Natalia High School Volleyball is proud to bring back our youth volleyball league for our future Lady Mustangs. We hope to spark an interest and instill a love for the game of volleyball in all athletes at an early age within our community. The mission of our league is to:
Teach teamwork and cooperation as a member of a competitive volleyball team
Improve volleyball skills
Develop competitive players who strive to achieve both personal and team goals
League fee cost is $40.00 and will include a team t-shirt. Practices will be Wednesdays from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10) with games on Saturdays (8/23, 8/30, 9/6, 9/13) from 9am-12pm. We will have detailed information for games after registration.
Items/Equipment each player will need black shorts or spandex, knee pads, and tennis shoes. Coaches will be the Natalia High School Volleyball Players.
If you have questions please contact Coach Cortinas at tara.cortinas@nataliaisd.net.
Last day to register is Thursday, August 7, 2025.
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Devine Rocks invites you to take one, share one, leave one
Our kindness rock project has begun…. Just remember to take one for inspiration, share one for motivation & or add one to help our garden grow. Feel free to tag this page so that we may see how far our rocks have traveled. All for fun and to hopefully make someone’s day a little brighter. One message at just the right moment can change someone’s entire day, outlook, or life! #devinerocks #kindnessmatters #kindnessisfree@ followers
LYTLE ISD…announces NEW CELL PHONE POLICYIN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW
Lytle ISD–July 2, 2025
In response to a newly enacted Texas state law, Lytle ISD will implement a new Student Cell Phone Policy beginning this school year. We understand this change may be challenging for some, especially in our close-knit Pirate community. We are committed to providing the best possible learning environment for all — and this new policy is designed to support just that.
Why the Change?
Texas House Bill 1481 now mandates that school districts prohibit student use or possession of personal communication devices during the school day. In alignment, the Lytle ISD updated policy requires all personal communication devices — cell phones, smart watches, tablets, and similar electronics — to be kept in students’ backpacks and not used from the time they arrive on campus until they are picked up. Devices may not be carried on a student’s person, and their use is strictly prohibited in bathrooms and locker rooms.
Thank You to Our Cell Phone Task Force
Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to the members of the Lytle ISD Cell Phone Task Force, who met during the past school year to thoughtfully develop a local policy. Their insight and preparation enabled our district to respond quickly and wisely to this unexpected legislation. Because of their work, we begin this school year with clarity, consistency, and compassion.
How Will This Work?
School Day: Students must keep devices stored in backpacks and not in pockets or hands during the day.
Buses & Events: Devices may be used on school buses but without cameras. Use during extracurricular events, including UIL activities, will follow the guidelines outlined in the student handbook.
Violations: If a device is taken out during the school day, it will be confiscated, turned in to the front office, and a parent must retrieve it at the end of the school day. In the event violations become excessive, additional consequences will be imposed.
Exceptions: Students with documented medical needs may be granted exceptions through the appropriate campus committee review.
For more details, see Lytle ISD’s Student Handbook (coming in August) or contact your campus office.
From storytelling and science to magic….Driscoll Public Library’s Summer Programs Soar with Record Attendance topping 1,300+
Devine, TX – The Driscoll Public Library wrapped up another spectacular summer, offering a wide range of free programs and events that brought families, friends, and community members together to celebrate the joy of reading, learning, and creativity.
Throughout June and July, the library hosted its annual summer reading challenge alongside packed weekly programs for all age groups. In total, 1,352 participants attended events that ranged from hands-on clubs and workshops to exciting entertainment and movie afternoons.
Youth clubs remained a huge hit, with the Lego Club filling within hours and the Art Club exploring techniques like printmaking and hydro dipping. Teen Club embraced all things edible—from crafting candy-filled terrariums to sampling Asian Oreo flavors—while Mr. J’s Theatre Workshop and Tabletop Role-Playing Game sessions gave tweens and teens opportunities to collaborate, create, and perform.
