Natalia Lady Mustang three time State Champion Jiselle Olivarez takes first place. Congratulations!
Last Thursday, March 16th, Natalia’s Lady Mustangs traveled to the THSWPA State Powerlifting Championship held in Frisco, Texas to compete. Three out of the six Lady Mustangs placed in the state meet. As a team the Lady Mustangs placed third overall. Araceley Segovia placed third in her weight class, Isabel Laque placed fourth in her weight class, and Jiselle Olivarez is now a three time state champion! Way to compete ladies and congratulations on a successful as well as impressive season as it has come to an end. Jiselle Gonzales, first place, squat 500, bench 305. dead lift 375, total 1180. Araceley Segovia, third place, squat 435, bench 275, dead lift 355, total 1065. Isabel Laque, fourth place, squat 295, bench 180, dead lift 315, total 790. Dominique Banda, eighth place, squat 275, bench 120, dead lift 295, total 690. Abigail Fulton, tenth place, squat 285, bench 135, dead lift 255, total 675. Ashley Aguirre, Disqualified, squat 335, bench 145, dead lift 325, total 0.
Jerel Beaty Staff Writer Devine was one inning from beginning its District 29-4A schedule 3-0. Devine took a 1-0 lead into the bottom of the sixth inning in Pleasanton March 14, but the Eagles finally put the wood on the ball to score three times in the bottom of the sixth to pull out the 3-1 victory. “It was a heartbreaker, but we really did not do what we needed to do to pull out the win,” Head Coach Heath Poppe stated regarding his squad collecting only four hits and striking out 13 times against Eagle pitching. Caden Hanson was masterful on the mound for five innings, but ran into a jam in the sixth allowing three earned runs. On 84 pitches, Hanson struck out four, while allowing only four hits and one walk. Devine’s lone run came after Sam Guardiola opened the second inning on a hit-by-pitch then stole second before scoring on Corey Dirck’s RBI single. A different story awaited the Horses in Jourdanton as Devine pounded out 11 hits and scored 8 runs in their 8-2 victory last Thursday. Korbin Campbell got the victory, tossing four innings, giving up one earned run, striking out two, and walking only three on 62 pitches. Shayne Scarbrough came in as relief to throw the final three innings, striking out three and walking four. Camden White, Jack Schneider, and Henry Ramirez got two hits apiece, while Anthony Saldivar, Gabriel Esquibel, Logan Camarillo, Sam Guardiola, and Corey Dirck each got one hit. White led the RBI department with three, Dirck was next with two, and Saldivar and Ramirez each knocked home one run. Up next Devine is now 8-4-1 overall and 2-1 in district play. They will have played Somerset Tuesday, March 21 at Warhorse Field before matching up against Pearsall on the road March 24.
Congratulations to Lytle’s own Natalie Pacheco for placing first at state.
Last Thursday, March 16th, Lytle Lady Pirates Nivea Sanchez, Brianna Paredes, and Natalie Pacheco traveled to the THSWPA State Powerlifting Championship held in Frisco, Texas to compete for gold. Of these three girls, Natalie Pacheco was the only to place, and with a first place title at that! Way to go ladies! Congratulations on a successful season as the 2023 girls powerlifting season has come to an end. Natalie Pacheco, first place, squat 475, bench 255, dead lift 415, total 1145. Brianna Paredes, eleventh place, squat 335, bench 120, dead lift 290, total 745. Nivea Sanchez, disqualified, squat 405, bench 0, dead lift 315, total 0.
Devine Arabian powerlifter Neenah Guerro places fifth place at state. Congratulations!
Last Friday, March 17th, Devine Arabian senior Neenah Guerrero traveled to compete in the THSWPA Powerlifting State Championship held in Frisco, Texas. Her hard work throughout the season earned her a fifth place title. What’s more impressive is the fact that this was Neenah’s first year being a member of the powerlifting team. Way to compete and congratulations on a successful season! Neenah Guerrero, first place, squat 250, bench 130, dead lift 225, total 605.
