The Medina County Office of Emergency Management & Fire Marshal’s Office will be conducting testing of the outdoor warning sirens on Friday, October 3rd, at noon. This is a monthly operational test ONLY.
Outdoor warning sirens are designed to only be heard outdoors and within close proximity, roughly a half mile depending on terrain and structures, of the outdoor siren. If you are not near one of the sirens and outside at the time of the testing, you will not hear it. Sirens are meant to advise people who are outside to go inside, turn on the news or check weather conditions, and seek safety.
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Sandra Carter Poteat
Sandra Carter Poteat of Copperas Cove, Texas, was born on November 22, 1950, and passed away on September 28, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Dorthy Carter.
Sandra dedicated 38 years of her life to teaching, where she was admired for her patience, wisdom, and compassion. She touched the lives of countless students, colleagues, and families, leaving a legacy of kindness and devotion to education. Beyond her career, Sandra was known as a wonderful mother and grandmother whose love and guidance were the heart of her family.
She is survived by her two children, Chantee Poteat and Kivi Poteat; four grandchildren, Colby Henry, Madison Henry, Aleah Henry, and Aisha Poteat; her sisters, Dianne Carter Richter, Janice Carter Petit, and Donna Carter Green; and her brothers, David Carter, the late Keith Carter, and Mark Carter.
Sandra will always be remembered as a devoted teacher, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and a truly remarkable person.
Sylvia E. Gonzalez
Sylvia E. Gonzalez, 73, passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2025, surrounded by family and the amazing staff of Hope Hospice of New Braunfels. She was born on January 15, 1952 to Beatrice Pompa Espinoza and Roberto Espinoza who she has preceded in death.
Sylvia dedicated more than 35 years of service to Devine ISD, where she touched the lives of countless students and colleagues with her kindness, patience and compassion.
She is survived by her children Mark Espinoza, Tina Johnson, husband Oliver Johnson; Grandchildren Gavin Massey, Elyse Espinoza, Jonauh and husband Ian White, Solomon Johnson, Eden Johnson; Great Granddaughter Addison Guzman; Sister Delia Schley, and Brother Robert Espinoza.
Celebration of Life Mass will be at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 108 S Washington in Devine, Tx. on October 10, 2025 @10am with a reception to follow.
Sylvia will be remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose love and generosity will continue to live on through everyone she came in contact with.
VFW upcoming Fall Events
VFW Post 3966 has several events coming up this Fall. The most notable event coming up will be the haunted house in partnership with Sinister Harvest. The haunted house will be open through November 2, 2025.
On Friday, October 3, 2025, Sinister Harvest will host a blood drive at the VFW. All donors will receive one FREE ticket to the Sinister Harvest Haunted House. Additional information can be found on Facebook at Sinister Harvest Haunted Attraction.
On October 7, 2025 Post 3966 will provide a Color Guard for the opening ceremony for National Night Out.
November 8 will be the VFW Golf Tournament at the Devine Golf Course. Contact Gary Saathoff at 210-289-6204.
December 6, 2025, Post 3966 will be hosting a Christmas Market from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Booths will be available in the Hall and outdoors in the Courtyard and parking lot. Contact James Dossey at 210-882-7689
Enrique,11, has a radiant personality and loves to explore
Enrique is an 11-year-old who is an enthusiastic ball of energy. He demonstrates confidence in social situations and is comfortable engaging in conversations and activities with both his peers and adults.
With his radiant personality, Enrique creates an atmosphere where everyone can’t help but smile, as he can be silly, goofy, and full of laughter.
For an easy day indoors, he enjoys playing board games. One of Enrique’s favorite items is his Pokémon cards. He collects them and likes to play with others who share this interest.
For a fun day outdoors, Enrique loves to take a trip to the park to exert energy and have some fun. He looks forward to new experiences and adventures. Enrique has only been on an airplane once in his lifetime, but he loved it and looks forward to taking many fun trips with his future forever family.
Some fun notes about Enrique:
He likes cowboy boots,
He likes going to the zoo.
He likes to play with horses & all types of animals and would like to visit a ranch.
He likes going to school and enjoys recess, academically, it’s science class.
