1997, was arrested charges of Forgery Financial by Jourdanton PD on charges of Instrument at 1:55 p.m. Evading Arrest Det/ with Vehicle, Reckless Driving, Bexar Co./ 3/24/17-Beckey Waldine Evading Arrest Detention, Bexar Ortiz, YOB 1958, was arrested Co/ MTR/Criminal Trespass at by Pleasanton PD on charges 11:57 p.m. of Theft of Service by Check $750<$2,500, Harassment at 3/26/17-Sergio Adrian Gomez, 3:29 p.m. YOB 1987, was arrested by Department of Public Safety on 3/24/17-Vanessa Ramirez Alcharges of Driving While Intoxivarado, YOB 1985, was arrested cated at 1:10 a.m. by ACSO on charges of Rev. Probation/Man Del. Controlled 3/26/17-Daniel Garza PinaSubstance PG 1>=4G<200G at les, YOB 1943, was arrested by 5:03 p.m. Department of Public Safety on charges of Driving While Intoxi3/24/17-Johnny Joe Tijerina, cated at 2 a.m. YOB 1973, was arrested by Pleasanton PD on charges of 3/26/17-Roland Perez, YOB Terroristic Threat of Family/ 1968, was arrested by Poteet Household at 5:27 p.m. PD on charges of Possession Controlled Substance 1<1G at 3/24/17-Simon Juan Bosquez, 2:22 a.m. YOB 1998, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Criminal Mischief 3/26/17-Jason Lloyd Painter, >=$2,500<$30K at 6:40 p.m. YOB 1980, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Fleeing Police 3/24/17-Mary Joann Guerra, Officer Imminent Danger, Public YOB 1975, was arrested by intoxication at 3:47 a.m. ACSO on charges of NISI/Fail to Identify Fugitive Intent, Bexar 3/26/17-John Eric Martinez, Co/Aff Surety to Surr/PossesYOB 1998, was arrested by ACSO sion Controlled Substance at on charges of Public Intoxication 7:59 p.m. at 3:47 a.m.
3/22/17-Bernadina Dalia Garza, YOB 1980, was arrested by Poteet PD on charges of Escape from Custody, Criminal Trespass at 7:22 p.m.
3/23/17-Nathan Noel Serna, YOB 1997, was arrested by Jourdanton PD on charges of Possession Marijuana < 2 oz. at 2:11 a.m.
on charges of Public Intoxication at 9:54 p.m.
3/25/17-Darlena Amberlynn Garcia, YOB 1992, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Bexar Co/Assault Bodily Injury at 3:52 a.m. 3/25/17-Gabriel Jeremiah Garcia, YOB 1992, was arrested by Poteet PD on charges of NISI/ Driving While Intoxicated, Kendall Co/Bond for Driving While Intoxicated at 4:12 a.m.
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3/25/17-Orlando Daniel Garcia, YOB 1976, was arrested by Poteet PD on charges of Assault Causes Bodily Injury at 4:31 p.m. 3/25/17-George Rubio Jr., YOB 1986, was arrested by Department of Public Safety on charges of Driving While License Invalid w/ Previous Conviction at 7:56 p.m. 3/25/17-John Carlos Cantu, YOB 1979, was arrested by ACSO
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3/25/17-Gregory Anthony Mendez, YOB 1985, was arrested by Pleasanton PD on charges of Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon at 7:54 a.m. 3/25/17-Porfirio Martinez Tenorio, YOB 1975, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Injury Child/Elderly/Disable/ with Intent (2), Assault at 2:11 p.m.
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STATS
Assault Family Violence
Criminal Trespass
3/23/17, 4:49 p.m., ACS Allen, ACS Lopez, Big Leaf, San Antonio
3/21/17, 7:35 p.m., ACS Cantu, ACS Gonzales, ACS Rothenbach, Oak Krest Blvd., Poteet 3/23/17, 12:40 p.m., ACS Luckett, Waycross, San Antonio
3/20/17, 5:52 p.m., ACS Lopez, ACS Saucedo, FM 2146, Jourdanton 3/20/17, 7:40 p.m., ACS Gamez, Waxwing, Poteet 3/20/17, 8:44 p.m., ACS Mendez, ACS Rothenbach, Ditto Rd., Poteet 3/20/17, 11:06 p.m., ACS Gamez, ACS Rothenbach, Royal Oaks, Somerset 3/21/17, 8:19 a.m., ACS Garcia, ACS Lopez, Majestic Oak, Poteet 3/21/17, 12:05 p.m., ACS Lopez, Encino Dr., Von Ormy 3/22/17, 6:18 p.m., ACS Kaufman, ACS Lindsay, FM 2146, Poteet 3/22/17, 8:12 p.m., ACS Latting, Timbercreek, Poteet 3/22/17, 8:11 p.m., ACS Latting, ACS Lindsay, ACS Mendoza, Old Devine Rd., Poteet 3/22/17, 10:56 p.m., ACS Mendoza, Majestic Oaks, Poteet 3/23/17, 12:51 p.m., ACS Luckett, FM 2504, Poteet 3/24/17, 11:37 a.m., ACS Thompson, ACS Wilson, Rodriguez, Charlotte 3/24/17, 10:46 p.m., ACS Ruiz, Shalimar Dr., Poteet 3/26/17, 10:14 p.m., ACS Gamez, ACS Ruiz, Shalimar, Poteet
Disturbance
Fire
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Accidental Shooting 3/26/17, 12:50 a.m., ACS Rothenbach, ACS Ruiz, FM 1333, Poteet
Assault 3/25/17, 1:08 a.m., ACS Cantu, ACS Rothenbach, ACS Ruiz, Peaceful Lane, San Antonio 3/25/17, 1:02 p.m., ACS Garcia, ACS Lopez, Roadrunner, Somerset
Assault Bodily Injury 3/24/17, 10:18 a.m., ACS Lopez, ACS Saucedo, Johnny Ln., Poteet 3/24/7, 9:58 p.m., ACS Rothenbach, ACS Ruiz, Keystone Ln., Poteet
Burglary Building 3/21/17, 2:37 p.m., ACS Garcia, FM
476, Somerset 3/22/17, 3:19 p.m., ACS Luckett, Gomez Rd., Poteet
Burglary Habitation 3/21/17, 10:20 a.m., ACS Garcia, ACS Lopez, FM 476, Poteet 3/22/17, 11:17 a.m., ACS Hernandez, 7th St., Somerset
Criminal Mischief over $100 3/21/17, 1:40 a.m., ACS Mendez, ACS Rothenbach, FM 1333 & Hwy. 97, Charlotte 3/21/17, 2:13 p.m., ACS Lopez, Jones Ln., Poteet
Criminal Mischief Under $100 3/21/17, 12:19 a.m., ACS Cantu, Joe K. Williams Rd., Pleasanton 3/24/17, 11:42 a.m., ACS Neely, Oriente Dr., Pleasanton 3/24/17, 1:49 p.m., ACS Lopez, Silva Ln., Poteet 3/25/17, 8:19 a.m., ACS Neely, Hwy. 281, Leming
3/20/17, 7:06 p.m., ACS Mendez, ACS Rothenbach, FM 2146, Poteet
Forgery 3/22/17, 5:23 p.m., ACS Allen, Hwy. 16, Poteet
Harassment 3/21/17, 9:20 p.m., ACS Gamez, FM 3175, Lytle
Identity Theft 3/24/17, 11:34 a.m., ACS Praise Dr., Poteet
Incident 3/24/17, 7:42 p.m., ACS Cantu, ACS Gonzales, ACS Rothenbach, Esparza Lane, Poteet
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 3/26/17, 11:10 p.m., ACS Cantu, ACS Gonzales, Hwy. 97, Pleasanton
Possession of Marijuana 3/24/17, 8:38 p.m., ACS Gamez, IH 35, Lytle 3/25/17, 9:49 p.m., ACS Gonzales, Hwy. 37, Pleasanton
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3/20/17, 1:25 a.m., ACS Lindsay, Hwy. 16 & 173, Jourdanton 3/25/17, 2:43 a.m., ACS Gonzales, US. 281, Leming 3/25/17, 8:58 p.m., ACS Cantu, ACS Gonzales, ACS Rothenbach, Hwy. 97, Pleasanton 3/26/17, 2:35 a.m., ACS Cantu, ACS Gonzales, ACS Rothenbach, Willow St., Leming
Reckless Damage 3/25/17, 10:59 a.m, ACS Neely, Country Trail, Pleasanton
Reckless Driving 3/26/17, 9:24 p.m., ACS Cantu, ACS Gonzales, Way Cross, San Antonio 3/26/17, 10:22 p.m., ACS Gonzales, IH 37, Pleasanton
Sexual Assault Child 3/21/17, 9:01 a.m., ACS Neely, Undisclosed street, Leming
Shots Fired 3/20/17, 11:57 p.m., ACS Gamez, Nueces, Von Ormy 3/24/17, 8:34 p.m., ACS Cantu, Tom Road, Pleasanton 3/26/17, 2:22 a.m., ACS Gonzales, US 281, Leming 3/26/17, 3:13 p.., ACS Lopez, Marshall Ln., Poteet 3/26/17, 4:13 p.m., ACS Neely, Mariposa, Poteet
Theft 3/20/17, 7:49 p.m., ACS Gamez, Luckey Rd., Lytle 3/21/17, 12:27 p.m., ACS Garcia, IH 35, Lytle
Theft over $100 3/20/17, 2:02 p.m., ACS Neely, FM 791, Campbellton 3/22/17, 7:45 p.m., ACS Latting, Oak South Rd., Poteet
Theft over $150,000 3/23/17, 1:16 p.m., ACS Lopez, CR 422, Pleasanton
Theft over $2,500 3/20/17, 3:04 p.m., ACS Saucedo, FM 2146, Jourdanton 3/26/17, 4:20 p.m., ACS Saucedo, Hwy. 97, Jourdanton
Theft over $750 3/25/17, 7:44 a.m., ACS Lopez, ACS Saucedo, Woodland Hills,
Pleasanton
Theft under $100 3/20/17, 2:40 p.m., ACS Neely, CR 429, Pleasanton
Traffic Accident 3/20/17, 1:20 a.m., ACS Bunch, ACS Gomez, IH 37, Campbellton 3/22/17, 7:1 p.m., ACS Bunch, ACS Draughn, US 281 @ Old Pleasanton Rd., Leming 3/22/17, 9:16 p.m., ACS Mendoza, Marthas Ln., Somerset 3/24/17, 2:49 a.m., ACS Bunch, ACS Draughn, ACS Gomez, ACS Neely, ACS Saucedo, IH 37, Pleasanton 3/25/17, 3:40 p.m., ACS Neely, SH 97, Pleasanton 3/24/17, 4:53 a.m., ACS Lindsay, IH 37 @ FM 3006, Pleasanton
PLEASANTON PD STATS The Pleasanton PD received 164 calls March 20-26. Calls include: 3/20/17, Possession of Marijuana, Ormand; Criminal Trespass, Oaklawn; Minor Accident, Oaklawn; Accident, Colwell; Harassment, Main St. 3/21/17, Possession of Marijuana, Goodwin, Oaklawn; Harassment, Oaklawn 3/22/17, Theft, Bryant, Oaklawn; Minor Accident, Second St.; Fraud, Oaklawn (2); Reckless Driver, Mansfield 3/23/17, Minor Accident, Oaklawn 3/24/17, Disturbance, Second St., Ormand, Main St.; Accident, Main St.; Reckless Driver, Bensdale 3/25/17, Burglary Vehicle, Uvalde St.; Assault, Oaklawn; Theft, Cowboy Ln., Oaklawn (2); Disturbance, E. Adams; Major Accident, Austin St.; Minor Accident, Oaklawn, Downey Dr.; Harassment, Winship (2); Accident, Oaklawn (2); Criminal Mischief, Second St. 3/26/17, Criminal Mischief, Second St.; Major Accident, Bryant; Disturbance, Oaklawn
JOURDANTON PD STATS The Jourdanton PD received 43 calls March 20-26. Calls include: 3/20/27, Possession Stolen Property, Palm; Possession of Marijuana, Hwy. 97
3/22/17, Burglary of Vehicle, Fig; Shots Fired, Hwy. 97; 3/23/17, Possession of Marijuana, Broadway; Disturbance, Hwy. 97 (2); Accident, Zanderson; Public Intoxication, Hwy. 97; Reckless Driver, Waltom 3/24/17, Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Hwy. 16; Reckless Driver, Hwy. 16 3/25/17, Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Hwy. 97; Accident, Hwy. 97; Armed person, Hwy. 16; Evading with Motor Vehicle, BMT; Reckless Driving, BMT Dr. 3/26/17, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Main St.; Criminal Trespass Habitation, Main St.
POTEET PD STATS The Poteet PD received 43 calls March 20-26. Calls include: 3/20/17, Possession of Marijuana, 4th St. @ Ave. I; Burglary, Ave. J 3/21/17, Public Intoxication, Hwy. 16; Motor Vehicle Accident, School Drive; Reckless Driving, Hwy. 16 3/22/17, Disturbance, Ave. J, Hwy. 16; Ave. C; Possession of Controlled Substance, Ave. K; Theft, Hwy. 16 3/23/17, Burglary, Hwy. 16, Howard; 3/24/17, Disturbance, Ave. L; Evading Arrest, 7th St. & Ave. G 3/25/17, Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Ave. H & 5th St.; Theft, Ave. K; Criminal Trespass, Ave. B; Assault Bodily Injury, Ave. L 3/26/17, Possession of Controlled Substance, 8th St. & Ave. I; Criminal Mischief, McIntyre; Disturbance, Ave. J; Ave. D; FM 476
LYTLE PD CALL STATS Lytle Chief of Police Richey Priest makes current and past weekly police department call reports and monthly call reports available to the public at lytletx.org. Chief says to “be sure and explore.” The weekly call reports have been updated and are available at www. lytletx.org/Police.
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Permit FROM PAGE 1A
for ensuring our health and safety, a clean environment and maintaining our existing quality of life, as it may be affected by the incoming Sand Mining of Texas processing plant,” said Booth. “As we said before, we are not against the sand industry. We are not against the oil fracking industry. What we are for is the responsible placement of these types of processing facilities, away from populated areas.” She explained that the group has addressed their major concerns in the form of petitions for “no truck traffic” on county roads, clean and safe water, activity restriction based on flood plain run-off, aquifer protection and attention to safe school bus routes and emergency responders. Preferred Sands brought a panel of experts (geologists, engineers, etc.) who were situated at informational tables at the meeting. The audience was instructed to visit each table individually to have their questions answered. Some audience members expressed their displeasure at the way the meeting was set up. When Doyle explained the
mission on Environmental Quality PBR (permit-by-rule) permit. It has been approved and they are in the process of attaining their water permit from Evergreen, which by the way, we are still opposing.” Booth noted that while one cannot control what happens to them, they can control their reaction to it. The recent news is an emotional struggle and affects everyone, she said. “We all live here. We drink the water from here. We breathe the air here. We send our kids to school here. We all grew up or built our homes here and are raising our families here.” Doyle said the issues that have been brought to their attention so far have been: being able to site the actual plant, truck traffic, dust, water quality, potential sensitivity around the Battle of Medina and any artifacts that may be found on site. Doyle thanked Wilson, Booth and Not Just Dust vice-president Jessie Hardy for the constructive conversations they have had since they were first introduced in January. He then thanked Atascosa County Judge Bob Hurley and Commissioner Lonnie Gillespie for helping them facilitate those meetings.
“We have organized. We have met. We have opposed. We have testified and we’ve worked nonstop to try and get this facility not to come. But unfortunately, the reality is here.” Bridget Booth
Not Just Dust- Bruce Rd. treasurer first and foremost concerned with those individuals who are employed at the site who are working within inches of these emission points, let alone the actual plant site itself and outside the boundaries of the facility,” said Doyle. Regarding water, Doyle wanted to emphasize they are using pre-existing wells to the capacity that they are already capable of. “We purchased land with these wells on them and within the rights as a landowner. We are not bringing anything special on that front. Any of the mining that is taking place is going to be at a depth that is much higher than we are reaching any water
ERIKA VELA | PLEASANTON EXPRESS
Many local residents gathered at the Poteet VFW Hall last Thursday, to address their concerns at a meeting with Preferred Sands. Sand Mining of Texas is a subsidiary of Preferred Sands, which recently received its permit-byrule from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. However, the project is temporarily on hold, as the company is studying other opportunities to move the plant.
questions would not be addressed in a Q&A style, one gentleman responded, “I think everyone here would rather just ask a question than go around like a job fair, for lack of a better word. I think there are some hard questions that people have that need answers.” Wilson asked that everyone be respectful and courteous to the guests and go with the format the company set up to do. Before the audience members visited the tables, Booth said they asked the company to join them for a meeting, “in an effort to get a clearer understanding of their proposed processing, any potential environmental and health impacts and proposed location.” Booth also shared how the citizen’s group first organized to try and stop the company from coming at all. “Many of you were at that initial meeting. That we would do everything in our power to stop them and if that did not work, that we would do our best to try and work with them to make sure our health, safety, environment and quality of life were protected,” said Booth. She listed many of the ways the group has expressed their opposition to the sand mine. “We’ve petitioned, close to 300 now. We have written countless letters to government regulatory agencies, senators, Congressmen, elected officials, newspapers, TV stations. We have rallied. We have incorporated. We have organized. We have met. We have opposed. We have testified and we’ve worked non-stop to try and get this facility not to come,” said Booth. At that point, someone in the audience yelled, “And it ain’t over yet!” Booth continued, “But unfortunately, the reality is here. We have heard that the one we never wanted but knew was a real possibility when we started, that Sand Mining of Texas has received their Texas Com-
“Our intention is to be a good, corporate and responsible neighbor and to eliminate any of the impact. We realize that our operation is going to have an impact on the community. We hope that’s more positive than negative. In the sense that it is negative, we want to eliminate those impacts and those opportunities where we can’t eliminate it, we’d like to minimize those impacts,” said Doyle.
More on Preferred Sands Preferred Sands shared some background information on the company. Doyle has been with the company for 17 years and they have been in the frac sand business since 2007. The company owns and operates sand mines throughout the U.S. and a lab in Houston that conducts tests. The sand mine processing facility will be a surface mine with a washing operation and then a dry plant, where they dry the damp sand and then sift it into its individual grain size, where it will ultimately be siloed. Then it will be loaded out into trucks as finished goods on the way to market, Doyle said. “I would say it is going to be substantially similar to the processing equipment and the plant structures that exist in the surrounding area,” said Doyle. “Nothing in our site is unique compared to anything of the surrounding operations.” Fracking and frac sand may carry a negative connotation, said Doyle, but he wanted to emphasize this is a sand mine. “While the majority of our customers are in the oil and gas business, the sand is the same sand that you use for construction materials and many other uses that sand is utilized for.” He wanted to clarify that the company does not intend on doing any milling or grinding of the sand. “When it comes to dust, we are highly regulated and
tables or any aquifer levels. There’s going to be a natural barrier, a natural filtration between the bottom of our ponds and the height of the aquifers.” He said they recycle 90 percent of the water that they utilize, so the water that they draw from the well is really just for topping of the system on an as needed basis. Regarding artifacts, Doyle said the company has a history of being sensitive to historical value. With this site specifically, they performed a study in advance and dug over 300 holes on the site, to try and find artifacts related to the Battle of Medina and nothing was found. Doyle said the plant will employ 100 full-time workers and will provide quality wages and benefits. Entry level pay will range from the mid-low teens, all the way up to salaried positions.
Reaction to news
After the meeting, Not Just Dust board member Scott Smoot was asked how he felt upon learning the sand mine had received their permit and that it will be built, despite the group’s efforts. “It is disheartening because the decisions that I’ve made in order to live where I live are based on future generations and my kids. It is disheartening and disappointing how limited our county officials are in regulating our county roads,” said Smoot. He also shared that he, too, was upset with the way the meeting was set up and how the company avoided group questions.
EUWCD meeting The environmental impact study relating to the Sand Mining of Texas operations will be discussed at this Friday’s Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District meeting, which starts at 9 a.m.
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story the officer helps you weave. It is full of inconsistencies. It doesn’t match the crime scene. But it doesn’t really matter. It’s close enough. Finally they pull out a recorder. In your mind, this will bring reprieve. You will sleep and you will tell the truth tomorrow. Tomorrow you will get a lawyer and there will be DNA testing to prove your innocence. But, upon waking, there is no relief. Day after day, there is no relief. Your lawyer is a good one, thanks to your parents’ retirement. But despite that, when the trial comes all the jurors hear is the recording of your voice, monotone from exhaustion detailing an attack and saying, “I did it.” It’s all anyone hears. The jurors, much like the innocent Eric Wilson, from the small, sleepy town of Pleasanton, thought there was no such thing as a crooked cop. And they never dreamed that an innocent man would confess to a crime he didn’t commit. The fact is there was no DNA to tie the “Norfolk Four” or the other sailors who were blamed in Bosko’s death. Surely the jurors saw the red flags between that and the absurdity of the prosecution’s theory. The prosecution claimed that these seven men, who barely knew each other, went to Michelle’s apartment but she wouldn’t let them in. They then went out to the parking lot to sulk and complain that their evil plans had gone awry. Just then, Omar Ballard, a man none of them knew, happened upon them. How did this conversation go? One can imagine.
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docket call will take place on Wednesday, May 24 and a trial start date of Monday, June 12 has also been set. Perez is alleged to have fatally stabbed Fernandez on the morning of December 13, 2015. He is also alleged to have stabbed Fernandez’s brother, Richard Luebano. Luebano was treated for
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Comm. Carroll then requested appropriate action concerning a request for a temporary single 10” lay flat water line on CR 401 for Breakwater Energy Service. Request was approved. Judge Hurley requested appropriate action concerning Judge and Commissioners Training Courses to include recording of any hours and certificates into the Commissioners’ Court minutes. Judge Hurley requested appropriate action concerning 16 excess hours carried from 2016 (9-1-2016); 2016 Reg. Judicial Education Roundtable, Dimmit County - 4 hours; 2016 Fall Judicial Session, Corpus
Pleasanton Express “Hey, fellows, what are y’all up to?” “Oh, we’re just here, hanging out. Thinking about how to get into a lady named Michelle MooreBosko’s apartment. We really want to attack her.” “Oh, well I know her, we’ve met a few times. She will let me in. Let’s do this together!” So off the group of eight go to strangle, stab and rape a young woman in her apartment at about 11:30 p.m. This group of men were so quiet no one in the complex heard them. And they were so neat that the 700 square foot apartment wasn’t disheveled. So neat that the only DNA left behind was that of their newfound friend Omar Ballardfound in Michelle’s body and under her fingernails. Eric Wilson would spend 7.5 years in prison for a rape he didn’t commit. But, the case has another twist. Eric’s years on the sex offender registry have now come to a close. The years of being labeled guilty of rape have come to an end. Last Tuesday, March 20, Eric, along with the other three of the “Norfolk Four” received word that they have been completely pardoned by Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe. Finally someone really heard the voice of the young Eric Wilson. It’s a moment his parents and brother have waited almost 19 years for. Now they can finally say, “We are so pleased now that it’s over. We want to shout it from the rooftops. Now he’s free and he can start his life without this cloud over his head. It’s just a wonderful feeling.” EDITOR’S NOTE: So many details in this story have been left out due to time and space constraints. Robert Glenn Ford is currently serving 12.5 years in prison for corruption. For more information about the “Norfolk
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• July 8, 1997 a woman named Michelle Moore-Bosko was found by her husband in the bedroom of their 700 square foot apartment brutally raped and murdered. • July 8, 1997 a neighbor of Bosko, Danial Williams, was taken in for questioning. The newly-wed Williams confessed to the crime after 11 hours of questioning. There is no recording of the interrogation, only a tape recording of the confession. There are inconsistencies with the admission and the crime scene. • December 1997, test results show Williams is not a match to the DNA evidence found on and around Bosko. • January 1998, the room-mate of Danial Williams, Joseph Dick was arrested. After an 8 hour interrogation, the naive, mentally slow, Dick confesses that he committed the crime with Williams. Again, there was no recording of the interrogation, just the confession which is also full of inconsistencies to the crime scene. • March 1998, test results show that Dick is not a match to the DNA evidence found on and around Bosko. • April 1998, Joseph Dick is questioned further and he implicates Eric Wilson. • April 1998 Wilson is interrogated for 10 hours. He admits to participating in the crime with Williams and Dick. There is no recording of the interrogation, just the tape of
the confession. The admission is full of inconsistencies with the crime scene. • June 1998 test results show that Wilson is not a match to the DNA evidence found on and around Bosko. • June 1998 after further interrogation Joseph Dick implicates Derek Tice to the crime along with two other unidentified men. • June 1998 Tice is interrogated for 14 hours before confessing to the crime. He implicates Richard Pauley and Geoffrey Farris. There is no recording of the interrogation, just a tape of the confession, once again, full of inconsistencies in comparison to the crime scene. • June 1998 Pauley arrested interrogated. He has an alibi. • July 1998 Farris is arrested and interrogated. • August 1998 DNA results eliminate Tice, Pauley and Farris from crime scene evidence. • October 1998 Tice interrogated again and implicates Williams, Dick, Wilson, Pauley, Farris and John Danser. • November 1998 Danser arrested, interrogated and jailed. He has an established alibi. • January 1999 Williams pleads guilty to capital murder and rape. He does this to escape the death penalty. • February 1999 more extensive
we are going through this. And here we are almost two years since all this started...It’s an event that no one can be prepared for, but it’s also one which leaves a tremendous emotional pain...After hearing that he [Perez] had been charged with another count and new evidence presented, all that was going through my mind was, ‘Here we go again’...I just can’t wait to get this trial over and done with so that we can put some closure
on our daughter’s passing and be able to move forward and not having to worry about another court hearing.” Two other trials will also soon begin in Atascosa County on Monday, May 15. Jose Juarez faces a capital murder charge for the death of his threemonth old son in August 2015. Matthew Serna will also begin his trial as he was charged with the murder of Lawrence Cole in early December 2015.
Christi (11-16-2016) - 16 hours; 2017 V. G. Young Conference, Austin (29-2017) - 2 hours; Texas College of Probate Judges, continuing Judicial Education program in San Marcos (March 2 &3, 2017). Request was granted. Comm. Perez, Pct.
3, requested appropriate action concerning 16 hours educational training at the V. G. Young School for County Commissioners Courts in Austin (28-2017). Request was approved. Judge Hurley asked for bills to be paid.
Honorable Atascosa County Judge Bob Hurley mentioned to those in attendance that the next Regular Meeting of Commissioners’ Court would be on Monday, April 10, 2017, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Meeting was adjourned.
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the Longhorn Museum for seniors and for home schooled students.
Poteet Strawberry Festival The 70th Poteet Strawberry Festival is just around the corner! All the strawberry fun takes place April 7 through April 9. Our Strawberry Festival special section complete
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Juan Gonzalez (center of photo with white shirt) is speaking during Commissioners’ Court meeting, addressing his concerns as a resident on Bruce Rd. Commissioners voted for “No Through Traffic” on designated roads in Precinct 1.
with all the details will be released on Wednesday, April 5. Keep checking back with us for more information about contests and other announcements! ERIKA VELA is the Social Media Community Manager of the Pleasanton Express. If you have any information on events happening in Atascosa County and would like them to be featured in Out & About, please E-mail her at evela@pleasantonexpress. com or share them with us on Facebook!
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A QUICK SUMMARY OF THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE NORFOLK FOUR’S CONVICTIONS:
his injuries and released from the hospital the next day. Fernandez’s mother, Cynthia Luebano, and family members were present in court on Wednesday to hear the new charge and Perez’s not guilty plea. In a statement, Luebano described the pain of losing a child in such a way is one of the most traumatic experiences any individual and parent can face and her mixed emotions about hearing Perez’s plea. “I still can’t believe that
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and sophisticated DNA analysis is done which eliminates Williams, Dick, Wilson, Tice, Pauley, Farris, Danser and two other suspects. • February 1999 Detective Ford learns about a letter in which an Omar Ballard admits to killing Michelle Moore-Bosko. • March 1999 Ford confronts Ballard with the letter. He denies involvement. • March 1999 DNA results show that there is a match to the blood and semen found at the crime scene. Ford takes the information to Ballard and he confesses within 20 minutes. He says he killed her alone. • April 1999 Dick pleads guilty to first-degree murder and rape to avoid the death penalty. • April 1999 after learning of the admittance of guilt by Ballard, Williams tries to withdraw his guilty plea. A judge denies this motion.
• May 1999 an official report is issued by the Commonwealth’s forensics lab stating that Ballard’s DNA is in fact a match. • May 1998 Tice rejects a plea agreement and refuses to testify against codefendants. The charges against Danser, Farris and Pauleyare dropped. • June 1999 Eric Wilson is tried. He is convicted of rape but found not guilty of first degree murder. He is sentenced to 8.5 years in prison. • February 2000 Tice is tried and convicted of capital murder and rape. • March 2000 Ballard makes a plea deal stating he along with the sailors who confessed committed the crime to avoid the death penalty (he currently admits to committing the crime alone). • March 21, 2017 Williams, Dick, Tice and Wilson received full pardons for all charges from Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe.
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COMMUNITY SOCKS IT TO CANCER!
CHS UIL STUDENTS PLACE
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Christy Arguijo-Reed (far left) and Stephanie Brown (far right) had their heads shaved, at the “Sock it to Cancer” fundraising event held Friday, March 24 at Cowboy Fellowship. The fun-filled and emotional evening benefitted the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Christy is pictured alongside Hailey and Hannah Galloway, daughters of Willie and Crystal Galloway. The Galloways lost Hunter Galloway to childhood cancer in 2015– one of this year’s honorees. Stephanie is the mother of Ike Coolidge, recently diagnosed with cancer. Look for more photos and a story in next week’s issue.
PHS One-Act Play headed to Area The Pleasanton High School One Act Play team competed on March 25, at the UIL One Act Play Bi-District Contest at Lytle High School. The cast and crew came out on top, taking first place over five other competing schools, with their performance of “Twelve Angry Jurors.” Students receiving individual awards: •Phillip Ochoa- All-Star Cast •Rachel Black and Sarah Hanzalik - Honorable Mention All-Star Cast
Charlotte High School competed in District UIL at Brackett High School on Wednesday March 22. Two CHS students placed: Esperanza Benavidez (at left) won 3rd place in News Writing and is continuing on to the Regional UIL Meet. Jazmin Rowland (at right) won 6th place for Calculator and is alternate for the Regional UIL Meet.
WATKINS IN ARMY
Pictured are, left to right: standing- Nathaniel Gonzales, Julia Avery, Kyllie Avery, Phillip Ochoa, Rachel Black, John Chapa, Adrian Sanchez, Cassie Lotas, Danielle Rodriguez, Celine Gonzalez, Savannah Hensell, Andrea Alviar, Kathleen Valadez, Marissa Gould and OAP Director Sonia Rodriguez; kneeling- Sarah Hanzalik, Isaac Garcia and Trent Osborne.
•Julia Avery- All-Star Crew
The cast and crew will be traveling to Zapata High
School for Area Competition on April 3.
SpringFest in Charlotte
SPC Carol Cashmer Watkins proudly stands with her Pleasanton PD Swag from Chief Ronald Sanchez. Watkins is currently serving in the US Army in Iraq as an unmanned systems operator, along with her husband Jordan. Watkins has been in Iraq since September 2016 and hopes to be home this summer. She is a 2014 graduate of Pleasanton High School and the daughter of Tommy and Lillian Cashmer.
Easter Bunny at STRMC on April 1
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The South Texas Regional Medical Center Relay for Life Committee will host the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to noon. They invite the community to attend this fun event at STRMC and get their picture with the Easter Bunny. Bring your camera and bring your smile. The Easter Bunny is in town! Photos are free, but donations for our Relay for Life event are greatly appreciated. The Relay for Life Committee will also have their first bake sale of the Relay season. While grabbing your photo, pick up some baked goods and support our team. All proceeds go toward the team goal of $7,500. All donations benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. This year’s event is scheduled to take place in the fall.