03/13/2023-Terroristic Threats – Officer on duty responded to call which involved a letter received in the mail that contained an unidentifiable white power. Outside law enforcement agencies were contacted and the white powder was found to be non harmful. 03/15/2023-Parking Violation – Officer on duty observed an 18 wheeler illegally parked and issued a violation citation. 03/16/2023-Evade Arrest – While Officer on duty was conducting routine patrol rounds in the city of Natalia, he encountered a person of interest and made contact with the individual. The Officer confirmed the individual had an active outstanding warrant. As the Officer started to take the subject into custody the subject pulled away and evaded arrest. 03/18/2023-Disturbance – Officer responded to a disturbance involving two girlfriends who had been drinking. The Officer spoke to both parties and offered a courtesy ride home for the night until the alcohol wore off. 03/18/2023-Welfare Concern – Officer on duty responded to a welfare check on a man in a motorized wheelchair traveling on TX-132and FM 471S. Contact was made and all was well. 03/18/2023- AOA – Officer on duty was dispatched to Town and Country to assist the resident get his wheelchair up the handicap ramp. 03/19/2023-Traffic Hazard – Officer on duty was dispatched to an accident on IH35. Officer ensured all parties involved were not injured and contacted a tow truck to take possession of the vehicles involved in the accident.
Monday, March 13 1:14 AM – 15100 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a verbal disturbance between two individuals. 1:41 AM – 15300 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to an active alarm. The business was secure. 2:15 AM – 15100 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a broken glass frame in the front door. A 47 year old female was arrested while driving away for DWI, and a 37 year old male was arrested for criminal mischief >$750 <$2,500. Both were booked into the Atascosa County jail. 11:15 AM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke to a parent regarding an incident that occurred at the school. The female was advised to contact the school resource officer. 12:25 PM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke to the guardian of a runaway juvenile requesting new information. 1:36 PM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke to a resident requiring information on towing a vehicle from their property. 3:25 PM – Assist Atascosa EMS – 19500 Blk. Florence St. – Officer assisted a patient having a medical emergency. 3:38 PM – 14900 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to a criminal mischief call for a broken window resulting in $200 to $300 worth of damage. 4:09 PM – IH 35 SB @ MM 130 – Officer responded and removed a chair from the roadway. Tuesday, March 14 10:47 AM – 15100 Blk. Adams St. – Officer responded to a report of receiving play money from a customer. 12:05 PM – 15100 Blk. Main St. – Officer spoke to a female regarding a suspicious person at the business at 7:49 PM the previous night. Everything was okay. 4:26 PM – 15000 Blk. Harbour St. – Officer spoke to a resident regarding someone knocking on her door at 5:00 AM. 10:33 PM – 15300 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to an active alarm. The business was secure. 11:36 PM – FM 3175 @ IH 35 NB Frontage Rd. – Officer observed a stranded vehicle and provided a jump start. Wednesday, March 15 8:55 AM – 18900 Blk. FM 2790 – Officer provided an escort out of town for the girl’s powerlifting team. 12:50 PM – Assist Texas DPS – IH 35 NB @ MM 132 – Officers assisted with a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle. 1:12 PM – Assist Atascosa County EMS – 19200 Blk. Blume Dr. – Officers responded to assist a patient having a medical emergency. 4:30 pm – Live Oak Side – Officer responded to assist Animal Control with two aggressive dogs but was canceled upon arrival after Animal Control contacted the dog’s owner. 5:01 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a two-vehicle minor non-injury traffic accident. 6:08 PM – Assist Atascosa County EMS – 15400 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to assist a patient having a medical emergency. 6:44 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to a report of a fake $20 bill received from a customer. 8:21 PM – 19300 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to a loose dog at the above business. Animal Control was contacted. 10:03 PM – Assist Medina County S.O. – IH 35 NB South of City – Officers responded to a MCSO deputy not answering his radio. Officers arrived and discovered the deputy had five undocumented subjects detained. The driver fled and was not located. 11:00 PM – 14700 Blk. Main St. – A juvenile reported as a runaway on 3/10 returned home. Thursday, March 16 5:10 AM – IH 35 NB Frontage Rd @ FM 3175 – Officer responded to a report of two males stealing rebar from the work site. The supervisor was contacted and advised that the males were permitted to take the scrap rebar. 