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Juvenile leads police on chase after reported theft

1 week ago | pleasantonexpress.com | Daniel Elizondo

A juvenile male was arrested early Sunday morning after leading police on a slow-speed chase through the east side of Pleasanton. At approximately 2 a.m. on June 15, police responded to a report of a theft in progress at the Valero located at 1318 Second St. Pleasanton PD officer Reyna, who was nearby, arrived to see several people pointing at a pickup truck leaving the scene.
Beneficial rains soak South Central Texas

1 week ago | pleasantonexpress.com | Daniel Elizondo

After a bone-dry winter that plunged South Central Texas into severe drought, the sound of rain has been a welcome, if not complicated, relief. The recent downpours, with some parts of Atascosa County receiving 4 to 6 inches in the last 30 days, have greened up our landscape but also brought deadly reminders of nature’s power. The precipitation was desperately needed.
PISD reviews preliminary 2025 STAAR results

1 week ago | pleasantonexpress.com | Daniel Elizondo

The Pleasanton ISD board reviewed preliminary results from the 2025 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, exams last week, showing significant gains in elementary reading and mixed results at the junior high and high school levels. Pleasanton ISD Curriculum Director Venus Vela presented the findings, noting that this was the first year of implementation for new curriculum materials in several key subjects.
Two arrested after shooting on I-37

1 week ago | pleasantonexpress.com | Daniel Elizondo

A man was shot in the arm during what the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office said is a road rage shooting on Interstate 37 on Sunday night. ACSO deputies arrested two Elmendorf men in connection with the incident. Shortly after 9 p.m., a caller reported that someone in another vehicle on I-37 had allegedly shot at him, striking him in the arm. Deputies later spotted the suspect vehicle on I-37 at the Bexar-Atascosa County line near mile marker 118 and conducted a traffic stop.
Council OKs land transfer for housing

1 week ago | pleasantonexpress.com | Daniel Elizondo

The Pleasanton City Council voted unanimously Thursday to transfer the city-owned property at 640 N. Main St. to the Pleasanton Housing Finance Corporation to facilitate the development of affordable workforce housing. The property, the site of the former elementary school, was purchased by the city in 2019. City Manager Johnny Huizar said the transfer allows the HFC to use the property as leverage for the project while ensuring the city’s general fund is reimbursed for the original purchase.
Poteet assures safe water quality after notice of violation

1 week ago | pleasantonexpress.com | Daniel Elizondo

The City of Poteet has received a procedural violation notice from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, but city officials assure residents that the quality of the drinking water has not been affected and remains safe to drink. The violation stemmed from a clerical error in how the city submitted its routine water quality monitoring data. According to a notice issued Monday, all required water quality tests were completed and confirmed the water meets all state and federal standards.
Tizanidine-laced banana bread prompts Pleasanton Police warning

1 week ago | pleasantonexpress.com | Daniel Elizondo

Pleasanton police are investigating reports of a foreign substance found in banana bread being sold in the city. Lab results confirmed the substance is tizanidine, a strong muscle relaxer. Detectives are seeking a warrant in connection with the investigation. Police are advising residents to avoid purchasing banana bread from individuals selling it door-to-door, in parking lots or by soliciting businesses.
Poteet water system fails to meet TCEQ lead treatment requirements

1 week ago | pleasantonexpress.com | Daniel Elizondo

The City of Poteet water system has violated a state drinking water requirement by failing to submit and make public an inventory of its lead service lines for a period of eight months. While the incident is not an emergency and the public can continue to drink the water, failure to meet the minimum treatment technique requirements for lead has the potential to increase lead exposure, according to a notice issued by the city.
Grand jury indicts Atascosa County commissioner for alleged fuel theft

2 weeks ago | pleasantonexpress.com | Daniel Elizondo

An Atascosa County grand jury has indicted Precinct 4 Commissioner Kennard A. Riley on felony and misdemeanor charges, accusing him of stealing county-owned diesel fuel for his personal use. The indictment was handed down by a grand jury for the 81st/218th Judicial District Court. Riley, 72, faces three counts stemming from alleged incidents in 2023 and 2024. According to the indictment, on or about five separate dates between Sept. 20, 2023, and Nov.
Pleasanton police, state agencies execute narcotics search warrant

2 weeks ago | pleasantonexpress.com | Daniel Elizondo

A months-long investigation into suspected drug activity culminated in the arrest of seven individuals at a Pleasanton residence on June 5. The Pleasanton Emergency Response Team, Texas Department of Public Safety and an investigator from the 81st District Attorney’s Office executed a narcotics search warrant at approximately 3 p.m. on the 500 block of Trade Street.