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CASA at National Conference Easter events CASA of South Texas staff attended the National CASA Conference in Seattle, WA, March 11-14. Thanks to funding from Grainger in Kenedy, two CASA volunteers participated in the conference as well. There are nearly 1,000 local CASA programs supporting 77,000 advocates across our country, which inspired this year’s conference theme: “Building Bright Futures for America’s Abused and Neglected Children.” More than 65 workshops, institutes and planning sessions were available for staff and volunteers. New skills and tools for success with advocacy were learned regarding how CASA will further its mission to serve the abused and neglected children in our area. Every day, abused and neglected children in our community are taken from their homes and placed into temporary foster care because their parents cannot – or will not – take care of them. CASA volunteers work to help these children find safe, permanent and loving homes where they can thrive. Each volunteer advocate is specially trained to be a powerful voice for these children’s bests interests. CASAs are ordinary people who do extraordinary things for some of our community’s most vulnerable children. How did CASA first
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Pictured left to right are: Denise Weber (Frio County CASA volunteer), Francie Gasch (CASA Volunteer Supervisor), Joni Garcia (CASA Executive Director), Darlene Koons (CASA Admin), Frankie Ellis (CASA Program Director), Aleta Worden (Wilson County CASA volunteer), and Jena Furman (CASA Outreach Coordinator).
start? In 1977, David Soukup, a superior court judge in Seattle – and a 2017 conference presenter and current CASA volunteer became greatly concerned about making decisions that had such a significant impact on the lives of children in state care due to abuse and neglect. Consequently he created a plan to train and appoint community volunteers to research these children’s situations. He needed to be sure he was getting all the facts and that the long-term welfare of these children was represented, so he depended on his vol-
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unteers to make informed recommendations to the court about getting children into safe and loving homes as soon as possible. District judges bear an enormous responsibility in deciding what is best to facilitate a child’s growth while in foster care. An abused or neglected child enters a real-life courtroom through no fault of his or her own, and judges have a very limited time frame in which to determine that child’s future. CASA volunteers can provide judges with the information they need to make the best decision for that child. Yes, the child is assigned an attorney ad litem. Yes, that child has a CPS caseworker. But what that child does not have is a consistent adult who is concerned solely with his individual needs and dreams. While attorneys are on the cases, they generally lack the time and specialized training to conduct the in-depth investigations needed to learn the children’s stories. And CPS workers, who are responsible for an overwhelming number of cases at a time, are too burdened to devote extensive time to any one child’s circumstance. The child, whose very life hinges on the judge’s decision, is the one with the most at stake yet the one least able to speak out for himself! With no allegiance to any particular agency, oblivious to caseloads and financial constraints, a CASA volunteer makes things happen. A CASA brings continuity to cases for abused children on their journey to a safe permanent home. CASA of South Texas provides independent and exclusive advocacy for abused children. Here’s how CASA works: When it is not safe for children to be with their own
families, CPS petitions the court to remove them from their homes. The children are moved to an alternative placement under the custody of the state. The Honorable Melissa DeGerolami, Associate Judge in the Child Protection Court of South Central Texas, then appoints the abuse case to CASA. CASA of South Texas in turn assigns that case to a volunteer court appointed special advocate who has been sworn-in as a “friend of the court”. CASA staff and volunteers act as fact-finders for the court by conducting interviews with people involved in the children’s lives, such as teachers or doctors or neighbors. CASA also makes home and placement visits, monitors the progress of cases, and submits court reports. The results are dramatic. Studies show that when a child has a CASA, 95 percent are more likely to be adopted or reunified with his family rather than languish in long-term foster care, and 90 percent of those do not reenter the child welfare system. A child with a CASA may also receive more courtordered services such as counseling, health care or education because of the volunteer’s detailed knowledge of the child - and furthermore those services can be more carefully targeted so that taxpayer dollars are used more effectively. CASA volunteers make sure that the abuse and neglect the children originally suffered at home does not continue as abuse and neglect at the hands of the system. Volunteers must be 21, successfully pass an extensive background check, complete 30 hours of specific training, sign a confidentiality agreement, commit to the program for at least a year, and participate in 12 hours of continuing education annually. Our CASAs are thoroughly trained in abuse and neglect issues, courtroom procedure, the legal process, the Texas Family Code, social services, cultural diversity, child development, and the unique needs of abused and neglected children. Classes are offered at no charge to prospective advocates. If you are interested in becoming a CASA volunteer, please call Francie Gasch at 830-267-1025 (Atascosa, Frio, La Salle Counties) or Jena Furman at 830-321-9978 (Karnes and Wilson Counties), or go to our website at www. casasouthtx.org for more information.
All Saints’ offers Stations of the Cross As a prelude to the joyous celebration on Easter Sunday, All Saints’ Episcopal Church is offering an opportunity to the public to walk the Stations of the Cross. The Stations are a Lenten discipline in preparation for Easter. The Stations are small crosses attached to the support posts of the main walkway along the church. Readings for each Station are available at the beginning of the walk. The wooden crosses were lovingly handmade by church member Cindy Jimenez. The public may walk the Stations anytime during the day or evening on their own. Please return the readings to their holder when finished so they will be available
for the next person. Services are held each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. A Maundy Thursday service will be held on April 13 at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The church is located on Hwy. 97 across from Atascosa Garden Market.
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Justin Coffey & Xtreme Obedience Ministry
Easter egg hunt at First Baptist First Baptist Church, Pleasanton invites children, pre-k through sixth grade, to an Easter egg hunt on Wednesday, April 12, at 6 p.m. Parents are welcome. They will begin at 6 p.m. in the church worship center with Justin Coffey and Xtreme Obedience ministry. Justin uses a team of four trained Labrador Retrievers that teach children, and adults, the meaning of obedience. Come see the gospel shared through the obedience of a dog. At 6:30 they will move outside for the Easter egg hunt divided into three groups: 3-4 year olds, pre-k through 2nd grade and 3rd - 6th grade. On Sunday, April 9 during the 10:50 a.m. worship service the First Baptist Church choir will present the Easter musical, Because He Lives, Amen! All are welcome to this Palm Sunday worship that prepares us for Easter the following Sunday. On Easter, First Baptist will have coffee and doughnuts at 9 a.m., Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Easter worship at 10:50 a.m. All are welcome to come worship the Risen Savior.
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Awana Clubs race at Grand Prix
Salvation Army Sales this week
On Wednesday, March 8, First Baptist Church, Pleasanton Awana Clubs held their first Grand Prix homemade downhill car race. Approximately 100 children participated with 60 volunteers helping to stage the event. Division 1 included Cubbies (4-5 year olds) and Sparks (kinder -2nd Grade) The 3 fastest cars were Mason Woodward, 1st place; Amer Waldau, 2nd place and Delilah Lukehart, 3rd place. The design winners were Callie Watkins, 1st place; Amber Waldau, 2nd place and Parker Hicks, 3rd place. Division 2 included T&T grades 4-6. Speed winners were Hallie Bates, 1st place, Ian Rodriguez, 2nd place & Manny Garcia, 3rd place. Design winners were Ian Rodriguez, 1st place; Kaden Hicks, 2nd place and Landon Schmidt, 3rd place.
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Awana Clubs Cubbies and Sparks Grand Prix Winners: Mason Woodward, 1st place speed; Parker Hicks, 3rd place design, Delilah Lukehart, 3rd place speed; Callie Wadkins, 1st place design; Amber Waldau, 2nd place in speed and 2nd place design.
The Salvation Army Family Store, located at 2132 Second St. in Pleasanton, will have clothing and shoes for only $1 on Thursday and on Friday they will be holding their monthly 49 cent sale. On Saturday, April 1, bargains will be clothing and shoes for $1, as well as 50 percent off on all electrical appliances, pictures and picture frames. They also have a huge selection of Easter baskets. Help the Salvation Army help others by doing the most good.
‘Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes’ class Thurs.
Awana Grand Prix racing brothers, Garner and Gage Keeton.
Shown left to right are: Hallie Bates, 1st place speed, Ian Rodriguez, 1st place design and 2nd place speed; Manny Garcia, 3rd place speed; Landon Schmidt, 3rd place design and Kaden Hicks, 2nd place design.
BCFS Health Fair Pearsall women’s group to meet Recruitment Event set BCFS Education Services will host a Community Health Fair Recruitment Event this Saturday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held at Cowboy Fellowship Hall in Jourdanton, with several local businesses and agencies on hand. Join them for fun, food, games and much more.
Poteet Senior Athletic Reunion April 29 The 36th annual 2017 Poteet Senior Athletic Reunion is set for Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will take place at the Poteet High School Cafeteria, at FM 1470 and Horton Road. Teachers, class members, graduates and athletes (including spouses) are invited from 1921-1975. This is the 50th year for the Class of 1967. Make plans to attend and share old pictures, mementos and catch up on then and now. Checks can be made payable to Poteet Senior Athletic Association. Reply to Mary Louise Shone, PO Box 1268, Poteet, Texas 78065. You may also call 830-742-8471. Annual dues per family are $10 and $10 per barbecue meal. Please mail by April 15. There will be a cut-off on barbecue plates, since organizers need a number to order. If you moved or changed addresses, please let them know. Don’t forget about this upcoming event!
The Pearsall Christian Women Connections will hold their next luncheon on Tuesday, April 11, from noon to 2 p.m. The theme will be ‘Favorite Treasures.” The event will feature some of their ladies showing unusual jewelry from the past and present. Musical guest will be Larry Urban of Pearsall. Guest speaker will be Bettina Elliot of Harlingen, who will share, “What’s In Your Jewelry Box?” She enjoys quilting, photography and old movies. So come on out and
join them at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, located at 507 E. San Antonio in Pearsall. Reservations and cancellations are needed by Friday, March 10. Catering is provided by Pat Temple of Pleasanton. A free nursery will be provided on request for children of women who attend the luncheons. However, it is essential to make a nursery reservation by calling Sherry Harrison in Pearsall at 830-466-5565. Local residents with questions may call Ann Roeder in Poteet at 830276-3427.
Gonzales to attend McMurry Univ. ABILENE-- Phillip Gonzales of Poteet, was accepted to McMurry University for entrance in fall 2017. McMurry University was founded in 1923 as a United Methodist institution, and is a vibrant and comprehensive center of higher education. Offering a diverse academic curriculum students can choose from 45 majors in the arts, business, education and the sciences as well as pre-professional programs in medicine, dentistry, engineering, law, pharmacy, physical therapy and others.
The group will be taking a summer break in June, so there will not be a June meeting. They will pick up again in July.
There is one session left of the “Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes” four-class series, covering nutrition and selfcare management topics. The program helps people with diabetes learn the skills needed to manage their disease successfully. The free class will take place at the Atascosa Health Center’s Wellness Center at 310 W. Oaklawn, across from H-E-B in Pleasanton. There is plenty of parking. The last class will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, March 30. If you have questions, you may contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office at 830569-0034.
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Longhorn Museum program to feature history of Lions Club Join the Longhorn Museum Society on Tuesday, April 4, at 7 p.m. Following a brief meeting, John Staha will be featured on the program. He will explain the good works that Lions Club International does and will give an overview of the many civic projects of the local Noon Lions Club in our county. The museum meets every other month on the first Tuesday. Come out early and look at all the interesting displays and artifacts concerning the history of Atascosa County and South Texas. The museum attracts visitors from other states and other countries who are amazed to find such a large, impressive
museum in a rural town outside the San Antonio area. They leave many interesting and amusing notes in the museums guest book. The museum features a display of the local radio station where Willie Nelson worked as a very young man while trying to break into the music world. Don’t miss the two world class collections of wild animals featuring head mounts and some full body mounts. Look out for the bear! The museum is located on Hwy. 97E in Pleasanton. It is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and also serves as a Tourist Information Center. See you there!
H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best H-E-B leaders are visiting San Antonio Friday, March 31, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Maestro Entreprenuer Center at 1811 S. Laredo St. to offer local food and beverage innovators guidance on submitting their unique Texan product in the H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best statewide competition. Entrants may submit their product details online at heb.com/quest February 22 through April 5, 2017.
Jourdanton Garden Club Spring Plant/ Craft/Bake Sale The Jourdanton Garden Club is having their Spring Sale on Friday, March 31. The sale will be held at the Jourdanton Community Center from 8AM to 1 PM. There will be home baked goodies, Easter crafts and plants for sale. Proceeds will go to the Garden Club’s efforts to help beautify Jourdanton. The Jourdanton Garden Club just donated $500 to help buy trees at the new Jourdanton Sports Complex. Please come help support this group in their efforts.
Potential entrants are invited to attend this meeting for advice on product development and best practices for submitting their creation in the competition. Since its inception in 2014, the Quest for Texas Best competition has yielded more than 136 new products on H-EB store shelves across Texas. Last year, Kyle Texas Chef Julie Albertson took home the Grand Prize title and $25,000 for her Texas Pie Company
Original Pie Dough Puck the secret to making the perfect, homemade pie. San Antonio’s own Luis Morales of Humble House Foods placed third in the competition taking home $10,000 and the opportunity to be mentored and coached through the process of designing, packaging and branding, as well as prepare for mass production and placement on H-E-B shelves. please visit heb.com/quest. for details.
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PHS STUDENTS ACCEPTED INTO LVN PROGRAM
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These three students at Pleasanton High School were accepted into the Coastal Bend LVN Program. They are: Kayla Gonzales, Skylar Alexander and Courtney Miller.
Martinez in Air Force U.S. Air Force Airman Michael A. Martinez graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Martinez is the son of Rafael Alaniz of Owasso, Okla., and Myranda Martinez of Kerrville, and grandson of Doloris Martinez of Pleasanton. He is a 2016 Pleasanton High School graduate.
These Pleasanton High School students passed their CNA certifications! They are, left to right: back row- Henriette Steel, Samuel Karsky, Haley Richardson, Skylar Alexander, Courtney Miller; front row- Ashley Huizar, Samara Valdez, Kayla Gonzales, Mya Rivera-Carrasco.
PHS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
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The Pleasanton High School Students of the Month for March are, left to right: 9th grade- Trisha West, 10th grade- Gabriella Pena, 11th grade- Chelsea Bosquez and 12th grade- Emily Chessher.
U.S. Air Force Airman Michael A. Martinez
Community Calendar March 29 • Zumba classes will be at the new Civic Center in Pleasanton each Monday and Wednesday from 5:45-6:45 p.m. for $2. Punch cards, $20. Earn a free class when card full. Cheryl Price, instructor.
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circumstances such as : new employment, new baby/adoption /loss of coverage/moved/ gain residence status in the United States. Call 210-758-3581 for more information or stop by the Pleasanton Library every Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
March 30 April 1 • Moms Day Out at First UMC, 420 N. Main St. in Pleasanton, • South Texas Regional Medical every Tues. & Thurs. Gives moms Center Relay for Life Committhat much needed time, from 9 tee will host the Easter Bunny a.m. to 3 p.m. For ages 3-5. For on Saturday, April 1, from 9 a.m. details call Michelle at 210-667to noon.They invite the com6572. munity to attend this fun event at STRMC and get their picture • Having computer problems? with the Easter Bunny. Bring Want to learn how to operate your camera and bring your your computer? Come and learn smile. Photos are free, but donawith us at Hosanna Baptist of Poteet tions for our Relay for Life event are greatly appreciated. While • Local Longhorn Group meets grabbing your photo, pick up Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. at some baked goods and support All Saint’s Episcopal Church in our team. All proceeds go toward Pleas., Hwy. 97 West. the team goal of $7,500. All donations benefit the American • Pleasanton AA Newcomers Cancer Society Relay for Life. group meets Thursday at 8:15 p.m. at 914 Ohio St. in PleasApril 3 • Zumba classes will be at the anton. Have questions? Call or new Civic Center in Pleasanton text: Melinda 210-913-8888; each Monday and Wednesday David: 830-399-5010 or Angela from 5:45-6:45 p.m. for $2. 210-727-9861. Punch cards, $20. Earn a free class when card full. Cheryl Price, •In depth Bible Studies held instructor. every Thursday from 7-8 p.m. at Verdi Community Center. For • Jourdanton Alcoholics more info call 830-200-6678. Anonymous group meets each Monday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, 1608 • Narcotics Anonymous W.I.T.Campbell Ave. in Jourdanton. If Mid-Day Meeting-Poteet-274 you want to stop drinking, they Avenue H & 3rd St. Josephs have an answer. Help is free. For Room ~Sister Group Thursdays details call Shaun Smith at 830at 1 p.m. ~ Open meeting Have 281-0404. questions? Call or text: Melinda 210-913-8888; David: 830-399- April 4 5010 or Angela 210-727-9861. • Moms Day Out at First UMC, 420 N. Main St. in Pleasanton, March 31 every Tues. & Thurs. Gives moms that much needed time, from 9 •TOPS #1509 Pleasanton meets a.m. to 3 p.m. For ages 3-5. For every Friday morning at 201 N. details call Michelle at 210-667Main St. (Crosspoint Fellowship 6572. building) from 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m. For details call 830-200-9922. •Poteet City Council will meet on Tuesday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. •Open enrollment is over, but at City Hall. special enrollment is open for those that have qualifying
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POTEET GRANGE PERFORMS GOOD DEEDS
Free clothing, shoes in April LINDA SUMMERFIELD ATASCOSA FIRST SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
If you need a helping hand and can use some gently worn clothing or shoes for you and your family, mark your calenders now. You are welcome to come to our community center on Monday, April 3 from 5-7 p.m. and Monday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will be giving away free clothes, shoes and some miscellaneous items to anyone needing a helping hand because we care about you! If you have clothing items in good condition that you no longer need bring them by and we will be happy to give them to someone who needs them. Come on by the Atascosa First Seventh-day Adventist Church, at 1089 Avenue H in Poteet. If you have questions or are unable to make it at that time, call Margie Aguero, director of our church community services at 830-742-8653. We welcome you to attend church services every Saturday for Sabbath School starting at 9:30 a.m. and church service at 11 a.m. All are welcome.
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The Poteet Grange delivered dictionaries to Poteet Elementary third grade students. Pictured left to right are: Grange members Ann Roeder and Doris Payne, students Chris Tellez and Rylee Millen and Grange member Margie Blair. The Dictionary Program is a national program called “Words for Thirds.”
Poteet Grange members delivered cards and Christmas cookies to nursing home residents in December. Pictured left to right are: Daylon Payne, Doris Payne, Zachary Howell, Danielle Howell, Diana Martinez- activities director and Ann Roeder- Grange member.
The Poteet Grange gave out Thanksgiving cards last fall to nursing home residents. Pictured are Grange members: Doris Payne, Ann Roeder, Margie Blair, Tim Cotton- administrator under the new company Shady Shores, Diana Martinez- activities director and Zachary Howell.
Family counseling available at First Baptist Church South Texas Children’s Home (STCH) Ministries Family Counseling has partnered with First Baptist Church of Pleasanton to open a new counseling office. A counselor is available at FBC every Monday. Services are provided regardless of an individual or family’s ability to pay for them. However, they do welcome donations. They just trust that God and people who are grateful will provide the funding that is needed. They encourage donations, but they don’t turn anyone away. STCH Ministries started as a children’s home in
1952 and began counseling services in 1996. They provide counseling for individuals, couples and families for family issues, marital issues, parenting issues and more. They provide play therapy for children, which gives them a chance to communicate through play and show their emotions in ways they can relate to. Their counselors are clinically excellent and distinctively Christian. In other words, their counseling is clinical and based on science. However, they apply the principles in the Bible and apply principles of faith. That spiritual as-
pect is part of what STCH Ministries sees as the whole picture of bringing healing. Many times a person of faith is comforted to find counseling services in a place friendly to their faith. The Pleasanton office is one of 13 locations in South Texas. STCH has 25 therapists in the area. They see a tremendous need and they continue to grow to meet that need. For more information on their services you may call 361-991-8680 or visit: stchm.org/familycounseling.
Sports
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Jacob Fanno deadlifts Saturday at the state meet in Abilene. J GARCIA | PLEASANTON EXPRESS
JoAnn Forehand (5) and Sara Stewart (14) celebrate following Forehand’s goal in the first half Thursday against Yoakum.
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BOYS POWERLIFTING
Jourdanton’s Fanno Lady Eagles roll to bi-district victory earns silver at state Pleasanton dominates Yoakum; to face Rio Hondo championship meet STEPHEN GARCIA SPORTS EDITOR
YOAKUM—Winners of six straight games, the Pleasanton girls soccer team entered the postseason on a hot streak. Yoakum did little to cool down the Lady Eagles on Thursday night. Pleasanton dominated all facets to take a 6-0 decision in the teams’ bi-district playoff at Bulldog Stadium. The Lady Eagles outshot their opponent 33-0, controlling possession and al-
lowing no offensive chances for the Lady Bulldogs. “It was nice to have a finish this way,” Pleasanton coach Brant Bird said. “The girls came out focused and doing exactly what I ask them to do. We thought that Yoakum might pack it in [defensively] like they did, so we practiced that last night. I think the girls executed really well.” With the win, the Lady Eagles advanced to the area round, where Pleasanton will take on Rio Hondo
at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Alice’s Memorial Stadium. The Lady Eagles netted three goals in each half. Five different players scored as Pleasanton peppered Yoakum with shots throughout the night. “The girls are very unselfish,” Bird said. “We put a premium on unselfish play. The girls realize that we don’t have any superstars on this team. They don’t care who scores the goals as long as the goals go in. And I think that was evident tonight.”
Pleasanton got on the board with senior JoAnn Forehand’s score less than eight minutes into the contest. Forehand found the back of the net following a cross into the box by Madelyn Bird. Bird had two goals on the night. The forward was one of three freshmen— along with Carly Esquivel and Zoei Diaz—to score against Yoakum. Fellow classmate Kate McNeill assisted on Sara Randolph’s See PLAYOFFS, Page 2C
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Jourdanton senior Jacob Fanno earned second place in his weight class at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association state championship Saturday in Abilene. Fanno finished 35 pounds behind Seagraves’ Raymon Aranda in the 148-pound class of Division 3. Fanno lifted a total of 1,280 pounds, including 500 on squat, 280 on bench press and
500 on deadlift. Pleasanton had a pair of competitors at the Taylor County Expo Center as well. Senior Sisto Pacheco placed eighth in the Division 2 super heavyweight class. Oscar Castillo, in the 275-pound class, bombed out in squat. Pacheco totaled 1,670 pounds and achieved a personal record in the process. He lifted 675 pounds on squat, 545 on deadlift and a careerhigh 450 on bench press.
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Kaye Hubert (12) makes a diving catch Friday night against Poteet as shortstop Chloe Bryant looks on.
Reece Garcia (8) gets ready to shoot Thursday against Yoakum at Bulldog Stadium.
SOFTBALL
BOYS SOCCER
Lady Eagles pull away from Poteet
Missed opportunities on offense haunt Pleasanton in playoff loss
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PLEASANTON—Like all softball coaches, Pleasanton’s Ronda Savage and Poteet’s Fred Radske understand how critical errors can be. Unfortunately for Radske, miscues in the field set
up a loss for the Lady Aggies once again. The Lady Eagles were happy to take advantage of some early Poteet errors on the way to a 10-1 win Friday at the Pleasanton ISD Eagle Complex. With the win, Pleasanton moved to 1-1 in District 30-4A play while the Lady
Aggies fell to 0-3. “Like I’ve been telling the girls from the beginning, our district is going to come down to what team makes the errors. That’s going to be the team that loses,” Savage said. “I always tell the See SOFTBALL, Page 2C
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YOAKUM—The Pleasanton boys soccer team took a one-goal advantage into halftime of its bi-district playoff Thursday against Yoakum. The Eagles had plenty of chances to extend that lead, but missed
opportunities ended up costing them a spot in the second round. Adrian Herrera’s goal less than three minutes before the game would have gone to penalty kicks lifted the Bulldogs to a 2-1 win in extra time at Bulldog See EAGLES, Page 2C
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Pleasanton vs. Cuero Jourdanton vs. SA Cole Poteet vs. Somerset Charlotte vs. Sabinal
Pleasanton vs. Cuero Jourdanton vs. Karnes City Poteet vs. Somerset Charlotte vs. Falls City
Pleasanton vs. Rio Hondo (@ Alice)
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Pleasanton vs. Beeville Jourdanton vs. George West Poteet vs. Cuero Charlotte @ Falls City
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Pleasanton’s Chloe Bryant (left) slides head-first as Poteet third baseman Nicole Santos (10) looks to apply a tag.
girls we have to keep it under two. All the games that we’ve won this season we’ve had less than two errors.” “We had some hits, but our mental mistakes on defense have cost us a lot of games [this season],” Radske said. “We’ve just got to learn to stop it and play better. We’ll start winning
games if we do that.” The Lady Eagles scored the first nine runs of the game, including two in the opening frame without recording a hit. Pleasanton led 2-0 after two Poteet errors in the inning. “It’s always great to get a win,” Savage said. “We have a big week ahead of us facing [Somerset and Cuero]. A win puts us a step in the right direction, so we’ll carry that over to the next game.” The Lady Eagles got the bats going as
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Poteet second baseman Briana Alvarado makes a leaping catch Friday.
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Stadium. Herrera made a run through the Pleasanton defense and beat the Eagles’ goalkeeper in a one-on-one matchup. “Our defense reacted a little bit late, and our keeper came out and they just got us,” Pleasanton coach Alex Hernandez said. “Overall, we had it from the beginning. We had shot after shot, oneon-one, and the ball just didn’t go in the back of
the net.” Yoakum forced the extra period after tying the game in the 56th minute. Julio Carmona scored off a rebound to knot the score 1-1. The Bulldogs had three chances to take the lead in the final 10 minutes of regulation. The late flurry was a turnaround for a Yoakum team that was outshot 9-3 in the first half. Six corner kicks aided in the Bulldogs’ 14 second-half shots. While the Eagles had nine shots after halftime, Pleasanton could not capitalize on some quality looks.The Eagles’ lone goal came off
well, totaling 12 hits. Pleasanton had at least two runs in each of the first three innings, including four in the third. Kaye Hubert and Chloe Bryant each drove in a pair of runs on the night for the Lady Eagles. “I was just seeing the ball clearly,” said Hubert, who went 3 for 4 at the plate. “We’ve been facing a lot of fast pitchers lately, so getting to see something a little different helped my timing. I think our whole team played pretty well out there.” Hubert, a senior, also helped prevent a potential Poteet rally in the third inning. The second baseman robbed leadoff batter Brianna Camarillo of a hit with a diving catch in the infield. “I didn’t have a good read on the ball, but I just kind of stuck out my hand,” Hubert said. “That’s why I didn’t call it. I just stuck out my hand and it came into my glove. We’ve had a lot of practice with balls like that, so it’s pretty routine.”
the foot of Reece Garcia, who opened the scoring 8:20 before the break. Garcia nearly had two assists as well. Less than 15 seconds into the contest, Garcia connected with Victor Gutierrez, who found the back of the net. However, referees ruled Gutierrez offside on the play, negating the score. “In the very beginning we scored, except they called it offsides,” Hernandez said. “So that set up the momentum the opposite way.” In the first extra-time period off a Garcia pass, Matheus Rodriguez’s shot
The Lady Aggies put the ball in play throughout the game, but solid fielding by Pleasanton kept Poteet off the scoreboard most of the night. “Our defense had to do work tonight,” Savage said. “Almost every single batter in Poteet’s lineup got a hit on us at some point. But our defense was able to make the stop, and we got the win.” Zoe Berman led the Lady Aggies with two hits, and Samantha Samaniego had the team’s lone RBI. Poteet finished with six hits off pitcher Dominique Owen, who picked up the win to improve to 7-3. The victory over the Lady Aggies came on the heels of a 4-1 win over Schertz John Paul II on March 21. Hubert and Savage said the nondistrict contest got Pleasanton on the right track. “I think it helped pump up our confidence,” Hubert said of Friday’s result. “…I think we have a pretty good chance of doing well this season.”
hit inside the crossbar and ricocheted away from the goal. It was nearscores such as those that haunted Pleasanton and secured the playoff win for Yoakum, which is in its first season of varsity competition. “I’m really proud of the team, how far they’ve come and how well they played together,” Hernandez said. “We keep improving. The program keeps improving overall. We came out second in district, something that’s never happened before.”
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Colby Cardenas battles with a Yoakum defender as he dribbles through traffic Thursday night in the teams’ bi-district playoff game.
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goal in the 16th minute to give Pleasanton a 2-0 advantage. In total, the Lady Eagles have seven underclassmen on the roster. Still, the expectations remain high for Pleasanton, which is ranked No. 15 in the latest Texas Girls Coaches
Association poll. “Right now, [our] attitude is really, really good,” Brant Bird said. “They’re excited to be where they are, but they know that the potential is really high and we still have work to do. We’re very young, so a lot of these girls this is their first taste of playoff soccer. A lot of nerves were settled tonight, so that’s good. As we move to the next round, I expect even better things.”
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Pleasanton senior Johanna Martinez dribbles downfield on Thursday.
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Pleasanton Little League hosts Opening Day
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Pleasanton Little League board members (back row, from left) Lily Villanueva, Jenny Wiggins, Richard Keylich, Lisa Royal, Troy Lopez, Jose “Chito” Ramirez, Angelita Cruz, Jesus Cruz, Lyndzie Porter (front row, from left) Virginia Gonzalez, Maria Lopez, Stephanie Woodlee, Brandie Jupe Kubish, Rachael Gutierrez and Stephanie Durham
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Tanner McDougal sings the national anthem Saturday morning during the Pleasanton Little League Opening Day ceremony.
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(From left) Gabe Pace, Haylee Smith, Finley Hilburn and Raylin Castillo lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
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(From left) Autumn Guerra, EJ Lozano and Brett Keylich
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BASEBALL
Offensive burst pushes Eagles past Poteet in 30-4A opener STEPHEN GARCIA SPORTS EDITOR
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Hilton Mehrmann (7) jumps up to celebrate with pitcher Aaron Perez after a strikeout ended the inning.
PLEASANTON—There was not much separating Pleasanton and Poteet on the baseball diamond Friday night in the teams’ District 30-4A opener. That is, until the final three innings. The Eagles broke up a tie ballgame in the fourth and scored 11 runs in the last three frames to come up with a 16-6 run-rule win in six innings. “It was a very hardfought game,” Pleasanton coach Jeff Niemietz said.
“It’s a tough battle. I know this district’s going to be tough every single game. Everybody has a chance to win or lose each game. It’s just a matter of who executes better. I thought we did a good job of executing late in the game.” Aaron Perez ended the game on a two-run, walkoff home run to left field. “I had a 2-0 count, and the pitcher hung that fastball a little bit right down the plate,” he said. “I just tried to put it in play, and it ended up being a good shot.” Pleasanton plated six
runs in the fifth inning to break open the contest. The Eagles had four hits in the frame, including back-to-back doubles. Tyler Gonzales singled to right field with the bases loaded to score two runs, and Robert Lopez and Deryian Martinez each doubled to put Pleasanton in front 14-6. “It’s huge. It’s exactly what we needed,” Perez said of the win. “The team is looking good. We started out slow, but we’re going to be rolling.” Perez, who entered the game in relief in the
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fourth, worked out of a jam in the top of the fifth to maintain the Pleasanton lead. He struck out Robert Benavidez with the bases loaded to end the threat. “I liked Aaron’s composure,” Niemietz said. “When I brought him in for relief he kind of struggled there in the inning. Then he just came out and mowed them down one, two, three in the next inning. He found his rhythm…It was very gratifying to see him finish the game on a tworun, walk-off bomb.”
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Squaws’ Longoria throws perfect game STEPHEN GARCIA SPORTS EDITOR
All five of the senior Pleasanton powerlifting girls made the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association academic all-state list. Pictured are (from left) Aimee Youngblood, Sophia Romero, Harley Porter, Kristianna Kelley and Codi Steenbeke. Kelley, Romero and Steenbeke made the “Elite” team with GPAs of 98 or higher, while Porter and Youngblood were first-team selections for GPAs between 95-98.