9:30 AM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke to a male regarding a vehicle claimed to be stolen out of Bexar County. 10:12 AM – HWY 132 @ IH 35 Frontage Rd. – Officer spoke to a male regarding a property dispute over a loaned vehicle. 10:12 AM – Railroad St – Officer responded to a train blocking all the crossings on Railroad St. The train was repaired and moved on. 11:25 AM – 20000 Blk. IH 35 NB Frontage Rd – Officers responded to a white pickup loading scrap metal. Everything was okay. 1:48 PM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke to a female regarding an accident reported to occur on 3/11/2023 at the HEB Plus. 2:02 PM – 15000 Blk. Gate St. – Officer spoke to a male regarding a gunshot heard earlier in the morning. 2:23 PM – 14400 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to an active alarm. The business was secure. 4:00 PM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke to a female regarding illegal dumping in the Coal Mine Subdivision. 5:00 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Report of a dog in a vehicle. The dog was okay, and the vehicle was running with the A/C on. 6:20 PM – 630 Blk. CR 6716 Natalia, Tx – Officer responded for a follow-up investigation. 6:45 PM – 20300 Blk. IH 35 – Officers responded to change a flat for a stranded female. 7:20 PM – Lytle PD – Officer returned a driver’s license to a female. 7:59 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a disturbance that resulted in the arrest of a 31 year old male for active warrants for theft of >$100<$750 out of Bexar County and an active warrant out of Wilson County for theft. He was booked into the Atascosa County jail. 8:55 PM – Main St. @ Somerset St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for disregarding the red light, which resulted in the arrest of a 41 year old female for an active warrant out of Bexar County for Fail to Report Highway Damage >$200. She was booked into the Atascosa County jail. Friday, March 17 12:52 AM – 19400 Blk. McDonald St (All businesses) – Officer responded to an active alarm. The area was secure. 2:51 AM – IH 35 @ Lytle-Somerset St. – Officer responded and moved cones blocking the roadway. 7:18 AM – 14600 Blk. FM 2790 – Officer responded to a man sleeping outside the bank. Everything was okay. 8:16 AM – 20100 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to a man outside the bank. Everything was okay. 11:03 AM – 19200 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to unlock a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. 11:45 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a vehicle dinging the other vehicle with another vehicle door. 2:45 PM – 14900 Blk. Lytle-Somerset St. – Officer responded to an open fire. The resident extinguished the fire. 4:08 PM – Assist Atascosa EMS – 15000 Blk. Mesquite St. – Officer responded to assist a patient with a medical emergency. 7:06 PM – 15000 Blk. Mesquite St. – Officer responded to a child custody dispute. 8:54 PM – Magnolia St. via phone call. – Officer spoke to a resident regarding speeding motorcycles. Saturday, March 18 3:01 AM – IH 35 @ FM 2790 – Officers initiated a traffic stop for running a red light that resulted in the arrest of a 34 year old male for DWI after crashing into the draining ditch. He was booked into the Atascosa County jail. 1:28 PM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke to a male regarding unwanted text messages. 1:42 PM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke to a complainant regarding the suspicious activity that occurred earlier on 3/17/2023. 8:11 PM – Assist Texas DPS – FM 2790 @ CR 6710 – Officers responded and assisted with traffic control for an accident. 9:50 PM a – Assist Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office – IH 35 NB – Officers responded to watch for a stolen Ford F350 but could not locate the vehicle. Sunday, March 19 1:26 AM – Assist Bexar County Sheriff’s Office – IH 35 SB – Officer responded to assist in a pursuit heading toward Lytle, but the vehicle changed direction before entering the city. The Lytle PD was not involved in the pursuit. 1:33 AM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers initiated a traffic stop for driving the wrong way on the SB frontage Rd., resulting in a pursuit down FM 2790 E. The officers terminated the pursuit at Luckey Rd. 10:45 AM – 14900 Blk. Main St. – Officers spoke to a male that sat $3,000 on a case of water, which another customer picked up. Fortunately, officers recovered $2,759 and returned it to the victim. 1:45 PM – Magnolia St. – Officers responded to a report of a speeding motorcycle and could not locate it. 3:30 PM – 16000 Blk. Lake Shore Dr. – Officer provided a courtesy ride to a female due to a loose dog in the area. 5:05 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to unlock a 2015 Kia Sorrento.
