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Submit names….Medina County’s Veteran’s Memorial MonumentDeadline is Sept. 5

The “Name Drive” for additional names to be engraved on the monument began May 25th. The new names will be called out during the Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11th. This year the cost will be $175.00 per name. The increase in cost is for the engraver to come on site to at the monument to engrave the name.
Please remember the individual you wish to honor with their name monument has to have been either born in Medina County, raised in Medina County or currently is living in Medina County. Applications can be downloaded from the City of Natalia website, City of Natalia Office, and Natalia Municipal Development District. The deadline for all applications to be received is September 5th. All information is on the application form.

Dove outlook near record highs

Logan Curnutt, 13, gets his first dove of the season! For over 100 years, the South Zone has opened later than the rest of the state.
“I’m very excited about the earlier opener, especially in a year when we are seeing record numbers of doves down south,” said Owen Fitzsimmons, TPWD.

By Sarah Fuller
This year’s dove season opens statewide on Sept. 1 with estimated near-record-high populations of both mourning and white-winged doves.
Spring population surveys by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department indicate the state is home to 36.7 million mourning doves — a 2% increase from last year.
White-winged dove estimates increased 10% to 12.9 million birds.
White-tailed deer growth amid drought
This spring started dry for much of Texas, with 84% of the state in some form of drought during the first full week of April. Thankfully, significant summer rainfall across hard-hit areas of drought in the Edwards Plateau and southwest part of the state provided some relief and aided in vegetation and browse recovery for deer.
Blum said the timing of rains is critical to ensure adequate vegetation growth to support late gestation and lactation in does, as well as antler development in bucks.
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Parking lot sale, Burgers in a Bag Sept 5th

The Devine Food Pantry is inviting our community to come out and support two special fundraising events on Saturday, September 5, at the pantry located at 309 N. Teel St. in Devine.
From 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., we will be hosting a Parking Lot Sale featuring a variety of donated items. You never know what treasures you may find!
Then, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., we’ll be serving our Burger in a Bag lunch for $8.00. Each meal includes a delicious cheeseburger, chips, and a soft drink.

Community members who would like to donate items for the Parking Lot Sale may bring them to the pantry during the week before the fundraiser. We gladly accept most clean, gently used household items; however, we are unable to accept…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Horses to host first home game

Photo by Brigid Howard.

The Warhorses will play their home opener against Johnson City this Friday, Sept. 4, kicking off at 7 P.M. at Warhorse Stadium.
Devine opened their season on blue turf against the San Diego Vaqueros and although they showed flashes of a brilliant offense, the Warhorses ultimately fell 39-21.

Despite the loss, Head Coach Jacob Campsey was encouraged by the way the offense answered back after San Diego had jumped out to an early lead.
Pictured is sophomore quarterback Nate Valle who threw 6/9 for 82 yards, connecting with receiver Brody Lane and for two touchdown passes. Brayden Mann pushed in the third and final touchdown.

Local Hospice Thrift Store is a huge community supporter

By Brianna Paredes

Within the past four years, Devine Hospice Thrift has donated $883, 208 to the community! Behind all of your favorite thrift finds from your local thrift store is a nonprofit organization whose mission is built from using 100% of the donations they receive to serve others.

This fiscal year, Devine Hospice Thrift donated a grand total of $213, 579 to organizations including a $15,000 donation to Wings and Reins, a $10,000 donation to Mission Devine, and a $6,000 donation to Driscoll Public Library, among many others.
If you want to support your local thrift store, their shopping hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and additional their donation drop-off hours are Mondays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 216 S. Teel Dr Devine, Tx 78016.They are always looking for volunteers too!