Perez struck out the side in the sixth and finished with five strikeouts in 2.2 innings. He allowed one run on one hit and walked four to earn the win. At the plate, the sophomore went 3 for 4 with four RBIs. “[My pitching] was decent. Defense backed me up no matter what,” Perez said. “Justin Rangel at catcher was blocking stuff, not letting it get by him, keeping my head in the game. That’s all I can ask for from a teammate.”
Jourdanton senior Bailey Longoria needed only 29 pitches for a flawless night Friday against San Antonio Brooks. Longoria threw a perfect game in three innings as the Squaws downed the Lady Bengals 18-0 in a run-rule victory on the road. The Texas A&MKingsville signee, who returned March 21 after missing a majority of the season with an ankle injury, struck out four of nine batters. On offense, Longoria went 2 for 2 with three RBIs. Jourdanton plated 10 runs in the second inning and eight more in the third. Emily Ponton
went 3 for 3 with three RBIs. Three Squaws— Laney Harlan, Claudi Muñoz and Kristina Ramirez—had two RBIs apiece. In total, Jourdanton had 12 hits. The Squaws traveled to Poth on Tuesday and will face Karnes City on Friday at the Jourdanton ISD Sports Complex.
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TRACK
Poteet, Pleasanton boast several winners at Warhorse, Arabian Relays STEPHEN GARCIA SPORTS EDITOR
The Pleasanton and Poteet track teams traveled to Devine for the Warhorse and Arabian Relays on
Saturday. Both teams had multiple event winners. Lady Aggie Emma Foster took home first place in two events and finished second in the 300-meter hurdles. She was also a
part of Poteet’s first-place 400-meter relay team along with Alina Escamilla, Danica De La Fuente and Lasette Gonzales. The Pleasanton team of Laken McAda, Ashley
Huizar, Megan Huizar and Ayanna Oltivero took first in the girls 1,600-meter relay. Oltivero was also the winner in the 400-meter dash. On the boys’ side,
Isaac Mendiola finished first in the 110-meter hurdles. Shane Garcia of Poteet placed first in the 3,200-meter dash. Boys 100 M 5. Antonio Soriano (Poteet) 11.68 200 M 3. Oscar Ortiz (Poteet) 23.69, 5. Alfonso Peña (Poteet) 23.75, 6. Soriano 23.91 1,600 M 2. Shane Garcia (Poteet) 4:40.15 3,200 M 1. Garcia 10:10.39 110 M hurdles 1. Isaac Mendiola (Pleasanton) 15.85 400 M relay 4. Poteet 45.20 Triple jump 3. Mendiola 40-7 Pole vault 2. Dillon Stobbs (Pleasanton) 13-0, 4. Brandon Cessna (Pleasanton) 11-0 Girls 100 M 3. Jenna Westfall (Pleasanton) 13.30, 5. Danica De La Fuente (Poteet)
13.42, 6. Alina Escamilla (Poteet) 13.51 200 M 3. Ashley Huizar (Pleasanton) 27.65, 4. De La Fuente 27.67 400 M 1. Ayanna Oltivero (Pleasanton) 1:00.95, 6. Escamilla 1:05.47 800 M 2. Megan Huizar (Pleasanton), 4. Bianca Haynes (Poteet) 2:33.82 1,600 M 4. Jasmine Oliva (Poteet) 6:00.18 100 M hurdles 1. Emma Foster (Poteet) 15.24 300 M hurdles 2. Foster 48.82 400 M relay 1. Poteet 51.83, 4. Pleasanton 52.77 800 M relay 2. Pleasanton 1:49.19 1,600 M relay 1. Pleasanton 4:11.16 Long jump 5. De La Fuente 15-0.5 Shot put 3. Illeana Bosquez (Pleasanton) 327.5 Triple jump 1. Foster 34-2 High jump 3. Laken McAda (Pleasanton) 4-8, 6. Foster 4-2
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Joshua Tapp (19) slides safely into home Friday night against Natalia at the Jourdanton ISD Sports Complex.
BASEBALL
Indians right ship in 26-3A opener STEPHEN GARCIA SPORTS EDITOR
win. On 81 pitches, Meyer allowed two earned runs on four hits. He struck out three and walked six. Jourdanton scored at least two runs in each inning, totaling 11 hits. The Indians also took advantage of four Mustang errors. Will Soward went 3 for 3 at the dish with two RBIs and a walk. Matt Elmore and Trey Paxson each hit
triples, and Joshua Tapp had a double. All three had one RBI each. Natalia took a 1-0 lead in the opening frame before Jourdanton responded with nine unanswered runs over the first three innings. The Indians faced Poth on the road Tuesday and will host San Antonio Cole on Friday night.
In addition to placing second in his weight class at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association state meet Saturday, Jacob Fanno of Jourdanton also received a $1,000 scholarship from the THSPA.
The Jourdanton baseball team righted the ship just in time for district play. The Indians took down Natalia 13-3 in five innings Friday in the teams’ District 26-3A opener at the Jourdanton ISD Sports Complex. Jared Meyer went the distance to pick up the
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Daryn Garza gave Poteet a 1-0 lead in the opening frame on a single to center field. The
Aggies also went in front 4-3 on Xavier Lopez’s RBI hit in the top of the third, but that would be Poteet’s last lead. Garza led the Aggies with two hits and a pair of RBIs. Pleasanton took on Somerset on the road Tuesday and will face Cuero on Friday. Niemietz
reiterated the toughness of the district. “We’re going to be evenly matched. They’re going to be coming after us. It’s going to be a dogfight. It’s going to come down to the team that can execute and make more plays.”
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Charlotte splits games last week STEPHEN GARCIA SPORTS EDITOR
The Charlotte baseball team split its two games last week, but unfortunately for the Trojans, the one that counted more was a loss. Brackettville thumped Charlotte 20-5 on March 21 in district action. The Trojans then picked up a 12-5 win over Medina on Friday. Charlotte appeared to be off to a good start against the Tigers, scoring four runs in the top of the first. Brackettville had a big answer, however, plating 15 in the opening frame. The Tigers had three home runs in the inning, including a grand slam. Jevon Santos had a home run in the game,
going 1 for 2 at the plate. Alex Martinez led the Trojans with two RBIs on a 1 for 1 day at the plate. Charlotte trailed early against Medina, falling behind 1-0 in the first inning. The Trojans responded with eight runs to break open the scoring in the third. Charlotte finished with 13 hits on the night. Santos went 3 for 5 at
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Is LeBron James just a sore loser? It looked like it Monday night There are many of us who admit that pound-forpound, LeBron James may be the best player to ever play in the NBA. If he’s not then he’s right there on par with the legendary Michael Jordan. But there is one trait that James has that Jordan never showed when he played. Jordan never bailed out of a game when the going got tough.
That’s what James did Monday night when the Spurs put on one of their best performances of the year in running the defending champions off the court by a 103-74 score. The game was decided so early that Spurs coach Gregg Popovich emptied his bench early in the fourth quarter. By then James had sat silently on the bench after he took
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an inadvertent elbow to his back by the Spurs’ David Lee late in the third quarter on a fight for a rebound. At first James did not show much pain as he watched the Spurs run the other way then suddenly collapsed to the floor and rolled in pain. All this happened after James had run over Manu Ginobili twice on plays that clearly looked like offensive charges. “Why didn’t they (referees) call something?, asked my wife. “Because he’s LeBron James and the officials show favoritism to the superstars like that,” I said.
The difference was that Ginobili got up quickly off the floor after James had barreled over him. James is a physical specimen who is big enough to play defensive tackle in the NFL and fast enough to play linebacker or tight end. Ginobili is a 39-yearold ancient warrior who is probably playing in his final year as a Spur. But when the game ended Ginobili was still in the game while James sat. Those blows to Ginobili were much more severe in my opinion than the lovetap James received from Lee on the rebound battle.
You could tell James was already frustrated by his team’s inability to stay up with the Maggie Spurs. Rodriguez According to San Sports Antonio Express- Focus News columnist Mike Finger, James was not only out-played by
the Spurs’ Kawhi Leonard who led the Spurs with 25 points, but his whole team could not cope with the Spurs’ defense and superb offensive team effort. After the game James called the Spurs a “well-oiled machine.” The win for San Antonio left them in second place in the Western Conference with a record of 57-16, two games behind Golden State. If the Spurs continue to play like they did Monday night, I’d have to say they are peaking at the right time. The playoffs start in three weeks.
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Jourdanton competes at UC Randolph meet STEPHEN GARCIA SPORTS EDITOR
The Jourdanton track teams competed at the RoHawk Relays on Thursday, hosted by Universal City Randolph. Kylar Guzman and Shyanne Bauerle each won individual events for Jourdanton. The Squaws finished fourth out of 10 teams, while the Indians were ninth. The following are the
complete results for Jourdanton: Boys 200 M 5. Payton Kaiser 25.04 400 M 6. Coleman Hughes 55.25 400 M relay 5. Kaiser, Will Locke, Marcello Alvarado, Basilio Alvarado 46.03 800 M relay 3. Kaiser, Dezmond Walker, Locke, Marcello Alvarado 1:35.64 Triple jump 5. Jemareon Moore 39-11.5
Shot put 3. John Englemann 40-11 Discus 3. Englemann 122-05 Girls 100 M 5. Kylar Guzman 13.43 400 M 1. Guzman 1:04.13 100 M hurdles 5. Rachel Schnelle 17.96 400 M relay 3. Kristina Ramirez, Faith Ortiz, Guzman, Shyanne Bauerle 52.81
800 M relay 3. Ortiz, Karen Carrasco, Ramirez, Bauerle 1:52.90 High jump 6. Julia Cordova 4-6 Pole vault 3. Destiny Powell 8-6 Long jump 1. Bauerle 175, 6. Ortiz 15-11.5 Shot put 4. Schnelle 29-1 Discus 3. Erin Soward 85-10
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McMullen track results STEPHEN GARCIA SPORTS EDITOR
The McMullen County track teams traveled to the Hebbronville meet Thursday. The teams will participate in the Yorktown meet March 30 in the final meet before district. The district meet will be hosted by McMullen County. “The team did very well for only their second meet of the year,” McMullen County athletic director Tony Taylor said. The following are results from the Hebbronville meet: Boys
Discus 1. Joe Melendez 119-7 Shot put 2. Melendez 43-3 300 M hurdles 3. Dustin Allen High jump 3. Logan Ridgeway Girls Discus- 1. Makinna Serrata 2. Hallie Taylor High jump 1. Serrata Triple jump 2. Serrata 100 M hurdles 2. Serrata 5. Taylor 800 M 2. Brenda Beyer 300 M hurdles 5. Taylor 1,600 M relay- 3. Taylor, Beyer, Baily Dawson, Serrata
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If ft. steel building on 3 furnished, utilities paid. you are interested in a acres. Hwy. 16 frontage, service workers position 2 miles north of Poteet. Daily•Weekly•Monthly 210-789- $595/month - That’s all! for the Oilfield but lack $280,000. Pleasanton/Jourdanton the experience to be a 7497. (18-20p21f) 828-335-4948. supervisor/crew leader, do not worry we have an opportunity for you also. Come to work for us as a general laborer and work your way to the top. We are seeking motivated employees to help us grow the Company. Requirement to be a general laborer as an oilfield service Rentals & Property Management hand include; a flexible RepublicLands.com schedule, the ability to work long hours, able Texas Moore - Broker: 830.570.7600 to work in an outdoor Kelly Benton - Realtor, GRI: 830-570-3399 environment, and have Phillip Vaughn - Realtor • Mary Pawlik - Realtor a positive, can do attitude. If you think this DUPLEX FOR RENT could be your next great Land for Sale 827 A Dallas St., Pleasopportunity, please con2/1, central 402 anton. tact us. We are also JOURDANTON looking for CDL driv- Cedar & Clamp Ave. heat/air. Washer/dryer ers with experience to 2 city lots, 100x150. hookup. Range, refrigoperate vacuum trucks. Sewer & water are in erator, dishwasher. No Must have clean driving place. Call owner at 830- pets, no smoking. $750/ record, have med card, 569-3345. We finance. month/deposit. 830-569and pass drug screen. Leave message. (19- 3054. (21tfn) May also have oppor- 21p22f) THE PLEASANTON tunity to join general AUTHORlaborers for extra hours. JOURDANTON 173 & HOUSING Interested, please con- 2146. 20 acres. Water, ITY is currently accepttact us @ Absolute Oil fenced, 12 acres brush ing applications for the Field Services, 830-663- & 8 acres open pasture. Section 8 and the Low 5090, Exit 121, 1544 Entrance with driveway. Rent Public Housing I-35 South, Devine, TX 24x20 ft. Call owner wait list. Applications 78016. (19-21p22f) at 830-570-1182. (21- are given out Tuesdays and Thursdays from 23p24f) 8a.m.-4p.m. The PleasCONVENIENCE STORE IN TILDEN, GRAND OPENING anton Housing AuthorTexas is now hiring SALE 1 acre South ity is located at 402 W. cashiers and kitchen of San Antonio near Adams St., Pleasanton help. Very competitive Devine. Small down. No TX, 78064. You may call starting salary. Please credit check. No inter- for information at 830contact 210-213-5785 est for 5 months. No 569-5558 or 830-569for more information. city taxes. Financing by 5559. (7ctfn) (20-21c) owner. 210-656-0185. ALL BILLS PAID! For (21p) rent, 2 bedroom, 1 bath HEAD COOK/KITCHEN mobile home with stove MANAGER Looking NICE, FENCED 10 & refrigerator. Has front for experienced cook/ kitchen manager. Food ACRES FOR SALE. porch & shade tree. $800/month, $400/ ordering & preparaMcCoy water. deposit. 830-200-7584, tion, staff management, Call 210-268-3676 or 830-569-3038. 1512 N. cleanliness & sanita210-860-9312. Martin St., Pleasanton. tion. Great hours & pay Leave message based on experience. if no answer. Location is Tilden. Call FOR RENT IN PLEAS210-213-5785. (21-22c) ANTON 118 Pauls Place. 3/1, garage, large $850/month, $800/ Floresville/Poth Area yard, deposit. Call & leave Established Vacuum Service Company seeking vacuum truck message. 830-2009229. (21p) driver with Class A CDL, tanker endorsement. Must have dependable transportation & must be able to pass a drug test. Must have minimum 1 yr. experience. 3 BEDROOM MOBILE Earn up to $60k per year. HOME between Poteet STEADY WORK! • 210.385.4612 & Somerset. $550/ month. 210-416-6393. (21c) 18-20p21f
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Notice is hereby given that Original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Frank A. Moffitt, Deceased were issued on February 27, 2017 in Docket No. 7826 pending in the Probate Court of Atascosa County, Texas to: Frank A. Moffitt, Jr. Independent Executor. The address of the Independent Executor is: 4303 Long Grove Drive Seabrook, Texas 77586 All persons having claims against the Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Dated: March 23, 2017 Frank A. Mofitt, Jr. (21p)
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ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Apply in person at our Pleasanton & Jourdanton stores, 304 S. Main, Pleasanton & 1302 Zanderson, Jourdanton anytime. Full & part time.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY for rent. 150 x 200. Mobile home, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 76 long x14 wide, 1 carport. Semi-parking available. Within Charlotte city limits. Intersection of Hwy. 140 & San Antonio St. 830-480-3440, Benito Juarez. (2022p23f)
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the subject unit for the AMENDED NEW DRILL permit in Sec. Bk. SARAGOSS IRR. & MFG. CO. Survey, A-975, EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD-1) Field, DISTRICT 01 NOTICE OF ATASCOSA County, DATE OF ISSUANCE: THIS A P P L I C A T I O N being 3.8 miles SE Mar 24, 2017 NOTICE OF PROTEST REQUIRES PUBLICA- direction from CHRISTINE, Texas. DEADLINE: 5:00PM, TION Apr 28, 2017 Address: Railroad Com- The location and identity PURSUANT TO THE of the well is as shown TERMS of Railroad mission of Texas Commission rules and ATTN: Drilling Permit below: regulations, this appliUnit FIELD: EAGLEVILLE cation may be granted P.O. Box 12967 WITHOUT A HEARAustin, Texas 78711- (EAGLE FORD-1) ING if no protest to the 2967 Lease/Unit Name J. application is received Fax: (512) 463-6780 within the deadline. An Email: SWR37@RRC. PEELER A UNIT Lease/Unit Well No. llH affected person is entiTEXAS.GOV Lease/Unit Acres 409.45 tled to protest this appliRule 37 Case No. Nearest Lease Line (ft) cation. Affected persons 100.0 include owners of record 0304245 Status/Permit No. Nearest Well on Lease and the operator or les(ft) 400.0 sees of record of adja824180 cent tracts and tracts Lease Lines 357.0 F nearer to the proposed NORTH EAST L, 387.0 well than the minimum NOTICE OF F NORTH EAST L, lease line spacing disAPPLICATION Survey Lines 357.0 F tance. If a hearing is SOUTH EAST L, 387.0 called, the applicant has the burden to prove the NOTICE IS HEREBY F SOUTH EAST L need for an exception. GIVEN that the CARA Protestant should be RIZO (EAGLE FORD) Wellbore Profile(s) prepared to establish LLC, [RRC Operator Horizontal standing as an affected No. 135316] has made person, and to appear application for a spac- Lateral: THl ing exception permit Penetration Point Loca- at the hearing either in person or by qualified under the provisions tion of Railroad Commis- Lease Lines: 100.0 F representative and protest the application with sion Statewide Rule 37 SOUTH L cross-examination or (16 Tex. Admin. Code 702.0 FEAST L presentation of a direct section 3.37). Applicase. The rules of evicant seeks exception to Terminus Location the lease line distance BH County: ATASCOSA dence are applicable in the hearing. If you have requirement because Section: 1711 any questions regardthe Applicant is less Block: ing the hearing procethan the required Rule Abstract: 475 dure, please contact the 37 lease line distance Survey: I&GN RR CO Docket to an unleased or non- Lease Lines: 100.0 F Commission’s Services Department at pooled interest within NORTH L (512) 463-6848. If you the subject unit for 422.0 F EAST L the AMENDED NEW Survey Lines: 1134.0 F have questions which are specific to the AppliDRILL permit in Sec. EAST L Bk. SARAGOSS IRR. 1222.0 F SOUTH WEST cation or the information set forth in this Notice, & MFG. CO. Survey, L please contact the ComA-975, EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD-1) Field, Field Rules for ALL fields mission’s Drilling Permit ATASCOSA County, on the permit application Unit at rule 37 (512) 463-6751. being 3.8 miles SE are as follows: RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS OIL AND GAS DIVISION
direction from CHRISEAGLEVILLE TINE, Texas. FORD-1): PURSUANT TO THE TERMS of Railroad Commission rules and regulations, this application may be granted WITHOUT A HEARING if no protest to the application is received within the deadline. An affected person is entitled to protest this application. Affected persons include owners of record and the operator or lessees of record of adjacent tracts and tracts nearer to the proposed well than the minimum lease line spacing distance. If a hearing is called, the applicant has the burden to prove the need for an exception. A Protestant should be prepared to establish standing as an affected person, and to appear at the hearing either in person or by qualified representative and protest the application with cross-examination or presentation of a direct case. The rules of evidence are applicable in the hearing. If you have any questions regarding the hearing procedure, please contact the Commission’s Docket Services Department at (512) 463-6848. If you have questions which are specific to the Application or the information set forth in this Notice, please contact the Commission’s Drilling Permit Unit at rule 37 (512)463-6751.
IF YOU WISH TO REQUEST A HEARING ON THIS APPLICATION, AN INTENT TO APPEAR IN PROTEST MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE RAILROAD COMMISSION’S AUSTIN OFFICE AT THE ADDRESS, FAX NUMBER, OR E-MAIL ADDRESS SET OUT ABOVE BY Apr 28, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. IF NO PROTEST IS RECEIVED WITHIN
(EAGLE IF YOU WISH TO REQUEST A HEARING ON THIS APPLICASpecial Rules 330/0, TION, AN INTENT TO 80.0 acres. APPEAR IN PROTEST Optional Rules 330/0, MUST BE RECEIVED 40.0 acres. IN THE RAILROAD COMMISSION’S This well is to be drilled AUSTIN OFFICE AT to an approximate depth THE ADDRESS, FAX of 11000 feet. NUMBER, OR E-MAIL ADDRESS If you have questions SET OUT ABOVE BY regarding this applica- Apr 28, 2017 at 5:00 tion, please contact the p.m. IF NO PROTEST Applicant’s Representa- IS RECEIVED WITHIN tive, Madelon Raney, at SUCH TIME, YOU WILL (713) 328-1000. LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO PROTEST AND THE REQUESTED PERMIT RAILROAD MAY BE GRANTED COMMISSION OF TEXAS OIL AND GAS ADMINISTRATIVELY. DIVISION THIS NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N DISTRICT 01 DATE OF ISSUANCE: REQUIRES PUBLICATION Mar 24, 2017 NOTICE OF PROTEST DEADLINE: 5:00 PM, The location and identity of the well is as shown Apr 28, 2017 Address: Railroad Com- below: mission of Texas ATTN: Drilling Permit FIELD: EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD-1) Unit P. 0. Box 12967 Austin, Texas 78711- Lease/Unit Name J. PEELER A UNIT 2967 Lease/Unit Well No. l2H Fax: (512) 463-6780 Email: SWR37@RRC. Lease/Unit Acres 409.45 Nearest Lease Line (ft) TEXAS.GOV 1.0 Rule 37 Case No. Nearest Well on Lease (ft) 400.0 0304246 Status/Permit No. Lease Lines 345.0 F 824185 NORTH EAST L, 378.0 F SOUTH EAST L NOTICE OF Survey Lines 345.0 F APPLICATION NORTH EAST L, 378.0 NOTICE IS HEREBY F SOUTH EAST L GIVEN that the CARRIZO (EAGLE FORD) Wellbore Profile(s) LLC, [RRC Operator Horizontal No. 135316] has made application for a spac- Lateral: TH1 ing exception permit Penetration Point Locaunder the provisions tion of Railroad Commis- Lease Lines: 281.0 sion Statewide Rule 37 F SOUTH L, 326.0 F (16 Tex. Admin.Code EAST L section 3.37). Applicant seeks exception to Terminus Location the lease line distance BH County: ATASCOSA requirement because Section: 1711 the Applicant is less Block: than the required Rule Abstract: 475 37 lease line distance Survey: I&GN RR CO to an unleased or non- Lease Lines: 100.0 F pooled interest within NORTH L
1263.0 F EAST L Survey Lines: 630.0 F EAST L 1072.0 F SOUTH WEST L Field Rules for ALL fields on the permit application are as follows:
CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP NO. 7838
THE STATE OF TEXAS: (EAGLE COUNTY OF ATASCOSA:
EAGLEVILLE FORD-1) :
TO: ALL PERSONS Special Rules 330/0, INTERESTED IN THE 80.0 acres. ESTATE OF MARY Optional Rules 330/0, MARGARET BAILEY 40.0 acres. AKA MARY BAILEY AKA MARY M. BAILEY, This well is to be drilled DECEASED, No. 7838, to an approximate depth County Court, Atascosa of 11000 feet. County, Texas. CARL K. BAILEY, Application If you have questions in the above numbered regarding this applica- and entitled estate filed tion, please contact the an APPLICATION TO Applicant’s representa- DETERMINE HEIRtive, Madelon Raney, at SHIP, and declared (713) 328-1000. who are the Heirs and the unknown Heirs of the said MARY MARGARET BAILEY AKA PUBLIC NOTICE OF MARY BAILEY AKA TEST OF AUTOMATIC MARY M. BAILEY, TABULATING DECEASED, and their EQUIPMENT respective shares and interests in this estate. Notice is hereby given The Applicant is reprethat the automatic tabu- sented by, MICHAEL lating equipment that will C. FINKEL 212 S. be used in the Poteet BRYANT ST., PLEASISD/City of Poteet Elec- ANTON, TX 78064. tion held on May 6th, 2017 will be tested on Said Application will April 18th, 2017 at 9:00 be heard and acted on a.m. at the Poteet ISD by said Court at 10:00 Intermediate (PIC) Por- o’clock A.M. on the table Building to ascer- first Monday after the tain that it will accurately expiration of ten days count the votes cast from date of publication for all offices and on all of this citation, at the measures. County Courthouse in Jourdanton, Texas. All persons interested in said estate are hereby cited to appear before said Honorable Court at AVISO PUBLICO DE said above mentioned PROBAR EL EQUIPO time and place by filing PARA TABULAR a written answer conAUTOMATICAMENTE testing such application should they desire to do Por lo presente se da so. aviso que el equipo para tabular automatic que se This citation by Publiusado en la eleccion El cation is returnable to Distrito Escuela Poteet/ said Court on the first Ciudad de Poteet que Monday, following 10 se llevara a cabo el 6 de days after date of publiMayo, 2017 se probara cation, exclusive of the el 18 de abril, 2017 a date of publication. las 9:00 a.m. en Poteet ISD Intermediate (PIC) Given under my hand edificio portatil para and seal of said court, determiner si el equipo at my office in Atascosa contara con exacitud County, Jourdanton, los votos para todas los Texas this 21st day of puestos oficiales y sobre march, 2017. todos los proyectos de ley. DIANE GONZALES, Andy Castillo Poteet ISD Superintendent
COUNTY CLERK ATASCOSA COUNTY
Andy Castillo Poteet ISD Superintendent (21cPO701996)
BY: RACHEL GARZA, DEPUTY (21c)
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Unit #G19 - 10x10 - William Anderson - Clothes & household items.
Auction Date: March 31, 2017
LIVE AUCTION!!! Units will be shown and sold ONE AT A TIME. Starting time for Auction is 2:00 p.m. Please come to front office to sign in before 2 p.m.!!!
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POTEET FFA IN SA RODEO TOUR PROGRAM
On Friday February 17, thirteen Poteet FFA students participated at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo Tour Guide. These students were allowed the opportunity to tour elementary and intermediate age students around the grounds and discuss with them the importance of agriculture. Students who participate in the tour guide are eligible for scholarship. We look forward to this event every year and this year was a huge success. Students left to right: Jared Stevens, Brooke Rassmussen, Alyssa Reyes, Lacey Stevens, Lauren Davila, Kayli Kennedy, Karen Ortega, Jayci Kennedy, Hannah Grace Watts, Ruby Jo Peoples, Trinity Champagne, Jackie Martinez and Max Orta.
RYAN HOUSE PLACES IN SA
Representing Jourdanton FFA, Ryan House, recently competed at the Ag Mech Show at the SA Livestock Exposition. He planned, designed, and built a 16 ft Tool and Fuel Trailer. The project took nearly 10 months to complete and countless work hours. He placed 3rd in his class at the show. He then took the trailer to the Houston Ag Mech Show. Ryan is a senior at Jourdanton High School and will attend Texas A&M University in the fall.
Pictured, left to right: Dr. Chris Boleman, SALE Contest Superintendent; Jackie Van De Walle, SALE Lifetime Assistant Vice President; Jim Harris, Tilden FFA Advisor and Charlsie’s dad; Charlsie Harris; Sarah Novak Franklin, SALE Ag Science Committee Chairman and Ronnie Urbanczyk, SALE Vice President.
Tilden student captures big prize in San Antonio
ERIKA VELA | PLEASANTON EXPRESS
Sam Solis, Ed Gorman, Raymond Solis, Kelsey Gonzales, Sammy Gonzales and Christabella Gonzales (not pictured) made the trek to Oklahoma on Wednesday, March 22 to deliver two truck loads of hay to the people of Oklahoma. Acres of land, homes and animals were lost in the catastrophic wildfires last week.
Charlsie Harris, a Junior at McMullen County High School and a member of the Tilden FFA, recently won the title of Grand Champion in the Agricultural Public Speaking Contest at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo. She spoke on the topic of the proposed Texas statewide water grid from the 84th Texas Legislature. Harris focused on the drawbacks of such a proposal when evaluated from the standpoint of production agriculturists and landowners. She was tops in a field of 250 speakers
from across the state that competed in eight preliminary heats where the best two from each heat qualified for the finals. In the concluding round, she bested 15 other finalists to garner top awards in the contest. Charlsie received a $10,000 S.A.L.E. Scholarship, a Championship banner, a leather portfolio, and the Champion’s belt buckle. Her parents are Jim and Karen Harris of Poteet.
Gonzales give hay out of glory to God Scholarship available ERIKA VELA SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS EDITOR
The Gonzales family of Poteet believes they have been blessed and have recently extended their blessings to the people of Oklahoma on Wednesday, March 22. Sammy and Leslie Gonzales and the kind people of Bar ES Ranch donated a total of 52 bales of hay to those who are hurting after wildfires in Oklahoma have devastated over 100 thousand acres of land.
It began with seeing posts on social media about the fires in Oklahoma through friends they met through horse shows. A friend in Seminole, TX was helping to coordinate donations for people who have suffered through the fires. The Gonzales’ own Diamond L Trucking and offered their friends the use of their trucks to transport their hay donation. Two of their drivers, Ed Gorman and Raymond Solis assisted them with the loading and transport
of the hay. Also helping with the transport were their daughters Christabella and Kelsey and Sam Solis. The group left on Wednesday morning at 3 a.m. to make the 10 hour drive to their destination near Forgan, OK. On their way into Oklahoma, their daughters were astonished to see charred animal remains and land completely covered in ash. They met up with RodSee HAY, PAGE 12C
Atascosa Cattlemen’s Association Scholarship The Atascosa Cattlemen’s Association Scholarship awards program is designed to provide educational opportunities in the form of a scholarship for Atascosa County boys and girls. ELIGIBILITY: Be a resident of Atascosa County, plan to attend a major college, university, or vocational technical school to study an advanced degree, family must be current member of ACA or willing to become a member.
Application must be submitted to the Atascosa Cattlemen’s Association on or before April 1st. Applications will be judged by the Atascosa Cattlemen’s Association Scholarship Committee. Recipients will be selected based on scholastic achievement, character, leadership, and financial need. The scholarship will be awarded at the annual Atascosa Cattlemen’s meeting. Find this scholarship and information for others on our website at atascosa.agrilife.org under the “Scholarships” Tab.
