By Butch Cook
It’s hard to believe that just over a year ago, I made the decision to run for Mayor of Devine and now another election season is upon us for our fair town. The turnout for last spring’s election was approximately 50% higher than the previous two elections, and my hope is the trend will continue with two council seats up for grabs in May for District’s 1 and 3. Both races have quality candidates opposing each other, and the more citizens take an interest in our city government the better.
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A BIG, HUGE Thank You to the local volunteer firefighters !!!
By: Victoria Arredondo and Kayleen Holder
This week we would like to recognize the many volunteers at Natalia, Devine, Bigfoot, and Moore Volunteer Fire Departments. Together, these men and women have responded to over 1,000 calls for help in 2023. Whether that call comes in at 2 o’clock in the morning or on a Saturday afternoon, these men and women sacrifice many hours to be there in our times of need. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our local communities!
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Volunteering has health benefits
I’ve been talking about volunteering lately and even been a volunteer for blood donations in the last few articles. I wanted to mention a few words from Rhonda, one of our public health nurses here at the Health Unit. Here, she talks about volunteering and its health impacts. Want a quick way to feel better? Try volunteering!
Natalia First Baptist to host revival March 3-6
Family fun day at Devine Acres to benefit the family of Audrey Jane Capps
On April 6, from 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m., the family of Audrey Jane Capps will be hosting a “Some Run Fun Run and a Family Fun Day” at Devine Acres Farm. Five-year-old Audrey is battling a disease called A-T or Ataxia Telangiectasia.
The “Family Fun Day” admission opens at 10am, followed by “princess and protectors” Singing Princess performance at 10:30 a.m.
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Alcoholics Anonymous meets locally
Devine
February 16
5:08AM – Worker called in burglary on Teel Dr S. Front door glass broken and coin pusher machine broken into.
9:09AM – Complainant on Windy Knoll called in reference to white vehicle parked in area for a suspiciously long period of time. Searched area, unable to locate.
LYTLE
Monday, February 19
11:40 AM – Martin St. – Officer responded to a red Camaro with a black top stopping in front of homes on the street, but the officer could not locate the vehicle.
Natalia
02-18-2024 Burn Ban Violation – On duty officer responded to a call for a resident in violation of the city’s burn ban. The fire was extinguished and the resident was informed of the current regulations regarding burning in the city.
02-18-2024 Unwanted Person – On duty officer responded to the Chubby’s Truck Stop in response to an individual who was not wanted on the property due to drinking fountain drinks and refusing to pay, the individual was told to leave the property.
San Juanita Monreal
San Juanita Monreal, of Natalia, Texas, has passed away at the age of 36.
She is preceded in death by her father Estevan Monreal and brother Juan Monreal.