The Lytle Pirates were able to complete their season sweep of rival Natalia as they outhit the Mustangs 10-5 en route to a solid 9-2 win. Lytle used a huge five run first inning to pace themselves to victory.
Lytle Baseball powers past Natalia
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Lady Pirates Win Back-to-Back softball games
Holding on to 3rd place at 6-4, the Lady Pirates are closely chased by Dilley at 5-5. This past Monday, the two teams faced in Lytle and in their first meeting this year, the Lady Pirates took the win at 4-2. Another win would help seal their playoff spot. Poth continues their undefeated run in district and Jourdanton is right behind at 8-1.
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Warhorses look forward to second round of district and playoff seeding
Thanks solely to UIL, District 29-4A is basically competition for seeding as all four teams in the district advance to the state playoffs.
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Juan Lopez
Juan Lopez, Sr., 96, passed away peacefully, at his home, Saturday, April 9, 2022.
He was born on June 27, 1925 in Coalmine, Texas. He then moved to Waukegan, IL in 1960 and resided with his family for over 50 years. He was such a happy, easy-going person who loved his life in the country, after retirement, after many years at Abbott Laboratories in North Chicago, IL. He had multiple hobbies including gardening, cooking, carpentry and caring for his dogs and chickens. Also, spending quality time with his family out on the patio while listening to music. He loved singing while watching the cars go by with a beer in hand.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, of 72 years, Clara Lopez; his parents, Juan & María Hilda Lopez; sisters, Rogelia Garcia (Lopez) and Aurora Garcia (Lopez).
He is survived by his children, Juan Lopez Jr., Robert (Judy) Lopez, Christina (Richard) Johnson, Sarah (Joe Rodriguez) Lopez, Armando (Jean) Lopez, Patricia Lopez; grandchildren, Eric Johnson, Laura Lopez, Ruby Lopez-Rodriguez, and Stephen Lopez; siblings, Valentin Lopez and María Elena Lieck (Lopez); several other family members and a very special nephew, Ernesto “El Gordo” Lieck.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 18, 2022, from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Hurley Funeral Home, 14822 Main Street, Lytle, Texas 78052.
A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 10:00 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 14821 Main Street, Lytle, Texas 78052.
Burial will immediately follow at Lytle Community Cemetery.
Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the online guestbook may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home 14822 Main Street, Lytle, Texas, 78052, (830) 709-0698
Claudia Rae Carberry
Claudia Rae Carberry, of Devine, TX, went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2022, at the age of 76. After suffering 3 massive strokes the first week of October 2017 she resided at Medina Valley Rehab Center in Castroville, TX. The last week of March she was transported to the hospital where she succumbed after suffering two additional small strokes.
Claudia was born on May 5, 1945, to Arnold D. Maas and Betty Jo (Mass) Sherwood in Williamsburg, IA. Claudia’s mother moved the family to Cedar Rapids, IA in 1961, after the untimely death of her father in a boating accident. After arriving in Cedar Rapids, Claudia took a part time job as a cashier at a local supermarket chain (Sun Mart). This is where she met her future husband, Douglas Carberry. After graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1963, they began dating. In the fall of 1963, Claudia left to attend Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. Upon returning home after her freshman year, Douglas and Claudia started dating again. Claudia decided not to return to college after becoming engaged to Douglas that summer. She decided to attend Cedar Rapids Business College, where she received a degree in Bookkeeping.
They were married on June 19, 1965, at Trinity Lutheran Church and moved to Hiawatha, IA. Three years later they were blessed with their first child, Brenda. Upon moving back to Cedar Rapids, three years later, they were blessed again with their second child, Michelle.
In 1973, they took a major step and bought their own Supermarket (Sun Mart). After operating it for two years, it was sold and the family moved to Nebraska. After several years in Nebraska, they found their way back to Cedar Rapids. Finally in 1981, they moved to Texas, settling in Rockport on the Gulf Coast. In 1984, they moved to their final destination in Devine, TX.
In 1999 Claudia and Doug founded Divine Egyptian Arabians with the purpose of breeding, raising and competing straight Egyptian Arabian horses, an enterprise Claudia was very hands on and dedicated to. She enjoyed hearing about and seeing pictures of her horses on Doug’s visits with her at the nursing home.