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ANITA SOLANO Our beloved Anita Solano, age 41, passed away PEDRO GONZALES, SR on March 19, 2017 at Christus Sister Mary Hospice Pedro Gonzales, Sr. of Center in San Antonio, Texas Dime Box, passed away due to Stage IV Paget’s DisFriday, March 24, 2017 at ease of the Breast. She was the age of 64. He was born born on April 15, 1975 in October 26, 1952 in Pearsall San Antonio, Texas to Felix to Juan and Rosa (SifuenSolano and Josefa Aleman tes) Gonzales. Pedro was a Solano. very hard worker, who was Anita grew up in Pleasdedicated to his work as a anton, Texas and graduheavy equipment operator. ated from Pleasanton High He also enjoyed working in School in 1995. After high the yard, barbequing, deer school Anita worked for and hog hunting. Pedro Eurostar Perfume Factory, also loved taking care of his Dollar General, Lowes and horses. His greatest love 281 Superstop. All that had was spending time with his the honor to meet her can family and friends. rejoice that Anita passed Pedro is survived by his away with the smile that we loving wife of 36 years, all have come to love. Cresencia (Muñoz) GonzaAnita is survived by her les; his son, Pedro Gonzahusband Rebel Lewis Crow les, Jr.; daughters, Camille of Floresville; her brothers Gonzales, Racquel Gaitan and sisters: Felix Solano and husband Mario, Prisand wife Monica, Melinda cilla Garza, Julia Garza and Rodriguez and husband Mihusband Rogelio and Patrichael, and Alexander Solano cia Hernandez and brother, and wife Veronica Garcia; Samuel Gonzales, Sr. He is her numerous nephews and also survived by numerous nieces: Breanna, Alexis, grandchildren, several great Nicholas, Natalie, Nathaniel, grandchildren and numerAlexander Jason, and Corina ous nieces and nephews. Josephine; and her numerHe is preceded in death ous aunts, uncles, and by his parents, Juan and cousins. Rosa Gonzales; son, Sotero Anita was preceded in Garza, Jr.; and brothers, death by her sister Diana SoMartin, Luciano, Antonio, lano; maternal grandparents Eddie, Jimmy, Victor and Juan and Nicolasa Aleman Bobby and Pablo Gonzales. and paternal grandparents Visitation will be held at Samuel and Rufina Martinez Hurley Funeral Home in Solano. Pleasanton on Thursday, A memorial service will March 30 from 2 - 9 p.m. be held at Mission Park with a rosary recited at 7 South Funeral Home and p.m. A funeral Mass will Cemeteries, 1700 SE Military be celebrated at St. Rose Dr., San Antonio, TX 78214 of Lima Catholic Church, at 5 – 9 p.m. on Friday, April 373 Madero in Charlotte on 14, 2017. There will be no Friday, March 31, 2017 at 10 viewing in accordance with a.m., interment will follow Anita’s wishes. at Charlotte Community In lieu of flowers the Cemetery. family requests memorial Pallbearers for Pedro's donations be made to the service will be Mario GaiAmerican Cancer Society at tan, Pedro Gonzales, Jr., 800-227-2345. Please rememJuan Padron, Jr., Steve Gon- ber to love deeply and smile zales, Samuel Gonzales, Jr., hard in honor of Anita. Daniel Gonzales and Joshua #TeamAnita. Gaitan. Anyone wishing to leave BARBARA SMITHWICK condolences for the family, Mrs. Barbara Ortiz Smithshare memories or sign the online guestbook may do so wick was born December 4, at www.hurleyfuneralhome. 1919 in Oakville, Texas. She was raised in Three Rivers, com. Texas. She was a pioneer in her time, which traveled by horse and wagon and in the latest model cars. Her first and only airplane ride was from Corpus Christi, Texas to Houston, Texas. She provided for her children without government assistance. She was a hardworking woman who taught her children at an early age to respect and be good workers. She was engaged in her children’s education and told them that skipping school was not an option. Her children would hear ADAM MACKINLEY her say constantly that they Adam MacKinley, age 55, were poor but didn’t have to of Leming, Texas, passed wear dirty clothes. She was away Tuesday, March 21, a caregiver to her immediate 2017 in Grapevine, Texas. family, without reproach. He is survived by his wife, She gave good advice and Barbara MacKinley of Lem- prayed for her children. ing; son, Garrett Turner of She was respected by her Leming; daughter, Samanchildren and grandchildren. tha Malik and husband John She loved her country and of Converse, and sisters, voting was important to Rochelle Brown and husher. “Mami”, we will miss band Tom of Abu Dhabi and you tremendously. Her Suzanne Brisch of St. Louis, memory has been a treasure Missouri. Adam is also sur- in our lives. Our best friend. vived by his granddaughter, “Mami”, Grandmamita. She Sierra Malik. accepted Jesus in her heart He was preceded in and knew she was saved by death by parents, Alan and his grace. Bette (Williams) Turner, and grandmother, Mazey Sterns. Memorial services will be held in the chapel of Hurley Funeral Home, Pleasanton at 10 a.m., Friday, March 31, 2017. Anyone wishing to leave condolences for the family, share memories or sign the online guestbook may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome. com.
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YOLANDA REYES Yolanda Aguillon Reyes passed away on March 22, 2017 in San Antonio. She was born on May 29, 1942 in San Antonio to Pilar Aguillon and Eugenia Salinas Aguillon. Yolanda is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, Marconi Reyes; sons Luis Reyes (Marcey), Larry Reyes (Betty) and Michael Reyes (Nicole); sisters, Sylvia Valdez, Irma (John) Swatek, Diana (Eduard) Ramirez, Mary Jane (Fred) Labar and Gugie (Joe) Robles; brothers Larry (Donna), Gilbert, Joe Danny (Blanca), Leonard (Mune) and George (Priscilla) Aguillon; 14 grandchildren; 18 greatgrandchildren and numerous nephews, nieces and friends. In her early years, Yolanda helped care for all of her 11 younger siblings. In 1958 she met her husband of 50 years Marconi Reyes. They started a life together and in 1968 they began to raise two twin boys: Louie and Larry Reyes. Soon after another son followed: Michael Reyes. Being able to be an awesome mother to three sons was her pride and joy. Anyone who knew Yolanda knew she was an incredible cook. With an achievement of being a previous winner to the Strawberry Festival’s best tortilla competition; she often spent hours in the kitchen bringing her family together with her delicious food. Yolanda was a devoted Christian who shared her faith in Christ with anyone she met. She was also a righteous and kind person who always made sure people had food in their stomach and a smile on their face. Yolanda impacted many lives with her unconditional faith and a mother’s compassion. She will be missed by many. As my grandmother would say to my father and uncles as they walked out the door, “Dios te bendiga.”
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E. J. Richey, age 99, of Pleasanton, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in Pleasanton. He is survived by his daughter, - Barbara McCulloch and husband Henry, of Maxwell, and sons, Daryl Richey and wife Michael Marie of Pleasanton, Leon T. Richey and wife Lucille of Keller, Bobby Richey and wife Karen of Humble, Billy Richey and wife Shirley of Palestine, and Gayle Richey and wife Jacqueline of Waco. E. J. is also survived by his brother, Chester Richey of Kingsland; sisters, Norma Jean Smith of Odessa and Rosa Lee McCurry of Andrews; 18 grandchildren; 46 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene “Eldridge” Richey. Visitation was held at Hurley Funeral Home in Pleasanton, from - 8 p.m., with the family present to receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m., Friday, March 24. Funeral services were held in the chapel of Hurley Funeral Home at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 25, 2017. Interment followed at Pleasanton City Cemetery in Pleasanton. To sign the guestbook visit hurleyfuneralhome. com.
Archie Dee Knight left this earth and joined his wife, Barbara, on Thursday, March 23, 2017. He was born on November 22, 1926 on the Knight farm in south Bexar County in Oak Island, married Barbara Ullrich, from Zuehl, TX on June 23, 1956 and together, they built their home and life on that farm. He exhibited for his children the importance of relationships, unconditional love, and the value of putting forth your best effort in all you do. Commitment and dedication were important to Archie as evidenced by his 33 year employment with the State of Texas, and membership in the Masonic Order for 65 years, Texas Grange for 75 years and Oak Island United Methodist Church for 77 years, serving in leadership roles in each. He loved his family tremendously and never missed an opportunity to tell others of their accomplishments. Preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Barbara Ullrich Knight, parents, Dee and Lillie Ernst Knight, brothers Bill, Frank, Carl and Ernst Knight and sister Mary Louise Knight Luse, he is survived by daughters and sons-in-law Margo and Rob Cook, Lovelle and Eric Nord, Karen and Buddy Overstreet and son and daughter-in-law Adrian and Debbie Knight, 12 grandchildren – Andrew Cook and wife Amber, Audrey Reed and husband Russell,
Kyle Cook and wife Candace, Carl, Leah and Karryn Overstreet, Ian and Victoria Nord, Michael Secord, Baker, Morgan and Garrison Knight and eight greatgrandchildren – Jaxson and Lillie Reed, Kaeleigh, Tucker, Kenlee and Karame Cook and Owen and Aden Cook; in-laws Bernice Knight, Marion and Don Denson, Valerie and Jim Hicks, Ronnie and Sharon Ullrich and Cheryl and Gerald Coble and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank all of Archie’s caregivers and therapists who assisted him, especially Debra Blake. A service of celebration will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 31, at Oak Island United Methodist Church, 2970 DeVilbiss Lane, San Antonio. Visitation will be Thursday, 5-8. Memorials can be made to Oak Island Cemetery Association, 5775 Blackhill Road, Floresville, TX 78114.
CALVIN FAULKNER Calvin Ray Faulkner, age 94, of Floresville passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017. He was born in Chapel, Texas on July 22, 1922. Calvin served his country honorably as a First Class Seaman in the United States Navy. He also was a retired Union carpenter. Calvin is survived by second wife, Averil (McCaughan) Adams Faulkner of Poteet; stepdaughter, Michelle McLean of Poteet; stepson, Bobby Adams also of Poteet; grandson, Jody Ray Faulkner of Floresville and granddaughter, Una Yvette Faulkner of Houston. He was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Maxine Faulkner; son, Ronald Faulkner and parents, Charles Lewis and Madge V. (Brazil) Faulkner. Graveside services were held on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Rutledge Cemetery in Poteet. To leave condolences visit hurleyfuneralhome.com.
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Tobin Morris, age 58, passed away at his residence Monday, March 20, 2017 in Pleasanton. He is survived by his wife, Becky Morris of Pleasanton; mother, Mary Carolyn (Shofner) Morris; sons, Marshall Morris of Pleasanton, Stormee Foulds of Pleasanton and Chase Foulds of Pearsall, and daughter, Samantha Foulds of Charlotte. Tobin is also survived by his brother, Biffle Morris of Pearsall; sisters, Suzanne Brooks of Pearsall and Sara Vinson of Midland, and two grandchildren, Maverick Castillo and Landon Foulds. He was preceded in death by his father, Pat Morris; brother, Kelly Morris and brother-in-law, Joshua Kubish. A memorial service was held Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Cowboy Fellowship Church, 561 FM 3350, Jourdanton, Texas. Anyone wishing to sign the guestbook, share memories or issue condolences for the family may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome. com.
Judy Ball, age 66, of Poteet, passed away at her residence Monday, March 20, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Russell Ball of Poteet; sons, George Ball of Austin and Russell T. Ball of Poteet, and brothers, Gerald Rinks of St. Louis, Michigan, Jack Rinks of Coopersville, Michigan, Barry Rinks of Ada, Michigan and Terry Rinks also of Michigan. Judy is also survived by her four grandchildren; one great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Marjorie Rinks; brother, Dennis Rinks and sister, Dawn Hill. No services are being held at this time. Please check the website for updates. Anyone wishing to sign the guestbook, share memories or issue condolences for the family may do so at hurleyfuneralhome.com.
Council shall be at the Jourdanton Municipal Complex Council Chambers of the City Hall, 1604 Highway E. 97, Jourdanton, Texas. (20-21c)
materials bid. The bid requested is for materials only- including Cold Mix, Base, Grade 5 Rock, Sewer Rock, Recycled Crushed Concrete, and Various TXDOT specified items.
INVITATION FOR BID Notice of Public Hearings by the Planning and Zoning Sealed bids are Commission and requested by the City of Jourdanton City Pleasanton for the rehaCouncil bilitation of the interior of two Ground Storage On April 6, 2017 at 6:00 Tanks within the City P.M., the Planning and Limits of Pleasanton, Zoning Commission Texas. shall conduct a public hearing and on April 17, Sealed bids will be 2017, at 6:00 P.M., the received by the City Jourdanton City Coun- Secretary, Andres Agucil shall conduct public irre, 108 Second Street, hearings to receive tes- P.O. Box 209, Pleastimony and comments anton, Texas, 78064, from members of the until 2:00 P.M, April public on the merits of 24, 2017. Bids will then be publicly opened and the following matters: read aloud at City Hall 1) An application for located at 108 Second Pleasanton, a special use permit Street, for property located at Texas, 78064. 3012 Brown Ave., and is legally described as There will be a non-manBlock 202, Lots 14 & 16, datory pre-bid meeting at Jourdanton, Atascosa 2:00 P.M. April 6, 2017 County, Texas. The at 108 Second Street, property is currently Pleasanton, Texas, City zoned SF-1 Low Den- Hall. It is anticipated sity Single Family Res- that this project will be idential. The applicants, awarded at the March 2, Rudy and Gina Gutier- 2017 Council Meeting. rez, are seeking a special use permit to allow a Interested bidders may manufactured home on obtain plans and specifications from City of the property. 2) An application for a Pleasanton City Hall special use permit for between 8:00 a.m. and p.m., Monday property located at 908 5:00 N. County Line Rd., through Friday. The City and is legally described requires that interas Block 234, N. 110’ ested bidders obtain of lots 7 and 8, except a printed copy of the for 60’ having been cut documents from City off from the North side Hall. of each of said lots for a street, Jourdanton, City of Pleasanton Atascosa County, Texas. The property is cur- Johnny Huizar rently zoned SF-1 Low City Manager Density Single Family (20-21cPO89234) Residential. The applicant, Devyn and Sonya Woodruff, are seeking a special use permit to INVITATION FOR BID allow a manufactured home on the property. Sealed bids are The public hearing con- requested by the City ducted by the Planning of Pleasanton for the and Zoning Commission annual construction and Jourdanton City
Sealed bids will be received by the City Secretary, Andres Aguirre, 108 Second Street, P.O. Box 209, Pleasanton, Texas, 78064, until 2:00 P.M., April 24, 2017. Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud at City Hall located at 108 Second Street, Pleasanton, Texas, 78064.
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Interested bidders may obtain a bid form from City of Pleasanton City Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The City requires that interested bidders obtain a printed copy of the documents from City Hall. City of Pleasanton Johnny Huizar City Manager (20-21cPO89235)
ney Albert of the Albert Ranch to deliver the hay and had a chance to talk with him about the devastation. “He was blessed we took him the hay because he said his neighbors needed the hay, too. He was kind of sharing with the neighbors around there that needed the hay. Even though people in Texas had a lot of hay and they had cut off people up in the Panhandle, still Oklahoma’s in desperate need of hay for their animals. Many of the people lost a lot of cows in the fires, ” said Sammy. The pilots who were flying planes to help put the fires out estimated the fire was travelling at least 75 mph. They described the flames being 30 feet high and the fastapproaching fire could be seen from a distance. Albert also mentioned his neighbor had lost 48 of his 75 cows in the fire. The Albert family watched the fires completely surround their home, and by what they can only describe as a miracle, their
APPROVED this day the 20th day of March, 2017. David Soward, Sheriff Atascosa County (20-21c)
home was untouched by the fire. He made a promise he would pay the kind act forward. “We’ve farmed and ranched all of our married life. We’ve had droughts and floods, but we’ve never been through something of that extent to where everything was gone,” said Sammy. The trip to Oklahoma and the idea of giving from the heart put many different things in per-
spective for the Gonzales family. They attempted to put themselves in the shoes of those people who lost everything in the fires. It was important for their children to see the magnitude of the affliction the fires had on families. “When you experience something like that on that level, it makes you realize you have so much to be thankful for and puts a whole new perspective
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on things. Everything we do is for the glory of God,” said Leslie. The people of Oklahoma are also accepting donations of fencing materials, as most of their fences were destroyed. If you would like to make a donation or need information, you may contact Sammy or Leslie Gonzales by e-mailing lesliesamg@yahoo.com or call (830) 570-0123.
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Eric again. I owe it all to her, I really do. She’s everything.” The couple will celebrate their 10th anniversary this June. Misty had a son, who was four at that time, and together they have another son. She admits, “It was rather difficult because I did have a young son at the time and I had to think about what it would mean for us. But, I have always believed in the truth and standing up for what is right. I never believed he was guilty. “I knew the risk. People were going to be against it and it was going to be hard. But, it didn’t seem right to be a coward just because of what other people would think. “This has been an absolute nightmare but Eric is one of the strongest people I know. He really is. In the face of this he could have become an alcoholic. Falling apart. Bitter. He could have let this ruin his entire life. He really could have, but he
didn’t. Instead he has been able to say this is going on but we are going to move forward and live our life like it doesn’t matter. He has kept his back straight and his head held up high. “He’s an amazing man and I made the right decision to be with him.” With a community of people in Atascosa County who believed in his innocence and cared for his family, he was, in a sense, sheltered. Though many knew his story, few spoke of it. Still, Wilson’s status as a registered sex offender has made finding work difficult at times. Not to mention attending many school functions, boy scout events and most tragically, officially adopting his stepson has been an impossibility. To be clear, there is not one shred of physical evidence connecting Wilson, or any of the other six men accused, to this crime. (See timeline page 8A.) Eric Wilson spent 7.5 years in prison after he was convicted of rape. The other three sailors who went to trial each spent at
least 10 years locked up for Bosko’s rape and murder. The scary truth is, there are bad seeds in this world. Michelle’s killer was a bad seed. And the police officer who bullied the “Norfolk Four” was a bad seed. But why would someone confess to such a horrid crime if, in fact, they were innocent? That’s the million dollar question. Why would they say they did this horrible crime, if they had not? It is unclear how many people are manipulated into false confessions. The statistics are hard to pin down. After all, criminals aren’t usually known for their honesty. No one can imagine saying they took part in the rape and cold blooded murder of a young woman, unless, in fact, they had. Right? But, imagine yourself, a young, trusting 21-yearold sailor. You woke up at 5:30 a.m. for duty on your ship. You finish work and are immediately taken to the police station. You’re
locked in a small room for hours with a police detective, named Robert Glenn Ford. This particular officer had just received his detective’s badge back after it was revoked in 1990. Revoked when he was found guilty of coercing false murder confessions from three teenagers. Teenagers who were found to be nowhere near that crime. This very detective is telling you for hours and hours and hours that you have failed a polygraph. He throws a photo of the bloody, dead body of Michelle Moore-Bosko on the table in front of you. A photo that would haunt you the rest of your life. He tells you that he has witnesses. That you are a liar. A rapist. A killer. That the only way you will avoid the death penalty is to admit it. That the only way out of that room is to admit it. For hours. For 10 hours. You are tired. Emotionally
Misty and Eric Wilson
and physically tired. Exhaustion has crept into your soul. And you just want to sleep. You want to eat.
You want out of that tiny room. Finally you say, “I did it.” Then comes the fabricated SEE ACCUSED, PAGE 8A
Commissioners vote ‘No Through Truck Traffic’ LEON ZABAVA
STAFF REPORTER
Atascosa County Commissioners’ Court Second Regular Meeting March 27, 2017
9:00 a.m. Ordered by Hon. Bob Hurley, Atascosa County Judge All four commissioners were present: Lonnie Gillespie, (Precinct 1);
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Meeting began with an Open Public Hearing Agenda regarding “No Through Truck Traffic” on certain designated county roads in Precinct #1, Atascosa County, Texas. Judge Hurley called the Public Hearing to order and asked for public comments, beginning with those already registered to address the court, to be followed with comments from others at the hearing. Speaking first was Attorney Robert Salmon, representing citizens opposed to the sand mine. He detailed reasons area residents would be adversely affected. Russell Wilson then spoke supporting opposition to the sand mine. Others detailing concerns about a sand mine operating in the Bruce Road area were Scott Smoot, Jim Pesek, Darla Pesek, Larry Bartek, Oscar Korus, Janice Jones, Comm. Gillespie and Juan Gonzalez. Assistant County Attorney Siobhan Mullen read and discussed the order asking for declaration of “No Through Truck Traffic” on certain county roads in Precinct 1. Commissioners’ Court then recessed for 10 minutes before beginning of the Regular Meeting of Commissioners’ Court. Judge Hurley asked for public comments and Atty Salmon and Russell Wilson spoke about concerns citizens in the area of the sand mine had regarding the proposed operation of the facility and truck traffic. Judge Hurley and Assistant
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Indigent Defense Grant 2018. A previous agreement was signed but the Commission added a fee. Request was approved. Jimmy Day, EMT-P, Atascosa County EMS Director, requested appropriate action concerning personnel. He requested employment of Chancie Galvan, as an EMT-Basic, at the pay rate of $10.92/ hour, $120.00/month uniform allowance beginning March 27, 2017. Request was granted. Ass’t County Attorney Mullens and David Prasifka, emergency management coordinator, requested appropriate action concerning approval of TCEQ Local Emergency Planning Committee Grant Program Contract and direct County Judge to be the authorized signature for the contract and associated documents. Request was approved. Ass’t County Attorney Mullens spoke for Gail Johnson, Indigent Health Care Coordinator, requesting appropriate action concerning Indigent Care Affiliation Agreement (ICAA) between Atascosa County and Jourdanton Hospital Corp, d/b/a South Texas Regional Medical Center and direct the County Judge to be the authorized signature on the ICAA and all associated documents. Conditions are contained in Certification of Government Entity Participation for Hospital Affiliates. Request was granted. Ray Samson, Atascosa County Auditor, spoke for Gail Johnson, Indigent Health Care Coordinator, requesting appropriate action concerning Pro-Rata Tobacco Settlement County Expenditure Statement - 2017, which lists unreimbursed county health care services expenditures for Calendar Year 2016. Request was approved. Judge Hurley then spoke for Johnson requesting appropriate action concerning approval for signing Department of Health Services form
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for County Indigent Health Care Program Intergovernmental Transfers. Request was granted. Rick Luna, Atascosa County Constable, Pct. 3, requested appropriate action concerning Reserve Deputy Constable Pct. 3 program. Constable Luna then requested appropriate action concerning Marissa A. Valdez working as a Reserve Deputy Constable, Pct. 3, volunteer without pay. Request was approved. Ray Samson, Atascosa County Auditor, requested appropriate action concerning 2016 Budget Amendments. (A) Request approval of Line Item Budget Amendments for 2016. (B) Request approval of Emergency Budget Amendments for 2016. Requests were granted. Audrey Louis, 81st District Attorney, requested appropriate action concerning Approval of the 81st District Attorney’s Office Resolution of Governing Body for the Region 2 Border Prosecution Unit Grant with the Office of the Governor. Request was approved. D. A. Louis then requested appropriate action concerning benefits increase for employee Robert F. Lipo, Jr., Ass’t District Attorney, for longevity pay increase from $120.00 to $260.00, beginning March 27, 2017. Longevity pay is refunded to the County by the State. Request was granted. Sheriff David Soward requested appropriate action concerning approval of Sheriff’s Public Auction date for June 7, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. and authorize the County Auditor’s office to advertise the aforementioned auction. Request was approved. Sheriff Soward then requested appropriate action concerning employment of John McRae as a Deputy Sheriff - Patrol, at the pay rate of $3,792.60 mo., $120.00 mo. uniform allowance, $175.00 Holiday, 171 hrs. fluct., beginning March 27, 2017. Request was granted. Comm. Perez, Pct. 3, requested appropriate action concerning request for a road bore on CR 343, for Mockingbird Midstream Gas Services LLC. Request was approved. Comm. Carroll, Pct. 4, requested appropriate action concerning a road bore on CR 420 for Mockingbird Midstream Gas Services LLC. Request was granted.
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FCB DONATES TO MCCLEARY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
LEROY URRABAZO | COURTESY PHOTO
Mark Long and Vance Smith presented a $500 check from FBC Bank to the Jourdanton Rotary Club for the McCleary Memorial Scholarship Fund. In memory of Madison and Tanner McCleary who were killed in a vehicle accident this January. Pictured left to right: Vance Smith, Michele Higginbotham, Mark Long, Al Steinle and Shane Sillivent.
POTEET TALKS GRANTS
SAWICKI APPRECIATION
Chief Eric Kaiser presented Jourdanton officer Timothy Sawicki the “Chief’s Commendation” for his exemplary service and dedication to the highest levels of police standards in the course of an officer’s duties. Officer Sawicki received this commendation at the Jourdanton City Council meeting held March 20 for his efforts during a recent residence fire.
COURTESY PHOTO
On March 14, Congressman Henry Cuellar’s outreach coordinator for Atascosa County, Gilbert Lafuente, met with Poteet Independent School District Board President, Barbara Reyes to discuss educational grants.
Opinion 4A
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Shaving for the cause
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ver the last few years I have seen various St. Baldrick’s events via Facebook and the news. These are events held to raise money for childhood cancer research and to offer support with kids who are fighting cancer. The Way I Treatments leave many See It young patients with hair loss and participants agree to “Brave the Shave” by doing so in a public forum. Pleasanton recently had one organized by Christy Arguijo Reed and held at Cowboy Fellowship last Friday night. Around 20 people signed up to shave their heads as hair stylists/barbers donated their time to rid each one of their locks. Watching these folks - women and men alike - was very inspirational. Children may feel out of place with the loss of their hair and by seeing loved ones supporting them, they may feel less awkward. Watching the women - and ladies, we all know how we like our hair - being shaved was an eye-opening experience for me. With each pass of the shears and the hair
Sue Brown
Pleasanton Express
Letter to the Editor
falling down around them the look of apprehension was fleeting. Soon, there was this glow around them. Their faces seem to light up and pure beauty was apparent. Christy was told to “not expect much for a first time fundraiser” from one of the event’s coordinators. She said that if they raised $5,000 it would be considered a success. Christy then told her “you don’t know Atascosa County!” So while people were on stage getting shaved, other volunteers were manning face painting and games. Others were watching over the silent aution items and snacks being sold. A quilt was being raffled and music was playing in the background. At the end of the evening - and Christy says checks are still coming in - over $25,000 was raised. The way I see it, these women and men not only help to raise needed funds and awareness, they also rocked the bald look and inspired lots of folks, too. Never underestimate the power of a closeknit community. SUE BROWN is the editor of the Pleasanton Express. Contact her at sbrown@pleasantonexpress.com or write at P.O. Drawer 880, Pleasanton, TX 78064.
TXDOT Road Construction I have read the TXDOT road construction update in the paper about HWY 16 between Jourdanton and Poteet. Work is being done to handle the heavier truck traffic and the work on the Atascosa River Bridge, has been completed and that is what concerns me. TXDOT with its infinite wisdom took an already narrow bridge and made it narrower to handle more
and larger truck traffic. I would like someone to explain to me the wisdom of this action. In my opinion, the bridge was safer before any work was done to it. My granddaughter and many other children that live in the area have to travel on that bridge to and from school.
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e have been workI am pleased that we have ing this year on received a strong response. a “wellness proMembership and classes gram” for county have been a big part of my employees. It has several life for over ten years. It facets. First, the “Wellness has meant a lot to me to Committee” has been creathave energy and a feeling of ed mostly from the leaderwell being in my life. It is ship of Jeanne Israel. The also a terrific stress reliever. committee was formed and Endorphins are very helpful has been implementing sevto a daily routine. eral programs for employees I had a wonderful e-mail to exercise, eat better and be from a county employee that healthier. Walking programs is in a high stress job and around the courthouse have she said that going to the been going on for some time gym after a difficult shift and are increasing. They has been a great boost Judge Bob Hurley have many ideas they are to her state of mental working on. well-being. I answered her De’Ann Belicek has been the organization and thanked her, but I told her I wasn’t just chair from inception and now Jeanne is the trying to be nice with the program – that I chairman. I am very pleased with all person- truly believed it made better and healthier nel and their efforts to encourage a better, employees on a daily basis. But, I told her, healthier environment for county employI am so pleased it shows positive results in ees. her personal and work life. My part in this effort was to budget counI wrote in a column several weeks ago that ty-paid employee memberships. I did this I sent a letter to the TCEQ laying out confor the employees in my businesses before I cerns of mine about the Sand Mine and I did became county judge and was very pleased receive a detailed response from the TCEQ with the effort. Gym membership for the Director. I gave a copy of it to Leon Zabava county employee comes with some strings. with the Pleasanton Express. I will be sendThey must use it! I am asking that they try ing it to the President of Preferred Sand, Inc. to attend three times a week. These are the with some questions. I also sent it to Russell same rules I previously used in my business Wilson with the “Not Just Dust” group. If you model and it seemed to work well. would like a copy, please email me at countyOf course, people will be sick or on vacajudge@atascosacounty.texas.gov. tion and will not always be able to do three times a week. I belong to two fitness cenBOB HURLEY is the Atascosa County Judge. You may E-mail him at ters and try to go four times. I don’t always countyjudge@atascosacounty.texas.gov. make it but it is my goal.
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e had a time walked outside little of and starting waving this and at the clerks (but he a little of didn’t use all of his that, definitely nothfingers). The truth is ing that would rate that if everyone would the COPS TV show slow down, take a wanting to do a ride deep breath and think along and film us “in before they took acaction”. Here is what tion the world would happened last week be a better place. We – We had 53 calls for are talking about the service and filed 125 wait time to get your Class C cases with hair cut, not some municipal court. We serious life-saving Chief Richey Priest made a few trips with surgery. prisoners too. A 14 The Animal Care and year-old male juvenile was booked Control indoor yard sale brought into the juvenile detention center in over $3,500. Wow! That is amazin Jourdanton on an assault causing! So amazing it has me thinking ing bodily injury charge; we also that maybe I need to do some sort booked in a 16-year-old female on of fundraiser. I’ve got all kinds of an original charge of evading argood ideas, from something simple rest. For us booking two juveniles like selling raffle tickets and the in one week is very uncommon. winner gets to have dinner with me We also had two adult arrests last or maybe something more awesome week, both relating to domestic like a complete line of Lytle PD violence. The first was a suspect action figures. We would go with a who assaulted a female at Lytle size that would be compatible with Apts. We were able to get a felony the Star Wars figures. This way warrant on him for assault causing kids could a put a Chief Priest acbodily injury – impeding breathtion figure in the Millennium Falcon ing. The second arrest took place along with Han Solo. Sunday afternoon at John Lott I also got a good plan from a TV Park, a female was booked in on a show I watched growing up. Boss charge of assault bodily injury to Hogg of Dukes of Hazard fame had a family member and she was also a great fundraising program, Sheriff charged with injury to a child. Roscoe P. Coltrane would stop Property crimes last week infamous musicians as they drove cluded an attempted burglary / through Hazard County and they criminal mischief at the Rail Head would have to play at the Boar’s Café, somebody tried to pry open Nest (a bar owned by Boss Hogg) to the side door. They didn’t get in, get out of their tickets. Well the onI’m not sure what they were after ly problem with that is that I have but an order of fried pickles would been at Lytle PD for 20 years and have been my target. Of course no we have never stopped any famous week would be complete without a musicians passing through so that vehicle burglary, this week the vicplan might not work. Now we do tim was parked at McDonald’s and have Gabe Garcia and Billy Mata while inside someone reached into that live here in town, they are both her vehicle (the window was down) awesome musicians but it wouldn’t and took her purse. If you are a be right to stop them over and over crook looking for a crime of opporagain just to get them to play a tunity it doesn’t get much better fundraising concert to get out of a than that. The only other property ticket, not to mention it would most crime reported was from a resident likely be illegal. After thinking who stated her boyfriend left her about it I’ll leave the fundraising to residence in the middle of the night the Animal Control folks, we have a and took about $1,100 in cash that decent budget and the other opbelonged to her. I guess he would tions look like too much work. now be a “former” boyfriend. The most interesting call of the RICHEY PRIEST is the Chief of the week goes to the call we got at Lytle Police Department. Send Great Clips where an upset custom- us an e-mail about his column to er who was unhappy with the wait news@pleasantonexpress.com
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The Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office, along with other police departments in the county have been busy this week with several arrests around the county. The people named in this report have been charged with but not found guilty of the crimes listed. This information is provided by the ACSO under the Texas Public Information Act, Chapter 552. 3/20/17-Richard Steven Salas, YOB 1954, was arrested by Jourdanton PD on charges of Public Intoxication at 12:12 a.m. 3/20/17-Rogelio Apolinar, YOB 1969, was arrested by Poteet PD on charges of Driving While License Invalid w/ Previous at 12:29 a.m.
3/21/17-Caleb Joseph Alvarado, YOB 1999, was arrested by Pleasanton PD on charges of Evading Arrest Detention, Criminal Mischief>=$100<$750 at 8:21 p.m. 3/21/17-Andrew Carl Jackson, YOB 1984, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Criminal Trespass at 8:42 p.m. 3/21/17, Jeremy Ward, Jr., YOB 1998, was arrested by Pleasanton PD on charges of Tamper/ Fabricate Physical Evidence at 10:57 p.m. 3/22/17-Larry Dwaine Newton Jr., YOB 1981, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Bexar Co/ Possession Controlled Substance PG 1>=1G<4G at 6 a.m. 3/22/17-Lane Bradley Stephens, YOB 1969, was arrested by Poteet PD on charges of Uvalde Co./Possession Dangerous Drug, Uvalde Co/Possession Marijuana < 2 oz. at 9:15 a.m.
3/20/17-Benjamin Rojas-Gonzales, YOB 1961, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Public Intoxication at 3:47 a.m.
