The Leader News

04/17/2020

UIL officially announced the cancellation of all contest for the 2019-2020 year.

04/09/2020

By Gabriel Romero
Staff Writer
The Lytle Easter Treat Drive-Thru scheduled for April 11 has been postponed.
The city's emergency management team urged the for the postponement after a COVID-19 case was reported in the Lytle area.
Police Chief Richard Priest said it would contradict city officials of encouraging people to stay home and then asking them to go to an event.
“When this horrible time, COVID-19 pandemic, is behind us, we will do this event up even better,” Priest said.

Pick up a copy of the Leader News for more COVID-19 coverage.

04/09/2020

This is a current list of confirmed COVID-19 cases by Zip code in Medina County. This was released at 3:28 p.m. today.

04/09/2020

In this week's Leader News, we talked to former news editors and reporters about the impact Publisher Natalie Spencer had on their lives before her passing last week.

04/04/2020

Small towns are built on two things, community and family and Natalie Sp… Jerry Spencer needs your support for Help Natalie's Community Newspaper’s Stay Alive

03/26/2020

03/26/2020

BREAKING: Medina County officials have told the Castroville News Bulletin that two more COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the county, making a total of three cases as of Thursday afternoon.

The two cases are being investigated by the Texas Department of State Health Services and as additional information becomes available we will share.

03/26/2020

Lytle ISD continues its district closure until April 27.

03/22/2020

The first two cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Atascosa County.

03/19/2020

UIL has extended its suspension of contests to May 4. The last Pirates baseball and Lady Pirates softball game were scheduled for May 1 and April 24, respectively.

This essentially ends the baseball and softball for the season.

Seniors, how do you feel about this decision? Reach out to us.

03/17/2020

We are still waiting to hear from Lytle ISD on if the school will extend spring break again. Stay tuned.

03/17/2020

Somerset ISD has extended its spring break once again. This time until April 6.

BULLDOG NATION: Somerset ISD schools and facilities remain on extended break through April 3.

03/16/2020

How has Coronavirus affected you?

03/16/2020

Pleasanton ISD Superintendent Dr. Matthew Mann spoke about the Coronavirus situation.

03/13/2020

Lytle ISD is postponing classes until March 23.

03/13/2020

Coastal Bend College has extended spring break.

As part of our ongoing commitment to Coastal Bend students, faculty, staff and our community’s health, we continue to monitor the current COVID–19 (coronavirus) outbreak. As such, Coastal Bend College announced today, Spring Break, at all locations, will be extended by two days. All classes will resume online Wednesday, March 18. There will be no face-to-face classes until further notice. All Welding, Automotive, Dental Hygiene, Cosmetology, Nursing and Radiologic Technology students will be contacted Monday in regards to their classes.

All CBC faculty and staff must report their regular locations as normal.

Our main priority is and will always be the health, safety, and security of our students, faculty, staff and community.

03/13/2020

No inmate visitations will be allowed in the Atascosa County jail until further notice.

03/13/2020

Due to the COVID-19 virus, Somerset ISD will be closed until March 23.

PARENTS: Spring Break EXTENDED March 16-20.

03/12/2020

Somerset ISD's comment on the COVID-19 virus. Stay tuned for more updates.

03/05/2020

Election results and Congressman Henry Cuellar in Pleasanton both in this week's Leader News. Pick one up today.

02/21/2020

The Leader News joins Lytle ISD in mourning the loss of a man who contributed greatly to our area.

It is with heavy hearts that we share news of Mr. Ruble Farmer’s passing. He is loved and fondly remembered by countless students who attended Natalia and Lytle schools. He spent 45 years of his life teaching business education and retired from Lytle ISD in 1999. Mr. Farmer’s family has asked all to share with our community the plans for his services which will be held at Lytle United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 22, visitation at 9am, funeral service at 10am. Donations in Mr. Farmer’s memory may be made to Lytle Animal Shelter, Lytle Public Library, or Lytle Methodist Church Memorial Fund. https://www.hurleyfuneralhome.com/obituary/ruble-farmer

02/19/2020

Our Lytle ISD and Somerset ISD baseball and softball issue comes out next week. Make sure to pick up a copy of the Leader News.

02/19/2020

We are looking for some part-time help. Give us a call at 830-931-9698 for more information.

02/19/2020

Check out this week's Leader News. Let us know what you want to see us cover in the comments.

01/22/2020

Check out this week's issue of the Leader News. Somerset FFA kids another others were at the Atascosa County Livestock Show.

01/09/2020

Energetic reporter who's not afraid to be aggressive needed for weekly newspaper near San Antonio. If you're looking to jump head-first into old-fashioned, shine-a-light journalism, this is the place for you. This position combines work in the field, work in the office and some work from home, once you've learned our system. Night and weekend work is required. Contact publisher Natalie Spencer at [email protected]. Please include two clips and a resume.

01/08/2020

Check out this week's front page of the Leader News. The Atascosa Junior Livestock Show.

12/19/2019

Lytle Chamber, Lytle ISD and community members are at the Lytle Community Center wrapping presents for the program. Check out the coverage in next week’s issue of the Leader News.

12/18/2019

The annual Christmas Celebration in Somerset, Texas. Students from Somerset ISD are gearing up to head down the snow slide.

12/12/2019

This week’s front page of the Leader News. Make sure you stop and pick up a copy of the Leader News for more.

12/11/2019

The Lytle Pirate Marching Band playing Christmas music at HEB.

12/10/2019

The Lytle Pirates Marching Band is tuning up for their performance at HEB.

12/06/2019

We’re hiring!

12/04/2019

Check out this week's front page of the Leader News. There are lots of photos from the annual Santa's Hayride in Lytle.

11/27/2019

Good morning everyone. Check out this week’s front page.

11/22/2019

Lytle’s games for the weekend.

11/15/2019

Bulldogs Nation! Here is this schedule for this week's games.

11/15/2019

The Pirates basketball season is underway.