Band Boosters hope to get burger stand back in business!

The Devine Band Boosters are trying to raise $410 to get their grill stand back in business on Friday nights!
The storms that came through in May damaged the hamburger grill stands at Warhorse Stadium. While the district works through everything they need to do on their end to get it repaired and back up and running, they have been told that it may be a while.
At this point, the Band Boosters are preparing to use a temporary pop-up tent and grill setup for most, if not all, of the football season so that they can continue serving those Friday night burgers everyone loves!
To get our temporary grill stand up and running, we are looking to purchase:

  • 36” Grill — $300
  • Pop-Up Tent — $60
  • Table — $50
    The total goal is $410.
    If anyone would like to help us get the grill stand back in business, any amount would be greatly appreciated! Donations can be sent through Venmo or Cash App. Please put “Grill Stand” in the notes/memo so we know exactly what your donation is for.
    Thank you for always supporting our band students and Band Boosters. We truly couldn’t do what we do without our community!
    -Devine Warhorses Band Boosters

Local Police report

Devine Police Report

August 21
5:02AM – Officer responded to dispute between two neighbors on Davis Ave.
8:20AM – Assisted MCSO on CR 7710 with criminal trespass call.
10:46AM – Complaint came to police department in reference to money being taken out of their bank account.
12:20PM – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident on Hondo Ave W. Occurred on 8/18/26 during volleyball game.
22:18PM – Assisted MCSO on CR 5710 with motorcycle vs hog accident. EMS arrived.
August 22
11:30AM – Officer responded to major two vehicle accident on SH 132.
13:30PM – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident on Hondo Ave W.
18:56PM – Complainant reported suspicious male walking by the fields on Dixon Dr. Identified by police.
21:05PM – Complainant reported charcoal lifted Ford F1250 driving recklessly on IH 35 MM 124. Unable to locate.
21:50PM – Complainant on Teel Dr S found a Devine license plate at laundry mat.
August 23
0:05AM – Complainant on Warhorse Drive reported a motorcycle being loud. Male subject was riding a kart.
5:48AM – Assisted MCSO on IH 35 MM 121 in locating a vehicle that went off the road.
14:51PM – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident on SH 132.
21:26PM – Complainant on Jack Nicklaus called in reference to a female solicitor. Officer made contact.
August 24
7:45AM – Officer responded to a two-vehicle major accident on IH 35 SB, MM 121.
9:30AM – Complainant on Colonial Pkwy called in reference to female in store and has been known to steal. Complainant wanted criminal trespass given. Officer located female during traffic stop.
11:13AM – Officer received traffic complaint on Hondo Ave W. Unable to locate vehicle.
11:27AM – A black and brown men’s wallet was found and brought to the police department. Wallet was returned to owner.
15:51PM – Officer stop vehicle on State Hwy 173 and female subject was issued citation for DWLI.
August 25
7:19AM – Complainant on Davis Ave. reported male with rifle at his side in front yard. Male subject located with BB rifle; no offense. Male put rifle up without incident.
7:30AM – Complainant on Teel Dr N reported vehicle pulling trailer struck their vehicle while turning onto W Hondo Ave. Didn’t think the other driver realized it. Contact was made, minor scrape to complainant’s vehicle side door. Hondo PD stopped other vehicle; minor scratch to back left of shipping container.
17:05PM – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident on Libold Dr.
August 26
5:52AM – Assisted MCSO on CR 7718 with 911 hang up. All okay.
7:00AM – Late entry – occurred 8/25/26. Complainant on FM 3176 reported suspicious male subject. Subject located and provide with courtesy ride.
13:56PM – Complainant on CR 774 called in reference to silver car parked on side of road for over an hour. All okay.
14:57PM – Officer directed traffic on SH 173 and 5710 while ACO’s picked up injured dog.
August 27
9:52AM – Complainant on SH 132 reported white sedan with handicap plates all over the road southbound.
7:45AM – Late entry occurred on 8/26/26 – Officer cited male subject on Teel Dr N for open container.
9:00AM – Complainant on Hondo Ave W reported vehicles running red light and almost striking crossing guard.
10:06AM – Complainant on I 35 N reported red cab 18 wheeler swerving; unable to maintain lanes. Unable to locate.
14:47PM – Officer responded to verbal disturbance between son and mother on Covey Lane. Parties separated.
21:16PM – Officer stopped vehicle on Transportation Dr N. Subject cited for DWLI.

