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Robert Hal Thompson

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Top Stories

  • Several Devine FCCLA students
    STATEBOUND !
    ABOVE….Devine FCCLA students competed this past weekend in Corpus Christi. Several will advance to State (see article). Pictured in top row: Felix [...Read More]
  • Water Board: review of Devine’s
    $9.9 million loan and some “potentially ineligible” costs
    Shortly before press time, Chief Communications Officer for the Texas Water Development Board, Lauren Munguia, gave the following update on The City [...Read More]
  • Public Hearing on Devine Water Improvements Project Monday, Feb 6 at 5:05 pm
    The City of Devine received a Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) Program grant, 7220119, from the Texas Department of Agriculture for a [...Read More]
  • Devine: Special Meeting Feb 2 to Consider Bond Election and to Select Projects
    Notice of Meeting of the Governing Body of The City of Devine NOTICE OF A SPECIAL LIVE STREAM MEETING OF THE DECINE CITY COUNCIL. GO TO [...Read More]
  • Devine to hold public hearing “performance of activities” under grant
    The City of Devine will hold a public hearing at 5:05 p.m. Monday, January 30th, 2023 at City Hall to review and discuss issues regarding a large [...Read More]
  • Fundraiser for baby Ledger and the English family
    Ledger James English was born on January 21st and flown to a larger hospital with a NICU. He weighed in at 5lbs. 4oz. The English family was on [...Read More]
  • Laredo Trail Ride celebrates…
    61 Years of Cowboy Tradition Feb 4-10, riding through Devine
    In 1962 Archie Paige along with the help of the Medina County Trail Riders, decided to make another leg of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Trail [...Read More]
  • Funding delay threatens waterline project, city scrambles to seek $1 million line of credit to keep water project flowing
    Water line crews working along Lee Dr. in Devine. At last Friday morning’s emergency meeting, council members were surprised to learn that the [...Read More]
  • Man sentenced to life in prison for fatal 2021 stabbing
    Luis Deleon, Jr., 51 PRESS RELEASEA Medina County Jury sentenced a Hondo man to life in prison for the murder of his neighbor at the Cheers n Beers [...Read More]
  • Devine hires 3 teachers,
    extends superintendent’s contract to 2026
    By Anton RiecherThe Devine ISD school board met this Monday, January 16. Devine Intermediate Principal Michael Gomez reported that preliminary [...Read More]

Arabians & Warhorses

BROOM-BROOM!<br>WARHORSE & COLT FOOTBALL SWEEPS ALL 4 DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS!

Warhorses, Arabians, Lady Mustangs finish season at Regionals

Devine 8th Colts run past Hondo Owls 24-14

JV Warhorse defense stiffs Owls

Devine XC

Devine Varsity Tennis wins fourth district game

Devine Fillys – 8th Grade<br>Volleyball

JV Arabians defeat Carrizo Springs

Rylee Esquibel gets her 1000th career kill

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Colts & Filly Sports

  • BROOM-BROOM!
    WARHORSE & COLT FOOTBALL SWEEPS ALL 4 DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS!
  • 7th Maroon Fillys win 3
  • 7th Gold Fillys on a roll
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City & County Politics

  • Water Board: review of Devine’s
    $9.9 million loan and some “potentially ineligible” costs
    Shortly before press time, Chief Communications […]
  • Public Hearing on Devine Water Improvements Project Monday, Feb 6 at 5:05 pm
    The City of Devine received a Texas Community […]
  • Devine: Special Meeting Feb 2 to Consider Bond Election and to Select Projects
    Notice of Meeting of the Governing Body of The City of […]
  • Devine to hold public hearing “performance of activities” under grant
    The City of Devine will hold a public hearing at 5:05 […]
  • Funding delay threatens waterline project, city scrambles to seek $1 million line of credit to keep water project flowing
    Water line crews working along Lee Dr. in Devine. At […]
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Lytle Pirates & Lady Pirate Sports

  • Racing to State, baby!
  • Lopez, Gomez, Mujica, Scotello, Ortega, & Cook pace Lady Pirates to Islander Splash team championship
  • Lytle Junior Varsity Volleyball action
  • Junior Varsity Natalia Mustang’s #17 and #18 set up a block.
  • JV Pirate CC Team Champs!