Patrick Clifton McMillan, of San Antonio, Texas entered the gates of heaven on Monday, March 6, 2023, at the age of 79. He was born in Castroville, Texas November 28, 1943. Patrick was raised in Pearson, Texas primarily by his grandparents, Oscar & Kate Conover, where he attended public school in Natalia while spending a lot of time on the family cattle ranch in Moore, Texas. After high school, Patrick joined the Army and served until he was medically released due to heart complications. Upon release of the Army, Patrick followed his heart and dream of dancing and moved to Alaska where he attended the University of Alaska and began his journey of teaching. While in Alaska, he not only taught but also choreographed and judged for the Miss Alaska Beauty Pageant. He was then recruited by UC Berkley to teach classes and choreograph for their dance and play performances. In the early 70’s Patrick made his way back to Texas where he taught for the past 40 years and became one the most prominent, well I say, the MOST prominent, dance instructor in San Antonio, Texas. He taught classes in ballroom, country western, and salsa. His journey began at Arthur Murray’s Dance Studio and then he began teaching classes for the school districts in many locations around town. As he progressed, he then taught for Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio College, Incarnate Word, and Trinity University. While at Trinity University, he was voted favorite professor, which he bragged on quite often. While teaching for the Connections Program at the Village of Incarnate Word, he taught a line dance class for the most wonderful group called the Sisters of Charity that he loved very dearly and couldn’t ever stop talking about. One of his biggest highlights that he was so very proud of was his performance groups of McMillan and Co. and the Trinity Ropers. These groups performed at every and any festival you could name, as well as the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, Mickey Gilley’s Night Club, Billy Bobs, and The Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, TN. They were featured on TNN’s Club Dance, traveled to Japan to perform for the mayor of Kumamoto City and were accompanied by Mayors Lila Cockrell and Henry Cisneros. His dance troupe also performed for the Queen of England and former President George W. Bush when they visited San Antonio, another performance he couldn’t stop talking about. Patrick took the road, literally, in 1984 and Waltzed Across Texas, to raise money to take his dance troupe to perform at the Alaska State Fair. Pledges were made for every mile he waltzed. He put in 13- hour days and waltzed for 488 miles and was able to cover all cost. And lastly but certainly not least, he taught lessons at the San Antonio Spurs Christmas Party with Greg Popovich, David Robinson, Tim Duncan, Sean Elliot, Avery Johnson, and the other amazing team members. He choreographed the dancing for the IMAX movie The Spirit of America with Lyle Lovett, and John Schneiders movie, The Real Deal, and performed on the Lawrence Welk show. Patrick has spread his love of dancing across the US and touched so many people during this time. He was loved by so many and has experienced so much that it would be impossible to put it all down on paper. He was preceded in death by his grandparents William Oscar Conover (1895-1970) and Dora Katherine Phillips Conover (1893-1994); his parents Garland Dean McMillan (1915-1989) and Billie Jo Clifton (1920- 1991) and his brother Michael Dean McMillan (1942-2017). He is survived by his niece and nephews, Bobbye Joe McMillan of San Antonio, William Michael McMillan of San Antonio and Nicholas Claude McMillan of Gulfport, Mississippi, great nieces and nephew, Samantha Joe Flores, Aaron Preston Guerrero, Alexandria Reigh Schneider, and Charlyze Brooke Hemby; great-great nieces and nephew, Ryleigh Elizabeth Flores, Daniel “DJ” Joshua Flores, and Rain Leilani Guerrero, as well as numerous cousins throughout Texas. A Visitation was held at 11:00 on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Primrose Funeral Home, 303 W. College Ave, Devine, Texas with a funeral service beginning at 1:00 directly following the viewing. Burial followed at Moore Memorial Cemetery in Moore, Texas. Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the guest book may do so at www.primrosefuneralservices.com Arrangements by Primrose Funeral Services 303 W. College Ave, Devine, Texas 78016.
Estevan M. Perez, born January 23, 1961, went into the loving arms of the Lord on March 11, 2023, at the blessed age of 62. He is preceded in death by his parents Juan and Andrea Perez, as well as brother Alberto Perez. He is loved and will be missed by his wife Rosalinda Perez and sister-in-law Maria Perez, as well as 11 god-children and numerous other family members and friends. He will be dearly missed and never forgotten. Visitation was held Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from 4pm to 8pm. A rosary and mass were held Thursday, March 16, 2023 at St. John Bosco Catholic Church of Natalia with all services concluding at the church. Services under the direction of Bluebonnet Funeral Chapel.
