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Challengers Gonzales and Millerwin two seats on Devine council

By Anton Riecher
In Medina County a typically low-turnout May election still mustered a few surprises Saturday, particularly in Devine where two city council incumbents fell to political newcomers.
In District 1, Devine native Ray Gonzales garnered 23 votes to Ruffino Vega’s five vote total. In District 3, retired Devine High School band director Jeff Miller received 36 votes to defeat incumbent Stacy Pyron who had 15 votes.
Gonzales, a property claims expert with USAA, said his triumph over an incumbent candidate came as a “huge, huge surprise.”
“I’m not well known in town,” he said. “I’ve lived here all my life but most of my work has always been out of town.”
He attributed his success to the support of his family and his wife. Talking to his neighbors helped too, Gonzales said.
“It never hurts…

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Lytle approves putting gas utility up for sale, Castroville votes NO

Mayor Ruben Gonzalez looks forward another term

LYTLE
In Lytle, the biggest contested issue on the election ballot was a proposal to put the city’s natural gas distribution utility up for sale owing largely to the preference for electricity in the city’s latest subdivision development. That proposal was approved by voters 142 to 47.
“I want to thank our community for supporting our efforts to sell our gas system to be able to operate more efficiently,” Mayor Ruben Gonzalez said.
City Administrator Zachary Meadows said the vote give the city the opportunity to “explore options that we did have before.”
“We’re obviously happy to more forward and start the process on biding the…

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Natalia, Lytle, and MV school district bond propositions pass

Low voter turnout in May elections

Natalia ISD
In Natalia, two school district bond issue propositions totaling more than $23 million were approved by voters. Proposition A, valued at $17.465 million, called for renovations and additions to the elementary campus and agricultural sciences building. It passed by 170 votes to 79.
Proposition B, valued at $5.555 million, calls for construction of new softball and baseball fields with turf, dugouts, lights, concession stands and restrooms. It passed by a margin of 158 votes to 90.
District superintendent Lana Collavo said she is excited “that both Natalia ISD bond proposition were approved, thanks to the support of our community’s voters.”
“With that support, we can move forward with our plans to enhance the learning environment, add…

Frio ESD#1 voters pass additional 1.5% sales tax to help rural fire departments

Frio County Emergency Service District #1 voters approved of the additional sales tax with 245 voting for it and only 58 against. Voting were 14 by absentee ballot, 133 early voters, and 156 election day voters.
Frio County ESD 1 called for an election to collect the 1 ½ percent sales tax that is available in the unincorporated areas of Frio County. Only those who purchase taxable items in Frio County from a business located in rural Frio County ESD 1 would pay the extra tax. Bigfoot VFD…

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Mission Devine June 3-7

Volunteers needed apply now

Lions Club Treasurer Kellen Nixon and President Lewis Stroud present a $500 check to Cliff Redus for Mission Devine which will take place the first week of June on Monday June 3- Friday June 7. Volunteers are always welcome and needed of all ages and skill levels. Go to missiondevine.org to register as a volunteer or sponsor.

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Kindergarten Roundup at John J. Ciavarra Elementary, Wed. May 8

Kindergarten Enrollment and Registration is continuing on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 (9:00 am – 11:00 am)
Required Documents:
Immunization Record (shot record),Official Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Proof of Residency within the boundaries of Devine ISD, – Rental Agreement or – Lease Agreement or – Property Tax Receipt/Mortgage Agreement – Copy of Custodial Parent/Guardian’s Valid Driver’s License or other Approved Photo Id.

Summer Meals at Devine ISD

Devine ISD will be offering free breakfast and lunch on Monday through Thursday beginning on June 1, through June 30, 2024. Meals will be offered dine-in only at our Intermediate cafeteria.
Breakfast will be served from 7:25a.m. – 8:30a.m. and lunch will be from 11:30a.m. – 1:00p.m.to children and teens ages 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old can continue to eat healthy meals at no cost.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.