By Anton Riecher Having earlier backed away from a proposed 57 percent tax rate increase, the Medina County Emergency Services District No. 4 Board of Commissioners agreed on Sept. 3 to renew its contract with Allegiance Mobile Health for regional ambulance service supported by a drastically reduced 2024-2025 budget. Asked by an audience member most recently in a series of public meetings on ambulance issues was whether the action meant that Allegiance was “back in.” Campbell responded “yes — for now.” “We’re just going to rescind the termination,” Campbell said. “The price is going to be the same.” The board planned to let the Allegiance contract expire on Sept. 30 in favor of operating its own service using two ambulances recently purchased/leased. However, on a motion by board treasurer Juan Zamora, seconded by assistant treasurer George Moralez, board president Anthony Martin joined to approve the renewal with Allegiance instead Board vice president Viola Potter opposed the motion. The five-member board remains one member short since the resignation of Shelly Watson in July. Other actions at the Sept. 3 board meeting included a…
The name drive is on-going until September 13, 2025. The cost this year is $150.00 per name. Cost is for the Engraver to come on site to add the names to the monument. Please remember Active-Duty members, veterans and Deceased veteran’s names can be engraved on the monument. Forms can be downloaded from the City of Natalia website or a copy of the forms can be picked up at the Natalia City Office. All information for submitting the name(s) is on the form. If additional information is needed, please contact Ruby Vera @ 210-275-1150 or NMDD@cityofnatalia.com.
This event is hosted each year in honor and memory of the late DJ Carlson, pictured above with his parents Betty and David. Over $100,000 has been given to the community in memory of this beloved Warhorse #75.
DJ Carlson Memorial BUST N BURN shoot, silent auction, BBQ event Sept. 13-14 in Devine New- State Championship Cook-off with $5,000 pay out
The 11th Annual DJ Carlson Memorial BUST N BURN will be on September 13&14, 2024, the second weekend of September yearly, and will be hosted at the same location as last year, at The Farm, 2238 FM 2200 West, Devine just past the airport a litte ways.. The two day weekend event will feature a barbeque cook-off (State Championship Cook-off), sporting clay shoot, cornhole and washer tourneys, live music and entertainment! New- They will be doing Kid’s Q this year for the first time. The ages will be kinder through high school seniors that can compete in the Kid’s Q. Meat will be provided by the sponsor DCDC- Devine Childcare Development Center/Candace Esparza.
Everyone is welcome to join in on the weekend events with the purchase of a $10 cover charge wrist band. Champions Barbeque Alliance State Championship Cook-off will feature chicken, ribs, brisket, and pork butt; with a $5000 Pay Out. The 12 station registered sporting clay shoot always draws a lot of sponsors and teams and many awards are given including scholarships. In addition to the other scholarships, a $1,000 YOUTH scholarship is given to the top male and female youth in the clay shoot! Friday during the day there will also be a corn hole tourney Friday Night and DJ Rockin’ Reece/ Karaoke. On Saturday there will be entertainment all day. Saturday night will round out the event with a dance featuring the Jeremy Richards Band from 8-12 midnight. A $10 cover charge wrist band will cover both days. The event will be hosted at The Farm, 2238 FM 2200 West, Devine, just past the Devine Airport on the right side of the road going towards Yancey. To register for the BBQ contact Misty Stricker at 830-200-1015. To register for the clay shoot or any further question contact Shannon Frazier 210-471-1856 or Stacie Mann 210-410-4712 or Kelli Maxwell 979-219-1385. For details and photos of previous year’s winners see bustnburn.com. DJ Carlson Memorial is a 501-C3 charitable organization established in the memory of DJ Carlson who lost his life way too early in an automobile accident. The organization uses the proceeds to give out scholarships to local senior, FFA/Stockshow, 4H kids and other worthy causes to help youth and families. The organization has already given out over $100,000+!
The move to repair rather than replace the tank will save the city and taxpayers over a million dollars.
By Anton Riecher By a 3-1 vote, the Devine City Council approved hiring Maguire Iron to refurbish the city’s major ground level water storage tank near Warhorse Stadium, and commit to a 10-year contract to maintain the structure. The action during the council’s Sept. 3 special meeting followed through on an earlier decision to abandon a $2.1 million plan to completely replace the 72-year-old structure that serves as the city’s largest water storage facility. District 5 Council Member Debbie Randall, an ardent supporter of the replacement project, was alone in rejecting the refurbishment proposal. District 2 Council Member Michael Hernandez was absent from the meeting. The motion by District 3 Council Member Jeff Miller, seconded by District 1 Council Member Ray Gonzales, called for breaking the cost of the renovation over a two-year payment plan. The maintenance contract does not include the city’s elevated storage tanks. “I don’t want to marry ourselves to a single provider for 10 years,” District 5 Council Member Josh Ritchey said. The refurbishment project calls for replacing the tank roof which has suffered extensive damage owing to years of chlorine exposure. The project also calls for extensive interior renovation of the steel tank walls. A second bid anticipated from a contractor who inspected the tank last week was delayed. Mayor Butch Cook expressed concern that postponing the project further might mean problems due to seasonal demands on the water system. During a lengthy budget workshop, the council reviewed…
1986 – Scott Taylor, #32, Tim Hartings, #89, Patrick Sanchez, #45, Michael Espinoza, #80, and Ralph Ramirez, #36, make the path to a glorious game while junior varsity cheerleaders, Tammy Langley, Dawn Hoog, Bridget Hoog, and Sandra Haass hold up the “run-through” sign.” – from the 1986 Devine High School Yearbook *Check out the cheerleaders up high on their shoulders holding up the poles for the “run-through” sign.