During these years, Claudia finished up her Associates degree, was a bookkeeper for numerous companies and individuals, was the District Leader for Girl Scouts, and served her community and her church. She provided over 30 years of service to her church, Divine Savior Lutheran Church and loved working with the children of the congregation.
Claudia joins her Father, Grandparents, Nephew, Aunts and Uncles in Heaven. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Douglas Carberry, daughters: Brenda Wall and Michelle Carberry, grandchildren: Devin Moore and Autum Moore, mother: Betty Jo Sherwood, sister: Cynthia Johnson, brother: Dudley and Roberta Maas, sisters-in-laws: Nancy Carberry, Bonnie Fulgham, Linda and Tom Roundy, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Hurley Funeral Home, 303 College Ave, Devine, TX 78016, on April 21, 2022, from 2pm to 8pm.
Memorial Service to be held at Divine Savior Lutheran Church, 405 Ingram Rd., Devine, TX 78016, April 23, 2022, at 10:00am.
‘Thicketization’ likely water flow to local aquifer
Texas A&M researchers study Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer.
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Fire erupts in children’s room; donation drive ongoing
While the Hernandez family suffered a total loss of their home and belongings, they are thanking God that everyone is okay after a fire erupted early this morning in the children’s bedroom.
It happened around 4:30am at their home off FM 3175 on Duck Pond Rd in Lytle.
A donation drive is ongoing to get the family set up with clothing, shoes and furniture (see end of article for info).
Mother Veronica Hernandez told The Devine News, “There was an electrical shortage where our a/c window unit was plugged in, and it caused a fire. My children’s clothing was in that area that quickly got engulfed and the fire grew rapidly. It started in my kids room.”
The family has 2 girls aged 4 and 7 and a son age 5.
“They yelled out to us, and I saw their room with flames. My husband’s first reaction was to get us all out safely, and our pet, and thank God,” Mrs. Hernandez said.
She said her husband, Enrique, fought the fire as. best he could using a water hose until the fire dpt could get there.
“The fire burned one part of the home completely, and the other part is completely heat and smoke damaged but a total loss,” Mrs Hernandez said. “We lost all our belongings.”
Many have requested clothing sizes so the community can help out, and you can find them here:
“My daughter Sarahí who is 7 wears 10/12 in clothing and shoes 2/3, my son Isaac who is 5 wears 8/10 in clothing and 1/2 in shoes, my little girl Irma who is 4 wears 6/7 in clothing and 11/12 shoes, my husband Enrique wears pants 34×32, shirt size large and shoe size 10, and I am Veronica Hernandez, I wear size XL, pant size 18/20 and shoes 8.”
Donations can be dropped off in Lytle at Nutrition on Main in Lytle right now.
On Monday and Tuesday, donations will be accepted at Devine News as well.
Lytle Police Report 4/13/22
Monday April 4
2:52 AM – Main St. @ Benton St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for speeding that resulted in the arrest of a 34-year-old man for an active warrant out of McMullen County for Driving with an Invalid License (Class B Misdemeanor).
3:46 AM – (15300 Blk. Main St.) – Officer responded for an active alarm. The business was secure.
3:55 AM – IH 35 N. @ Bexar County Line – Officer responded to assist with a traffic stop a deputy initiated on a stolen vehicle. A search resulted in the discovery of a bag of Methamphetamine and a meth pipe. The suspect was arrested by the deputy.
10:35 AM – (19200 BLK. N. Somerset St.) – Officer responded for a report of a lock cut off a storage unit. The complainant was unable to determine what was stolen.
11:00 AM – IH 35 Northbound – Officer responded for a Dodge ram pickup driving recklessly. The officer patrolled the area and was unable to locate the vehicle.
12:35 PM – 15700 Blk. Old Frio City Rd. – Officer was patrolling when a dog ran into the roadway resulting in the officer striking the dog. The dog’s owner was notified. The dog was only injured and the owner took possession of the dog.
