Devine Volunteer Fire & Rescue Dept’s Chili Cook-Off Feb. 24th

We are pleased to announce The DEVINE VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE DEPT’S largest Chili Cook-off, Flame Grilled Heroes, at Devine Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department – Devine Texas! It’s a big taste in a small town! The event will be held SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24th, 2024, 8 am to 6 pm, with public chili tasting from 11 – 3.

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WREATHS ACROSS AMERICAClean-up Day set for this Saturday, Jan. 13

On Saturday, January 13, at 9:30 a.m. the Current Events Club will be at Devine Evergreen and Saint Joseph Catholic cemeteries to pick up and dispose of the wreaths that were placed on veterans’ graves at the Wreaths Across America wreath-laying Ceremony held on December 16.

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UPCOMING EVENT A dog for a day…

Lytle Dog Day Out January 13

The Lytle Animal Control will be holding a “Dog Day Out” on January 13 from 10 am to 2 pm. You are invited to join them for their FIRST Dog Day Out! Give a shelter dog a break for a few hours. You can go hiking, the park or even home!
You can sign up at https://forms.gle/9CmHLAeGgAWN5cAT7. Lytle Animal Control is located at 17971 W FM 2790 South in Lytle. You can reach them at (830) 709-3832.

Donate Blood S’more!

Blood drive at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Devine Friday, December 29, 10am-2pm in the hall. All blood donors will get a s’mores kit and mug (while supplies last). For further information, please contact Melissa Pena at (210)274-5680. SouthTexasBlood.org.

Devine VFW honorsTeachers of the Year!

Congratulations to a job well done by Mrs. Carly Parson (above) who is a Kinder teacher at Devine ISD, and to Mrs. Julie Oropez (left) who is an English teacher at Devine High School and also a coach in Devine.
Both teachers are noted for inspiring students and athletes day after day with their dedication and encouragement.
Teachers and coaches do such an important job. Thanks to all for what you do.

Christmas Light competition in honor of Caitlin Jaworowski

$500 Top Prize
$250 2nd Place

By Kayleen Holder
Editor
Christmas was Caitlin Jaworowski’s favorite time of year. So what better way to honor her memory than to light up the town with beautiful lights and decorations in her honor. The late Caitlin Jaworowski fought a long battle with cancer before she gained her angel wings in November of 2022. Her husband Justin Jaworowski, and children Rainey (7) and Jack (2), look forward to hosting and judging this contest to help others battling this disease in honor of their sweet wife and mother.
“It brought her so much joy to see our children’s reactions to all of the lights and make memories in this joyous season,” said her husband Justin Jaworowski.
The 1st place prize…

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