Congressman Gonzales working to deliver $4.5 Million Emergency Operations & Training Center in Devine

Congressman Gonzales is working in Congress to deliver a $4.5 million community project to build a new emergency operations and training facility in Devine. This building would serve as an emergency operations center, emergency services training facility, warming center, voting center, and provide educational services. This project would improve emergency services, bolster economic development, as well as provide educational and occupational opportunities. 
“This project will help everyone in the region from age 1 to 100 and would not have been possible without the diligent efforts of Congressman Gonzales and his staff. Two years of planning and hard work to…

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Class of 1974 Natalia High School 50 Year Reunion

The NHS Class of 1974 will be having its golden 50 Year Reunion on June 22nd at the Triple C Restaurant in Devine from 4 to 9:30 pm. The cost is $30 per person to cover the meal, beverage and appetizers. Pay upon entry in cash, by Paypal or Cashapp.
There will be awards, free drawing prizes, trivia about classmates and much more.
See our Facebook page: Natalia High School Class of 1974 or you can call Paul at (210) 378-8767.

Farm and Ranch land disappearing rapidly in Medina Co.

With Medina County farms and ranches being subdivided rapidly, land being used for agriculture decreased by over 15,600 acres in one year (2023-2024). The amount of ag land lost last year is more than the amount of agriculture land lost than in the previous five years combined. Land used for residential increased by over 15,500 acres in Medina County in the same 1-year time period (2023-2024).
In the past 11 years, nearly 34,000 acres of farms and ranches have been developed and are no longer used for agriculture.
Vanishing farm and ranch operations is a statewide and nationwide problem. With Texas leading the nation in ag operations…

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VOTING

Ready, set, runoff!

Medina County runoffs for 2 county commissioner races, constable, congressman begins May 20th

Early voting for the Republican Primary Runoff races will be held May 20 through May 24 between 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Election Day will be May 28.
US Rep. District 23 Congressman Tony Gonzales is in a Runoff with challenger Brandon Herrera. Precinct 1,2,3, and 4 can vote in this runoff which includes other counties as well in District 23.
There are also three local county level Republican runoff races.
The County Commissioner Precinct 1 seat will be determined by a runoff between Jessica Castiglione, who received…

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Town Hall meeting

May 29 in Lytle about creating a Stormwater Utility Fund

The City of Lytle is having a Town Hall Meeting Wednesday, May 29, 2024 about a Storm Water Utility Fund.
What is a Stormwater Utility Fund and how will it benefit the city and its residents?
Why is the City creating the Stormwater Utility Fund?
Who pays and what are the costs?
Join the City Hall Staff and Engineer as they share information and provide answers to any…

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Family fun day

Jeep Swap & live music this Sunday, May 19
Everyone’s invited to come out and enjoy some live music by the Solis Brothers from 12-5pm this Sunday, May 19 at Brown Dodge-Chrysler- Jeep-Ram.
There will be a Jeep Swap Meet going on, with door prizes, and Food Trucks will also be on site, as well as vendors. See ad for more details.