Natalia Police Report

August 24, 2026 – 7:50 a.m. – Officers responded to mile marker 122 to assist the Devine Police Department with scene management and traffic control. Upon arrival, Officers established traffic control measures to ensure the safety of emergency personnel, involved motorists, and the general public passing the scene. Once traffic flow had sufficiently slowed, stabilized, and the scene was secure, our assistance was no longer required by the Devine Police Department. Cleared the scene, went back into service, and returned to my primary jurisdiction within the city of Natalia without further incident, and officers returned to service.
August 24, 2026 – 10:23 a.m. – Officers were dispatched to the 800 block of 5th St, in reference to a theft report. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the complainant who stated that an unknown suspect(s) had stolen an air-conditioning unit and copper wiring from her residence. No known suspects or witnesses to the theft. Officers returned to service. No further action taken.
August 25, 2026 – 7:53 a.m. – Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of 4th St for a sick or injured person report. Individual stated that she was not feeling well and requested EMS. EMS arrived and due to her medical state, EMS transported individual to Medina Regional. Officers returned to service. No further action taken.
August 25, 2026 – 3:57 p.m. – Officers responded to the 100 block of Stallion Trail for an irate male high on narcotics. After making contact with individual it was determined that he needed to be placed under emergency detention and transported to Methodist Hospital in San Antonio for a psychological evaluation. The individual was released to the custody of medical personnel, and officers returned to service.
August 28, 2026 – 4:30 p.m. – Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Bartlett St for a disturbance call. Upon arrival, officers made contact with complainant who stated, she got into an argument with her boyfriend. When questioning her on her boyfriend location, she stated that he left the scene. No further action taken. Officers returned to service.

