Jerel Beaty Staff writer Devine and Lytle share similarities in the fact that not only does each team sit at 4-1 but also the fact that they are both on four-game winning streaks and that they both cracked KSAT 12’s Big Game Coverage Weekly Ranking. The Warhorses slide into the 7th spot after convincing victories over Jourdanton, Natalia, Hondo, and San Antonio Christian. Devine aims to continue their torrid role with a Friday night home win over visiting Marble Falls. The Pirates pop onto the BGC ranking at number 12 with consecutive wins over Natalia, Bandera, Carrizo Springs, and Pearsall. Lytle enjoys a week off this Friday before tackling District 14 DI action October 11 in Poteet. BGC Top 12
Davenport (4-1) 2. Somerset (4-0) 3. La Vernia (4-1) 4. Universal City Randolph (5-0) 5. Poth (4-0) 6. Holy Cross (5-0) 7. Devine (4-1) 8. Stockdale (3-1) 9. Central Catholic (3-1) 10. Canyon Lake (4-1) 11. Crystal City (5-0) 12. Lytle (4-1).
Jerel Beaty-Staff writer Lytle’s 48-0 blowout win over Pearsall last Friday caught the eyes of not only the throng of the fans that packed the stands for Homecoming, but also caught the eye of San Antonio Express-News sportswriter David Hinojosa. In Tuesday’s Express-News edition, Hinojosa awarded a Game Ball mention to the junior quarterback for his nearly-flawless performance against the Mavericks. Davila completed an amazing 93.3% of his passes going 14 of 15 attempts for 203 yards and three touchdowns. In addition to the phenomenal throwing accuracy and gaudy statistics, Davila also carried the ball 8 times for 63 yards for a 7.9 yards-per-carry clip and scored two touchdowns via the Pirate running game. Congratulations, Toby!
Rene Langley is happy to announce her new massage studio in Devine! She offers 60 and 90 minute customized massages with a goal of “a treatment that is totally individualized to EACH client.” She also offers short and affordable chair massages starting at $45.
“I am certified in many modalities from Swedish deep tissue, cranialsacral, myofascial release, trigger point, to reflexology, sports injuries/ surgery rehabilitation, headaches/migraines and more. I have been a Sports Massage Therapist for over 10 years,” Langley said, having studied physical therapy and sports medicine as well before delving full time into massage therapy.
“I have worked in hospitals, clinics and spas on many clients with a variety of issues from helping clients needing to relax, to helping with injuries or diseases/illness/disabilities that affect clients on a daily basis,” Langley adds.
“I broke my back as a teen so I personally know the benefits of therapeutic massage and to take care of my body. I have a passion for helping people not only feel better but to get better in all aspects of their health,” Langley said.
Wanted Suspect: Description of Suspect: White Male approximately 5’8”, believed to be in his mid-30’s. He was wearing a black baseball cap, plain black shirt and black pants. He had a triangle shaped tattoo on his face, and sleeve tattoos on both arms.
Investigators are reviewing video footage as they search for the suspect who robbed the Subway sandwich shop at gun point this past Friday, September 27. According to Lytle PD, a male suspect presented a gun at the sandwich shop located on McDonald St in Lytle, demanding money. It happened as the cashier was closing for the night. According to the report, the suspect said he “demands money or ‘he will shoot’ her.” The suspect then pulled out a dark colored semi-automatic style handgun. “The clerks complied and he fled on foot. Both clerks were sure it was a pellet or BB gun, and the video even supports this. Not that it makes it any lesser of a crime,” Lytle Police Chief Richey Priest said…
Local resident, Angela Ortiz Pichardo, is headed to Space Center Houston – NASA after accepting a new Trainer/Educator and Bilingual Translator position. A Devine Alumni, Pichardo has been an Aviation/Aerospace teacher for approximately 30 years at area schools, and her love for science and space started right here in what’s now Devine Intermediate School. Space Center Houston NASA is projecting to go Global, Pichardo explained, and she is excited to hopefully assist in the first implementation in Venice, Italy, as this location is being considered to be an extension for Space Exploration and Education. Pichardo says her middle school Science teacher Mr. Browning is one of the people who inspired her love of space exploration. “I didn’t know about NASA until Middle School,” Pichardo said. “I just loved everything about Rockets and Jet Propulsion, and the spark was ignited. What inspires me about Space is the endless Possibilities that are here for Everyone — Infinity!!” That year, she helped build a solar oven for her science project. “Mr. Browning shared a small book on Science Experiments and my dad helped me build the oven,” Pichardo said with a smile. “We cooked Hot Dogs on it!” Pichardo says she loves to share that story with her students about how…
Coming up…October 19th for Devine The City of Devine had declared Saturday, October 19 as their annual City Wide Garage Sale date. No permit will be required, and all fees will be waived, for this one day only event.
