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Amelia M. Leija

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  • Early Voting starts today July 15…
    Four candidates vying for 3 seats on EMCSUD water board Four individuals have filed for office in the East Medina Water election. There are three [...Read More]
  • Meet the craftsmen behind Craftsman Collision in Devine
    Co-owners Toby Moore and Brandon Schweers and their team bring over 55+ years of experience working in the auto industry. Also on board is Body Technician Gerry Rios, Painter Ross Shoemake and Office Manager Yvette Schweers. [...Read More]
  • Two earthquakes recorded in Frio County in past few days
    The map above highlights some of the 1,470 small earthquakes occuring in Frio County and a couple of surrounding counties south of San Antonio over the past 12 months. Source: US Geological Survey. [...Read More]
  • Over 30 Road Closures here, so far….Pockets of 10-20 inches possible, officials say
    Medina County Fire crews do what it takes to rescue a driver trapped in floodwaters on CR 442 north of Hondo, one of four rescues after downpours this past Monday night July 13. “It took every bit of that 75 foot ladder for this rescue by Station 60,” said Chief Clint Cooke. [...Read More]
  • Meet sibling trio Michael, Lorenzo and Evangelina
    Say hello to three very attached children, two brothers and their little sister who are seeking to be adopted together, Michael is the oldest at 8 [...Read More]

Arabians & Warhorses

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Colts & Filly Sports

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City & County Politics

  • Lytle council tables community center drainage proposal
    By Anton RiecherAction on a proposal to hire […]
  • Better subdivision revenue bond market indicates confidence in Medina County
    Medina County commissioners led by County Judge Keith Lutz, center, review a list of line item transfers during the commissioners court meeting Monday. (Photo by Anton Riecher.) […]
  • Medina commissioners updated on twin threats to ranchers
    By Anton RiecherMedina County commissioners received […]
  • Legal issues threaten to further postpone Natalia ambulance substation
    Medina County Emergency Services District No. 4 board […]
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Lytle Pirates & Lady Pirate Sports

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Natalia Mustangs & Lady Mustangs

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Devine Schools

  • School board liaison to address “a very real and current missing piece”
    January 28, 2026
  • Beaver, Loeffler are Students of the Month
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Natalia Schools

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  • Natalia JH Band competes at JH Region Band competition
    January 21, 2026

Lytle School News

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Lifestyles

  • Devine youth holds supply drive for animal shelter
    Devine third grader Declan Brookfield, 8yrs old, [Read More...]
  • New World screwworm prevention efforts and related operational updates
    As part of preventative efforts to stop the northward [Read More...]
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Events

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Obituaries

  • Santiago M. Carrillo Sr
    With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Santiago [Read More...]
  • Terrie Ann Del Toro
    Terrie Ann Del Toro, beloved wife, mother, daughter, [Read More...]
  • Elias “Blue” Vasquez Jr
    Elias “Blue” Vasquez Jr., age 81, passed away [Read More...]
  • Kenneth Lee Cox October 17, 1937 – June 26, 2026
    Kenneth Lee Cox passed away peacefully on June 26, [Read More...]
  • Bradley Harold Nicholson
    With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Bradley [Read More...]
  • James N. Skow
    James “Jim” Noel Skow, Sr., of Devine, Texas, passed [Read More...]
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Commentary

  • The Strange Story of Silence Dogood
    By Jody Dyer“If you would not be forgotten, as soon as […]
  • Vintage Cinema & Cowboy Girls
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  • The Forgotten History of Father’s Day
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