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🌱 How did Pleasanton’s cross country teams stack up at Pete Belman?
Happening soon: FamilySearch Center Pleasanton on the Pleasanton Patch calendar
Greetings Pleasanton! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Pleasanton's cross country teams stack up at Pete Belman?
- Driving south from Pleasanton today? Here's the I-37 detour route.
- Recognize this white van from an I-37 hit-and-run?
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 85 and low of 73 degrees.
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 69.
- Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pleasanton runners rack up PRs at Pete Belman Classic (pleasantonexpress.com) — Pleasanton runners turned in strong performances at the Pete Belman Classic, with the varsity girls finishing third and the boys fourth while several Eagles set personal records. Coach Arianna McDermott says the fast times should boost confidence as Pleasanton heads to the Billy Nabours Oktoberfest meet and then the district championships in Uvalde in mid-October. 
• TxDOT cameras show standstill traffic after major San Antonio crash (lmtonline.com) — Drivers from Pleasanton should be prepared for major delays after a serious crash shut down all southbound lanes of I-37 from Spur 189 to FM 541 just south of town. Traffic is being detoured via exit 199 to U.S. 281 and back to the frontage road, and officials say the closure could last several hours while details about injuries remain unknown.
• DPS seeks public's help locating hit-and-run driver (pleasantonexpress.com) — State troopers are asking Pleasanton-area residents for help identifying a driver involved in a serious hit-and-run on southbound I-37 in Atascosa County Wednesday morning. A 52-year-old pedestrian was badly injured and airlifted to Brooke Army Medical Center, and investigators believe a newer white Dodge utility van with right-side mirror damage was involved. Anyone with tips is urged to call DPS.
📸 Around Pleasanton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pleasanton
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★ Featured events ★
- FamilySearch Center Pleasanton →
636 Oakhaven Road, Pleasanton
6:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
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Other local events
- Volleyball vs. SA Kennedy (9/JV/VAR)
SA Kennedy
5:00 pm - Football vs. Uvalde (VAR) - Lil Eagles Night
Eagle Stadium
7:00 pm
Friday October 2
Friday October 9
📣 Pleasanton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- JH Volleyball vs. Kingsborough (7th & 8th A/B)
7th @ PJHS Gym / 8th @ Kingsborough
5:00 pm - Volleyball vs. SA Kennedy (9/JV/VAR)
SA Kennedy
5:00 pm - Brackett at Charlotte →
70 Trojan Dr., Charlotte
5:00 pm - JH Football vs. Navarro
Pleasanton ISD Pleasanton, TX 78064
5:00 pm - Volleyball vs. Pearsall (9/JV/VAR)
Sports Complex Gym
5:00 pm - JH Football vs. Navarro (7th-8th A/B)
7th @ Navarro / 8th @ Eagle Stadium
5:00 pm - JH Volleyball vs. Somerset (7th & 8th A/B)
7th @ Somerset / 8th @ PJHS Gym
5:00 pm - Football vs. Uvalde (9/JV)
Pleasanton ISD Uvalde
5:00 pm - Stacey at Charlotte →
Charlotte High School, 70 Trojan Dr., Charlotte
4:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- American Greetings Corporation posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandiser - Pleasanton, TX in Pleasanton. Apply here.
- Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member, Overnight Shift - Unit 872 in Pleasanton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pleasanton here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Public Notice Display Ads for 9/30/2026 (wilsoncountynews.com)
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- Festival, dance, bbq, bingo, drawings all at St. Joseph's Octoberfest this Saturday (devinenews.com)
Devine
- How Microsoft Circular Centers support the Azure cloud infrastructure lifecycle (microsoft.com)
- NBC Sports Turns NBA Athletes Into Comic Book Heroes for a Super Second Season (adweek.com)
- Judge says he'll rule within 10 days on Austin dog's future (dallasnews.com)
Ok Pleasanton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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