By Anton Riecher In a 3-2 vote the Devine City Council approved a tax rate of $.59 cents per $100 valuation to support a 2024-2025 city budget of $4.408 million during a Sept. 24 special session. District 4 Council Member Josh Ritchey and District 5 Council Member Debbie Randall opposed both the tax rate and budget action. Randall served as mayor pro tem in the absence of Mayor Butch Cook. “This budget will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year’s budget by an amount of $165,085, which is a 12.12 percent increase from last year’s budget,” Randall said. “The property tax revenue will be raised from new property added to tax rolls which is $18,316.” An $80,000 golf course maintenance and repair project approved during the Sept. 24 meeting is also included in the new budget. The council voted 4-1 to supplement $20,000 already set aside for the project with an additional $60,000. Under the general fund, the budget designated $3.197 million for water and sewer services…
Gary Hobbs to headline live music Live entertainment will take place all day Saturday, October 5, 2024 during the annual St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Octoberfest with accomplished Tejano artists Gary Hobbs headlining the evening concert opened up by Los Escorpiones Del Norte. Live entertainment also includes singer/songwriter Cheyenne Saenz of Von Ormy, Mariachis, Folklorico dancers, and square dancers round out the live entertainment. There will be a $5.00 entry fee only. The festival includes food and drink booths and craft booths all day. BBQ Plates, family fun, children’s games and activities. A cash Bingo. Silent Auction. Corn hole. The annual drawing with lots of nice prizes will take place Saturday as well. The grand prize is a Ford Maverick Truck donated by Chaparral Ford -Devine & Lytle. Tickets for the drawing are $10. The beautiful blue truck can be seen in the parking lot of the church daily with the sign on it “Win Me”. A list of the prizes are on the ticket which can be purchased at the church office or from parishioners. St. Joseph’s is located at 108 S. Washington St., Devine, Texas. Octoberfest will take place all day on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11:00 am to 11:30 pm.
Gary Hobbs Gary Hobbs biography- Gary Hobbs’ rise among Tejano Music’s Elite performers has taken years of determination. Gary’s history of hit records, gold and platinum awards, industry achievements, humanitarian contributions and hard work are legendary. Gary is a Tejano Music Awards’ Entertainer of the Year winner, a Latin Grammy Nominee and a Tejano Music Hall of Fame recipient. Gary was raised in Eagle Pass,Texas along the Texas border and Piedras Negras,Coahuila;Mexico. This gave him a unique upbringing in listening to both Spanish and English radio that translated to a great tradition of excellent music with his very own style which makes him one of the most versatile singers in the Tejano Music Industry. His non-stop touring, recording and dedication to the Tejano Industry have earned him the love and respect of his family, friends and supporters. Gary Hobbs started his Tejano Music career in 1983. Throughout his career he has recorded for Hacienda Records, RCA International, CBS International, Capitol Records, EMI Latin and Sony Discos. In 2001 Gary Hobbs went independent on all his new recordings. Throughout the years Gary Hobbs has won numerous Music Awards from the different Award Shows while amassing hits such as “Las Miradas”, “Amame y Bésame”, “Te Vas A Acordar” and “Por Favor Corazón” to name a few songs while charting Billboards Latin top list of songs and receiving 6 BMI Awards. In 1996 Gary Hobbs was sponsored by Coca-Cola Classic in Atlanta,Georgia becoming only one of four Tejano Artists to ever been sponsored by the global brand. His sponsorship with Coca-Cola Classic were followed by sponsorships and appearances with Paul Mitchell, Churches Fried Chicken and Sears. National TV appearances on Univision, Telemundo and Televisa TV Networks brought him to the forefront in exposing Tejano Music across the nation and Mexico. Gary Hobbs signed a multi-year record deal with the Legendary Freddie Records Label from Corpus Christi, Texas in April of 2022 which produced his first album “Sin Fin”. This album was nominated for a Latin Grammy in 2023 for Tejano Album of the Year. Gary Hobbs continues to tour his 100+ dates a year promoting his classic hits and his new music.