Adults enjoyed Crafting After Hours, trying their hands at glass etching and photo transfers, while green thumbs gathered for the growing Plant Swap, exchanging seeds, cuttings, and tips each month.
Beloved traditions like Afternoon @ the Movies returned for their 13th year, offering cozy family film days complete with snacks and pillows. Preschool Storytime reached new popularity, leading to the introduction of pre-registration for the first time ever.
Special guests brought the wow factor all summer long. Families met real-life heroes during the Community Helpers Showcase, laughed with magician Spikey Mikey, and experienced mind-blowing science with Dr. Pennington and the Texas A&M Chemistry Roadshow. The season wrapped up with a crowd favorite: Mini Golf @ the Library, where families played through creative courses set up among the stacks.
As Library Director and staff begin preparing for an exciting fall, they thank everyone who participated this summer. “Being able to provide fun, enriching, and relaxing activities right here in Devine is one of the best parts of our job,” said staff.
Follow the Driscoll Public Library on Facebook @ Driscoll Public Library – Devine for upcoming programs and events as the school year begins.
Lytle council moves forward with improving Coal Mine access
By Anton Riecher
A task order for engineering work to extend Juarez Street to FM 683 and grant Lytle’s Coal Mine neighborhood a second entrance and exit was approved by the Lytle City Council Monday night.
“You are taking a vote that is solving an issue that the city has had for 130 years plus,” said Mayor Ruben Gonzalez. “We are finally going to be able to take care of our Coal Mine residents by providing them a secondary entrance and exit for emergencies.”
At present, the only entrance and exit for Coal Mine is a railroad crossing that is frequently blocked by passing trains.
The extension is part of a development agreement with Rowan Digital Infrastructure in connection with a massive $500 million “hyperscaler” data center dubbed “Project Cinco” that is expected to begin construction near Coal Mine in mid-August.
Under the development deal, the cost of the engineering work will be reimbursed to the city, Gonzalez said.
On a motion by District 3 Alderman Dick Emery, the council approved the task order with TRC Engineers by a vote of 4-0. District 2 Alderman Richard Hughes was absent from the meeting.
Much of the Monday night meeting was taken up with considering applications for zoning variances. City Attorney Austin Beck said that since Lytle has no board of adjustment to consider such variances the chores falls to the city council.
On a variance request at 19942 John Wayne Road in the Saddleridge Estates subdivision, the council split two-to-two on an application to allow placement of an above ground swimming pool three and a half feet from the rear property line. The setback requirement is 15 feet, already half of the requirement for most of Lytle, City Administrator Zachary Meadows explained.
Property owner Linda Atwood said that the present 15-foot setback “would put the pool in our living room.” She explained that a deeper pool was needed for physical therapy. The requested variance had been recommended by the city planning and zoning commission.
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Arabian Volleyball Alumni Game August 9, Coach McIver sends a call-out to former players
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
What has become a wonderful tradition to signify the beginning of another season of Arabian Volleyball, Devine Head Coach Leigh Anne McIver continues to include former players in the build up towards what hopes to be another amazing season for her squad.
McIver gives a shout out to those who played in the maroon and gold to join in for the Annual Alumni Game which is August 9 with first serve coming at 11am.
This will be the first volleyball game/scrimmage on the somewhat newly name Sessions Court, although the team does have a scrimmage in Navarro on Friday, August 8.
DEVINEHOMECOMING – September 26-27, 2025
1959 DHS Homecoming Court
For all DEVINE EX-STUDENTS and TEACHERS
HOMECOMING IS EARLY THIS YEAR, so MAKE PLANS NOW to BE IN DEVINE on SEPT. 26TH and 27TH for the FRIDAY NIGHT HOMECOMING GAME and the SATURDAY DExSTA SOCIAL at the VFW!
*Any and all former students and teachers, plus current teachers and administrators, are encouraged to attend the HC festivities again this year! No matter how long you had attended or taught in the Devine schools, you are invited to Homecoming, and to join DExSTA!
