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Robert Hal Thompson

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Top Stories

  • Why a plane traveling 750 MPH+ causes a “sonic boom”like the one in Medina County
    A “sonic boom” that rattled windows in Medina County last Saturday, September 9 certainly turned some heads. According to Hondo PD Chief Justin Soza, [...Read More]
  • SA Bomb squad called into investigate….object found at local home, a false alarm
    Last Tuesday, the SA Bomb Squad was called to assist with a case in Hondo after detectives found “a piece of an electronic accelerator detonator” at [...Read More]
  • St. Joseph’s Octoberfest…Kids games and bingo is back, exciting LIVE music lineup
    The St. Joseph’s Catholic Church is gearing up for a good time for a good cause this coming October 7th from 11 am to 11 pm. All proceeds from the [...Read More]
  • “I never saw it coming”….How one Cancer survivor hopes to help others by sharing her story
    On January 25th, I was diagnosed with high grade serious carcinoma ovarian cancer, stage 1C3. I never saw it coming. This is my story:My name is June [...Read More]
  • New business alert! My Time Garden & Nursery Opening in Devine Sept. 15th
    By Kayleen HolderEditorMiranda and George Weimer, of Devine, are excited to announce the opening of a new nursery in Devine opening this coming [...Read More]
  • Smith honored for announcing Natalia Football for 50 Years,NHS Homecoming Friday
    Natalia Alumni and lifelong resident Sam Smith was honored last Friday night for being the “Voice of the Natalia Football Team” for 50 years! The [...Read More]
  • 80’s Throwback Party at the Park
    You’re invited to join the “Ultimate 80’s Throwback Party at the Park” this coming Saturday, Sept. 16th in Pleasanton. Admission is FREE, so bring [...Read More]

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Arabians & Warhorses

  • DEVINE TWIRLERS TO BE HONORED AT DExSTA HOMECOMING on Saturday, October 14th at the VFW
  • Arabians send Patriots, Bulldogs walking; Huge game vs Floresville on the horizon
  • Freshman Arabians continue torrid streak…14-1 on the season!
  • DHS CLASS OF 1973 –50TH REUNION@ HOMECOMING – OCT 13-14
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Colts & Filly Sports

  • 8th Grade Fillys Dominate Uvalde
  • 8th Colts battle Uvalde
  • Devine’s 7th Grade Volleyball Maroon and Gold Teams Split the Wins Against Uvalde’s A and B-Teams
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City & County Politics

  • Wages center stage in Commissioners Court
    By Jerry BeckAt the regular Commissioners Court […]
  • TCEQ cites Lytle for sewer plant violations, city prioritizing to meet 2 week deadline of Oct. 9
    By Anton RiecherStaff WriterLytle City Administrator […]
  • Presidential Candidates, 2024
    SOURCE: Ballotpedia.orgThe United States will hold a […]
  • Medina County Pct. #4 taking old tires in September
    Medina County Pct. #4 will be taking old tires for the […]
  • New turn lane construction Sept. 20-25 in front of Lytle City Hall
    Starting on this Wednesday, 20 Sept, for five days, […]
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Lytle Pirates & Lady Pirate Sports

  • Pirates CHAMPS in Round Rock @ HOKA Meet
  • Natalia Football set for district opener in Comfort
  • Lady Pirates 3rd at HOKA Meet in Round Rock

Natalia Mustangs & Lady Mustangs

  • Benefits for Coach Wueste
  • Buentello, Rizo named NHSKing & Queen
  • Local Game Scores – Week 4
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Devine Schools

  • Devine HS Students of the Month
    September 27, 2023
  • HOMETOWN HISTORY:The Modernized DEVINE PUBLIC SCHOOL circa 1929
    September 22, 2023

Natalia Schools

  • Smith honored for announcing Natalia Football for 50 Years,NHS Homecoming Friday
    September 13, 2023
  • Natalia Homecoming to feature 63rd meeting between Mustangs and PiratesNHS riding eight game win streak
    September 13, 2023

Lytle School News

  • SPLISH SPLASH PIRATES TEAM CHAMPS IN CORPUS! Sanchez, Alvarez, Montes-Rodriguez, Reyna, & Obando make a statement
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Lifestyles

  • Over $20,000 raised during 1st Angels in the Fairway Tourney for scholarships in memory of 3 classmates of DHS 2006
    1st place winners of the Angels in the Fairway Golf [Read More...]
  • Texas Commemorates National Hunting and Fishing Day this Saturday, Sept. 23
    Dove Hunting is well underway...Coltyn LaFond, 11, with all the luck at The Downing Farm in Devine, Tx . [Read More...]
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Events

Class of 1963 Reunion Brunch Oct. 14th

Devine National Night Out set for Oct. 3rd

Benefits for Coach Wueste

Lytle Police Department hosts National Night OutTuesday, October 3rd

DEVINE TWIRLERS TO BE HONORED AT DExSTA HOMECOMING on Saturday, October 14th at the VFW

ATTENTION!!! Devine Little League Annual Meeting Oct. 4

NFL Sunday Ticket fans invited to Lytle Memorial VFW Post 12041 to watch on four 55” TVs

DEVINE CACTUS FESTIVAL 3rd Annual – YOUTH ART EXHIBIT

St. Joseph’s Octoberfest…Kids games and bingo is back, exciting LIVE music lineup

Friendship Art Club to host Fall Fine Arts and Crafts Show on Sept. 30th

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Obituaries

  • Adan Castelo Leija August 13, 1939- September 22, 2023
    Announcing the passing of Retired Sergeant First Class [Read More...]
  • Ava Sue Word Sostarich
    Ava Sue Word Sostarich, of Devine, was welcomed home [Read More...]
  • Koin Timothy Gunn
    Koin Timothy Gunn, age 66, of Devine, TX, passed away [Read More...]
  • Lori Michele Orr
    Lori Michele Orr, beloved wife, mother, daughter, [Read More...]
  • Evangelina Duncan
    February 4, 1951 ~ September 4, 2023 Evangelina [Read More...]
  • Michelle Lane Gierisch Salinas
    Michelle Lane Gierisch Salinas, age 50, passed away [Read More...]
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Commentary

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    As I looked at the date on this column, I realized […]
  • End Zone Celebrations…
    I ain’t gonna do it….but, there is a lot of […]
  • 36 calls for Service
    It looks like our call volume was way down last week, […]
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