Kenneth Carter Hassell Jr.

Kenneth Carter Hassell Jr. went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Kenneth C. Hassell Sr. and Icy Dubose Hassell on September 11, 1939, at home in San Antonio, Texas. Kenneth attended Edison High School through his 9th grade year before his family moved to Devine where he graduated from Devine High School in 1957.
Kenneth married Karen Kay King, the love of his life, his beloved KK aApril 18, 1964. Together they built a beautiful life and recently celebrated 59 years of marriage.

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Warhorses look to navigate through Lago Vista Vikings forbi-district championship

#68 Wyatt Lafond and #64 Tate Wisenbaker holding the line

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
The Lago Vista Vikings stand between the Devine Warhorses and a Bi-District Championship. The two powerhouses clash Friday night in Seguin at Matador Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7pm.
The Vikings are coming…

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A victorious Pirate Homecoming, 28-7 over CC

Lytle Pirate jumps to make the reception, photo by R Gonzalez.

Eric Smith
Staff Writer
They sharpened their shovel, they dug deep, they leaned on one another and they didn’t allow a little adversity to slow them down during a homecoming game 2023 last Friday Night at Walter Joyce Stadium. What the black and gold did do, was finish what they started under 1st year Head Coach Mike Trevino and that was with an impressive 28-7 win over the Crystal City Javelina…

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District Champ Odem awaits Natalia in Bi-District Battle

Mustang coach celebrates with #9 Zach Peralta.

Eric Smith
Staff Writer
The last time that the Natalia Mustangs and the Odem Owls met in a playoff battle on the turf, was a 2002 Area Match-up in Robstown, Texas that saw the state ranked Owls back then, roll past the Natalia Mustangs.
The last time…

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Family uncovers Century old Time Capsule in Devine

By Kayleen Holder
Editor
Sealed for one hundred and one years inside a limestone brick was a time capsule in Devine. As the old St. Joseph Church in Devine was being demolished in 2020, there were few who remembered the time capsule, and where it was remained a mystery. It wasn’t until this past Friday, November 3, that one local family uncovered the surprise of a lifetime.

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