*Homecoming is a two-day event, with the Friday night football game and the Saturday afternoon DExSTA Social at the VFW.
*The Honor Class of 1975 will be celebrating its’ 50th Reunion with events both days! (Contact Linda Gunn for more information.)
*DExSTA Members received mailouts with HC and registrations info. Please mail back the registration page asap! (If you are a member, but have not got your mailout, contact DExSTA Pres. Nancy Saathoff at 210-289-6205 or Rita Davis.)
*If you want to join DExSTA, you can join on Homecoming weekend, or get the forms off our Facebook page, or contact Nancy Saathoff or Rita Davis.
- Check the DExSTA Facebook page at Devine Ex-Students Teachers Association for HC info, DExSTA forms, pictures, and lots more!
**LOOK FOR MORE HOMECOMING INFO IN THE COMING WEEKS IN THE DEVINE NEWS!
Water line installation to serve Lytle data center expectedin mid-August
Work to install water lines to service construction of a massive $500 million “hyperscaler” data center near Lytle’s Coal Mine neighborhood is expected to start in mid-August, East Medina County Special Utility District field manager Ronnie Lemmons told the EMCSUD board July 22.
The contractor is “anticipating starting around mid-August and actually installing lines on the eastern end of the district, starting where the plant is going to be,” Lemmons said.
The 440-acre plant site owned by Rowan Digital Infrastructure is located in Lytle’s extra territorial jurisdiction, referring to an area surrounding a city’s corporate limits where it has powers related to land development and annexation, but not full municipal services.
Dubbed “Project Cinco,” the data center is expected to bring nearly 600 construction jobs to the community.
Lemmons said the initial water lines will cross CR 679 and CR 6712 to reach the Project Cinco property. Later phases of the construction will involve running a water line from FM 471 to CR 570 by way of FM 463.
Projected cost on the water lines alone is $7.5 million, Lemmons said.
By comparison to the $1.4 billion Microsoft data center project located along U.S. 90 W and FM 1957 near Castroville, Project Cinco is farther ahead with regard to water line development, Lemmons said. Both projects are…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 $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
64 years later, he loves her even more…
Showing everyone how to really dance are 88-yr-old Chub Hutto and his beautiful bride, 84-year-old Pris. Walking isn’t as easy as it once was for Mr. Hutto, but you should have seen Mrs. Hutto’s smile when he took her out on the dance floor during the benefit dance for Hill Country flood victims this past Sunday.
The couple has been married for 64 years…When asked if he loves her as much as the day he met her, he said “No, I love her even more.”
The event was hosted by 7A Graff Ranch in Hondo and featured a great line up of talented local artists including Jamie Lin Wilson, Weston Ripps, Dudley Ilse, Briana Adams, Garrett Talamantes, Selestial Alcoser, Jeremy Richards, Jordan Guana, Mario Olivo, Justin Gallegos, Solis Brothers, and Chuck Wimer.
Meet Paul
Paul can be a little shy when he first meets someone new, but is talkative once he is comfortable with you.
Paul will be a great addition to a family as he can bring them love and joy, as he likes to make jokes making people laugh with him.
Paul enjoys spending his summers participating in programs at the Boys and Girls Club. He is currently in his church’s youth group and is looking forward to going on a summer retreat with the church.
He loves to go to school and enjoys learning. His current favorite subject is science … for his other favorites, it’s the color green and playing video games. Paul currently plays the PS4 but also enjoys computer games like Fortnite and Roblox.
Paul loves to go to church on Sunday and enjoys eating pizza and McDonald’s, however he is willing to try new foods to expand his pallet
Paul will benefit from a two-parent home with the upport system he deservees.
If you think you could be a forever family for Paul or another Texas child, please call 1-800-233-3405 or visit www.adoptchildren.org where you can find online public information meetings, and learn foster/adoptioncg.
Check out www.heartgallerystx.org to see South Texas children waiting for their forever famlies along with portraits and personal stories they wish to share.