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Meet a trio of siblings ready for their forever family

Meet 13-year-old Adam. When first meeting him, he can be a bit shy, but once he gets to know someone, he becomes comfortable in expressing his personality and loves to make others laugh.
Adam enjoys playing with Hot Wheels and building Lego sets. Some of his other favorites include dinosaurs and collecting McDonald’s Happy Meal toys.
If he could eat one food every day, he would choose a McDonald’s Happy Meal with a cheeseburger and French fries—along with an extra cheeseburger on the side.
In his free time, he enjoys listening to music and singing, as well as going on car rides where he can look at all the cars and buildings around him. He really likes basketball as it is one of his favorite activities to play outside.
One of his dreams is to see a professional basketball game in person someday. Adam loves helping others and showing how strong he is—whether it is carrying things or accompanying someone on errands.
For his future, Adam says when he grows up, he wants to be a police officer so he can help protect the people he loves.
In his own words – “Hi, I am Adam and I love smiling and making others laugh! I hope to be a police officer one day to protect those I love and care for.”
Sebashton
At ten years of age, Sebashton is an energetic and socially motivated child who shows a strong desire for connection and belonging.
He enjoys engaging in active recreational activities which include his favorite sports, soccer, followed by basketball, as he loves playing outside and staying physically active.
Sebashton shows interest in music and plays his favorite songs on speakers to share his music with his sister and brother.
He also enjoys watching TV in his free time whenever he is not playing outside.
In his own words – “I am Sebashton and I love listening to music and playing sports. I am ready to play basketball with my forever family.”
Makaila
Makaila who is nine years old, is a social and bright young girl who is full of life. She has a great sense of humor and loves making others laugh.
For fun, Makaila enjoys playing outside, creating arts & crafts, and making jewelry out of anything available.
She also enjoys drawing with chalk on the sidewalk and observing and drawing pictures of nature, such as flowers, birds, and the sun.
Makaila enjoys reading a good book as it opens her mind to limitless imagination. Her current preference is the Goosebumps series.
In her own words – “I am Makaila and I enjoy playing outside and learning new crafts. I enjoy making others laugh.”
If you think you could be a forever family for this trio – or another Texas child, please call 1-800-233-3405 for more information or visit www.adoptchildren.org where you can find a schedule of online public information meetings, and learn about the foster/adoption program.
You can also view the www.heartgallerystx.org website, where South Texas children have their portraits along with individual personal stories they wish to share, with their future forever family.

Rico Herrera

Mr. Rico Herrera passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026 at the age of 35 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on December 29, 1990.
He is survived by his mother, Charity Leming of Devine and father and step-mother Armando and Gloria Herrera of Eloy, Arizona. He is also survived by his sister Sky Lynn Herrera, nephews Daniel Bell and Darian Bell, all of San Antonio as well as many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
All family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life that will be held this Saturday, September 5, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Hall in Devine at 1 p.m.

In loving memory of May Spears Nolen

May Isabel Spears Nolen, affectionately known as MayBell to most, mom to some, and Grandma to a few, was born in Alvin, Texas, on March 28, 1948, to Richard Lee and Margaret Hicks Spears.
MayBell was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandma, friend, and cherished member of her family. She will be remembered for the love she gave, the memories she created, and the special place she held in the hearts of those who knew her. MayBell is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Margaret Spears, and her brothers, R.L. Spears and Aquila Tobias Spears.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Jerry A. Nolen, Sr; her son, Jerry A. Nolen, Jr; her two daughters, Kerry Nolen Byrd (Lance) and Tara Marie Nolen Pierce (Jody); and her three beloved grandsons, Bradley Scott Nolen, Brandon Lee Nolen, and J. Michael Pierce, II (Bell).
MayBell’s greatest legacy is the family she loved and the lives she touched. Though she is no longer with us, the love she shared and the memories she created will remain in the hearts of her family and all who have had the privilege of knowing her.
Her memory will be treasured, her presence deeply missed, and her love carried forward by those she leaves behind.
Forever loved. Forever remembered. Forever our MayBell.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 4, 2026, from 10:30 AM until the funeral service begins at 12:00 PM at Primrose Funeral Services of Devine. Shelter service will take place at Shelter #3, at 2:30 PM, at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd., San Antonio, Texas 78209.
Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the online guestbook may do so by visiting www.primrosefuneralservices.com Arrangements are under the direction of Primrose Funeral Services, 303 W. College Ave., Devine, Texas 78016, (830) 663-4445.