2:33 PM – IH 35 Northbound – Officer responded for a report of a stolen Chrysler 200 last seen at MM 119. The officer was unable to locate the vehicle.
3:20 PM – (18900 Blk. FM 2790) – Officer responded for an accidental 911 call.
3:30 PM – (19300 Blk. McDonald St.) – Officer responded for a dog in a vehicle. The windows were rolled partially down, and the dog was okay.
4:05 PM – (19300 Blk. McDonald St.) – Officer responded to unlock a 2019 Chevrolet traverse.
5:50 PM – 300 Blk. FM 3175 – Officer spoke to a person requesting to be on the lookout for her dog.
Tuesday April 5
3:23 AM – McDonald St. @ IH 35 – Officer initiated a traffic stop that resulted in the detainment of a 40 year-old-male that had an active warrant out of Frio County for criminal mischief. The warrant was not confirmed and the male was released.
10:55 AM – Funeral Escort – St. Andrews Catholic Church (14800 Blk. Main St.) – Officers provided traffic control to the Lytle Community Cemetery.
11:50 AM – Laredo St. @ Easy St. – Officer responded for a report of a suspicious person. Everything was okay.
3:01 PM – 19500 Blk. Diamond B Trail – Officer responded to an active alarm. The residence was secure.
4:00 PM– 18700 Blk. Wisdom Rd. – Officer responded for a report of identity theft. The case is under investigation.
7:11 PM– IH 35 MM 125 – Officers responded and was unable to locate the vehicle.
9:26 PM – IH 35 NB @ FM 3175 – Officers responded for a barricade that had been moved after the underpass was blocked. The barricade was moved to block the lanes.
Wednesday April 6
12:45 AM – IH 35 SB MM 131 – Officer responded for a report of an 18 wheeler that was driving recklessly and possible striking a guardrail. No damage to the guardrails were found.
10:44 AM – (14900 Blk. Main St.) – Officer unlocked a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado.
2:55 PM – 14600 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded and was unable to locate the male.
7:55 PM – 130 Blk. CR 6843 – Officers responded for a female assaulted by a male. The 57-year-old male was arrested for Assault Bodily Injury (Class A Misdemeanor).
11:08 PM – (15200 Blk. Main St.) – Officers responded for a man refusing to leave the location. The male was given a courtesy ride to his residence.
11:23 PM – (Main St.) – Officers responded for a man that drove his Jeep into the gate of the store. A 56-year-old male was arrested for Duty on Striking Structure, Fixture, or Highway Landscaping (Class B Misdemeanor).
Thursday April 7
3:05 AM – (19500 Blk. McDonald St.) – Officers responded for a report of a man being harassed by his girlfriend. The female agreed to stop. The male was provided with a courtesy ride to his residence.
9:33 AM – 15400 Blk. Lake St. – Officer spoke to a female reporting a male parking in the front of her residence in a gray Chevrolet Colorado for the past 2 weeks. Additional patrols were requested.
10:01 AM – 19600 Benton City Rd. – Complainant reported that someone opened an account in her name at Bank of America.
10:35 AM – 15200 Blk. Main St. – Officer received a wallet found in the roadway. The wallet will be returned to the owner.
12:05 PM – (19200 Blk. N. Somerset St.) – Officer spoke to the victims at the PD that said the storage unit was broken into. The incident occurred within the last month.
3:00 PM – (15300 Blk. Oak St.) – Officer responded for the death of a 59 year-old-male.
3:42 PM – 18800 Blk. Wisdom Rd. – Report of a $500 stereo system taken from his vehicle. A family member took the item.
6:32 PM – (14900 Main St.) – Officers responded for an active alarm.
6:35 PM – 19585 IH 35 – Officer responded to unlock a 2004 Ford Mustang.
7:25 PM – 18800 Blk. Wisdom Rd. – Officer responded for the brother of the victim kicking in the front door attacking his brother. The attacker had fled the scene. This is related to the earlier vehicle burglary call.
7:14 PM – John Lott Park – Officers responded for a report of a people smoking marijuana in a vehicle. A 17-year-old male was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 2 < 1G (State Jail Felony) and a 32-year-old female was arrested for Tampering with Evidence and Resisting Arrest (3rd Degree Felony & Class A Misdemeanor).