Lytle Police Report

Monday, August 24
1:15 PM – 19200 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to an elderly female who received a phone scam attempting to get money for her grandson’s release from jail. No money was sent.
3:35 PM – 15600 Blk. FM 463 – Officer responded to a report of a truck knocking down a power line. Upon arrival, it was determined to be a telephone line. The driver was identified.
8:29 PM – Assist Medina County EMS – 19700 Blk. Bruce St. – Officers responded to assist a patient having a medical emergency.
Tuesday, August 25
9:13 AM – Lytle PD – Officer was notified by phone that the 2001 Ford F-150 reported stolen on 8/19/2026 was found abandoned on Jarratt Rd. & Wheeler Rd. in Bexar County. The vehicle was returned to its owner.
10:00 AM – 14800 Blk. LytleSomerset – Officer was contacted regarding a large turtle on the property. Animal Control safely relocated the turtle.
10:09 AM – Lytle PD – Officer conducted a Food Truck Inspection for Doctor Freeze.
8:50 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded and discovered the vehicle was unoccupied.
9:35 PM – Saddle Ridge & John Wayne – Officer observed a male at a new construction site. Everything was okay.
10:23 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a verbal disturbance between an employee and a customer.
Wednesday, August 26
2:32 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
9:13 AM – Live Oak @ N. Prairie – Officer responded to a male wearing a hoodie with a backpack but could not locate him.
1:20 PM – 14700 Blk. Butch Cassidy – Officer received a phone call regarding a phone scam from Walmart. The scam call asked the recipient to press 1 to deny the purchase, which could give the caller access to the phone. No money was lost.
3:00 PM – 19300 Blk. Blume Dr. – Officer responded to a report of unpermitted window solicitors. The solicitors were advised of the city ordinance requiring a permit for door-to-door sales and departed.
6:40 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer observed a disabled vehicle in the roadway and assisted in pushing it into a parking lot.
9:32 PM – Saddle Ridge Subdivision – Officer was flagged down regarding a suspicious red truck in the area but could not locate it.
10:24 PM – Assist Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office – 40 Blk. Brooke Meadow Dr. – Officers responded outside the city limits of Lytle to assist with a disturbance.
Thursday, August 27
7:01 AM – 19600 Blk. S. Somerset – Officers responded to the death of a 90-year-old male.
9:01 AM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to the report of a suspicious female. Everything was okay.
9:26 AM – 14600 Blk. FM 2790 – Officer responded to two 911 hang-ups. Everything was okay
10:28 AM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded and issued a Criminal Trespass Notice to an unwanted female per the manager’s request.
1:48 PM – 19900 Blk. Lonesome Dove – Officers responded to an active alarm. Everything was okay.
2:55 PM McDonald’s & Bill Miller BBQ – Officer was notified that the fence and dumpster enclosure were spray-painted.
4:04 PM – Wisdom @ Newton – Officer initiated a traffic stop for speeding, which resulted in the citation and release of a 24 year old male for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
6:30 PM – IH 35 Frontage Rd. @ FM 3175 – Officer received a report of a stranded 18-wheeler in the roadway but could not locate it.
5:51 PM – John Lott Park – Officers responded to a report of a nude male in the park. A 63year old male was arrested for Public Intoxication and booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
7:15 PM – 19900 Blk. FM 3175 – Officers responded to transport an aggressive consumer to a higher level of care. Officer transported the consumer to San Antonio Behavioral Hospital.
8:11 PM – 19500 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
8:48 PM – 20200 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to a verbal disturbance between an employee and a customer.
11:24 PM – 15300 Blk. Oak St. – Officer responded to a 911 hang-up. Everything was okay.
Friday, August 28
1:03 AM – IH 35 Frontage Rd. @ Bruce St. – Officer responded to a report of a traffic accident but could not locate it.
2:26 AM – Adams @ N. Somerset – Officer initiated a traffic stop for a minor violation, which resulted in the recovery of a missing 16-year-old juvenile female from Atascosa County and the Citation and Release of a 17 year old male for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
3:10 AM – 15300 Blk. Oak St. – Officer responded to speak to a patient regarding a nurse’s credentials.
6:15 AM – Farmer @ Medlock Valley (Rosewood Subdivision) – Officer observed a suspicious male loading a skid steer before work hours. Everything was okay, and the officer identified the male.
3:35 PM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke to a parent regarding an incident with two juvenile children.
5:32 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
9:10 PM – 14800 Blk. Lytle-Somerset – Officer responded to a report of a stolen vehicle that resulted from a prank by his friends, and the vehicle was located at the car wash next door.
9:33 PM – 14900 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to an active alarm due to the power outage and was secure.
9:46 PM – 19600 Blk. S. Somerset – Officer responded to an active alarm. The home was secure.
10:02 PM – Lytle-Somerset @ Bruce St. – Officer observed a downed phone line. Public Works set up barricades.
10:20 PM – FM 3175 @ IH 35 Frontage Rd. – Officer responded to a report of a street sign knocked down in the roadway and moved it. TXDot was notified.
10:21 PM – N. Prairie St @ Laredo St. – Officers responded to a report of a tarp in the roadway and moved it.
10:21 PM – Main St. @ FM 2790 – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
10:35 PM – 20100 Blk. FM IH 35 – Officer observed a car parked at the ATM and discovered the ATM stopped working during a transaction due to the power outage.
10: 59 PM – N. Benton St. @ Railroad St. – Officer observed the crossing arms malfunctioning and contacted Union Pacific Railroad.
11:33 PM – Wisdom Rd. @ Lake St. – Officer responded to a report of a tree in the roadway. Public Works removed the tree.
Saturday, August 29
12:16 AM – Newton St. @ Wisdom Rd. – Officer responded to a report of a power line in the roadway. Public Works set out barricades.
9:15 AM – 19400 Blk. S. Prairie St. – Officers responded to a downed power line in the resident’s yard and advised the homeowner to contact CPS.
10:46 AM – McDonald St. @ IH 35 Frontage Rd. – Officer responded to a report of obstructed traffic lights and contacted TXDot.
4:09 PM – Main St. @ Priest Blvd. – Officers responded to a two-vehicle traffic accident.
5:00 PM – 19300 McDonald St. – Officer responded to a verbal disturbance between two males.
8:33 PM – Martin St. @ Main St. – Officers responded to a stranded motorist in the roadway. Officers pushed the vehicle to the side of the road and provided the motorist with gas.
Sunday, August 30
12:14 AM – 15000 Blk. Main St. – Officers initiated a traffic stop for speeding, which resulted in the arrest of a 27 year old male for felony Driving While Intoxicated with a child. Officers booked the subject into the Atascosa County Jail.
1:45 AM – 15900 Blk. Lakeshore Dr. – Officer observed a Ford F150 with the lights on and secured the vehicle.
5:48 AM – 20200 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to a report of suspicious activity and discovered everything was okay.
6:04 AM – 15300 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to an active disturbance between a male and a female. Atascosa EMS transported the male to Atascosa Methodist Hospital for treatment. Further charges are pending.
8:59 AM – 14900 Blk. Lytle-Somerset – Officer responded to a report of a wire across the roadway. The phone line was cut, and the road was cleared.
2:25 PM – FM 2790 @ Blume Dr. – Officer responded to the report of an intoxicated driver. The driver was located, and the officer determined the driver was not under the influence.
3:02 PM – 63200 Blk. SH 132 – Officer responded to a welfare check, and EMS transported the elderly subject to the hospital.
4:10 PM – Lytle PD – Officer conducted a follow-up on an open case.
6:28 PM – IH 35 @ FM 2790 – Officers provided traffic control while TXDot worked on the traffic lights.
6:56 PM – Assist Lytle VFD – 2400 Granberg Rd. – Officer responded outside the city limits of Lytle to assist with a large grass fire.
10:52 PM – 15100 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a customer causing a disturbance. The customer departed on foot and was located on S. Somerset St. A 56 year old male was booked into the Atascosa County Jail for Public Intoxication.
11:43 PM – 15100 Blk. Main St. – Officers observed a customer of the restaurant back into a Police Patrol Unit while investigating the previous call. Minor damage with no injuries reported.