3/22/17-Roman Alvarado, YOB 1990, was arrested by Pleasanton PD on chargers of Resist Arrest Search or Transport, Evading Arrest Detention at 10:16 a.m.
3/20/17-Donald Benicio Gonzales, YOB 1993, was arrested by Poteet PD on charges of Possession Marijuana <2 oz. at 6:09 a.m.
3/22/17-Robert Jay Martinez, YOB 1979, was arrested by Pleasanton PD on charges of Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence at 12:40 p.m.
3/20/17-Gary Lynn Windwehen, YOB 1976, was arrested by Pleasanton PD on charges of Driving While Intoxicated w/ Child at 9:55 a.m.
3/22/17-Robert Scott Williams, YOB 1976, was arrested by Poteet PD on charges of Posession Controlled Substance CS PG 1<1G (Meth) at 1:42 p.m.
3/20/17-Milton Wayne Nettles, YOB 1966, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Bexar Co./ Indecency-Child Exposure at 4:49 p.m.
3/22/17-Jonathan James Watson, YOB 1982, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Rev. Probation/Driving While Intoxicated at 2:20 p.m.
3/20/17-Christina Diane Taylor, YOB 1990, was arrested by Pleasanton PD on charges of Possession Marijuana <2 oz.
3/22/17-Benjamin Gallegos, Jr., YOB 1969, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Aggravated Sexual Assault Child Count 1, Indecency w/Child Sexual Contact at 4:18 p.m.
3/20/17-Israel Garcia, YOB 1993, was arrested by Jourdanton PD on charges of Possession Marijuana <2oz., Aggravated Assault w/ Deadly Weapon at 10:07 p.m. 3/20/17-Kimberly Tenberg, YOB 1976, was arrested by Pleasanton PD on charges of Public Intoxication, Possession Dangerous Drug at 10:21 p.m. 3/20/17-Dusty Lee Curtis, YOB 1981, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Resist Arrest Search or Transport, Possession Marijuana <2oz., Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence at 11:07 p.m. 3/21/17, WIlliam Prince, YOB 1960, was arrested by Poteet PD on charges of Public Intosicaiton, Terroristic Threat Against Public Servant at 1:55 a.m. 3/21/17-Joseph Anthony Martinez, YOB 1985, was arrested by Pleasanton PD on charges of Possession Marijuana <2oz. at 1:57 a.m. 3/21/17-Cristian M. Arellano Rosas, YOB 1995, was arrested by Jourdanton PD on charges of Rev. Probation/Driving While Intoxicated at 8:04 a.m. 3/21/17-Kyndal Topperwein, YOB 1972, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Bexar Co/Theft property $20<$500 by Check at 9 a.m. 3/21/17-Jerry Rodriguez, YOB 1972, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Parole Violation, Possession Controlled Substance PG 1<1G at 11:09 a.m. 3/21/17-Phillip Brady Tijerina, YOB 1984, was arrested by ACSO on charges of NISI/Evading Arrest Detention/on foot, Evading Arrest Detention at 6:06 p.m. 3/21/17-Dakota Christopher Conner, YOB 1994, was arrested by ACSO on charges of NISI/ Unauthorized Use of Vehicle at 6:35 p.m. 3/21/17-Daniel Ray Neal, YOB 1948, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Deadly Conduct Discharge Firearm at 7:01 p.m. 3/21/17-Eloy Anthony Alvarado, YOB 1996, was arrested by Poteet PD on charges of Evad-
3/22/17-Crystal Lynn Allen, YOB 1984, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Possession Controlled Substance PG 1>=1G<4G, Forgery Financial Instrument at 6:55 p.m. 3/22/17-Adam Stace, YOB 1984, was arrested by ACSO on charge of Possession Controlled Substance PG 1=1G<4G, NISI/ Possession Controlled Substance PG 1<1G, Bexar Co/Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence, Bexar Co/Theft Driver License at 6:55 p.m.
arrested by ACSO on charges of Unauthorized Use of Vehicle, Bexar Co./Assault Causing Bodily Injury, Nueces Co/Unauthorized Use of Vehicle, Nueces Co/ FTA/Theft Property <$2,500, Nueces Co/Theft Property at 11:30 a.m.
3/23/17-Jerrid Dees Greer, YOB 1992, was arrested by Pleasanton PD on charges of Assault by Physical Contact/Family Violence at 8:36 p.m. 3/23/17-Gary Lee Salas, YOB 1963, was arrested by Jourdanton PD on charges of Kleberg Co/Theft Property>=$100<$750, Kleberg Co/ Theft Property>$100<$750 at 10:13 p.m. 2/24/17-Jerry Rolando Rodriguez Sr., YOB 1978, was
Call Stats reports The ACSO has been very busy this week with more than 254 calls. In addition to the detailed calls below, there were 18 calls for Loose Livestock, 1 calls for Patrol Area, 26 calls for Request Officer and 28 calls for Suspicious Activities/ Circumstances/Person/ Vehicle. See STATS, page 6A
3/24/17-Manuel Lee Briones, YOB 1986, was arrested by Poteet PD on charges of Evading Arrest Detention w/ Vehicle at 11 p.m.
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3/25/17-Kassandra Nicole Alcorta, YOB 1993, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Assault Causes Bodily Injury at 1:30 a.m.
3/25/17-Isaac Gutierrez, YOB 1980, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Public Intoxication at 3:46 a.m.
3/23/17-Thomas Dwayne Nix, YOB 1968, was arrested by Jourdanton PD on charges of Public Intoxication at 7:28 p.m.
3/26/17-Sixta Lizama, YOB 1967, was arrested by Lytle PD on charges of Injury Child/Elderly/ Disable w/intent, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence at 6:12 p.m.
3/24/17-Seth Ryan Doherty, YOB 1996, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Possession Marijuana < 2 oz. at 10:31 p.m.
3/22/17-Reymundo Castillo Jr., YOB 1971, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Weekender/ Driving While Intoxicated at 7:30 p.m.
3/23/17-Nathaniel Ray Gutierrez, YOB 1993, was arrested by Lytle PD on charges of Assault Farm/House Mem Impede Breath at 6:19 p.m.
3/25/17-George Paul Underdahl, YOB 1962, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Possession Marijuana < 2 oz., Public Intoxication at 11:01 p.m.
3/24/17-Frank Wayne Smith, 3/26/17-Alexa Marie Garcia, YOB 1958, was arrested by YOB 2000, was arrested by Department of Public Safety on ACSO on charges of Public charges of Possession ConIntoxication at 3:50 a.m. trolled Substance PG 1>=1G<4G, Driving while Intoxicated/Open 3/26/17-Emilio Angel Brown, Alcoholic Container at 8:03 p.m. YOB 1995, was arrested by Pleasanton PD on charges of 3/24/17-Edward Joseph BroiPossession Marijuana<2 oz. Drug ch, Jr., YOB 1988, was arrested Free Zone at 3:06 p.m. by Pleasanton PD on charges of Capias-NISI/Drving While 3/26/17-Francis Joseph Cantu, Intoxicated, Capias Profine/DisYOB 1998, was arrested by orderly Conduct, Capias Profine/ Pleasanton PD on charges of No Driver’s License, Capias Public Intoxication at 3:06 p.m. Profine/Drove in Center Lane, Capias Profine/Fail to Maintan 3/26/17-Ely Jonathan Reyes, Financial, Capias Profine/UnreYOB 1997, was arrested by strained Child at 8:57 p.m. Pleasanton PD on charges of
3/25/17-Hector Morales-Chavarria, YOB 1988, was arrested by Department of Public Safety on charges of Driving While Intoxicated w/ Child at 1:51 a.m.
3/23/17-Juan Lopez, Jr., YOB 1978, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Smuggling of Persons, Bexar Co/Interfere w/ Duties-Public Servant at 10:10 a.m.
Possession Marijuana<2oz. Drug Free Zone at 3:06 p.m.
3/24/17-April Marie Silva, YOB 3/25/17-Shamar Jerome An1997, was arrested by ACSO on derson, YOB 1997, was arrested charges of Forgery Financial by Jourdanton PD on charges of Instrument at 1:55 p.m. Evading Arrest Det/ with Vehicle, Reckless Driving, Bexar Co./ 3/24/17-Beckey Waldine Evading Arrest Detention, Bexar Ortiz, YOB 1958, was arrested Co/ MTR/Criminal Trespass at by Pleasanton PD on charges 11:57 p.m. of Theft of Service by Check $750<$2,500, Harassment at 3/26/17-Sergio Adrian Gomez, 3:29 p.m. YOB 1987, was arrested by Department of Public Safety on 3/24/17-Vanessa Ramirez Alcharges of Driving While Intoxivarado, YOB 1985, was arrested cated at 1:10 a.m. by ACSO on charges of Rev. Probation/Man Del. Controlled 3/26/17-Daniel Garza PinaSubstance PG 1>=4G<200G at les, YOB 1943, was arrested by 5:03 p.m. Department of Public Safety on charges of Driving While Intoxi3/24/17-Johnny Joe Tijerina, cated at 2 a.m. YOB 1973, was arrested by Pleasanton PD on charges of 3/26/17-Roland Perez, YOB Terroristic Threat of Family/ 1968, was arrested by Poteet Household at 5:27 p.m. PD on charges of Possession Controlled Substance 1<1G at 3/24/17-Simon Juan Bosquez, 2:22 a.m. YOB 1998, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Criminal Mischief 3/26/17-Jason Lloyd Painter, >=$2,500<$30K at 6:40 p.m. YOB 1980, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Fleeing Police 3/24/17-Mary Joann Guerra, Officer Imminent Danger, Public YOB 1975, was arrested by intoxication at 3:47 a.m. ACSO on charges of NISI/Fail to Identify Fugitive Intent, Bexar 3/26/17-John Eric Martinez, Co/Aff Surety to Surr/PossesYOB 1998, was arrested by ACSO sion Controlled Substance at on charges of Public Intoxication 7:59 p.m. at 3:47 a.m.
3/22/17-Bernadina Dalia Garza, YOB 1980, was arrested by Poteet PD on charges of Escape from Custody, Criminal Trespass at 7:22 p.m.
3/23/17-Nathan Noel Serna, YOB 1997, was arrested by Jourdanton PD on charges of Possession Marijuana < 2 oz. at 2:11 a.m.
on charges of Public Intoxication at 9:54 p.m.
3/25/17-Darlena Amberlynn Garcia, YOB 1992, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Bexar Co/Assault Bodily Injury at 3:52 a.m. 3/25/17-Gabriel Jeremiah Garcia, YOB 1992, was arrested by Poteet PD on charges of NISI/ Driving While Intoxicated, Kendall Co/Bond for Driving While Intoxicated at 4:12 a.m.
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3/25/17-Orlando Daniel Garcia, YOB 1976, was arrested by Poteet PD on charges of Assault Causes Bodily Injury at 4:31 p.m. 3/25/17-George Rubio Jr., YOB 1986, was arrested by Department of Public Safety on charges of Driving While License Invalid w/ Previous Conviction at 7:56 p.m. 3/25/17-John Carlos Cantu, YOB 1979, was arrested by ACSO
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3/25/17-Gregory Anthony Mendez, YOB 1985, was arrested by Pleasanton PD on charges of Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon at 7:54 a.m. 3/25/17-Porfirio Martinez Tenorio, YOB 1975, was arrested by ACSO on charges of Injury Child/Elderly/Disable/ with Intent (2), Assault at 2:11 p.m.
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3/23/17, 4:49 p.m., ACS Allen, ACS Lopez, Big Leaf, San Antonio
3/21/17, 7:35 p.m., ACS Cantu, ACS Gonzales, ACS Rothenbach, Oak Krest Blvd., Poteet 3/23/17, 12:40 p.m., ACS Luckett, Waycross, San Antonio
3/20/17, 5:52 p.m., ACS Lopez, ACS Saucedo, FM 2146, Jourdanton 3/20/17, 7:40 p.m., ACS Gamez, Waxwing, Poteet 3/20/17, 8:44 p.m., ACS Mendez, ACS Rothenbach, Ditto Rd., Poteet 3/20/17, 11:06 p.m., ACS Gamez, ACS Rothenbach, Royal Oaks, Somerset 3/21/17, 8:19 a.m., ACS Garcia, ACS Lopez, Majestic Oak, Poteet 3/21/17, 12:05 p.m., ACS Lopez, Encino Dr., Von Ormy 3/22/17, 6:18 p.m., ACS Kaufman, ACS Lindsay, FM 2146, Poteet 3/22/17, 8:12 p.m., ACS Latting, Timbercreek, Poteet 3/22/17, 8:11 p.m., ACS Latting, ACS Lindsay, ACS Mendoza, Old Devine Rd., Poteet 3/22/17, 10:56 p.m., ACS Mendoza, Majestic Oaks, Poteet 3/23/17, 12:51 p.m., ACS Luckett, FM 2504, Poteet 3/24/17, 11:37 a.m., ACS Thompson, ACS Wilson, Rodriguez, Charlotte 3/24/17, 10:46 p.m., ACS Ruiz, Shalimar Dr., Poteet 3/26/17, 10:14 p.m., ACS Gamez, ACS Ruiz, Shalimar, Poteet
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Accidental Shooting 3/26/17, 12:50 a.m., ACS Rothenbach, ACS Ruiz, FM 1333, Poteet
Assault 3/25/17, 1:08 a.m., ACS Cantu, ACS Rothenbach, ACS Ruiz, Peaceful Lane, San Antonio 3/25/17, 1:02 p.m., ACS Garcia, ACS Lopez, Roadrunner, Somerset
Assault Bodily Injury 3/24/17, 10:18 a.m., ACS Lopez, ACS Saucedo, Johnny Ln., Poteet 3/24/7, 9:58 p.m., ACS Rothenbach, ACS Ruiz, Keystone Ln., Poteet
Burglary Building 3/21/17, 2:37 p.m., ACS Garcia, FM
476, Somerset 3/22/17, 3:19 p.m., ACS Luckett, Gomez Rd., Poteet
Burglary Habitation 3/21/17, 10:20 a.m., ACS Garcia, ACS Lopez, FM 476, Poteet 3/22/17, 11:17 a.m., ACS Hernandez, 7th St., Somerset
Criminal Mischief over $100 3/21/17, 1:40 a.m., ACS Mendez, ACS Rothenbach, FM 1333 & Hwy. 97, Charlotte 3/21/17, 2:13 p.m., ACS Lopez, Jones Ln., Poteet
Criminal Mischief Under $100 3/21/17, 12:19 a.m., ACS Cantu, Joe K. Williams Rd., Pleasanton 3/24/17, 11:42 a.m., ACS Neely, Oriente Dr., Pleasanton 3/24/17, 1:49 p.m., ACS Lopez, Silva Ln., Poteet 3/25/17, 8:19 a.m., ACS Neely, Hwy. 281, Leming
3/20/17, 7:06 p.m., ACS Mendez, ACS Rothenbach, FM 2146, Poteet
Forgery 3/22/17, 5:23 p.m., ACS Allen, Hwy. 16, Poteet
Harassment 3/21/17, 9:20 p.m., ACS Gamez, FM 3175, Lytle
Identity Theft 3/24/17, 11:34 a.m., ACS Praise Dr., Poteet
Incident 3/24/17, 7:42 p.m., ACS Cantu, ACS Gonzales, ACS Rothenbach, Esparza Lane, Poteet
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 3/26/17, 11:10 p.m., ACS Cantu, ACS Gonzales, Hwy. 97, Pleasanton
Possession of Marijuana 3/24/17, 8:38 p.m., ACS Gamez, IH 35, Lytle 3/25/17, 9:49 p.m., ACS Gonzales, Hwy. 37, Pleasanton
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3/20/17, 1:25 a.m., ACS Lindsay, Hwy. 16 & 173, Jourdanton 3/25/17, 2:43 a.m., ACS Gonzales, US. 281, Leming 3/25/17, 8:58 p.m., ACS Cantu, ACS Gonzales, ACS Rothenbach, Hwy. 97, Pleasanton 3/26/17, 2:35 a.m., ACS Cantu, ACS Gonzales, ACS Rothenbach, Willow St., Leming
Reckless Damage 3/25/17, 10:59 a.m, ACS Neely, Country Trail, Pleasanton
Reckless Driving 3/26/17, 9:24 p.m., ACS Cantu, ACS Gonzales, Way Cross, San Antonio 3/26/17, 10:22 p.m., ACS Gonzales, IH 37, Pleasanton
Sexual Assault Child 3/21/17, 9:01 a.m., ACS Neely, Undisclosed street, Leming
Shots Fired 3/20/17, 11:57 p.m., ACS Gamez, Nueces, Von Ormy 3/24/17, 8:34 p.m., ACS Cantu, Tom Road, Pleasanton 3/26/17, 2:22 a.m., ACS Gonzales, US 281, Leming 3/26/17, 3:13 p.., ACS Lopez, Marshall Ln., Poteet 3/26/17, 4:13 p.m., ACS Neely, Mariposa, Poteet
Theft 3/20/17, 7:49 p.m., ACS Gamez, Luckey Rd., Lytle 3/21/17, 12:27 p.m., ACS Garcia, IH 35, Lytle
Theft over $100 3/20/17, 2:02 p.m., ACS Neely, FM 791, Campbellton 3/22/17, 7:45 p.m., ACS Latting, Oak South Rd., Poteet
Theft over $150,000 3/23/17, 1:16 p.m., ACS Lopez, CR 422, Pleasanton
Theft over $2,500 3/20/17, 3:04 p.m., ACS Saucedo, FM 2146, Jourdanton 3/26/17, 4:20 p.m., ACS Saucedo, Hwy. 97, Jourdanton
Theft over $750 3/25/17, 7:44 a.m., ACS Lopez, ACS Saucedo, Woodland Hills,
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Theft under $100 3/20/17, 2:40 p.m., ACS Neely, CR 429, Pleasanton
Traffic Accident 3/20/17, 1:20 a.m., ACS Bunch, ACS Gomez, IH 37, Campbellton 3/22/17, 7:1 p.m., ACS Bunch, ACS Draughn, US 281 @ Old Pleasanton Rd., Leming 3/22/17, 9:16 p.m., ACS Mendoza, Marthas Ln., Somerset 3/24/17, 2:49 a.m., ACS Bunch, ACS Draughn, ACS Gomez, ACS Neely, ACS Saucedo, IH 37, Pleasanton 3/25/17, 3:40 p.m., ACS Neely, SH 97, Pleasanton 3/24/17, 4:53 a.m., ACS Lindsay, IH 37 @ FM 3006, Pleasanton
PLEASANTON PD STATS The Pleasanton PD received 164 calls March 20-26. Calls include: 3/20/17, Possession of Marijuana, Ormand; Criminal Trespass, Oaklawn; Minor Accident, Oaklawn; Accident, Colwell; Harassment, Main St. 3/21/17, Possession of Marijuana, Goodwin, Oaklawn; Harassment, Oaklawn 3/22/17, Theft, Bryant, Oaklawn; Minor Accident, Second St.; Fraud, Oaklawn (2); Reckless Driver, Mansfield 3/23/17, Minor Accident, Oaklawn 3/24/17, Disturbance, Second St., Ormand, Main St.; Accident, Main St.; Reckless Driver, Bensdale 3/25/17, Burglary Vehicle, Uvalde St.; Assault, Oaklawn; Theft, Cowboy Ln., Oaklawn (2); Disturbance, E. Adams; Major Accident, Austin St.; Minor Accident, Oaklawn, Downey Dr.; Harassment, Winship (2); Accident, Oaklawn (2); Criminal Mischief, Second St. 3/26/17, Criminal Mischief, Second St.; Major Accident, Bryant; Disturbance, Oaklawn
JOURDANTON PD STATS The Jourdanton PD received 43 calls March 20-26. Calls include: 3/20/27, Possession Stolen Property, Palm; Possession of Marijuana, Hwy. 97
3/22/17, Burglary of Vehicle, Fig; Shots Fired, Hwy. 97; 3/23/17, Possession of Marijuana, Broadway; Disturbance, Hwy. 97 (2); Accident, Zanderson; Public Intoxication, Hwy. 97; Reckless Driver, Waltom 3/24/17, Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Hwy. 16; Reckless Driver, Hwy. 16 3/25/17, Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Hwy. 97; Accident, Hwy. 97; Armed person, Hwy. 16; Evading with Motor Vehicle, BMT; Reckless Driving, BMT Dr. 3/26/17, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Main St.; Criminal Trespass Habitation, Main St.
POTEET PD STATS The Poteet PD received 43 calls March 20-26. Calls include: 3/20/17, Possession of Marijuana, 4th St. @ Ave. I; Burglary, Ave. J 3/21/17, Public Intoxication, Hwy. 16; Motor Vehicle Accident, School Drive; Reckless Driving, Hwy. 16 3/22/17, Disturbance, Ave. J, Hwy. 16; Ave. C; Possession of Controlled Substance, Ave. K; Theft, Hwy. 16 3/23/17, Burglary, Hwy. 16, Howard; 3/24/17, Disturbance, Ave. L; Evading Arrest, 7th St. & Ave. G 3/25/17, Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Ave. H & 5th St.; Theft, Ave. K; Criminal Trespass, Ave. B; Assault Bodily Injury, Ave. L 3/26/17, Possession of Controlled Substance, 8th St. & Ave. I; Criminal Mischief, McIntyre; Disturbance, Ave. J; Ave. D; FM 476
LYTLE PD CALL STATS Lytle Chief of Police Richey Priest makes current and past weekly police department call reports and monthly call reports available to the public at lytletx.org. Chief says to “be sure and explore.” The weekly call reports have been updated and are available at www. lytletx.org/Police.
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Permit FROM PAGE 1A
for ensuring our health and safety, a clean environment and maintaining our existing quality of life, as it may be affected by the incoming Sand Mining of Texas processing plant,” said Booth. “As we said before, we are not against the sand industry. We are not against the oil fracking industry. What we are for is the responsible placement of these types of processing facilities, away from populated areas.” She explained that the group has addressed their major concerns in the form of petitions for “no truck traffic” on county roads, clean and safe water, activity restriction based on flood plain run-off, aquifer protection and attention to safe school bus routes and emergency responders. Preferred Sands brought a panel of experts (geologists, engineers, etc.) who were situated at informational tables at the meeting. The audience was instructed to visit each table individually to have their questions answered. Some audience members expressed their displeasure at the way the meeting was set up. When Doyle explained the
mission on Environmental Quality PBR (permit-by-rule) permit. It has been approved and they are in the process of attaining their water permit from Evergreen, which by the way, we are still opposing.” Booth noted that while one cannot control what happens to them, they can control their reaction to it. The recent news is an emotional struggle and affects everyone, she said. “We all live here. We drink the water from here. We breathe the air here. We send our kids to school here. We all grew up or built our homes here and are raising our families here.” Doyle said the issues that have been brought to their attention so far have been: being able to site the actual plant, truck traffic, dust, water quality, potential sensitivity around the Battle of Medina and any artifacts that may be found on site. Doyle thanked Wilson, Booth and Not Just Dust vice-president Jessie Hardy for the constructive conversations they have had since they were first introduced in January. He then thanked Atascosa County Judge Bob Hurley and Commissioner Lonnie Gillespie for helping them facilitate those meetings.
“We have organized. We have met. We have opposed. We have testified and we’ve worked nonstop to try and get this facility not to come. But unfortunately, the reality is here.” Bridget Booth
Not Just Dust- Bruce Rd. treasurer first and foremost concerned with those individuals who are employed at the site who are working within inches of these emission points, let alone the actual plant site itself and outside the boundaries of the facility,” said Doyle. Regarding water, Doyle wanted to emphasize they are using pre-existing wells to the capacity that they are already capable of. “We purchased land with these wells on them and within the rights as a landowner. We are not bringing anything special on that front. Any of the mining that is taking place is going to be at a depth that is much higher than we are reaching any water
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Many local residents gathered at the Poteet VFW Hall last Thursday, to address their concerns at a meeting with Preferred Sands. Sand Mining of Texas is a subsidiary of Preferred Sands, which recently received its permit-byrule from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. However, the project is temporarily on hold, as the company is studying other opportunities to move the plant.
questions would not be addressed in a Q&A style, one gentleman responded, “I think everyone here would rather just ask a question than go around like a job fair, for lack of a better word. I think there are some hard questions that people have that need answers.” Wilson asked that everyone be respectful and courteous to the guests and go with the format the company set up to do. Before the audience members visited the tables, Booth said they asked the company to join them for a meeting, “in an effort to get a clearer understanding of their proposed processing, any potential environmental and health impacts and proposed location.” Booth also shared how the citizen’s group first organized to try and stop the company from coming at all. “Many of you were at that initial meeting. That we would do everything in our power to stop them and if that did not work, that we would do our best to try and work with them to make sure our health, safety, environment and quality of life were protected,” said Booth. She listed many of the ways the group has expressed their opposition to the sand mine. “We’ve petitioned, close to 300 now. We have written countless letters to government regulatory agencies, senators, Congressmen, elected officials, newspapers, TV stations. We have rallied. We have incorporated. We have organized. We have met. We have opposed. We have testified and we’ve worked non-stop to try and get this facility not to come,” said Booth. At that point, someone in the audience yelled, “And it ain’t over yet!” Booth continued, “But unfortunately, the reality is here. We have heard that the one we never wanted but knew was a real possibility when we started, that Sand Mining of Texas has received their Texas Com-
“Our intention is to be a good, corporate and responsible neighbor and to eliminate any of the impact. We realize that our operation is going to have an impact on the community. We hope that’s more positive than negative. In the sense that it is negative, we want to eliminate those impacts and those opportunities where we can’t eliminate it, we’d like to minimize those impacts,” said Doyle.
More on Preferred Sands Preferred Sands shared some background information on the company. Doyle has been with the company for 17 years and they have been in the frac sand business since 2007. The company owns and operates sand mines throughout the U.S. and a lab in Houston that conducts tests. The sand mine processing facility will be a surface mine with a washing operation and then a dry plant, where they dry the damp sand and then sift it into its individual grain size, where it will ultimately be siloed. Then it will be loaded out into trucks as finished goods on the way to market, Doyle said. “I would say it is going to be substantially similar to the processing equipment and the plant structures that exist in the surrounding area,” said Doyle. “Nothing in our site is unique compared to anything of the surrounding operations.” Fracking and frac sand may carry a negative connotation, said Doyle, but he wanted to emphasize this is a sand mine. “While the majority of our customers are in the oil and gas business, the sand is the same sand that you use for construction materials and many other uses that sand is utilized for.” He wanted to clarify that the company does not intend on doing any milling or grinding of the sand. “When it comes to dust, we are highly regulated and
tables or any aquifer levels. There’s going to be a natural barrier, a natural filtration between the bottom of our ponds and the height of the aquifers.” He said they recycle 90 percent of the water that they utilize, so the water that they draw from the well is really just for topping of the system on an as needed basis. Regarding artifacts, Doyle said the company has a history of being sensitive to historical value. With this site specifically, they performed a study in advance and dug over 300 holes on the site, to try and find artifacts related to the Battle of Medina and nothing was found. Doyle said the plant will employ 100 full-time workers and will provide quality wages and benefits. Entry level pay will range from the mid-low teens, all the way up to salaried positions.
Reaction to news
After the meeting, Not Just Dust board member Scott Smoot was asked how he felt upon learning the sand mine had received their permit and that it will be built, despite the group’s efforts. “It is disheartening because the decisions that I’ve made in order to live where I live are based on future generations and my kids. It is disheartening and disappointing how limited our county officials are in regulating our county roads,” said Smoot. He also shared that he, too, was upset with the way the meeting was set up and how the company avoided group questions.
EUWCD meeting The environmental impact study relating to the Sand Mining of Texas operations will be discussed at this Friday’s Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District meeting, which starts at 9 a.m.
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story the officer helps you weave. It is full of inconsistencies. It doesn’t match the crime scene. But it doesn’t really matter. It’s close enough. Finally they pull out a recorder. In your mind, this will bring reprieve. You will sleep and you will tell the truth tomorrow. Tomorrow you will get a lawyer and there will be DNA testing to prove your innocence. But, upon waking, there is no relief. Day after day, there is no relief. Your lawyer is a good one, thanks to your parents’ retirement. But despite that, when the trial comes all the jurors hear is the recording of your voice, monotone from exhaustion detailing an attack and saying, “I did it.” It’s all anyone hears. The jurors, much like the innocent Eric Wilson, from the small, sleepy town of Pleasanton, thought there was no such thing as a crooked cop. And they never dreamed that an innocent man would confess to a crime he didn’t commit. The fact is there was no DNA to tie the “Norfolk Four” or the other sailors who were blamed in Bosko’s death. Surely the jurors saw the red flags between that and the absurdity of the prosecution’s theory. The prosecution claimed that these seven men, who barely knew each other, went to Michelle’s apartment but she wouldn’t let them in. They then went out to the parking lot to sulk and complain that their evil plans had gone awry. Just then, Omar Ballard, a man none of them knew, happened upon them. How did this conversation go? One can imagine.
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docket call will take place on Wednesday, May 24 and a trial start date of Monday, June 12 has also been set. Perez is alleged to have fatally stabbed Fernandez on the morning of December 13, 2015. He is also alleged to have stabbed Fernandez’s brother, Richard Luebano. Luebano was treated for
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Comm. Carroll then requested appropriate action concerning a request for a temporary single 10” lay flat water line on CR 401 for Breakwater Energy Service. Request was approved. Judge Hurley requested appropriate action concerning Judge and Commissioners Training Courses to include recording of any hours and certificates into the Commissioners’ Court minutes. Judge Hurley requested appropriate action concerning 16 excess hours carried from 2016 (9-1-2016); 2016 Reg. Judicial Education Roundtable, Dimmit County - 4 hours; 2016 Fall Judicial Session, Corpus
Pleasanton Express “Hey, fellows, what are y’all up to?” “Oh, we’re just here, hanging out. Thinking about how to get into a lady named Michelle MooreBosko’s apartment. We really want to attack her.” “Oh, well I know her, we’ve met a few times. She will let me in. Let’s do this together!” So off the group of eight go to strangle, stab and rape a young woman in her apartment at about 11:30 p.m. This group of men were so quiet no one in the complex heard them. And they were so neat that the 700 square foot apartment wasn’t disheveled. So neat that the only DNA left behind was that of their newfound friend Omar Ballardfound in Michelle’s body and under her fingernails. Eric Wilson would spend 7.5 years in prison for a rape he didn’t commit. But, the case has another twist. Eric’s years on the sex offender registry have now come to a close. The years of being labeled guilty of rape have come to an end. Last Tuesday, March 20, Eric, along with the other three of the “Norfolk Four” received word that they have been completely pardoned by Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe. Finally someone really heard the voice of the young Eric Wilson. It’s a moment his parents and brother have waited almost 19 years for. Now they can finally say, “We are so pleased now that it’s over. We want to shout it from the rooftops. Now he’s free and he can start his life without this cloud over his head. It’s just a wonderful feeling.” EDITOR’S NOTE: So many details in this story have been left out due to time and space constraints. Robert Glenn Ford is currently serving 12.5 years in prison for corruption. For more information about the “Norfolk
Eric Wilson
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Four” visit norfolkfour.com.