8:50 PM – (14800 Blk. Main St.) – Officer responded to unlock a vehicle.
9:20 PM – Ball Rd. & 14700 Blk. Railroad St. – Officer responded for a report of a weapon being fired on Railroad St. Unable to locate.
11:41 PM – (19300 Blk. McDonald St.) – Officer responded for an active alarm. The business was secure.
Friday April 8
5:20 AM – N. Prairie St. @ Cottage St. – It was determined to be a milk truck waiting on the school to open for delivery.
8:50 AM – Lytle Football Field Stadium – Officer responded for a suspicious male in the stands. The male was provided a courtesy ride to Wisdom Rd.
9:47 AM – (18900 Blk. FM 2790 N.) – Officer responded for an upset parent. Upon arrival, everything was okay.
10:50 AM – (15000 Blk. Main St.) – Officer responded for an old occupant using the dumpster. The other party was contacted and agreed to stop dumping their trash into the receptacle.
11:45 AM – Mesquite St. – Welfare requested on a male walking his dogs, all was okay.
2:24 PM – 19300 Blk. Blume Dr. – Officer responded for a report of an open fire.
5:23 PM – Phone Call (Lytle PD) – Officer received a call in regard to an incident that occurred outside the city limits.
5:29 PM – (14800 Blk. Lytle-Somerset St.) – Officer received a phone call in reference to a lost wallet at the McDonald’s.
9:11 PM – 18700 Blk. Wisdom Rd. – Officers responded to assist EMS.
Saturday April 9
12:30 AM – (15300 Blk. Main St.) – Officers responded for an active alarm. The business was secure.
2:03 AM – 15000 Blk. Mesquite St. – Officers responded for a report of a runaway juvenile.
8:32 AM – Oak St. & Davis St. – Officer responded for a report of a leaking fire hydrant. Public Works was notified.
9:35 AM – John Lott Park – Officer responded for a damaged partition and a fire that was lit in the water fountain.
11:24 AM – (19200 Blk. N. Somerset St.) – Officer responded for a verbal disturbance.
12:30 PM – (14800 Blk. Lytle-Somerset St.) – Officer observed a mother and child panhandling. The mother agreed to leave the area.
3:25 PM – (McDonald St) – Officers responded for a report of keys taken off the counter at the Burger King. The complainant was left stranded after another customer accidentally picked up his keys.
7:18 PM – 15200 Blk. Oak St. – Officers responded for an intoxicated man. A 43-year-old male was arrested for Public Intoxication.
7:32 PM – IH 35 @ McDonald St. – Officer responded for a stranded motorist. The motorist had a tow truck in route.
Sunday April 10
12:30 PM – (14600 Blk. FM 2790 W.) – Officer responded for a suspicious vehicle. Everything was okay.
2:25 PM – John Lott Park – Officer responded to assist with a patient having a medical emergency.
3:00 PM – 19600 Blk. Gray St. – Officer responded for an unruly guest. The guest departed prior to the officers arrival.
3:35 PM – (19500 Blk. McDonald St.) – Officer responded to speak with a female about a person she picked up in San Antonio.
4:30 PM – 14900 Blk. Lytle-Somerset St. – Officer responded for an injured animal.
5:01 PM – N. Somerset St. @ Adams St. – Officer was advised that a person legally parked his vehicle at the above location.
7:20 PM – (19300 Blk. McDonald. St.) – Officers responded for a report of a shoplifter earlier in the day.
7:38 PM – 14900 Blk. Harbour St. – Officer responded for a female requesting a criminal trespass notice for her boyfriend.
Medina Valley SWCD hosts Roots, Hooves & Antlers Workshop April 29th
Medina Valley Soil & Water Conservation District is hosting a Roots, Hooves, & Antlers Workshop on Friday-April 29, 2022 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
This will be at the Hermann Sons Lodge at 255 Hwy 173 N, Hondo. Please RSVP by April 26th by contacting the Medina Valley SWCD 830-426-2521 ext. 3. $30 preregistered or $40 with no registration, all payments taken at the door. 5 CEU’s available.