He’s not on a team sport, yet – but when he does, it will be on a football team.
And his favorite food is tacos!
If you think you could be a forever family for Enrique or another Texas child, please call 1-800-233-3405 for more information or visit www.adoptchildren.org where you can find a schedule of online public information meetings, and learn about the foster/adoption program.
You can also view the www.heartgallerystx.org website, where South Texas children have their portraits along with individual personal stories they wish to share, with their future forever family.
Jesus, 16, loves sports, animals, and would love to have a little brother
Jesus is a kind and happy 16-year-old teen who enjoys being active and playing sports at school with his friends. His favorites are basketball, soccer, and track.
Jesus can be shy when you first meet him and it may take a moment for him to open up, but once he does, he is very social and engaging.
When it comes to pets, Jesus is an animal lover at heart, and his favorite animals are cats & dogs.
Jesus is very organized and keeps his room in spotless order. In his free time, he enjoys watching TV shows along with online videos.
If there is a chance to eat out – his first choice is Chinese food, with orange chicken & fried rice topping the list.
Jesus would love a family where he can have siblings, but what is most important to his, is a family who will love him.
In his own words…. “Hi, my name is Jesus, and I enjoy playing sports like basketball and soccer”.
If you think you could be a forever family for Jesus or another Texas child, please call 1-800-233-3405 for more information or visit www.adoptchildren.org where you can find a schedule of online public information meetings, and learn about the foster/adoption program.
You can also view the www.heartgallerystx.org website, where South Texas children have their portraits along with individual personal stories they wish to share, with their future forever family.
9 bands to play @St. Andrew’s Music Festival Sept. 27 & 28
Devine council formally postpones action of 2025-2026 budget
By Anton Riecher
Action to approve the proposed 2025-2026 budget for the city of Devine originally slated for the Sept. 16 Devine City Council meeting has been formally postponed until Sept. 29 in light of incorrect information published by the city as to the no new revenue rate.
Mayor Butch Cook noted that the official notice given by the city to be published in The Devine News incorrectly stated that the proposed tax rate of $.05900 per $100 valuation is not greater than the no new revenue rate. In fact, it is greater than the no new revenue rate of $.05675. (The error was on the city’s part.)
“For the sake of transparency we have prepared a statement that went to the newspaper today,” Cook said. The statement was also published on social media also.
A corrected notice was published in the newspaper on Sept. 17.
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Annual Art Show Coming up… Featuring local Artists, Students, and Distinguished Art Judge
Friendship Art Club presents area artists and art students in its annual show on Saturday, September 27, 9 am to 3 pm at the Lytle Community Center, with artwork honors awarded by distinguished judge Vie Dunn-Harr and the voting public in attendance.
Viie Dunn-Harr is a well-known area artist who throughout her 50-year career has shared her own contemporary realist artwork and teaching expertise with many people across the United States and Europe. She currently teaches classes and workshops in the San Antonio area, but her world-wide career has included many exhibitions, numerous classes and creative workshops each year, and publication of several art books along with featured resources for other publications.
The art show has for many years featured artisans exhibiting in booths, a competition identifying Best of Show and other awards, student artwork from participating area secondary schools, and a People’s Choice Award. A drawing of varied prizes benefits art education opportunities sponsored by the art club. The public is invited to the show, which is free, and has the opportunity to visit with the artists and purchase many arts and crafts on display.
Devine HS HOMECOMING –THIS WEEKEND-
This Warhorse in battle regalia was on the cover of the Devine High School 1975 yearbook. This spirited revision was created by DHS Senior Julian Hernandez ’75.
Homecoming is a special weekend each year when Devine Ex-Students & Teachers gather to catch up on old friendships and reminisce about their schooldays in Devine.
People will come from far away, and right next door, to “Cheer, Cheer for Ole’ Devine High”, at the Friday night football game!
Come early to stop by the Ex-Students/Teachers table by the home stands to check in with your DExSTA board members to get name tags. There will be an area for Exes in the south end of the home stands, by the ramp. It will be a good place to gather and sit with former classmates and teachers. Watching the 7:00pm kick-off of the Warhorse football team with DHS Cheerleaders & Band and seeing the Homecoming mums & court should bring back some fun memories of Friday nights in the Fall at DHS.