• July 8, 1997 a woman named Michelle Moore-Bosko was found by her husband in the bedroom of their 700 square foot apartment brutally raped and murdered. • July 8, 1997 a neighbor of Bosko, Danial Williams, was taken in for questioning. The newly-wed Williams confessed to the crime after 11 hours of questioning. There is no recording of the interrogation, only a tape recording of the confession. There are inconsistencies with the admission and the crime scene. • December 1997, test results show Williams is not a match to the DNA evidence found on and around Bosko. • January 1998, the room-mate of Danial Williams, Joseph Dick was arrested. After an 8 hour interrogation, the naive, mentally slow, Dick confesses that he committed the crime with Williams. Again, there was no recording of the interrogation, just the confession which is also full of inconsistencies to the crime scene. • March 1998, test results show that Dick is not a match to the DNA evidence found on and around Bosko. • April 1998, Joseph Dick is questioned further and he implicates Eric Wilson. • April 1998 Wilson is interrogated for 10 hours. He admits to participating in the crime with Williams and Dick. There is no recording of the interrogation, just the tape of
the confession. The admission is full of inconsistencies with the crime scene. • June 1998 test results show that Wilson is not a match to the DNA evidence found on and around Bosko. • June 1998 after further interrogation Joseph Dick implicates Derek Tice to the crime along with two other unidentified men. • June 1998 Tice is interrogated for 14 hours before confessing to the crime. He implicates Richard Pauley and Geoffrey Farris. There is no recording of the interrogation, just a tape of the confession, once again, full of inconsistencies in comparison to the crime scene. • June 1998 Pauley arrested interrogated. He has an alibi. • July 1998 Farris is arrested and interrogated. • August 1998 DNA results eliminate Tice, Pauley and Farris from crime scene evidence. • October 1998 Tice interrogated again and implicates Williams, Dick, Wilson, Pauley, Farris and John Danser. • November 1998 Danser arrested, interrogated and jailed. He has an established alibi. • January 1999 Williams pleads guilty to capital murder and rape. He does this to escape the death penalty. • February 1999 more extensive
we are going through this. And here we are almost two years since all this started...It’s an event that no one can be prepared for, but it’s also one which leaves a tremendous emotional pain...After hearing that he [Perez] had been charged with another count and new evidence presented, all that was going through my mind was, ‘Here we go again’...I just can’t wait to get this trial over and done with so that we can put some closure
on our daughter’s passing and be able to move forward and not having to worry about another court hearing.” Two other trials will also soon begin in Atascosa County on Monday, May 15. Jose Juarez faces a capital murder charge for the death of his threemonth old son in August 2015. Matthew Serna will also begin his trial as he was charged with the murder of Lawrence Cole in early December 2015.
Christi (11-16-2016) - 16 hours; 2017 V. G. Young Conference, Austin (29-2017) - 2 hours; Texas College of Probate Judges, continuing Judicial Education program in San Marcos (March 2 &3, 2017). Request was granted. Comm. Perez, Pct.
3, requested appropriate action concerning 16 hours educational training at the V. G. Young School for County Commissioners Courts in Austin (28-2017). Request was approved. Judge Hurley asked for bills to be paid.
Honorable Atascosa County Judge Bob Hurley mentioned to those in attendance that the next Regular Meeting of Commissioners’ Court would be on Monday, April 10, 2017, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Meeting was adjourned.
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the Longhorn Museum for seniors and for home schooled students.
Poteet Strawberry Festival The 70th Poteet Strawberry Festival is just around the corner! All the strawberry fun takes place April 7 through April 9. Our Strawberry Festival special section complete
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Juan Gonzalez (center of photo with white shirt) is speaking during Commissioners’ Court meeting, addressing his concerns as a resident on Bruce Rd. Commissioners voted for “No Through Traffic” on designated roads in Precinct 1.
with all the details will be released on Wednesday, April 5. Keep checking back with us for more information about contests and other announcements! ERIKA VELA is the Social Media Community Manager of the Pleasanton Express. If you have any information on events happening in Atascosa County and would like them to be featured in Out & About, please E-mail her at evela@pleasantonexpress. com or share them with us on Facebook!
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A QUICK SUMMARY OF THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE NORFOLK FOUR’S CONVICTIONS:
his injuries and released from the hospital the next day. Fernandez’s mother, Cynthia Luebano, and family members were present in court on Wednesday to hear the new charge and Perez’s not guilty plea. In a statement, Luebano described the pain of losing a child in such a way is one of the most traumatic experiences any individual and parent can face and her mixed emotions about hearing Perez’s plea. “I still can’t believe that
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and sophisticated DNA analysis is done which eliminates Williams, Dick, Wilson, Tice, Pauley, Farris, Danser and two other suspects. • February 1999 Detective Ford learns about a letter in which an Omar Ballard admits to killing Michelle Moore-Bosko. • March 1999 Ford confronts Ballard with the letter. He denies involvement. • March 1999 DNA results show that there is a match to the blood and semen found at the crime scene. Ford takes the information to Ballard and he confesses within 20 minutes. He says he killed her alone. • April 1999 Dick pleads guilty to first-degree murder and rape to avoid the death penalty. • April 1999 after learning of the admittance of guilt by Ballard, Williams tries to withdraw his guilty plea. A judge denies this motion.
• May 1999 an official report is issued by the Commonwealth’s forensics lab stating that Ballard’s DNA is in fact a match. • May 1998 Tice rejects a plea agreement and refuses to testify against codefendants. The charges against Danser, Farris and Pauleyare dropped. • June 1999 Eric Wilson is tried. He is convicted of rape but found not guilty of first degree murder. He is sentenced to 8.5 years in prison. • February 2000 Tice is tried and convicted of capital murder and rape. • March 2000 Ballard makes a plea deal stating he along with the sailors who confessed committed the crime to avoid the death penalty (he currently admits to committing the crime alone). • March 21, 2017 Williams, Dick, Tice and Wilson received full pardons for all charges from Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe.
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COMMUNITY SOCKS IT TO CANCER!
CHS UIL STUDENTS PLACE
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Christy Arguijo-Reed (far left) and Stephanie Brown (far right) had their heads shaved, at the “Sock it to Cancer” fundraising event held Friday, March 24 at Cowboy Fellowship. The fun-filled and emotional evening benefitted the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Christy is pictured alongside Hailey and Hannah Galloway, daughters of Willie and Crystal Galloway. The Galloways lost Hunter Galloway to childhood cancer in 2015– one of this year’s honorees. Stephanie is the mother of Ike Coolidge, recently diagnosed with cancer. Look for more photos and a story in next week’s issue.
PHS One-Act Play headed to Area The Pleasanton High School One Act Play team competed on March 25, at the UIL One Act Play Bi-District Contest at Lytle High School. The cast and crew came out on top, taking first place over five other competing schools, with their performance of “Twelve Angry Jurors.” Students receiving individual awards: •Phillip Ochoa- All-Star Cast •Rachel Black and Sarah Hanzalik - Honorable Mention All-Star Cast
Charlotte High School competed in District UIL at Brackett High School on Wednesday March 22. Two CHS students placed: Esperanza Benavidez (at left) won 3rd place in News Writing and is continuing on to the Regional UIL Meet. Jazmin Rowland (at right) won 6th place for Calculator and is alternate for the Regional UIL Meet.
WATKINS IN ARMY
Pictured are, left to right: standing- Nathaniel Gonzales, Julia Avery, Kyllie Avery, Phillip Ochoa, Rachel Black, John Chapa, Adrian Sanchez, Cassie Lotas, Danielle Rodriguez, Celine Gonzalez, Savannah Hensell, Andrea Alviar, Kathleen Valadez, Marissa Gould and OAP Director Sonia Rodriguez; kneeling- Sarah Hanzalik, Isaac Garcia and Trent Osborne.
•Julia Avery- All-Star Crew
The cast and crew will be traveling to Zapata High
School for Area Competition on April 3.
SpringFest in Charlotte
SPC Carol Cashmer Watkins proudly stands with her Pleasanton PD Swag from Chief Ronald Sanchez. Watkins is currently serving in the US Army in Iraq as an unmanned systems operator, along with her husband Jordan. Watkins has been in Iraq since September 2016 and hopes to be home this summer. She is a 2014 graduate of Pleasanton High School and the daughter of Tommy and Lillian Cashmer.
Easter Bunny at STRMC on April 1
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The South Texas Regional Medical Center Relay for Life Committee will host the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to noon. They invite the community to attend this fun event at STRMC and get their picture with the Easter Bunny. Bring your camera and bring your smile. The Easter Bunny is in town! Photos are free, but donations for our Relay for Life event are greatly appreciated. The Relay for Life Committee will also have their first bake sale of the Relay season. While grabbing your photo, pick up some baked goods and support our team. All proceeds go toward the team goal of $7,500. All donations benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. This year’s event is scheduled to take place in the fall.
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Pleasanton Express Wednesday, March 29, 2017
CASA at National Conference Easter events CASA of South Texas staff attended the National CASA Conference in Seattle, WA, March 11-14. Thanks to funding from Grainger in Kenedy, two CASA volunteers participated in the conference as well. There are nearly 1,000 local CASA programs supporting 77,000 advocates across our country, which inspired this year’s conference theme: “Building Bright Futures for America’s Abused and Neglected Children.” More than 65 workshops, institutes and planning sessions were available for staff and volunteers. New skills and tools for success with advocacy were learned regarding how CASA will further its mission to serve the abused and neglected children in our area. Every day, abused and neglected children in our community are taken from their homes and placed into temporary foster care because their parents cannot – or will not – take care of them. CASA volunteers work to help these children find safe, permanent and loving homes where they can thrive. Each volunteer advocate is specially trained to be a powerful voice for these children’s bests interests. CASAs are ordinary people who do extraordinary things for some of our community’s most vulnerable children. How did CASA first
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Pictured left to right are: Denise Weber (Frio County CASA volunteer), Francie Gasch (CASA Volunteer Supervisor), Joni Garcia (CASA Executive Director), Darlene Koons (CASA Admin), Frankie Ellis (CASA Program Director), Aleta Worden (Wilson County CASA volunteer), and Jena Furman (CASA Outreach Coordinator).
start? In 1977, David Soukup, a superior court judge in Seattle – and a 2017 conference presenter and current CASA volunteer became greatly concerned about making decisions that had such a significant impact on the lives of children in state care due to abuse and neglect. Consequently he created a plan to train and appoint community volunteers to research these children’s situations. He needed to be sure he was getting all the facts and that the long-term welfare of these children was represented, so he depended on his vol-
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unteers to make informed recommendations to the court about getting children into safe and loving homes as soon as possible. District judges bear an enormous responsibility in deciding what is best to facilitate a child’s growth while in foster care. An abused or neglected child enters a real-life courtroom through no fault of his or her own, and judges have a very limited time frame in which to determine that child’s future. CASA volunteers can provide judges with the information they need to make the best decision for that child. Yes, the child is assigned an attorney ad litem. Yes, that child has a CPS caseworker. But what that child does not have is a consistent adult who is concerned solely with his individual needs and dreams. While attorneys are on the cases, they generally lack the time and specialized training to conduct the in-depth investigations needed to learn the children’s stories. And CPS workers, who are responsible for an overwhelming number of cases at a time, are too burdened to devote extensive time to any one child’s circumstance. The child, whose very life hinges on the judge’s decision, is the one with the most at stake yet the one least able to speak out for himself! With no allegiance to any particular agency, oblivious to caseloads and financial constraints, a CASA volunteer makes things happen. A CASA brings continuity to cases for abused children on their journey to a safe permanent home. CASA of South Texas provides independent and exclusive advocacy for abused children. Here’s how CASA works: When it is not safe for children to be with their own
families, CPS petitions the court to remove them from their homes. The children are moved to an alternative placement under the custody of the state. The Honorable Melissa DeGerolami, Associate Judge in the Child Protection Court of South Central Texas, then appoints the abuse case to CASA. CASA of South Texas in turn assigns that case to a volunteer court appointed special advocate who has been sworn-in as a “friend of the court”. CASA staff and volunteers act as fact-finders for the court by conducting interviews with people involved in the children’s lives, such as teachers or doctors or neighbors. CASA also makes home and placement visits, monitors the progress of cases, and submits court reports. The results are dramatic. Studies show that when a child has a CASA, 95 percent are more likely to be adopted or reunified with his family rather than languish in long-term foster care, and 90 percent of those do not reenter the child welfare system. A child with a CASA may also receive more courtordered services such as counseling, health care or education because of the volunteer’s detailed knowledge of the child - and furthermore those services can be more carefully targeted so that taxpayer dollars are used more effectively. CASA volunteers make sure that the abuse and neglect the children originally suffered at home does not continue as abuse and neglect at the hands of the system. Volunteers must be 21, successfully pass an extensive background check, complete 30 hours of specific training, sign a confidentiality agreement, commit to the program for at least a year, and participate in 12 hours of continuing education annually. Our CASAs are thoroughly trained in abuse and neglect issues, courtroom procedure, the legal process, the Texas Family Code, social services, cultural diversity, child development, and the unique needs of abused and neglected children. Classes are offered at no charge to prospective advocates. If you are interested in becoming a CASA volunteer, please call Francie Gasch at 830-267-1025 (Atascosa, Frio, La Salle Counties) or Jena Furman at 830-321-9978 (Karnes and Wilson Counties), or go to our website at www. casasouthtx.org for more information.
All Saints’ offers Stations of the Cross As a prelude to the joyous celebration on Easter Sunday, All Saints’ Episcopal Church is offering an opportunity to the public to walk the Stations of the Cross. The Stations are a Lenten discipline in preparation for Easter. The Stations are small crosses attached to the support posts of the main walkway along the church. Readings for each Station are available at the beginning of the walk. The wooden crosses were lovingly handmade by church member Cindy Jimenez. The public may walk the Stations anytime during the day or evening on their own. Please return the readings to their holder when finished so they will be available
for the next person. Services are held each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. A Maundy Thursday service will be held on April 13 at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The church is located on Hwy. 97 across from Atascosa Garden Market.
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Justin Coffey & Xtreme Obedience Ministry
Easter egg hunt at First Baptist First Baptist Church, Pleasanton invites children, pre-k through sixth grade, to an Easter egg hunt on Wednesday, April 12, at 6 p.m. Parents are welcome. They will begin at 6 p.m. in the church worship center with Justin Coffey and Xtreme Obedience ministry. Justin uses a team of four trained Labrador Retrievers that teach children, and adults, the meaning of obedience. Come see the gospel shared through the obedience of a dog. At 6:30 they will move outside for the Easter egg hunt divided into three groups: 3-4 year olds, pre-k through 2nd grade and 3rd - 6th grade. On Sunday, April 9 during the 10:50 a.m. worship service the First Baptist Church choir will present the Easter musical, Because He Lives, Amen! All are welcome to this Palm Sunday worship that prepares us for Easter the following Sunday. On Easter, First Baptist will have coffee and doughnuts at 9 a.m., Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Easter worship at 10:50 a.m. All are welcome to come worship the Risen Savior.
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Awana Clubs race at Grand Prix
Salvation Army Sales this week
On Wednesday, March 8, First Baptist Church, Pleasanton Awana Clubs held their first Grand Prix homemade downhill car race. Approximately 100 children participated with 60 volunteers helping to stage the event. Division 1 included Cubbies (4-5 year olds) and Sparks (kinder -2nd Grade) The 3 fastest cars were Mason Woodward, 1st place; Amer Waldau, 2nd place and Delilah Lukehart, 3rd place. The design winners were Callie Watkins, 1st place; Amber Waldau, 2nd place and Parker Hicks, 3rd place. Division 2 included T&T grades 4-6. Speed winners were Hallie Bates, 1st place, Ian Rodriguez, 2nd place & Manny Garcia, 3rd place. Design winners were Ian Rodriguez, 1st place; Kaden Hicks, 2nd place and Landon Schmidt, 3rd place.
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Awana Clubs Cubbies and Sparks Grand Prix Winners: Mason Woodward, 1st place speed; Parker Hicks, 3rd place design, Delilah Lukehart, 3rd place speed; Callie Wadkins, 1st place design; Amber Waldau, 2nd place in speed and 2nd place design.
The Salvation Army Family Store, located at 2132 Second St. in Pleasanton, will have clothing and shoes for only $1 on Thursday and on Friday they will be holding their monthly 49 cent sale. On Saturday, April 1, bargains will be clothing and shoes for $1, as well as 50 percent off on all electrical appliances, pictures and picture frames. They also have a huge selection of Easter baskets. Help the Salvation Army help others by doing the most good.
‘Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes’ class Thurs.
Awana Grand Prix racing brothers, Garner and Gage Keeton.
Shown left to right are: Hallie Bates, 1st place speed, Ian Rodriguez, 1st place design and 2nd place speed; Manny Garcia, 3rd place speed; Landon Schmidt, 3rd place design and Kaden Hicks, 2nd place design.
BCFS Health Fair Pearsall women’s group to meet Recruitment Event set BCFS Education Services will host a Community Health Fair Recruitment Event this Saturday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held at Cowboy Fellowship Hall in Jourdanton, with several local businesses and agencies on hand. Join them for fun, food, games and much more.
Poteet Senior Athletic Reunion April 29 The 36th annual 2017 Poteet Senior Athletic Reunion is set for Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will take place at the Poteet High School Cafeteria, at FM 1470 and Horton Road. Teachers, class members, graduates and athletes (including spouses) are invited from 1921-1975. This is the 50th year for the Class of 1967. Make plans to attend and share old pictures, mementos and catch up on then and now. Checks can be made payable to Poteet Senior Athletic Association. Reply to Mary Louise Shone, PO Box 1268, Poteet, Texas 78065. You may also call 830-742-8471. Annual dues per family are $10 and $10 per barbecue meal. Please mail by April 15. There will be a cut-off on barbecue plates, since organizers need a number to order. If you moved or changed addresses, please let them know. Don’t forget about this upcoming event!
The Pearsall Christian Women Connections will hold their next luncheon on Tuesday, April 11, from noon to 2 p.m. The theme will be ‘Favorite Treasures.” The event will feature some of their ladies showing unusual jewelry from the past and present. Musical guest will be Larry Urban of Pearsall. Guest speaker will be Bettina Elliot of Harlingen, who will share, “What’s In Your Jewelry Box?” She enjoys quilting, photography and old movies. So come on out and
join them at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, located at 507 E. San Antonio in Pearsall. Reservations and cancellations are needed by Friday, March 10. Catering is provided by Pat Temple of Pleasanton. A free nursery will be provided on request for children of women who attend the luncheons. However, it is essential to make a nursery reservation by calling Sherry Harrison in Pearsall at 830-466-5565. Local residents with questions may call Ann Roeder in Poteet at 830276-3427.
Gonzales to attend McMurry Univ. ABILENE-- Phillip Gonzales of Poteet, was accepted to McMurry University for entrance in fall 2017. McMurry University was founded in 1923 as a United Methodist institution, and is a vibrant and comprehensive center of higher education. Offering a diverse academic curriculum students can choose from 45 majors in the arts, business, education and the sciences as well as pre-professional programs in medicine, dentistry, engineering, law, pharmacy, physical therapy and others.
The group will be taking a summer break in June, so there will not be a June meeting. They will pick up again in July.
There is one session left of the “Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes” four-class series, covering nutrition and selfcare management topics. The program helps people with diabetes learn the skills needed to manage their disease successfully. The free class will take place at the Atascosa Health Center’s Wellness Center at 310 W. Oaklawn, across from H-E-B in Pleasanton. There is plenty of parking. The last class will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, March 30. If you have questions, you may contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office at 830569-0034.
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Longhorn Museum program to feature history of Lions Club Join the Longhorn Museum Society on Tuesday, April 4, at 7 p.m. Following a brief meeting, John Staha will be featured on the program. He will explain the good works that Lions Club International does and will give an overview of the many civic projects of the local Noon Lions Club in our county. The museum meets every other month on the first Tuesday. Come out early and look at all the interesting displays and artifacts concerning the history of Atascosa County and South Texas. The museum attracts visitors from other states and other countries who are amazed to find such a large, impressive
museum in a rural town outside the San Antonio area. They leave many interesting and amusing notes in the museums guest book. The museum features a display of the local radio station where Willie Nelson worked as a very young man while trying to break into the music world. Don’t miss the two world class collections of wild animals featuring head mounts and some full body mounts. Look out for the bear! The museum is located on Hwy. 97E in Pleasanton. It is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and also serves as a Tourist Information Center. See you there!
H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best H-E-B leaders are visiting San Antonio Friday, March 31, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Maestro Entreprenuer Center at 1811 S. Laredo St. to offer local food and beverage innovators guidance on submitting their unique Texan product in the H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best statewide competition. Entrants may submit their product details online at heb.com/quest February 22 through April 5, 2017.
Jourdanton Garden Club Spring Plant/ Craft/Bake Sale The Jourdanton Garden Club is having their Spring Sale on Friday, March 31. The sale will be held at the Jourdanton Community Center from 8AM to 1 PM. There will be home baked goodies, Easter crafts and plants for sale. Proceeds will go to the Garden Club’s efforts to help beautify Jourdanton. The Jourdanton Garden Club just donated $500 to help buy trees at the new Jourdanton Sports Complex. Please come help support this group in their efforts.
Potential entrants are invited to attend this meeting for advice on product development and best practices for submitting their creation in the competition. Since its inception in 2014, the Quest for Texas Best competition has yielded more than 136 new products on H-EB store shelves across Texas. Last year, Kyle Texas Chef Julie Albertson took home the Grand Prize title and $25,000 for her Texas Pie Company
Original Pie Dough Puck the secret to making the perfect, homemade pie. San Antonio’s own Luis Morales of Humble House Foods placed third in the competition taking home $10,000 and the opportunity to be mentored and coached through the process of designing, packaging and branding, as well as prepare for mass production and placement on H-E-B shelves. please visit heb.com/quest. for details.
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PHS STUDENTS ACCEPTED INTO LVN PROGRAM
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These three students at Pleasanton High School were accepted into the Coastal Bend LVN Program. They are: Kayla Gonzales, Skylar Alexander and Courtney Miller.
Martinez in Air Force U.S. Air Force Airman Michael A. Martinez graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Martinez is the son of Rafael Alaniz of Owasso, Okla., and Myranda Martinez of Kerrville, and grandson of Doloris Martinez of Pleasanton. He is a 2016 Pleasanton High School graduate.
These Pleasanton High School students passed their CNA certifications! They are, left to right: back row- Henriette Steel, Samuel Karsky, Haley Richardson, Skylar Alexander, Courtney Miller; front row- Ashley Huizar, Samara Valdez, Kayla Gonzales, Mya Rivera-Carrasco.
PHS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
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The Pleasanton High School Students of the Month for March are, left to right: 9th grade- Trisha West, 10th grade- Gabriella Pena, 11th grade- Chelsea Bosquez and 12th grade- Emily Chessher.
U.S. Air Force Airman Michael A. Martinez
Community Calendar March 29 • Zumba classes will be at the new Civic Center in Pleasanton each Monday and Wednesday from 5:45-6:45 p.m. for $2. Punch cards, $20. Earn a free class when card full. Cheryl Price, instructor.
PHS STUDENTS PASS CNA CERTIFICATIONS
circumstances such as : new employment, new baby/adoption /loss of coverage/moved/ gain residence status in the United States. Call 210-758-3581 for more information or stop by the Pleasanton Library every Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
March 30 April 1 • Moms Day Out at First UMC, 420 N. Main St. in Pleasanton, • South Texas Regional Medical every Tues. & Thurs. Gives moms Center Relay for Life Committhat much needed time, from 9 tee will host the Easter Bunny a.m. to 3 p.m. For ages 3-5. For on Saturday, April 1, from 9 a.m. details call Michelle at 210-667to noon.They invite the com6572. munity to attend this fun event at STRMC and get their picture • Having computer problems? with the Easter Bunny. Bring Want to learn how to operate your camera and bring your your computer? Come and learn smile. Photos are free, but donawith us at Hosanna Baptist of Poteet tions for our Relay for Life event are greatly appreciated. While • Local Longhorn Group meets grabbing your photo, pick up Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. at some baked goods and support All Saint’s Episcopal Church in our team. All proceeds go toward Pleas., Hwy. 97 West. the team goal of $7,500. All donations benefit the American • Pleasanton AA Newcomers Cancer Society Relay for Life. group meets Thursday at 8:15 p.m. at 914 Ohio St. in PleasApril 3 • Zumba classes will be at the anton. Have questions? Call or new Civic Center in Pleasanton text: Melinda 210-913-8888; each Monday and Wednesday David: 830-399-5010 or Angela from 5:45-6:45 p.m. for $2. 210-727-9861. Punch cards, $20. Earn a free class when card full. Cheryl Price, •In depth Bible Studies held instructor. every Thursday from 7-8 p.m. at Verdi Community Center. For • Jourdanton Alcoholics more info call 830-200-6678. Anonymous group meets each Monday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, 1608 • Narcotics Anonymous W.I.T.Campbell Ave. in Jourdanton. If Mid-Day Meeting-Poteet-274 you want to stop drinking, they Avenue H & 3rd St. Josephs have an answer. Help is free. For Room ~Sister Group Thursdays details call Shaun Smith at 830at 1 p.m. ~ Open meeting Have 281-0404. questions? Call or text: Melinda 210-913-8888; David: 830-399- April 4 5010 or Angela 210-727-9861. • Moms Day Out at First UMC, 420 N. Main St. in Pleasanton, March 31 every Tues. & Thurs. Gives moms that much needed time, from 9 •TOPS #1509 Pleasanton meets a.m. to 3 p.m. For ages 3-5. For every Friday morning at 201 N. details call Michelle at 210-667Main St. (Crosspoint Fellowship 6572. building) from 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m. For details call 830-200-9922. •Poteet City Council will meet on Tuesday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. •Open enrollment is over, but at City Hall. special enrollment is open for those that have qualifying
Community Calendar Submission Form To add an event, submit this form to the Pleasanton Express office; call Lisa Luna at (830) 281-2341 (830) 569-4967 or (830) 569-6130; fax to (830) 5696100; or e-mail to lluna@pleasantonexpress.com. Deadline for submissionsMONDAYS at 10 a.m. Organization (or group) _________________________________
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POTEET GRANGE PERFORMS GOOD DEEDS
Free clothing, shoes in April LINDA SUMMERFIELD ATASCOSA FIRST SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
If you need a helping hand and can use some gently worn clothing or shoes for you and your family, mark your calenders now. You are welcome to come to our community center on Monday, April 3 from 5-7 p.m. and Monday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will be giving away free clothes, shoes and some miscellaneous items to anyone needing a helping hand because we care about you! If you have clothing items in good condition that you no longer need bring them by and we will be happy to give them to someone who needs them. Come on by the Atascosa First Seventh-day Adventist Church, at 1089 Avenue H in Poteet. If you have questions or are unable to make it at that time, call Margie Aguero, director of our church community services at 830-742-8653. We welcome you to attend church services every Saturday for Sabbath School starting at 9:30 a.m. and church service at 11 a.m. All are welcome.
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The Poteet Grange delivered dictionaries to Poteet Elementary third grade students. Pictured left to right are: Grange members Ann Roeder and Doris Payne, students Chris Tellez and Rylee Millen and Grange member Margie Blair. The Dictionary Program is a national program called “Words for Thirds.”
Poteet Grange members delivered cards and Christmas cookies to nursing home residents in December. Pictured left to right are: Daylon Payne, Doris Payne, Zachary Howell, Danielle Howell, Diana Martinez- activities director and Ann Roeder- Grange member.
The Poteet Grange gave out Thanksgiving cards last fall to nursing home residents. Pictured are Grange members: Doris Payne, Ann Roeder, Margie Blair, Tim Cotton- administrator under the new company Shady Shores, Diana Martinez- activities director and Zachary Howell.
Family counseling available at First Baptist Church South Texas Children’s Home (STCH) Ministries Family Counseling has partnered with First Baptist Church of Pleasanton to open a new counseling office. A counselor is available at FBC every Monday. Services are provided regardless of an individual or family’s ability to pay for them. However, they do welcome donations. They just trust that God and people who are grateful will provide the funding that is needed. They encourage donations, but they don’t turn anyone away. STCH Ministries started as a children’s home in
1952 and began counseling services in 1996. They provide counseling for individuals, couples and families for family issues, marital issues, parenting issues and more. They provide play therapy for children, which gives them a chance to communicate through play and show their emotions in ways they can relate to. Their counselors are clinically excellent and distinctively Christian. In other words, their counseling is clinical and based on science. However, they apply the principles in the Bible and apply principles of faith. That spiritual as-
pect is part of what STCH Ministries sees as the whole picture of bringing healing. Many times a person of faith is comforted to find counseling services in a place friendly to their faith. The Pleasanton office is one of 13 locations in South Texas. STCH has 25 therapists in the area. They see a tremendous need and they continue to grow to meet that need. For more information on their services you may call 361-991-8680 or visit: stchm.org/familycounseling.
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Jacob Fanno deadlifts Saturday at the state meet in Abilene. J GARCIA | PLEASANTON EXPRESS
JoAnn Forehand (5) and Sara Stewart (14) celebrate following Forehand’s goal in the first half Thursday against Yoakum.
GIRLS SOCCER
BOYS POWERLIFTING
Jourdanton’s Fanno Lady Eagles roll to bi-district victory earns silver at state Pleasanton dominates Yoakum; to face Rio Hondo championship meet STEPHEN GARCIA SPORTS EDITOR
YOAKUM—Winners of six straight games, the Pleasanton girls soccer team entered the postseason on a hot streak. Yoakum did little to cool down the Lady Eagles on Thursday night. Pleasanton dominated all facets to take a 6-0 decision in the teams’ bi-district playoff at Bulldog Stadium. The Lady Eagles outshot their opponent 33-0, controlling possession and al-
lowing no offensive chances for the Lady Bulldogs. “It was nice to have a finish this way,” Pleasanton coach Brant Bird said. “The girls came out focused and doing exactly what I ask them to do. We thought that Yoakum might pack it in [defensively] like they did, so we practiced that last night. I think the girls executed really well.” With the win, the Lady Eagles advanced to the area round, where Pleasanton will take on Rio Hondo
at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Alice’s Memorial Stadium. The Lady Eagles netted three goals in each half. Five different players scored as Pleasanton peppered Yoakum with shots throughout the night. “The girls are very unselfish,” Bird said. “We put a premium on unselfish play. The girls realize that we don’t have any superstars on this team. They don’t care who scores the goals as long as the goals go in. And I think that was evident tonight.”
Pleasanton got on the board with senior JoAnn Forehand’s score less than eight minutes into the contest. Forehand found the back of the net following a cross into the box by Madelyn Bird. Bird had two goals on the night. The forward was one of three freshmen— along with Carly Esquivel and Zoei Diaz—to score against Yoakum. Fellow classmate Kate McNeill assisted on Sara Randolph’s See PLAYOFFS, Page 2C
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Jourdanton senior Jacob Fanno earned second place in his weight class at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association state championship Saturday in Abilene. Fanno finished 35 pounds behind Seagraves’ Raymon Aranda in the 148-pound class of Division 3. Fanno lifted a total of 1,280 pounds, including 500 on squat, 280 on bench press and
500 on deadlift. Pleasanton had a pair of competitors at the Taylor County Expo Center as well. Senior Sisto Pacheco placed eighth in the Division 2 super heavyweight class. Oscar Castillo, in the 275-pound class, bombed out in squat. Pacheco totaled 1,670 pounds and achieved a personal record in the process. He lifted 675 pounds on squat, 545 on deadlift and a careerhigh 450 on bench press.
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Kaye Hubert (12) makes a diving catch Friday night against Poteet as shortstop Chloe Bryant looks on.
Reece Garcia (8) gets ready to shoot Thursday against Yoakum at Bulldog Stadium.