Billy L. Thompson, 76, of Lakehills, Texas passed away on March 18, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born in Poteet, Texas to William L. and Genieva M. Thompson on February 14, 1947. Billy was preceded in death by Father, William L. Thompson, Sister Nancy Schwarzbach and Brother Robert Hal Thompson. Billy is survived by his wife Judy Thompson of Lakehills, Texas, Mother Genieva M. Thompson of Devine, Texas, children Lisa K. (Chuck) Jenkins of Mineral Wells, Texas, Michael L. Thompson of Hondo, Texas, stepchildren: Joseph E. Karwowski of San Antonio, Texas. Melissa (Jaime) Calata of San Antonio, Texas, brothers: Jeff Thompson (Andrea) of Pinehurst, Texas; Chris Thompson of Devine, Texas, sister-in-law: Cynthia (Ed) Corley of Trinity, Florida, grandchildren: Terryn Edwards, Jessica Bramlett, Joshua Thompson, Cora Kate Jenkins, Billy Thompson, Joseph E. Karwowski III, Cooper J. Calata, great grandchildren: Abby, Kayson, Zaylee, Mackenzie, and Brooks, and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Billy loved his family, hunting, gardening, BBQ and Mexican food. Memorial Services will be held March 25, 2023, 11:00 AM at Grimes Bandera Funeral Chapel with the Chuck Cgshaw officiating. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Bandera Funeral Chapel.
Bernice Arlene Stewart (better known as Poppy) of Devine, Texas, passed away Monday, March 20, 1923, at 96. She was born September 4, 1926, to parents Hugh and Edith Applewhite in Pearsall, Texas. She attended school in Moore, Texas, through the 9th grade and one year at Pearsall. She got a hardship driver’s license at the age of twelve to drive her siblings and neighbor kids to school before Moore got a school bus. On May 30, 1941, she married Glen Wood Stewart three months before her sixteenth birthday. Many said she was too young, and the marriage would not last, but when her husband passed in July 2013, they were married for 72 years. In September 1941, Glen was drafted into the military and served 44 months in the Army. Like many wartime brides, she lived with her in-laws. When Glen came home after the Army, they lived in a one-room apartment along the railroad tracks in Devine until they purchased 25 acres with a small house. Nine years later, they purchased their farm on no FM 2200 W. Poppy not only took care of the house and raised two kids but was always involved in the farm activities, whatever they were. She enjoyed working in her yard and caring for the house; she taught herself to sew and made many of her kid’s school clothes from flour sacks from the old Loggins and Lilly retail store. She also loved to quilt, making each grandchild and great-grandchild a quilt, plus many smaller items. In earlier years, she loved competing in the county fair with quilts, canned goods, and baked goods. She is famous for her sweet pickles and buttermilk pecan pie. She loved Black Creek Baptist church and her church family, where she attended church since 1954; she was very active as a Church clerk and a teacher for small children with numerous other positions throughout the years. Poppy is preceded in death by her parents, Hugh Applewhite, and Edith Applewhite DelBrail, husband Glen Wood Stewart, son, Glen Wood Stewart, Jr., sisters Betty Mann, Laurel Oppelt, Janice Magill, and brother William (Buddy) DelBrail. She is survived by her daughter Carolyn Stewart Cope and (Jim), son Glen Hugh Stewart (Billie), grandsons Justin Stewart, Shane Stewart (Kara), David Cope (Kelly), and Brian Cope (Julie). Great-grandchildren Mae Cope, Hunter Cope, and Adelynne Cope. Sister Billie Toalson (Charles), sister-in-law Wanda Gardner, Brother-in-law Nixon Stewart, and many nephews and nieces. Special thanks to the ladies at Black Creek Baptist Church for their assistance in helping her be involved in all their activities and to her caregiver Norma Garcia for going above and beyond. Poppy will be missed by her family, church family, and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Black creek Baptist church or a charity of your choice. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023, from 9:00 A.M. until service time at 11:00 A.M. Black Creek Baptist Church Devine, Texas, with interment to follow at Evergreen cemetery. Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the online guestbook may do so at www.primrosefuneralservices.com arrangements are under the direction of Primrose Funeral Services, 303 W. College Ave., Devine, Texas 78016, (830) 663-4445.