Daughters of the Republic Alsatian Pioneers welcome new members

L to r: Francine Plunket (president), Rayna Wooten (ancestor-Henry Christian Hart), Carol Burket (ancestor – Joseph Burell), and Andrea Christman (registrar).

The Daughters of the Republic Alsatian Pioneers held their meeting Saturday, August 29th. Two new members were introduced and installed to the chapter. Our members enjoyed the presentation of a video of our 4th of July 250th celebration float and 1st place awarded for that float. We also enjoyed the wonderful bakery items served by several members. Other items were reviewed to keep everyone up to date on our chapters committee’s and officer’s duties.

Legends “chew on it” weekly

Old coaches and old refs discussing the “good old days”. Every Wednesday at 11 at the I-10 Diner these men get together for lunch, Richard Adams, Jim Zimmerman, Jim Blackburn, Ron Glazener, David Dunbar, Lewis Stroud, Herb Moore, and Barry Morris. If you have any coaching or referring strategies you need solved, let Lewis know and they will “chew on it”.

JV DHS TennisDominates S.W. Legacy

JV Warhorse Jose Navarro lines up the hit! Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
JV Devine tennis squad put on a master class performance against S.W. Legacy, dominating in almost every category, including sweeping the girls doubles matches. The team is humming at the right time as they play district matches against Pearsall Wednesday, Sept. 2 then host S.W. Legacy Thursday, Sept. 3, both matches will be in Devine and at 4:30 P.M…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!

DHS Tennis dinks Somerset,3-0 in district

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
For those that have not gotten the opportunity to watch good high school tennis lately, your chance is this Wednesday at Devine’s new courts as the Arabians and Warhorses try to run their district record to a perfect 4-0 to start 2026.
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Arabians make it through tourney season; District now on tap Sept. 8

Varsity Arabian Hali Carrol soars for the spike during Devine’s tournament match against Uvalde. Photo by Mable Byrd.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Arabian volleyball team has one game remaining in its nondistrict schedule then it is time for the playoff pursuit to begin. Devine played in its third and final tournament at Southwest ISD this past weekend. There were plenty of bright spots to go along with learning moments as well.
Head Coach Samantha Mendez stated the following, “As a team, we definitely saw improvement in many of the areas we have been working toward throughout the season. One of the biggest strengths of this group continues to be their coachability. These girls are willing to listen, adjust, and apply what they are being taught, and that will continue to be a key part of our success moving forward.”
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Rain, sleet or snow; Pirates are still going to row

Despite the weather delays, the Pirates still rallied and pulled out the win against Creek View, winning 21-18. Lytle will host the San Diego Vaqueros on Friday, Sept. 4 at 7 P.M. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Lytle Pirates have braved the storm, literally, to snag their first win of the season against Creek View! The sudden storm in San Antonio caused multiple games across Texas to cancel/reschedule games. Some teams simply called it a game at halftime because the conditions were so bad. Lytle’s game was rescheduled for the following morning and despite the chaotic 24-hours, the Pirates caught the dub 21-18.
“Between the storm, the postponement, getting home late, coming back Saturday morning and then facing adversity throughout the game, they had every opportunity to make excuses—but they never did. They just kept believing, kept fighting and kept rowing,” Head coach Mike Trevino said. 
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Lady Mustangs Volleyball wraps up tournament season

Lady Mustang Lyncie Acosta had two kills against Creek View in a thrilling three set match. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Natalia Lady Mustangs have wrapped up their last tournament of the season as district approaches. The Lady Mustangs played a total of five teams, pushing their skills and themselves to the limit in numerous competitive matches.
With tournament season officially over, Natalia has two more matches before the start of district. Jourdanton will visit Natalia Tuesday, Sept. 1 then the Lady Mustangs will travel to Pleasanton on Friday, Sept. 4 at 5 P.M.

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Vaqueros rope Warhorses 39-21 in season opener

Despite the offensive surge late in the game, Devine couldn’t pull out the win over San Diego. However, their ability to respond to adversity bodes well for the future of this team! Photo by Brigid Howard.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Devine showed flashes of the explosive offense they hope to build around in 2026, but costly penalties, communication breakdowns, and an inability to get off the field defensively on third and fourth downs proved too much to overcome Friday night in San Diego as the Vaqueros defeated Warhorses 39-21 in the season opener.
Head Coach Jacob Campsey cited encouraging moments, particularly the way his offense answered after San Diego had jumped out to an early lead but there were also plenty of lessons to be learned from the first game of the new era of Warhorse football.
“I loved the way our offense responded the first two drives after really bad defensive possessions,” Campsey said. “Had we been able to get off the field a time or two, I think we could have taken control of the game.”
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