“AS THE SMOKE CLEARS ALL ONE CAN SEE IS A HERD OF WARHORSES CHARGING ONTO THE FIELD!” In the 103 years of Warhorse football, there have been many “firsts”, but this night in 2010 was extra special for the Devine Warhorse football team! For the very first time, they “charged” onto the field through their very own Warhorse Mascot Tunnel! It was an awesome sight for the fans, and the excitement from the team surged throughout the stands as well! This was made possible through the fundraising efforts of special Warhorse fans and parents, who wanted to bring the ‘Horses up to the standards of other teams who had already been using these tunnels for several years. It was a special sight to behold, as the unique Warhorse head loomed solidly and proudly in Warhorse Stadium on that Friday night!
1990 run-through sign – from the 1991 Devine High School Yearbook.
Bigfoot VFD will host its 16th Annual BBQ Fundraiser on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Bigfoot Park. We will be serving BBQ brisket and Kiolbassa® sausage plates for $14.00 starting at 11:00 am. We always have a Bake Sale with homemade treats and some great items in our bid sheet and ticket auctions too. Since we always strive to improve our service to our community, we’ve added representatives from different agencies with information about a variety of programs and services that are available. Frio County landowners will also have the opportunity to sign up for the very popular landowner notification program. Vendors will also be set up with some nice items to sell. We always have a great time catching up with friends and neighbors we haven’t seen for a while. We look forward to seeing you on September 21st for some fantastic BBQ and lots of fun! We always appreciate your support! If you are a vendor or if you would like to volunteer or donate, contact Denise at (210) 542-0774 or email (d4woody@gmail.com).
August 30 14:57PM – Officer cited juvenile at high school for minor in possession of tobacco. 17:50PM – Complainant on Teel Drive S reported shop vac stolen behind Church’s on Saturday, 8/24/24 night at 0100 hours. August 31 1:32AM – Complainant on Fox Run reported damage to front door and missing shotgun. 2:15AM – Complainant on Hondo Ave E report racing on highway. Male subject jailed. 2:30AM – Officer dispatched to Wilson for altercation with multiple family members which escalated. 11:25AM – Complainant on Briscoe reported male subject banging on another resident’s door.
By Catherine Richard After years years of planning and construction, the Wolf Hawk Precision shooting range and gun shop opened its doors to the public this past Saturday, September 7. The owner, William Bennett, a sixth generation Texan, has built the impressive complex on a 55 acre stretch of land within the Bennett family ranch. Coming from multiple generations of hunters, Bennett wanted the facilities to serve the needs of casual gun owners, new hunters, and professionals alike. Inside the gun store there are a variety of firearms lining the walls, from CZs to Rugers, along with shelves of ammo and suppressor components. The store is equipped to create customized suppressors, which can be assembled, stamped, and processed in the store. The shooting range, meanwhile, provides an opportunity for gun owners to train with their firearms. There are two areas, the rifle range and the pistol pit. Close to the range, there is a ground level area for those who want to improve their marksmanship or sight in their rifles. It is overlooked by elevated platforms, which more advanced marksmen can qualify to practice on.
1985 DHS HOMECOMING COURT: left to right – Soph. Kelly Hellums; senior Keri Crouch; 1984 Queen Melissa Dunford; 1985 Queen Rhonda Edwards; senior Terri Willms; Junior Mary Willms, and Fresh. Bridget Hoog.
Nov. 8 and 9FRIDAY FOOTBALL & SATURDAY SOCIAL
For ALL Devine Ex-Students & Teachers from ALL years DEVINE HOMECOMING IS A TWO-DAY EVENT! There will be lots to do and celebrate at Homecoming and it is too much for just one evening! So, we have two days to celebrate! A little something for everyone! Friday night will be the annual Homecoming football game at Warhorse Stadium. Come sit with your classmates and friends, sing the school and fight songs, and cheer the Warhorses on to victory! On Saturday there will be lots going on at the old Green Alamo (VFW) with an afternoon gathering of alumni sponsored by the Devine Ex-Students/Teachers Association (DExSTA) in the VFW Hall. At 1pm, sign-in and visiting will start happening until the annual alumni meeting begins. This includes recognition and pictures of former Devine Warhorse and Colt BAND MEMBERS and
September is Celebrate Seniors Month – You are invited to join in Sept 19 in Lytle for a Senior Luncheon and Bingo from noon to 3:00 p.m. in the Lytle Community Center Annex Building, 19031 Priest Blvd., Lytle, Texas 78052. Gonzaba Medical Group is Celebrating SA Seniors Month. Fun and games. Must be 62 or older. Licensed agent will be present. Attendees may be subject to photo or video documentation for the sole purpose of promotional opportunities. Visit gonzaba.com/ senior-month for more information. Please RSVP no later than September 14, call 830-709-2692 ext 1016.