At halftime, the DHS Class of 1975 will be recognized and honored for their 50th Reunion! Classmates will gather on the track in front of the home stands and will be introduced to the fans.
Also, this year former Cheerleaders, Mascots, and Pep Squads will be there to be introduced in the stands, as will the Class of 1955 for their 70th reunion, the Class of 1965 for their 60th reunion, and the Class of 2010 for their 15th reunion, all being held on Saturday!
On Saturday, will be another opportunity to gather and visit with former classmates & teachers and meet other Devine Exes at the Devine Ex-Students/Teachers Association annual Homecoming Celebration! It starts at 1:00pm at the Old Green Alamo, now the Devine VFW Post 3966 on College Ave. All Devine alumni, from all school years, are invited to attend and have a good time socializing with their classmates and friends. The Class of 1975 and other reunion classes will be honored, along with former Cheerleaders, Mascots, and Pep Squads.
Other highlights of the day include an on-going slide show presentation with many, many pictures of students and teachers from past days at Devine schools, class posters, uniforms, football and band jackets, and other memorabilia will be displayed. *If you have pictures or copies of pictures, or other school memorabilia that you would like to include in the displays, please bring them with you.
2025 Homecoming Court Representatives are as follows:
Freshmen- Jade Garcia & Chase Teetsel
Sophomores- Emma Kate Caballero & Enoch Hall
Junior- Ava Rangel & Cole Reyes
Senior Candidates:
Girls: Hailey Eads, Bella Flores, Brianna Chavez, Darilynn Garcia
Boys: Aiden Harper, Mason Beaver, Riley Gutierrez, TJ Buvinghausen
All about homecoming:
Calling all Arabians and Warhorses, if you bleed maroon and gold–get ready for the big homecoming game and festivities this Friday and Saturday.
Please see below for the schedule of events for Devine High School’s 2025 Homecoming which kicks off on Wednesday with the big bonfire, game and ceremony on Friday, the class of ‘75 50th reunion, as well as the big gathering for all ex students and teachers on Saturday:
Homecoming Bonfire
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
7:30 PM – Rally Begins
7:45 PM –Bonfire will be lit
Homecoming Game & Ceremony
Friday, September 26, 2025
4:00 PM – Community Tailgate
at Warhorse Stadium Parking Lot
Tailgating area marked off near the tennis courts
Open to the community – first come, first serve
No registration or fee required
Each spot is responsible for its own set-up and clean-up
6:45 PM – “Wake Up Call” featuring the Devine High School Band and Cheerleaders before heading into the stadium
7:30 PM – Kickoff
Halftime – Homecoming Ceremony
The ceremony will begin promptly after the San Antonio Christian Band exits the field.
“We invite the community to join us as we celebrate Homecoming 2025 and support our Warhorses and Arabians,” said DHS Principal Michael Gomez.
Tickets are sold at the gate or online devineisd.org
All Devine Exes – look for the check-in tables and the DHS seating section in the stands
1975 Honor Class recognition at half-time on the track in front of the press box. Wave as your name is called out! Class photo on the track
Other reunion classes of ’65, ’55, 2015, Cheerleaders, Mascots, Pep Squads will be announced and recognized while in the stands, before halftime. Please stand and/or wave from your seat when your group is called.
Devine Ex Students ( DxSTA)
Saturday,Sept 27th @ Devine VFW 211 College
(old Green Alamo)
All former and current students and staff are welcome to join a homecoming celebration with the Devine Ex Students and Teachers Association. Registration Begins at 1:00pm and the Program Begins at 2:00pm, followed by Social time until 5:00pm. Here’s what to expect:
Registration & Name Tags
Admission to Celebration included in Membership
Non-Membership to pay $5.00 at the door
Not set up for Credit Card transactions, Cash only
Meet and Greet/Refreshments/Slide Show
Devine Ex-Students/Teachers Assoc. Meeting
Social Time to visit with old friends
1975 Honor Class, Cheerleader, Mascot, & Pep Squad photo, plus other reunion classes