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Pleasanton,
Texas locals call their town the "Birthplace of the Cowboy", and
celebrate the proud heritage of rugged western living. The first
settlers came to Pleasanton in 1858, seeking to move the
Atascosa County seat from its location in
Amphion, TX, after it became a target for Indian attacks. They
founded Pleasanton on the banks of the
Atascosa River and the intersection of two wagon trails.
Pleasanton, TX residents incorporated their home in 1917. The
county seat moved to
Jourdanton, but the Pleasanton economy remained stable, as the
thriving cattle industry boomed in Texas. Pleasanton became the
meeting place for the huge annual cattle drive to
Kansas. The
Stock Raisers Association of West Texas held meetings and
conventions in Pleasanton, and each year, the town identified more
closely with its cowboy population.
In 1966, Pleasanton, Texas began an annual tradition
of the
Cowboy Homecoming. Held at the lovely
Atascosa River Park, often said to rival the famous
San Antonio Riverwalk, the festival offers a carnival, a mock
cattle drive, rodeo and fiddle contests, and the finest in western
barbecue. The
Cowboy Homecoming draws patrons from all over the
San Antonio Metro Area and beyond, who consider it the Texan
version of
Mardis Gras.
Located 33 miles south of San Antonio, the
Pleasanton, TX population is 8,266 (Census
2000). The 2005 population estimates indicate a 13% increase to
9,375 citizens. Pleasanton is a multi-racial community, with 51%
reporting Hispanic descent, significantly higher than the Texas
state average. Indian blood is also common. Almost one third of
Astacosa County residents call Pleasanton their home.
Pleasanton, Texas residents reported an annual per
capita income of just under $15,000. While the national average is
over $21,000, Pleasanton’s purchasing power is higher. The
unemployment rate was 5.8 percent (2000 data). The median rent was
$301, and homeowner costs were $740. Sixteen percent of Pleasanton
citizens have earned a bachelor's degree or higher. The average
commute time to work is 28 minutes.
Residents of Pleasanton, Texas delight in nearby San
Antonio's nightlife and culture. The
Pleasanton Botanical Gardens are thirty-three acres of exquisite
plant life, pools and fountains. Special gardens feature native
Texan plants, endangered species, a Japanese Garden, a Garden for
the Blind and several others. The 'Shrine to Texas Liberty', the
famous
Alamo, is a short drive from town. The
San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium provides excellent family
entertainment.
Pleasanton,
Texas enjoys all the amenities of urban San Antonio, while
retaining its own distinct ambience. A small community steeped in
the cowboy tradition, Pleasanton, TX residents hold as their motto:
"The town of live oaks and friendly folks." |