Natalia Mustangs & Lady Mustangs

  • Warhorses, Arabians, Lady Mustangs finish season at Regionals
  • Natalia Junior Varsity Lady Mustangs stay home to play D’Hanis squad
  • Natalia Varsity Lady Mustangs play tough 3 sets against D’Hanis
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Devine Schools

  • Several Devine FCCLA students
    STATEBOUND !
    February 1, 2023
  • Lions donate to Youth Alive and Devine Salvation Army
    December 14, 2022

Natalia Schools

  • Natalia ISD issues annual retention stipend to employees prior to Christmas
    December 14, 2022
  • Vote…City of Natalia and Natalia ISD elections early voting continues
    City has three, School has two positions up
    November 2, 2022

Lytle School News

  • Racing to State, baby!
  • Devine to host first home football game Friday, Natalia and Lytle on the road
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Lifestyles

  • Flyover Proposal…
    Meyer and Woodson to be wed
    Mr. Justin Meyer, of Jourdanton, and Ms. Summer [Read More...]
  • Local Girl Scout Troop rings the bell
    Ringing the bell at the Salvation Army kettle outside [Read More...]
  • Rainey and Jack get a Winter Wonderland courtesy of friends and family
    People from all over helped fulfill the wish list to [Read More...]
  • Happy 84th Birthday Eddie Hutzler
    Claude “Butch” Morgan and his wife and friend [Read More...]
  • GO TROY GO!
    By Kayleen Holderand Jerel Beaty Devine will celebrate [Read More...]
  • Season opening meeting of the Current Events Club
    KK DuBose Calame, second from left, was the guest [Read More...]
  • Devine ISD heads Back to School
    Annistyn Markwordt (left) is bright eyed and all [Read More...]
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Events

Fundraiser for baby Ledger and the English family

Laredo Trail Ride celebrates…<br>61 Years of Cowboy Tradition Feb 4-10, riding through Devine

Chamber election of officers January 16

Weather service: “Bitter cold” ahead, 4 nights below freezing<br>As low as 3 degrees with windchill

531 wreaths placed on historic WAA day in Devine

Devine Tractor Supply Store to host photos with Santa<br>Holiday-themed event takes place Dec. 18

Moore Christmas Potluck and Toy Drive Dec. 17

Golf Tournament and Holiday Extravaganza to benefit Natalia Band and FFA programs Dec. 17

Annual Christmas Light Decorating Contest for Hank’s Kids is underway, enter today to win $500 or $250

Shoppers at local stores this Saturday will have chance of winning $1,000 in gift certificates, open late this Saturday Dec. 17 “Shop at Home MARKDOWN MANIA”

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Obituaries

  • Wanda Fay Gates
    October 12, 1934 ~ January 26, 2023 In loving memory [Read More...]
  • MAGDALENA P. GARCIA
    Magdalena P. Garcia, age 75, of Devine, Texas, passed [Read More...]
  • Nelda Elise Franks
    Nelda Elise Franks, age 95 of Devine, Texas entered [Read More...]
  • Rosa M. Navarro
    Rosa M. Navarro passed peacefully on January 10, 2023, [Read More...]
  • Robert “Bob” Jungman
    Robert “Bob” Jungman, 76, passed away peacefully [Read More...]
  • James Edwin Bennett, III
    February 8, 1955 ~ December 28, 2022 James Edwin [Read More...]
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Commentary

  • Latest News
    Here is the latest news from Lytle PD for the week […]
  • Things and Stuff
    Lost another local icon last week.  Bubba Hanson […]
  • LOOKING FOR THE TALL SPIKE
    The 2022-2023 White Tail Deer Season brought about […]
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