SOFTBALL
BOYS SOCCER
Lady Eagles pull away from Poteet
Missed opportunities on offense haunt Pleasanton in playoff loss
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PLEASANTON—Like all softball coaches, Pleasanton’s Ronda Savage and Poteet’s Fred Radske understand how critical errors can be. Unfortunately for Radske, miscues in the field set
up a loss for the Lady Aggies once again. The Lady Eagles were happy to take advantage of some early Poteet errors on the way to a 10-1 win Friday at the Pleasanton ISD Eagle Complex. With the win, Pleasanton moved to 1-1 in District 30-4A play while the Lady
Aggies fell to 0-3. “Like I’ve been telling the girls from the beginning, our district is going to come down to what team makes the errors. That’s going to be the team that loses,” Savage said. “I always tell the See SOFTBALL, Page 2C
STEPHEN GARCIA SPORTS EDITOR
YOAKUM—The Pleasanton boys soccer team took a one-goal advantage into halftime of its bi-district playoff Thursday against Yoakum. The Eagles had plenty of chances to extend that lead, but missed
opportunities ended up costing them a spot in the second round. Adrian Herrera’s goal less than three minutes before the game would have gone to penalty kicks lifted the Bulldogs to a 2-1 win in extra time at Bulldog See EAGLES, Page 2C
WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Baseball
Softball
Girls soccer (area playoffs)
Pleasanton vs. Cuero Jourdanton vs. SA Cole Poteet vs. Somerset Charlotte vs. Sabinal
Pleasanton vs. Cuero Jourdanton vs. Karnes City Poteet vs. Somerset Charlotte vs. Falls City
Pleasanton vs. Rio Hondo (@ Alice)
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Pleasanton vs. Beeville Jourdanton vs. George West Poteet vs. Cuero Charlotte @ Falls City
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Pleasanton vs. Beeville Jourdanton vs. Natalia Poteet vs. Cuero
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Track
March 29
Poteet @ Bandera
March 30
Jourdanton @ Poteet McMullen County @ Yorktown
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Pleasanton @ Karnes City
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McMullen County (district meet)
Tennis
M a r c h 31-A p r il 1
Pleasanton @ Uvalde
Golf
A p r il 3
Pleasanton @ Floresville
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Pleasanton’s Chloe Bryant (left) slides head-first as Poteet third baseman Nicole Santos (10) looks to apply a tag.
girls we have to keep it under two. All the games that we’ve won this season we’ve had less than two errors.” “We had some hits, but our mental mistakes on defense have cost us a lot of games [this season],” Radske said. “We’ve just got to learn to stop it and play better. We’ll start winning
games if we do that.” The Lady Eagles scored the first nine runs of the game, including two in the opening frame without recording a hit. Pleasanton led 2-0 after two Poteet errors in the inning. “It’s always great to get a win,” Savage said. “We have a big week ahead of us facing [Somerset and Cuero]. A win puts us a step in the right direction, so we’ll carry that over to the next game.” The Lady Eagles got the bats going as
Jourdanton Baseball & Softball Schedule
Kristina Ramirez
Kyler Guzman
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Poteet second baseman Briana Alvarado makes a leaping catch Friday.
Max Talamantez
Miguel Galindo
Jourdanton Baseball 3/31 ...................*Cole (H)...................................7:00 4/4 .....................George West (H) ........................7:00 Jourdanton Softball 3/31 ...................*Karnes City (H) .......................7:00 4/4 .....................*Natalia (H) ...............................7:00 * District Games ** Parents Night
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Stadium. Herrera made a run through the Pleasanton defense and beat the Eagles’ goalkeeper in a one-on-one matchup. “Our defense reacted a little bit late, and our keeper came out and they just got us,” Pleasanton coach Alex Hernandez said. “Overall, we had it from the beginning. We had shot after shot, oneon-one, and the ball just didn’t go in the back of
the net.” Yoakum forced the extra period after tying the game in the 56th minute. Julio Carmona scored off a rebound to knot the score 1-1. The Bulldogs had three chances to take the lead in the final 10 minutes of regulation. The late flurry was a turnaround for a Yoakum team that was outshot 9-3 in the first half. Six corner kicks aided in the Bulldogs’ 14 second-half shots. While the Eagles had nine shots after halftime, Pleasanton could not capitalize on some quality looks.The Eagles’ lone goal came off
well, totaling 12 hits. Pleasanton had at least two runs in each of the first three innings, including four in the third. Kaye Hubert and Chloe Bryant each drove in a pair of runs on the night for the Lady Eagles. “I was just seeing the ball clearly,” said Hubert, who went 3 for 4 at the plate. “We’ve been facing a lot of fast pitchers lately, so getting to see something a little different helped my timing. I think our whole team played pretty well out there.” Hubert, a senior, also helped prevent a potential Poteet rally in the third inning. The second baseman robbed leadoff batter Brianna Camarillo of a hit with a diving catch in the infield. “I didn’t have a good read on the ball, but I just kind of stuck out my hand,” Hubert said. “That’s why I didn’t call it. I just stuck out my hand and it came into my glove. We’ve had a lot of practice with balls like that, so it’s pretty routine.”
the foot of Reece Garcia, who opened the scoring 8:20 before the break. Garcia nearly had two assists as well. Less than 15 seconds into the contest, Garcia connected with Victor Gutierrez, who found the back of the net. However, referees ruled Gutierrez offside on the play, negating the score. “In the very beginning we scored, except they called it offsides,” Hernandez said. “So that set up the momentum the opposite way.” In the first extra-time period off a Garcia pass, Matheus Rodriguez’s shot
The Lady Aggies put the ball in play throughout the game, but solid fielding by Pleasanton kept Poteet off the scoreboard most of the night. “Our defense had to do work tonight,” Savage said. “Almost every single batter in Poteet’s lineup got a hit on us at some point. But our defense was able to make the stop, and we got the win.” Zoe Berman led the Lady Aggies with two hits, and Samantha Samaniego had the team’s lone RBI. Poteet finished with six hits off pitcher Dominique Owen, who picked up the win to improve to 7-3. The victory over the Lady Aggies came on the heels of a 4-1 win over Schertz John Paul II on March 21. Hubert and Savage said the nondistrict contest got Pleasanton on the right track. “I think it helped pump up our confidence,” Hubert said of Friday’s result. “…I think we have a pretty good chance of doing well this season.”
hit inside the crossbar and ricocheted away from the goal. It was nearscores such as those that haunted Pleasanton and secured the playoff win for Yoakum, which is in its first season of varsity competition. “I’m really proud of the team, how far they’ve come and how well they played together,” Hernandez said. “We keep improving. The program keeps improving overall. We came out second in district, something that’s never happened before.”
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Colby Cardenas battles with a Yoakum defender as he dribbles through traffic Thursday night in the teams’ bi-district playoff game.
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goal in the 16th minute to give Pleasanton a 2-0 advantage. In total, the Lady Eagles have seven underclassmen on the roster. Still, the expectations remain high for Pleasanton, which is ranked No. 15 in the latest Texas Girls Coaches
Association poll. “Right now, [our] attitude is really, really good,” Brant Bird said. “They’re excited to be where they are, but they know that the potential is really high and we still have work to do. We’re very young, so a lot of these girls this is their first taste of playoff soccer. A lot of nerves were settled tonight, so that’s good. As we move to the next round, I expect even better things.”
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Pleasanton senior Johanna Martinez dribbles downfield on Thursday.
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Pleasanton Little League board members (back row, from left) Lily Villanueva, Jenny Wiggins, Richard Keylich, Lisa Royal, Troy Lopez, Jose “Chito” Ramirez, Angelita Cruz, Jesus Cruz, Lyndzie Porter (front row, from left) Virginia Gonzalez, Maria Lopez, Stephanie Woodlee, Brandie Jupe Kubish, Rachael Gutierrez and Stephanie Durham
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Offensive burst pushes Eagles past Poteet in 30-4A opener STEPHEN GARCIA SPORTS EDITOR
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Hilton Mehrmann (7) jumps up to celebrate with pitcher Aaron Perez after a strikeout ended the inning.
PLEASANTON—There was not much separating Pleasanton and Poteet on the baseball diamond Friday night in the teams’ District 30-4A opener. That is, until the final three innings. The Eagles broke up a tie ballgame in the fourth and scored 11 runs in the last three frames to come up with a 16-6 run-rule win in six innings. “It was a very hardfought game,” Pleasanton coach Jeff Niemietz said.
“It’s a tough battle. I know this district’s going to be tough every single game. Everybody has a chance to win or lose each game. It’s just a matter of who executes better. I thought we did a good job of executing late in the game.” Aaron Perez ended the game on a two-run, walkoff home run to left field. “I had a 2-0 count, and the pitcher hung that fastball a little bit right down the plate,” he said. “I just tried to put it in play, and it ended up being a good shot.” Pleasanton plated six
runs in the fifth inning to break open the contest. The Eagles had four hits in the frame, including back-to-back doubles. Tyler Gonzales singled to right field with the bases loaded to score two runs, and Robert Lopez and Deryian Martinez each doubled to put Pleasanton in front 14-6. “It’s huge. It’s exactly what we needed,” Perez said of the win. “The team is looking good. We started out slow, but we’re going to be rolling.” Perez, who entered the game in relief in the
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fourth, worked out of a jam in the top of the fifth to maintain the Pleasanton lead. He struck out Robert Benavidez with the bases loaded to end the threat. “I liked Aaron’s composure,” Niemietz said. “When I brought him in for relief he kind of struggled there in the inning. Then he just came out and mowed them down one, two, three in the next inning. He found his rhythm…It was very gratifying to see him finish the game on a tworun, walk-off bomb.”
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All five of the senior Pleasanton powerlifting girls made the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association academic all-state list. Pictured are (from left) Aimee Youngblood, Sophia Romero, Harley Porter, Kristianna Kelley and Codi Steenbeke. Kelley, Romero and Steenbeke made the “Elite” team with GPAs of 98 or higher, while Porter and Youngblood were first-team selections for GPAs between 95-98.
Perez struck out the side in the sixth and finished with five strikeouts in 2.2 innings. He allowed one run on one hit and walked four to earn the win. At the plate, the sophomore went 3 for 4 with four RBIs. “[My pitching] was decent. Defense backed me up no matter what,” Perez said. “Justin Rangel at catcher was blocking stuff, not letting it get by him, keeping my head in the game. That’s all I can ask for from a teammate.”
Jourdanton senior Bailey Longoria needed only 29 pitches for a flawless night Friday against San Antonio Brooks. Longoria threw a perfect game in three innings as the Squaws downed the Lady Bengals 18-0 in a run-rule victory on the road. The Texas A&MKingsville signee, who returned March 21 after missing a majority of the season with an ankle injury, struck out four of nine batters. On offense, Longoria went 2 for 2 with three RBIs. Jourdanton plated 10 runs in the second inning and eight more in the third. Emily Ponton
went 3 for 3 with three RBIs. Three Squaws— Laney Harlan, Claudi Muñoz and Kristina Ramirez—had two RBIs apiece. In total, Jourdanton had 12 hits. The Squaws traveled to Poth on Tuesday and will face Karnes City on Friday at the Jourdanton ISD Sports Complex.
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Poteet, Pleasanton boast several winners at Warhorse, Arabian Relays STEPHEN GARCIA SPORTS EDITOR
The Pleasanton and Poteet track teams traveled to Devine for the Warhorse and Arabian Relays on
Saturday. Both teams had multiple event winners. Lady Aggie Emma Foster took home first place in two events and finished second in the 300-meter hurdles. She was also a
part of Poteet’s first-place 400-meter relay team along with Alina Escamilla, Danica De La Fuente and Lasette Gonzales. The Pleasanton team of Laken McAda, Ashley
Huizar, Megan Huizar and Ayanna Oltivero took first in the girls 1,600-meter relay. Oltivero was also the winner in the 400-meter dash. On the boys’ side,
Isaac Mendiola finished first in the 110-meter hurdles. Shane Garcia of Poteet placed first in the 3,200-meter dash. Boys 100 M 5. Antonio Soriano (Poteet) 11.68 200 M 3. Oscar Ortiz (Poteet) 23.69, 5. Alfonso Peña (Poteet) 23.75, 6. Soriano 23.91 1,600 M 2. Shane Garcia (Poteet) 4:40.15 3,200 M 1. Garcia 10:10.39 110 M hurdles 1. Isaac Mendiola (Pleasanton) 15.85 400 M relay 4. Poteet 45.20 Triple jump 3. Mendiola 40-7 Pole vault 2. Dillon Stobbs (Pleasanton) 13-0, 4. Brandon Cessna (Pleasanton) 11-0 Girls 100 M 3. Jenna Westfall (Pleasanton) 13.30, 5. Danica De La Fuente (Poteet)
13.42, 6. Alina Escamilla (Poteet) 13.51 200 M 3. Ashley Huizar (Pleasanton) 27.65, 4. De La Fuente 27.67 400 M 1. Ayanna Oltivero (Pleasanton) 1:00.95, 6. Escamilla 1:05.47 800 M 2. Megan Huizar (Pleasanton), 4. Bianca Haynes (Poteet) 2:33.82 1,600 M 4. Jasmine Oliva (Poteet) 6:00.18 100 M hurdles 1. Emma Foster (Poteet) 15.24 300 M hurdles 2. Foster 48.82 400 M relay 1. Poteet 51.83, 4. Pleasanton 52.77 800 M relay 2. Pleasanton 1:49.19 1,600 M relay 1. Pleasanton 4:11.16 Long jump 5. De La Fuente 15-0.5 Shot put 3. Illeana Bosquez (Pleasanton) 327.5 Triple jump 1. Foster 34-2 High jump 3. Laken McAda (Pleasanton) 4-8, 6. Foster 4-2
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Indians right ship in 26-3A opener STEPHEN GARCIA SPORTS EDITOR
win. On 81 pitches, Meyer allowed two earned runs on four hits. He struck out three and walked six. Jourdanton scored at least two runs in each inning, totaling 11 hits. The Indians also took advantage of four Mustang errors. Will Soward went 3 for 3 at the dish with two RBIs and a walk. Matt Elmore and Trey Paxson each hit
triples, and Joshua Tapp had a double. All three had one RBI each. Natalia took a 1-0 lead in the opening frame before Jourdanton responded with nine unanswered runs over the first three innings. The Indians faced Poth on the road Tuesday and will host San Antonio Cole on Friday night.
In addition to placing second in his weight class at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association state meet Saturday, Jacob Fanno of Jourdanton also received a $1,000 scholarship from the THSPA.
The Jourdanton baseball team righted the ship just in time for district play. The Indians took down Natalia 13-3 in five innings Friday in the teams’ District 26-3A opener at the Jourdanton ISD Sports Complex. Jared Meyer went the distance to pick up the
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Daryn Garza gave Poteet a 1-0 lead in the opening frame on a single to center field. The
Aggies also went in front 4-3 on Xavier Lopez’s RBI hit in the top of the third, but that would be Poteet’s last lead. Garza led the Aggies with two hits and a pair of RBIs. Pleasanton took on Somerset on the road Tuesday and will face Cuero on Friday. Niemietz
reiterated the toughness of the district. “We’re going to be evenly matched. They’re going to be coming after us. It’s going to be a dogfight. It’s going to come down to the team that can execute and make more plays.”
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Charlotte splits games last week STEPHEN GARCIA SPORTS EDITOR
The Charlotte baseball team split its two games last week, but unfortunately for the Trojans, the one that counted more was a loss. Brackettville thumped Charlotte 20-5 on March 21 in district action. The Trojans then picked up a 12-5 win over Medina on Friday. Charlotte appeared to be off to a good start against the Tigers, scoring four runs in the top of the first. Brackettville had a big answer, however, plating 15 in the opening frame. The Tigers had three home runs in the inning, including a grand slam. Jevon Santos had a home run in the game,
going 1 for 2 at the plate. Alex Martinez led the Trojans with two RBIs on a 1 for 1 day at the plate. Charlotte trailed early against Medina, falling behind 1-0 in the first inning. The Trojans responded with eight runs to break open the scoring in the third. Charlotte finished with 13 hits on the night. Santos went 3 for 5 at
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Is LeBron James just a sore loser? It looked like it Monday night There are many of us who admit that pound-forpound, LeBron James may be the best player to ever play in the NBA. If he’s not then he’s right there on par with the legendary Michael Jordan. But there is one trait that James has that Jordan never showed when he played. Jordan never bailed out of a game when the going got tough.
That’s what James did Monday night when the Spurs put on one of their best performances of the year in running the defending champions off the court by a 103-74 score. The game was decided so early that Spurs coach Gregg Popovich emptied his bench early in the fourth quarter. By then James had sat silently on the bench after he took
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an inadvertent elbow to his back by the Spurs’ David Lee late in the third quarter on a fight for a rebound. At first James did not show much pain as he watched the Spurs run the other way then suddenly collapsed to the floor and rolled in pain. All this happened after James had run over Manu Ginobili twice on plays that clearly looked like offensive charges. “Why didn’t they (referees) call something?, asked my wife. “Because he’s LeBron James and the officials show favoritism to the superstars like that,” I said.
The difference was that Ginobili got up quickly off the floor after James had barreled over him. James is a physical specimen who is big enough to play defensive tackle in the NFL and fast enough to play linebacker or tight end. Ginobili is a 39-yearold ancient warrior who is probably playing in his final year as a Spur. But when the game ended Ginobili was still in the game while James sat. Those blows to Ginobili were much more severe in my opinion than the lovetap James received from Lee on the rebound battle.
You could tell James was already frustrated by his team’s inability to stay up with the Maggie Spurs. Rodriguez According to San Sports Antonio Express- Focus News columnist Mike Finger, James was not only out-played by
the Spurs’ Kawhi Leonard who led the Spurs with 25 points, but his whole team could not cope with the Spurs’ defense and superb offensive team effort. After the game James called the Spurs a “well-oiled machine.” The win for San Antonio left them in second place in the Western Conference with a record of 57-16, two games behind Golden State. If the Spurs continue to play like they did Monday night, I’d have to say they are peaking at the right time. The playoffs start in three weeks.
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Jourdanton competes at UC Randolph meet STEPHEN GARCIA SPORTS EDITOR
The Jourdanton track teams competed at the RoHawk Relays on Thursday, hosted by Universal City Randolph. Kylar Guzman and Shyanne Bauerle each won individual events for Jourdanton. The Squaws finished fourth out of 10 teams, while the Indians were ninth. The following are the
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800 M relay 3. Ortiz, Karen Carrasco, Ramirez, Bauerle 1:52.90 High jump 6. Julia Cordova 4-6 Pole vault 3. Destiny Powell 8-6 Long jump 1. Bauerle 175, 6. Ortiz 15-11.5 Shot put 4. Schnelle 29-1 Discus 3. Erin Soward 85-10
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The McMullen County track teams traveled to the Hebbronville meet Thursday. The teams will participate in the Yorktown meet March 30 in the final meet before district. The district meet will be hosted by McMullen County. “The team did very well for only their second meet of the year,” McMullen County athletic director Tony Taylor said. The following are results from the Hebbronville meet: Boys
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We are looking for an EXPERIENCED Veterinary Technician for a full time position. The ideal candidate should have experience working with both small & large animals. Candidate should have proficient skills in radiology, surgery & anesthetic monitoring, phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, administering injections, performing dental procedures. Prior experience with Idexx equipment is a plus. Candidates must be able to work a full-time week & Saturdays on a rotation basis. Salary will commensurate with experience & abilities. If you are interested in joining our growing practice, & working in a professional atmosphere, please send a resume with references to chapvet@txun.net. www.chaparralveterinarycenter. com Chaparral Veterinary Center is a progressive, full service veterinary hospital located just south of San Antonio. 21c
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NOW HIRING: Full time cook, cashier and wait staff. Flexible schedule with competitive rates. Apply in person at Kuntry Korner Steak & Eggs Restaurant, 103344 IH 37, Pleasanton or e-mail your info LOCAL DELIVERY to kkvalero@gmail.com. TRUCK driver needed. (18-20p21f) Class A CDL. Good driving record. Operating farm equipment a plus. ESTABLISHED SHALHome every night. Con- LOW OIL COMPANY experienced tact Tom at 210-219- seeking Workover Rig Operator. 1882. (18-20p21f) 5 years minimum experience as operator, $20+ DRIVERS Looking for per hour (DOE), CDL Class A with DBLS/TRPL required, must have endorsement. Minimum reliable transportation, 2 years driving experi- pre-employment drug ence to move decked screen. Call 830-426trucks. Undecking not 7111, e-mail walker@ required, but pays a pre- texassecondary.com. mium. Passport a plus, (21-22p) but not required. www. truckmovers.com/apply ESTABLISHED OIL or 855-225-8483. (20- COMPANY seeking 21p) experienced Floor Hand for shallow drilling rig. 2 years minimum experience in oilfield. $15+ per hour (DOE), CDL required, must have reliable transportation, pre-employment drug screen. Call 830-4267111, e-mail walker@ texassecondary.com. Winch Truck Drivers (21-22p)
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ACME Terminal
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6”-10” wood only. $215 per cord (3”-6”)
NOW HIRING QUALIFIED CDL driver with tanker endorsement. Must be able to pass physical and drug test. Have a clean MVR. Please call 361-2071158 or apply in person at Miller Environmental, 1221 E. Hwy. 72, Three Rivers. (20-22p23f)
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I WILL DO IRONING, in my home. References GARAGE SALE 504 upon request. 830-569- Eileen Dr., Pleasan- ABLE HOUSE LEVELING & FOUNDATION REPAIR 4957 or 830-480-7227. ton. April 1-2, 8a.m.830-769-3537 3p.m. Furniture, Free Estimates to homeowner household items, fishPier & Beam • Cedar Post • Slab Specialist ROBBIE’S COM- ing rods & reels. Filing All work Guaranteed PUTER SERVICE Virus cabinets, piano music, Owner: Bennie Love removal, tune ups, Win- Wurlitzer organ. (21p) dows installed, laptop 10% Senior Citizen Discount screens replaced. Offer- 3 FAMILY YARD SALE ing high speed internet Friday-Saturday, 8a.m.from Phoenix Broad- ??? Lots of clothes, band. Authorized dealer shoes & plants. 530 for Wilson cell phone Market St., Pleasanton. boosters. Now stock- (21p) ing vapor supplies and Not one of the biggest. Just one of the best! e-juice. 1201 Simmons Gerald Gawlik, M21901 Ave., Jourdanton. 830- GARAGE SALE 125 Pleasanton. (830)570-7894 569-3210. Credit cards Franklin, 18-20p21f Storage room clean out. accepted. (28tfn) Full of household items and furniture. Friday- Fast Service Free Estimates Saturday. 8a.m.-??? Garage Sales (21p) David Villarreal: 210-445-6980 GARAGE SALE 1611 texanaroofing@yahoo.com Brown, Jourdanton. Sat- HUGE 3 FAMILY SALE urday, 8a.m.-??? Fur- 206 La Parita Ct., Journiture, clothes, DVDs, danton. Saturday only. ALL TYPES OF ROOFING VHS, lots of misc. (21p) 8a.m.-4p.m. Household Remodeling • Carports • Additions • Tile • Paint • Decks items, clothes, shoes, 3 FAMILY YARD SALE baby items, jewelry, fur1308 Live Oak St., niture, tools. (21p) Pleasanton. Saturday, 8a.m.-2p.m. Clothes (ladies’ & juniors’), Pets jeans, short & shirts FREE TO GOOD (men’s), ladies’ & men’s shoes, jewelry, table HOMES, 5 adult indoor saw, air pump and much cats, all spayed/neutered, current vaccimore. (21p) nations. I want to be a religious sister and GARAGE SALE April 1, going thru a religious 8a.m.-2p.m. 316 Crown- discernment journey. hill, Pleasanton. House- Please call Lucia Rivera hold goods, misc. items, 830-570-3306. (20clothes (men’s, wom- 22p23f) Commercial & Residential lawn maintenance, landan’s, kid boy’s). (21p) scape design & construction. Tree trimming, removal & planting, shrub planting, sod, rock patios, sidewalks, GARAGE SALE 1828 Business bed borders, & pressure washing any of your outdoor Vista View Dr., Pleasanprojects. ton. April 1-2, 8:30a.m.Services Ashley Kinsel 1p.m. No early birds EXPERIENCED CONplease. (21p) 432-244-7173 TRACTOR no job is too Call for scheduling. small. Experienced in 10 VENDORS construction of all kinds, MULTI-FAMILY interior/exterior. We also do porches, decks, addiSaturday, 9a.m.-3p.m. Rain or shine. Black Hill tions. We also clean and haul off junk off your community building, 2667 FM 478, between property. We have refPleasanton & Floresville, erences. Call any time 2.5 miles South of Hwy 210-289-5882. Free 97. New carpet with pad- estimates. (8-32p) ding, furniture, antiques, electronics, clothes (baby, kids' men's & women's), MIKE’S MOWING Pressure washing & painting. toys, shoes (women's), Call Mike McDonnell, jewelry, tools, DVDs, Rossville, Texas. 210books, home decor, garden supplies, kitchen 332-2288. (19-21p22f) appliances. (21p)
WATER TROUGHS IN FIVE SIZES Water storage tanks (cisterns), cattle guard sills/ beams, feed bunks & feed troughs, septic tanks, drain field panels, grease/lint interceptors. American Precast Concrete, Hwy 181, Floresville. 830-393-7731. (21-23p24f)
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AFFORDABLE CONCRETE WORK Driveways. Sidewalks. Patios. Retaining walls & much more. Arnold Cisneros, cell: 830-480-7583. Free estimates. (20-22p23f)
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GARAGE SALE, SATURDAY 8a.m.-3p.m. 102 David Lane, Pleasanton. Clothes (boy’s & girl’s), toys, kitchen items, linens, lots of odds and ends. Too much to list. (21p)
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ALL BILLS PAID Rooms for rent. $150/ week. RV’s available. RV sites, $350/month. WiFi, ice machine and laundry on site. Call 210710-3182. (20-22p23f)
150K, 3/2 BRICK HOME with fireplace and FOR RENT IN PLEASoffice space on corner ANTON Travel trailer, all lot. Close to schools. bills paid. $475/month, All brick home, 98% $100/deposit. 210-758remodeled. Everything 0834. (21p) replaced or upgraded except for window, LOVELY 1 BEDROOM shower/tub. 830-570- APARTMENT rent in quiet Pleasanton neighBIG OPPORTUNITIES 6652. (20-22p23f) borhood. Bordeaux AT A SMALL COM830-569PANY Local Oilfield FOR SALE IN PLEAS- Apartments company looking to ANTON House on 4031 (16ctfn) hire for three different corner lot, 729 BurmeisLITTLE 2/1 positions. First, we are ter. 2 bedroom (possi- COZY looking for supervi- bly 3), 1 bath, attached mobile home 8 miles sors/crew leaders to garage & storage shed. west of Poteet. $425/ manage employees Asking $65,000. 830- month. 210-416-6393. (21c) and organize jobs as 200-9229. (21p) an Oilfield service hand. Requirements for this 1998 MANUFAC- EFFICIENCY APARTjob include; a minimum TURE HOME on 1.5 MENT for rent in of two years experi- acres. $107.000. Newly Pleasanton. Quiet ence and at least one remodeled, 5 bedroom, neighborhood, Oak of those years being a 2 bath, country living, Forest Subdivision. service hand. A current quiet neighborhood. Off $750/month, $750/ drivers license with a Hwy. 97, 1 miles East deposit. Includes all utiliclean record, the abil- of I37. Must get your ties, cable TV & wireless ity to work long hours own financing. Call or internet. No pets, no when needed, willing- text 210-289-2547. (20- smoking. Available April ness to work with the 22p23f) 1st. 830-569-1113. (21p) other employees well, and availability 24 hours a day 7 days a week. OWNER FINANCING, FEELS LIKE HOME Newly built efficiency If this sounds like you, FOR SALE 3,000 sq. cabin rooms. Quiet, fully please contact us. If ft. steel building on 3 furnished, utilities paid. you are interested in a acres. Hwy. 16 frontage, service workers position 2 miles north of Poteet. Daily•Weekly•Monthly 210-789- $595/month - That’s all! for the Oilfield but lack $280,000. Pleasanton/Jourdanton the experience to be a 7497. (18-20p21f) 828-335-4948. supervisor/crew leader, do not worry we have an opportunity for you also. Come to work for us as a general laborer and work your way to the top. We are seeking motivated employees to help us grow the Company. Requirement to be a general laborer as an oilfield service Rentals & Property Management hand include; a flexible RepublicLands.com schedule, the ability to work long hours, able Texas Moore - Broker: 830.570.7600 to work in an outdoor Kelly Benton - Realtor, GRI: 830-570-3399 environment, and have Phillip Vaughn - Realtor • Mary Pawlik - Realtor a positive, can do attitude. If you think this DUPLEX FOR RENT could be your next great Land for Sale 827 A Dallas St., Pleasopportunity, please con2/1, central 402 anton. tact us. We are also JOURDANTON looking for CDL driv- Cedar & Clamp Ave. heat/air. Washer/dryer ers with experience to 2 city lots, 100x150. hookup. Range, refrigoperate vacuum trucks. Sewer & water are in erator, dishwasher. No Must have clean driving place. Call owner at 830- pets, no smoking. $750/ record, have med card, 569-3345. We finance. month/deposit. 830-569and pass drug screen. Leave message. (19- 3054. (21tfn) May also have oppor- 21p22f) THE PLEASANTON tunity to join general AUTHORlaborers for extra hours. JOURDANTON 173 & HOUSING Interested, please con- 2146. 20 acres. Water, ITY is currently accepttact us @ Absolute Oil fenced, 12 acres brush ing applications for the Field Services, 830-663- & 8 acres open pasture. Section 8 and the Low 5090, Exit 121, 1544 Entrance with driveway. Rent Public Housing I-35 South, Devine, TX 24x20 ft. Call owner wait list. Applications 78016. (19-21p22f) at 830-570-1182. (21- are given out Tuesdays and Thursdays from 23p24f) 8a.m.-4p.m. The PleasCONVENIENCE STORE IN TILDEN, GRAND OPENING anton Housing AuthorTexas is now hiring SALE 1 acre South ity is located at 402 W. cashiers and kitchen of San Antonio near Adams St., Pleasanton help. Very competitive Devine. Small down. No TX, 78064. You may call starting salary. Please credit check. No inter- for information at 830contact 210-213-5785 est for 5 months. No 569-5558 or 830-569for more information. city taxes. Financing by 5559. (7ctfn) (20-21c) owner. 210-656-0185. ALL BILLS PAID! For (21p) rent, 2 bedroom, 1 bath HEAD COOK/KITCHEN mobile home with stove MANAGER Looking NICE, FENCED 10 & refrigerator. Has front for experienced cook/ kitchen manager. Food ACRES FOR SALE. porch & shade tree. $800/month, $400/ ordering & preparaMcCoy water. deposit. 830-200-7584, tion, staff management, Call 210-268-3676 or 830-569-3038. 1512 N. cleanliness & sanita210-860-9312. Martin St., Pleasanton. tion. Great hours & pay Leave message based on experience. if no answer. Location is Tilden. Call FOR RENT IN PLEAS210-213-5785. (21-22c) ANTON 118 Pauls Place. 3/1, garage, large $850/month, $800/ Floresville/Poth Area yard, deposit. Call & leave Established Vacuum Service Company seeking vacuum truck message. 830-2009229. (21p) driver with Class A CDL, tanker endorsement. Must have dependable transportation & must be able to pass a drug test. Must have minimum 1 yr. experience. 3 BEDROOM MOBILE Earn up to $60k per year. HOME between Poteet STEADY WORK! • 210.385.4612 & Somerset. $550/ month. 210-416-6393. (21c) 18-20p21f
PLEASANTON SOUTH NURSING HOME is looking for Part-time & PRN Nurses. Apply in person at 905 W. Oaklawn Pleasanton. (13ctfn)
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2 BEDROOM DUPLEX $750/month, bills paid, Pleasanton area. 830570-1803. (19-21p22f) FOR RENT Professional office space at 1012 A W. Oaklawn, Pleasanton. 830-569-4657. (2225c) RV SPACES FOR LEASE Located at 5353 Granato Rd. (Close to Poteet, Pleasanton & Jourdanton.) Quiet country living. Call Randy at 830-5705475. (21-23p24f) RVS FOR RENT. Lots for rent in Jourdanton and Pleasanton starting at $325. Rent includes water, electricity, trash and sewer. 832-9221215. (11-13p14ftfn)
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Notice is hereby given that Original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Frank A. Moffitt, Deceased were issued on February 27, 2017 in Docket No. 7826 pending in the Probate Court of Atascosa County, Texas to: Frank A. Moffitt, Jr. Independent Executor. The address of the Independent Executor is: 4303 Long Grove Drive Seabrook, Texas 77586 All persons having claims against the Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Dated: March 23, 2017 Frank A. Mofitt, Jr. (21p)
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ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Apply in person at our Pleasanton & Jourdanton stores, 304 S. Main, Pleasanton & 1302 Zanderson, Jourdanton anytime. Full & part time.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY for rent. 150 x 200. Mobile home, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 76 long x14 wide, 1 carport. Semi-parking available. Within Charlotte city limits. Intersection of Hwy. 140 & San Antonio St. 830-480-3440, Benito Juarez. (2022p23f)
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SUCH TIME, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO PROTEST AND THE REQUESTED PERMIT MAY BE GRANTED ADMINISTRATIVELY.
the subject unit for the AMENDED NEW DRILL permit in Sec. Bk. SARAGOSS IRR. & MFG. CO. Survey, A-975, EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD-1) Field, DISTRICT 01 NOTICE OF ATASCOSA County, DATE OF ISSUANCE: THIS A P P L I C A T I O N being 3.8 miles SE Mar 24, 2017 NOTICE OF PROTEST REQUIRES PUBLICA- direction from CHRISTINE, Texas. DEADLINE: 5:00PM, TION Apr 28, 2017 Address: Railroad Com- The location and identity PURSUANT TO THE of the well is as shown TERMS of Railroad mission of Texas Commission rules and ATTN: Drilling Permit below: regulations, this appliUnit FIELD: EAGLEVILLE cation may be granted P.O. Box 12967 WITHOUT A HEARAustin, Texas 78711- (EAGLE FORD-1) ING if no protest to the 2967 Lease/Unit Name J. application is received Fax: (512) 463-6780 within the deadline. An Email: SWR37@RRC. PEELER A UNIT Lease/Unit Well No. llH affected person is entiTEXAS.GOV Lease/Unit Acres 409.45 tled to protest this appliRule 37 Case No. Nearest Lease Line (ft) cation. Affected persons 100.0 include owners of record 0304245 Status/Permit No. Nearest Well on Lease and the operator or les(ft) 400.0 sees of record of adja824180 cent tracts and tracts Lease Lines 357.0 F nearer to the proposed NORTH EAST L, 387.0 well than the minimum NOTICE OF F NORTH EAST L, lease line spacing disAPPLICATION Survey Lines 357.0 F tance. If a hearing is SOUTH EAST L, 387.0 called, the applicant has the burden to prove the NOTICE IS HEREBY F SOUTH EAST L need for an exception. GIVEN that the CARA Protestant should be RIZO (EAGLE FORD) Wellbore Profile(s) prepared to establish LLC, [RRC Operator Horizontal standing as an affected No. 135316] has made person, and to appear application for a spac- Lateral: THl ing exception permit Penetration Point Loca- at the hearing either in person or by qualified under the provisions tion of Railroad Commis- Lease Lines: 100.0 F representative and protest the application with sion Statewide Rule 37 SOUTH L cross-examination or (16 Tex. Admin. Code 702.0 FEAST L presentation of a direct section 3.37). Applicase. The rules of evicant seeks exception to Terminus Location the lease line distance BH County: ATASCOSA dence are applicable in the hearing. If you have requirement because Section: 1711 any questions regardthe Applicant is less Block: ing the hearing procethan the required Rule Abstract: 475 dure, please contact the 37 lease line distance Survey: I&GN RR CO Docket to an unleased or non- Lease Lines: 100.0 F Commission’s Services Department at pooled interest within NORTH L (512) 463-6848. If you the subject unit for 422.0 F EAST L the AMENDED NEW Survey Lines: 1134.0 F have questions which are specific to the AppliDRILL permit in Sec. EAST L Bk. SARAGOSS IRR. 1222.0 F SOUTH WEST cation or the information set forth in this Notice, & MFG. CO. Survey, L please contact the ComA-975, EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD-1) Field, Field Rules for ALL fields mission’s Drilling Permit ATASCOSA County, on the permit application Unit at rule 37 (512) 463-6751. being 3.8 miles SE are as follows: RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS OIL AND GAS DIVISION
direction from CHRISEAGLEVILLE TINE, Texas. FORD-1): PURSUANT TO THE TERMS of Railroad Commission rules and regulations, this application may be granted WITHOUT A HEARING if no protest to the application is received within the deadline. An affected person is entitled to protest this application. Affected persons include owners of record and the operator or lessees of record of adjacent tracts and tracts nearer to the proposed well than the minimum lease line spacing distance. If a hearing is called, the applicant has the burden to prove the need for an exception. A Protestant should be prepared to establish standing as an affected person, and to appear at the hearing either in person or by qualified representative and protest the application with cross-examination or presentation of a direct case. The rules of evidence are applicable in the hearing. If you have any questions regarding the hearing procedure, please contact the Commission’s Docket Services Department at (512) 463-6848. If you have questions which are specific to the Application or the information set forth in this Notice, please contact the Commission’s Drilling Permit Unit at rule 37 (512)463-6751.
