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Natalia ISD okays contract with education consulting company

By Anton Riecher
The Natalia school board voted Monday to contract with Austin-based public school consulting firm Moak Casey regarding strategic planning for the district’s future.
Buck Gilcrease, chief executive officer for the firm, served 18 years as a school district superintendent before joining Moak Casey.
“We do this work with boards around the state,” Gilcrease said. “Our approach is a little different from others in that there is a conversation that happens – many…

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Arabian hoops roundup; Marion Tourney this weekend

Devine Arabian #20 Natalie Valle with a jumpshot over LaVernia. Photos by Joanie DuBose

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Even though the hallways at DHS were silent last week, the Arabian basketball team got in a little work over the Thanksgiving holiday with games against La Vernia and Navarro. Devine continues its tournament part of their season Thursday and Saturday in Marion before entertaining Hondo next Tuesday prior to hosting their own tournament December 7-9.
“The Thanksgiving Break provided us with some great competition,” said Head Coach Jim Sessions. “We did some great things during the games last week. Our defensive intensity is getting…

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Warhorses shoot down Ingram, fall to Marion

Devine Warhorse #4 Tanner Davis goes up for layup. Photo by Brigid Howard

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
The Warhorses kept their grind going on the hardwood during the Thanksgiving Holiday as they defeated Ingram 76-61 before losing a tight one against Marion 59-57.
Devine took on San Antonio Kennedy at home last night prior to tipping off at the Marion Tournament this Friday and Saturday.
Devine returns to their home court Tuesday, December 5 as they take on Hondo…

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Lady Pirate hoops sails by Jourdanton, Pleasanton; Navarro Tourney coming up

Lytle Lady Pirate #10 Calyssa Sevier goes up for layup.

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Most Lytle High School students had a nice little break from school during the Thanksgiving Holiday, but the Lady Pirates hit the hardwood running by picking two more victories to bump their record to 8-3 on the season prior to last night’s contest against the Devine Arabians.
The Monday prior to Thanksgiving, the Lady Pirates took down the…

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Natalia

11/21-Assist MCSO – Officer on duty provided backup for MCSO with a Crime/Narcotic traffic stop.
11/21-Warrant/Wanted Person – Officer on duty responded to assist MCSO Narcotics with a traffic stop. The Officer ran the subject and discovered multiple outstanding Texas warrants on file. The subject was arrested and transported to MCSO for booking once extradition status was confirmed.

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Francisco Gonzales

Francisco Gonzales, known to many as “Pancho” or “El Duke,” 67 of Natalia, beat his battle with Leukemia and went home to Jesus on November 23rd, 2023
He was born to Natividad and Guadalupe Gonzales in Natalia on December 22, 1955. He enjoyed walking around Natalia and never knew a stranger. He could always be found eating tacos or walking around town talking to everyone along the way.

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