Suspect in custody quickly after Devine vehicle theft

🚨 Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Suspect in Custody 🚨

According to Devine Pd–At 10:58 AM today, a 2019 Ford pickup was reported stolen from the 200 block of W. Hondo Ave. The theft was quickly broadcast over the police radio, and a deputy was able to locate the stolen vehicle.

Devine PD officers arrived on scene and took suspect Pedro Salazar Jr. into custody without incident and detained a second male for questioning.

“We appreciate the swift response from all agencies involved in recovering the vehicle and making the arrest.” Said Lt Chris Andrews

Family escapes home just before fire engulfs it, fundraiser underway

Maria Lieck, 85, and her son Ernesto Lieck lost their family home with all their belongings in a devastating house fire on Monday night, March 17, 2025 around 9:00 pm in Coal Mine just outside Lytle narrowly escaping before it became fully engulfed in flames.

“We are grateful to have escaped, and for the help of family, friends, and neighbors who are helping my mom and cousin Daniel who had lived with us since his strokes,” said Ernesto Lieck. “It was all we had.”


It all started when they heard a loud boom followed by screams for help from Maria.

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Coming to Devine April 5th…Country music & family fun!

This event features a fun Meet and Greet with your favorite characters, which starts at 4pm, Princess show which starts at 5, and four live country music acts playing later in the evening from 6 til midnight.

The Devine Acres playgrounds and jumping pad will also be open for family fun. And all of it for a good cause!

LIVE MUSIC, FOOD & DRINKS, PLAYGROUNDS, GIANT JUMPING PAD, SILENT AUCTION & MORE…..CONTINUE READING ALL THE DETAILS BELOW

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People travel here from all over the country to renowned horse farm

By Kayleen Holder
Mr. Jackie Keith knew he born to be a cowboy at a very young age. He landed his first job working gates at the auction barn in Frio County when he was just a young boy, 13 years old. Jackie and his wife Jody now run a very unique and well-respected horse business in South Texas. It’s been in operation for nearly three decades, and this year, the Keiths decided to settle down on a little piece of land closer to home, right here in Devine.

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What is your opinion on natural remedies?

While Doctor Neel does not practice alternative medicine, per se, he has seen natural medicine go a long way through the stories and experiences of patients.
“Doctors are taught to be skeptical of natural things that are out there, but in reality, there are a lot of really great supplements,” Dr. Neel said.
“There are doctors out there who specialize in that; so I don’t practice alternative medicine, but I do study it and I do use it myself. If there were three of me, one of me would probably practice alternative medicine,” Neel said.­­
“Some of my happiest patients are the patients who have found something natural that works and are able to stop taking drugs,” Dr. Neel said. “I had a lady who has had really bad psoriasis all her life—all over her body—she tried some pycnogenol (which is actually French maritime pine bark), and within a couple weeks, it was so much better.”

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