IF YOU WISH TO REQUEST A HEARING ON THIS APPLICATION, AN INTENT TO APPEAR IN PROTEST MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE RAILROAD COMMISSION’S AUSTIN OFFICE AT THE ADDRESS, FAX NUMBER, OR E-MAIL ADDRESS SET OUT ABOVE BY Apr 28, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. IF NO PROTEST IS RECEIVED WITHIN
(EAGLE IF YOU WISH TO REQUEST A HEARING ON THIS APPLICASpecial Rules 330/0, TION, AN INTENT TO 80.0 acres. APPEAR IN PROTEST Optional Rules 330/0, MUST BE RECEIVED 40.0 acres. IN THE RAILROAD COMMISSION’S This well is to be drilled AUSTIN OFFICE AT to an approximate depth THE ADDRESS, FAX of 11000 feet. NUMBER, OR E-MAIL ADDRESS If you have questions SET OUT ABOVE BY regarding this applica- Apr 28, 2017 at 5:00 tion, please contact the p.m. IF NO PROTEST Applicant’s Representa- IS RECEIVED WITHIN tive, Madelon Raney, at SUCH TIME, YOU WILL (713) 328-1000. LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO PROTEST AND THE REQUESTED PERMIT RAILROAD MAY BE GRANTED COMMISSION OF TEXAS OIL AND GAS ADMINISTRATIVELY. DIVISION THIS NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N DISTRICT 01 DATE OF ISSUANCE: REQUIRES PUBLICATION Mar 24, 2017 NOTICE OF PROTEST DEADLINE: 5:00 PM, The location and identity of the well is as shown Apr 28, 2017 Address: Railroad Com- below: mission of Texas ATTN: Drilling Permit FIELD: EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD-1) Unit P. 0. Box 12967 Austin, Texas 78711- Lease/Unit Name J. PEELER A UNIT 2967 Lease/Unit Well No. l2H Fax: (512) 463-6780 Email: SWR37@RRC. Lease/Unit Acres 409.45 Nearest Lease Line (ft) TEXAS.GOV 1.0 Rule 37 Case No. Nearest Well on Lease (ft) 400.0 0304246 Status/Permit No. Lease Lines 345.0 F 824185 NORTH EAST L, 378.0 F SOUTH EAST L NOTICE OF Survey Lines 345.0 F APPLICATION NORTH EAST L, 378.0 NOTICE IS HEREBY F SOUTH EAST L GIVEN that the CARRIZO (EAGLE FORD) Wellbore Profile(s) LLC, [RRC Operator Horizontal No. 135316] has made application for a spac- Lateral: TH1 ing exception permit Penetration Point Locaunder the provisions tion of Railroad Commis- Lease Lines: 281.0 sion Statewide Rule 37 F SOUTH L, 326.0 F (16 Tex. Admin.Code EAST L section 3.37). Applicant seeks exception to Terminus Location the lease line distance BH County: ATASCOSA requirement because Section: 1711 the Applicant is less Block: than the required Rule Abstract: 475 37 lease line distance Survey: I&GN RR CO to an unleased or non- Lease Lines: 100.0 F pooled interest within NORTH L
1263.0 F EAST L Survey Lines: 630.0 F EAST L 1072.0 F SOUTH WEST L Field Rules for ALL fields on the permit application are as follows:
CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP NO. 7838
THE STATE OF TEXAS: (EAGLE COUNTY OF ATASCOSA:
EAGLEVILLE FORD-1) :
TO: ALL PERSONS Special Rules 330/0, INTERESTED IN THE 80.0 acres. ESTATE OF MARY Optional Rules 330/0, MARGARET BAILEY 40.0 acres. AKA MARY BAILEY AKA MARY M. BAILEY, This well is to be drilled DECEASED, No. 7838, to an approximate depth County Court, Atascosa of 11000 feet. County, Texas. CARL K. BAILEY, Application If you have questions in the above numbered regarding this applica- and entitled estate filed tion, please contact the an APPLICATION TO Applicant’s representa- DETERMINE HEIRtive, Madelon Raney, at SHIP, and declared (713) 328-1000. who are the Heirs and the unknown Heirs of the said MARY MARGARET BAILEY AKA PUBLIC NOTICE OF MARY BAILEY AKA TEST OF AUTOMATIC MARY M. BAILEY, TABULATING DECEASED, and their EQUIPMENT respective shares and interests in this estate. Notice is hereby given The Applicant is reprethat the automatic tabu- sented by, MICHAEL lating equipment that will C. FINKEL 212 S. be used in the Poteet BRYANT ST., PLEASISD/City of Poteet Elec- ANTON, TX 78064. tion held on May 6th, 2017 will be tested on Said Application will April 18th, 2017 at 9:00 be heard and acted on a.m. at the Poteet ISD by said Court at 10:00 Intermediate (PIC) Por- o’clock A.M. on the table Building to ascer- first Monday after the tain that it will accurately expiration of ten days count the votes cast from date of publication for all offices and on all of this citation, at the measures. County Courthouse in Jourdanton, Texas. All persons interested in said estate are hereby cited to appear before said Honorable Court at AVISO PUBLICO DE said above mentioned PROBAR EL EQUIPO time and place by filing PARA TABULAR a written answer conAUTOMATICAMENTE testing such application should they desire to do Por lo presente se da so. aviso que el equipo para tabular automatic que se This citation by Publiusado en la eleccion El cation is returnable to Distrito Escuela Poteet/ said Court on the first Ciudad de Poteet que Monday, following 10 se llevara a cabo el 6 de days after date of publiMayo, 2017 se probara cation, exclusive of the el 18 de abril, 2017 a date of publication. las 9:00 a.m. en Poteet ISD Intermediate (PIC) Given under my hand edificio portatil para and seal of said court, determiner si el equipo at my office in Atascosa contara con exacitud County, Jourdanton, los votos para todas los Texas this 21st day of puestos oficiales y sobre march, 2017. todos los proyectos de ley. DIANE GONZALES, Andy Castillo Poteet ISD Superintendent
COUNTY CLERK ATASCOSA COUNTY
Andy Castillo Poteet ISD Superintendent (21cPO701996)
BY: RACHEL GARZA, DEPUTY (21c)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALES
Unit #G19 - 10x10 - William Anderson - Clothes & household items.
Auction Date: March 31, 2017
LIVE AUCTION!!! Units will be shown and sold ONE AT A TIME. Starting time for Auction is 2:00 p.m. Please come to front office to sign in before 2 p.m.!!!
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POTEET FFA IN SA RODEO TOUR PROGRAM
On Friday February 17, thirteen Poteet FFA students participated at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo Tour Guide. These students were allowed the opportunity to tour elementary and intermediate age students around the grounds and discuss with them the importance of agriculture. Students who participate in the tour guide are eligible for scholarship. We look forward to this event every year and this year was a huge success. Students left to right: Jared Stevens, Brooke Rassmussen, Alyssa Reyes, Lacey Stevens, Lauren Davila, Kayli Kennedy, Karen Ortega, Jayci Kennedy, Hannah Grace Watts, Ruby Jo Peoples, Trinity Champagne, Jackie Martinez and Max Orta.
RYAN HOUSE PLACES IN SA
Representing Jourdanton FFA, Ryan House, recently competed at the Ag Mech Show at the SA Livestock Exposition. He planned, designed, and built a 16 ft Tool and Fuel Trailer. The project took nearly 10 months to complete and countless work hours. He placed 3rd in his class at the show. He then took the trailer to the Houston Ag Mech Show. Ryan is a senior at Jourdanton High School and will attend Texas A&M University in the fall.
Pictured, left to right: Dr. Chris Boleman, SALE Contest Superintendent; Jackie Van De Walle, SALE Lifetime Assistant Vice President; Jim Harris, Tilden FFA Advisor and Charlsie’s dad; Charlsie Harris; Sarah Novak Franklin, SALE Ag Science Committee Chairman and Ronnie Urbanczyk, SALE Vice President.
Tilden student captures big prize in San Antonio
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Sam Solis, Ed Gorman, Raymond Solis, Kelsey Gonzales, Sammy Gonzales and Christabella Gonzales (not pictured) made the trek to Oklahoma on Wednesday, March 22 to deliver two truck loads of hay to the people of Oklahoma. Acres of land, homes and animals were lost in the catastrophic wildfires last week.
Charlsie Harris, a Junior at McMullen County High School and a member of the Tilden FFA, recently won the title of Grand Champion in the Agricultural Public Speaking Contest at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo. She spoke on the topic of the proposed Texas statewide water grid from the 84th Texas Legislature. Harris focused on the drawbacks of such a proposal when evaluated from the standpoint of production agriculturists and landowners. She was tops in a field of 250 speakers
from across the state that competed in eight preliminary heats where the best two from each heat qualified for the finals. In the concluding round, she bested 15 other finalists to garner top awards in the contest. Charlsie received a $10,000 S.A.L.E. Scholarship, a Championship banner, a leather portfolio, and the Champion’s belt buckle. Her parents are Jim and Karen Harris of Poteet.
Gonzales give hay out of glory to God Scholarship available ERIKA VELA SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS EDITOR
The Gonzales family of Poteet believes they have been blessed and have recently extended their blessings to the people of Oklahoma on Wednesday, March 22. Sammy and Leslie Gonzales and the kind people of Bar ES Ranch donated a total of 52 bales of hay to those who are hurting after wildfires in Oklahoma have devastated over 100 thousand acres of land.
It began with seeing posts on social media about the fires in Oklahoma through friends they met through horse shows. A friend in Seminole, TX was helping to coordinate donations for people who have suffered through the fires. The Gonzales’ own Diamond L Trucking and offered their friends the use of their trucks to transport their hay donation. Two of their drivers, Ed Gorman and Raymond Solis assisted them with the loading and transport
of the hay. Also helping with the transport were their daughters Christabella and Kelsey and Sam Solis. The group left on Wednesday morning at 3 a.m. to make the 10 hour drive to their destination near Forgan, OK. On their way into Oklahoma, their daughters were astonished to see charred animal remains and land completely covered in ash. They met up with RodSee HAY, PAGE 12C
Atascosa Cattlemen’s Association Scholarship The Atascosa Cattlemen’s Association Scholarship awards program is designed to provide educational opportunities in the form of a scholarship for Atascosa County boys and girls. ELIGIBILITY: Be a resident of Atascosa County, plan to attend a major college, university, or vocational technical school to study an advanced degree, family must be current member of ACA or willing to become a member.
Application must be submitted to the Atascosa Cattlemen’s Association on or before April 1st. Applications will be judged by the Atascosa Cattlemen’s Association Scholarship Committee. Recipients will be selected based on scholastic achievement, character, leadership, and financial need. The scholarship will be awarded at the annual Atascosa Cattlemen’s meeting. Find this scholarship and information for others on our website at atascosa.agrilife.org under the “Scholarships” Tab.
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ARCHIE KNIGHT
ANITA SOLANO Our beloved Anita Solano, age 41, passed away PEDRO GONZALES, SR on March 19, 2017 at Christus Sister Mary Hospice Pedro Gonzales, Sr. of Center in San Antonio, Texas Dime Box, passed away due to Stage IV Paget’s DisFriday, March 24, 2017 at ease of the Breast. She was the age of 64. He was born born on April 15, 1975 in October 26, 1952 in Pearsall San Antonio, Texas to Felix to Juan and Rosa (SifuenSolano and Josefa Aleman tes) Gonzales. Pedro was a Solano. very hard worker, who was Anita grew up in Pleasdedicated to his work as a anton, Texas and graduheavy equipment operator. ated from Pleasanton High He also enjoyed working in School in 1995. After high the yard, barbequing, deer school Anita worked for and hog hunting. Pedro Eurostar Perfume Factory, also loved taking care of his Dollar General, Lowes and horses. His greatest love 281 Superstop. All that had was spending time with his the honor to meet her can family and friends. rejoice that Anita passed Pedro is survived by his away with the smile that we loving wife of 36 years, all have come to love. Cresencia (Muñoz) GonzaAnita is survived by her les; his son, Pedro Gonzahusband Rebel Lewis Crow les, Jr.; daughters, Camille of Floresville; her brothers Gonzales, Racquel Gaitan and sisters: Felix Solano and husband Mario, Prisand wife Monica, Melinda cilla Garza, Julia Garza and Rodriguez and husband Mihusband Rogelio and Patrichael, and Alexander Solano cia Hernandez and brother, and wife Veronica Garcia; Samuel Gonzales, Sr. He is her numerous nephews and also survived by numerous nieces: Breanna, Alexis, grandchildren, several great Nicholas, Natalie, Nathaniel, grandchildren and numerAlexander Jason, and Corina ous nieces and nephews. Josephine; and her numerHe is preceded in death ous aunts, uncles, and by his parents, Juan and cousins. Rosa Gonzales; son, Sotero Anita was preceded in Garza, Jr.; and brothers, death by her sister Diana SoMartin, Luciano, Antonio, lano; maternal grandparents Eddie, Jimmy, Victor and Juan and Nicolasa Aleman Bobby and Pablo Gonzales. and paternal grandparents Visitation will be held at Samuel and Rufina Martinez Hurley Funeral Home in Solano. Pleasanton on Thursday, A memorial service will March 30 from 2 - 9 p.m. be held at Mission Park with a rosary recited at 7 South Funeral Home and p.m. A funeral Mass will Cemeteries, 1700 SE Military be celebrated at St. Rose Dr., San Antonio, TX 78214 of Lima Catholic Church, at 5 – 9 p.m. on Friday, April 373 Madero in Charlotte on 14, 2017. There will be no Friday, March 31, 2017 at 10 viewing in accordance with a.m., interment will follow Anita’s wishes. at Charlotte Community In lieu of flowers the Cemetery. family requests memorial Pallbearers for Pedro's donations be made to the service will be Mario GaiAmerican Cancer Society at tan, Pedro Gonzales, Jr., 800-227-2345. Please rememJuan Padron, Jr., Steve Gon- ber to love deeply and smile zales, Samuel Gonzales, Jr., hard in honor of Anita. Daniel Gonzales and Joshua #TeamAnita. Gaitan. Anyone wishing to leave BARBARA SMITHWICK condolences for the family, Mrs. Barbara Ortiz Smithshare memories or sign the online guestbook may do so wick was born December 4, at www.hurleyfuneralhome. 1919 in Oakville, Texas. She was raised in Three Rivers, com. Texas. She was a pioneer in her time, which traveled by horse and wagon and in the latest model cars. Her first and only airplane ride was from Corpus Christi, Texas to Houston, Texas. She provided for her children without government assistance. She was a hardworking woman who taught her children at an early age to respect and be good workers. She was engaged in her children’s education and told them that skipping school was not an option. Her children would hear ADAM MACKINLEY her say constantly that they Adam MacKinley, age 55, were poor but didn’t have to of Leming, Texas, passed wear dirty clothes. She was away Tuesday, March 21, a caregiver to her immediate 2017 in Grapevine, Texas. family, without reproach. He is survived by his wife, She gave good advice and Barbara MacKinley of Lem- prayed for her children. ing; son, Garrett Turner of She was respected by her Leming; daughter, Samanchildren and grandchildren. tha Malik and husband John She loved her country and of Converse, and sisters, voting was important to Rochelle Brown and husher. “Mami”, we will miss band Tom of Abu Dhabi and you tremendously. Her Suzanne Brisch of St. Louis, memory has been a treasure Missouri. Adam is also sur- in our lives. Our best friend. vived by his granddaughter, “Mami”, Grandmamita. She Sierra Malik. accepted Jesus in her heart He was preceded in and knew she was saved by death by parents, Alan and his grace. Bette (Williams) Turner, and grandmother, Mazey Sterns. Memorial services will be held in the chapel of Hurley Funeral Home, Pleasanton at 10 a.m., Friday, March 31, 2017. Anyone wishing to leave condolences for the family, share memories or sign the online guestbook may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome. com.
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YOLANDA REYES Yolanda Aguillon Reyes passed away on March 22, 2017 in San Antonio. She was born on May 29, 1942 in San Antonio to Pilar Aguillon and Eugenia Salinas Aguillon. Yolanda is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, Marconi Reyes; sons Luis Reyes (Marcey), Larry Reyes (Betty) and Michael Reyes (Nicole); sisters, Sylvia Valdez, Irma (John) Swatek, Diana (Eduard) Ramirez, Mary Jane (Fred) Labar and Gugie (Joe) Robles; brothers Larry (Donna), Gilbert, Joe Danny (Blanca), Leonard (Mune) and George (Priscilla) Aguillon; 14 grandchildren; 18 greatgrandchildren and numerous nephews, nieces and friends. In her early years, Yolanda helped care for all of her 11 younger siblings. In 1958 she met her husband of 50 years Marconi Reyes. They started a life together and in 1968 they began to raise two twin boys: Louie and Larry Reyes. Soon after another son followed: Michael Reyes. Being able to be an awesome mother to three sons was her pride and joy. Anyone who knew Yolanda knew she was an incredible cook. With an achievement of being a previous winner to the Strawberry Festival’s best tortilla competition; she often spent hours in the kitchen bringing her family together with her delicious food. Yolanda was a devoted Christian who shared her faith in Christ with anyone she met. She was also a righteous and kind person who always made sure people had food in their stomach and a smile on their face. Yolanda impacted many lives with her unconditional faith and a mother’s compassion. She will be missed by many. As my grandmother would say to my father and uncles as they walked out the door, “Dios te bendiga.”
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E. J. Richey, age 99, of Pleasanton, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in Pleasanton. He is survived by his daughter, - Barbara McCulloch and husband Henry, of Maxwell, and sons, Daryl Richey and wife Michael Marie of Pleasanton, Leon T. Richey and wife Lucille of Keller, Bobby Richey and wife Karen of Humble, Billy Richey and wife Shirley of Palestine, and Gayle Richey and wife Jacqueline of Waco. E. J. is also survived by his brother, Chester Richey of Kingsland; sisters, Norma Jean Smith of Odessa and Rosa Lee McCurry of Andrews; 18 grandchildren; 46 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene “Eldridge” Richey. Visitation was held at Hurley Funeral Home in Pleasanton, from - 8 p.m., with the family present to receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m., Friday, March 24. Funeral services were held in the chapel of Hurley Funeral Home at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 25, 2017. Interment followed at Pleasanton City Cemetery in Pleasanton. To sign the guestbook visit hurleyfuneralhome. com.
Archie Dee Knight left this earth and joined his wife, Barbara, on Thursday, March 23, 2017. He was born on November 22, 1926 on the Knight farm in south Bexar County in Oak Island, married Barbara Ullrich, from Zuehl, TX on June 23, 1956 and together, they built their home and life on that farm. He exhibited for his children the importance of relationships, unconditional love, and the value of putting forth your best effort in all you do. Commitment and dedication were important to Archie as evidenced by his 33 year employment with the State of Texas, and membership in the Masonic Order for 65 years, Texas Grange for 75 years and Oak Island United Methodist Church for 77 years, serving in leadership roles in each. He loved his family tremendously and never missed an opportunity to tell others of their accomplishments. Preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Barbara Ullrich Knight, parents, Dee and Lillie Ernst Knight, brothers Bill, Frank, Carl and Ernst Knight and sister Mary Louise Knight Luse, he is survived by daughters and sons-in-law Margo and Rob Cook, Lovelle and Eric Nord, Karen and Buddy Overstreet and son and daughter-in-law Adrian and Debbie Knight, 12 grandchildren – Andrew Cook and wife Amber, Audrey Reed and husband Russell,
Kyle Cook and wife Candace, Carl, Leah and Karryn Overstreet, Ian and Victoria Nord, Michael Secord, Baker, Morgan and Garrison Knight and eight greatgrandchildren – Jaxson and Lillie Reed, Kaeleigh, Tucker, Kenlee and Karame Cook and Owen and Aden Cook; in-laws Bernice Knight, Marion and Don Denson, Valerie and Jim Hicks, Ronnie and Sharon Ullrich and Cheryl and Gerald Coble and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank all of Archie’s caregivers and therapists who assisted him, especially Debra Blake. A service of celebration will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 31, at Oak Island United Methodist Church, 2970 DeVilbiss Lane, San Antonio. Visitation will be Thursday, 5-8. Memorials can be made to Oak Island Cemetery Association, 5775 Blackhill Road, Floresville, TX 78114.
CALVIN FAULKNER Calvin Ray Faulkner, age 94, of Floresville passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017. He was born in Chapel, Texas on July 22, 1922. Calvin served his country honorably as a First Class Seaman in the United States Navy. He also was a retired Union carpenter. Calvin is survived by second wife, Averil (McCaughan) Adams Faulkner of Poteet; stepdaughter, Michelle McLean of Poteet; stepson, Bobby Adams also of Poteet; grandson, Jody Ray Faulkner of Floresville and granddaughter, Una Yvette Faulkner of Houston. He was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Maxine Faulkner; son, Ronald Faulkner and parents, Charles Lewis and Madge V. (Brazil) Faulkner. Graveside services were held on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Rutledge Cemetery in Poteet. To leave condolences visit hurleyfuneralhome.com.
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Tobin Morris, age 58, passed away at his residence Monday, March 20, 2017 in Pleasanton. He is survived by his wife, Becky Morris of Pleasanton; mother, Mary Carolyn (Shofner) Morris; sons, Marshall Morris of Pleasanton, Stormee Foulds of Pleasanton and Chase Foulds of Pearsall, and daughter, Samantha Foulds of Charlotte. Tobin is also survived by his brother, Biffle Morris of Pearsall; sisters, Suzanne Brooks of Pearsall and Sara Vinson of Midland, and two grandchildren, Maverick Castillo and Landon Foulds. He was preceded in death by his father, Pat Morris; brother, Kelly Morris and brother-in-law, Joshua Kubish. A memorial service was held Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Cowboy Fellowship Church, 561 FM 3350, Jourdanton, Texas. Anyone wishing to sign the guestbook, share memories or issue condolences for the family may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome. com.
Judy Ball, age 66, of Poteet, passed away at her residence Monday, March 20, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Russell Ball of Poteet; sons, George Ball of Austin and Russell T. Ball of Poteet, and brothers, Gerald Rinks of St. Louis, Michigan, Jack Rinks of Coopersville, Michigan, Barry Rinks of Ada, Michigan and Terry Rinks also of Michigan. Judy is also survived by her four grandchildren; one great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Marjorie Rinks; brother, Dennis Rinks and sister, Dawn Hill. No services are being held at this time. Please check the website for updates. Anyone wishing to sign the guestbook, share memories or issue condolences for the family may do so at hurleyfuneralhome.com.
Council shall be at the Jourdanton Municipal Complex Council Chambers of the City Hall, 1604 Highway E. 97, Jourdanton, Texas. (20-21c)
materials bid. The bid requested is for materials only- including Cold Mix, Base, Grade 5 Rock, Sewer Rock, Recycled Crushed Concrete, and Various TXDOT specified items.
INVITATION FOR BID Notice of Public Hearings by the Planning and Zoning Sealed bids are Commission and requested by the City of Jourdanton City Pleasanton for the rehaCouncil bilitation of the interior of two Ground Storage On April 6, 2017 at 6:00 Tanks within the City P.M., the Planning and Limits of Pleasanton, Zoning Commission Texas. shall conduct a public hearing and on April 17, Sealed bids will be 2017, at 6:00 P.M., the received by the City Jourdanton City Coun- Secretary, Andres Agucil shall conduct public irre, 108 Second Street, hearings to receive tes- P.O. Box 209, Pleastimony and comments anton, Texas, 78064, from members of the until 2:00 P.M, April public on the merits of 24, 2017. Bids will then be publicly opened and the following matters: read aloud at City Hall 1) An application for located at 108 Second Pleasanton, a special use permit Street, for property located at Texas, 78064. 3012 Brown Ave., and is legally described as There will be a non-manBlock 202, Lots 14 & 16, datory pre-bid meeting at Jourdanton, Atascosa 2:00 P.M. April 6, 2017 County, Texas. The at 108 Second Street, property is currently Pleasanton, Texas, City zoned SF-1 Low Den- Hall. It is anticipated sity Single Family Res- that this project will be idential. The applicants, awarded at the March 2, Rudy and Gina Gutier- 2017 Council Meeting. rez, are seeking a special use permit to allow a Interested bidders may manufactured home on obtain plans and specifications from City of the property. 2) An application for a Pleasanton City Hall special use permit for between 8:00 a.m. and p.m., Monday property located at 908 5:00 N. County Line Rd., through Friday. The City and is legally described requires that interas Block 234, N. 110’ ested bidders obtain of lots 7 and 8, except a printed copy of the for 60’ having been cut documents from City off from the North side Hall. of each of said lots for a street, Jourdanton, City of Pleasanton Atascosa County, Texas. The property is cur- Johnny Huizar rently zoned SF-1 Low City Manager Density Single Family (20-21cPO89234) Residential. The applicant, Devyn and Sonya Woodruff, are seeking a special use permit to INVITATION FOR BID allow a manufactured home on the property. Sealed bids are The public hearing con- requested by the City ducted by the Planning of Pleasanton for the and Zoning Commission annual construction and Jourdanton City
Sealed bids will be received by the City Secretary, Andres Aguirre, 108 Second Street, P.O. Box 209, Pleasanton, Texas, 78064, until 2:00 P.M., April 24, 2017. Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud at City Hall located at 108 Second Street, Pleasanton, Texas, 78064.
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Interested bidders may obtain a bid form from City of Pleasanton City Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The City requires that interested bidders obtain a printed copy of the documents from City Hall. City of Pleasanton Johnny Huizar City Manager (20-21cPO89235)
ney Albert of the Albert Ranch to deliver the hay and had a chance to talk with him about the devastation. “He was blessed we took him the hay because he said his neighbors needed the hay, too. He was kind of sharing with the neighbors around there that needed the hay. Even though people in Texas had a lot of hay and they had cut off people up in the Panhandle, still Oklahoma’s in desperate need of hay for their animals. Many of the people lost a lot of cows in the fires, ” said Sammy. The pilots who were flying planes to help put the fires out estimated the fire was travelling at least 75 mph. They described the flames being 30 feet high and the fastapproaching fire could be seen from a distance. Albert also mentioned his neighbor had lost 48 of his 75 cows in the fire. The Albert family watched the fires completely surround their home, and by what they can only describe as a miracle, their
APPROVED this day the 20th day of March, 2017. David Soward, Sheriff Atascosa County (20-21c)
home was untouched by the fire. He made a promise he would pay the kind act forward. “We’ve farmed and ranched all of our married life. We’ve had droughts and floods, but we’ve never been through something of that extent to where everything was gone,” said Sammy. The trip to Oklahoma and the idea of giving from the heart put many different things in per-
spective for the Gonzales family. They attempted to put themselves in the shoes of those people who lost everything in the fires. It was important for their children to see the magnitude of the affliction the fires had on families. “When you experience something like that on that level, it makes you realize you have so much to be thankful for and puts a whole new perspective
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on things. Everything we do is for the glory of God,” said Leslie. The people of Oklahoma are also accepting donations of fencing materials, as most of their fences were destroyed. If you would like to make a donation or need information, you may contact Sammy or Leslie Gonzales by e-mailing lesliesamg@yahoo.com or call (830) 570-0123.
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NOTICE OF ESTRAY Notice is hereby given that the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office has in its possession a brown Beefalo bull. The bull has no brands or ear marks. Animal was found near the FM 3006 area. The bull may be seen at the Atascosa Livestock Exchange in Pleasanton, Texas. The owner must show proof of ownership to claim the animal and if it is still unclaimed after 14 days from the first publication of this legal notice, they will be sold at auction. Estray #1053.
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