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Texas Commemorates National Hunting and Fishing Day this Saturday, Sept. 23

Dove Hunting is well underway…Coltyn LaFond, 11, with all the luck at The Downing Farm in Devine, Tx .

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is encouraging Texans to bring their family and friend into the outdoors to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day on Saturday. National Hunting and Fishing Day, celebrated on the fourth Saturday of every September, recognizes hunters and anglers for their contributions and leadership to wildlife and conservation.

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Natalia FFA program will compete Sept. 30 at the State Fair

Abigail Thompson, a student at Natalia High School, shows Lulu, a Berkshire gilt, in January 2023, at the Medina County Junior Livestock Show. Thompson who will be showing her pig, Frank, a duroc barrow this year. Photo by: Madison Hightower

By Victoria Arredondo
Student Writer
Madison Hightower, an adviser of the program, said Natalia’s FFA is involved in many livestock shows across Texas where students show their animals to be judged. These animals must be registered by the state to compete.

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Devine’s 7th Grade Volleyball Maroon and Gold Teams Split the Wins Against Uvalde’s A and B-Teams

Shana Beaty
Staff writer
On Monday, September 25th, Devine’s 7th grade Volleyball A-Team added another win to their record beating Uvalde in two consecutive sets, 25-16, 25-20 making their district record 5-0; and season record 7-1.

Coach Amber Aguilar was really proud of how aggressively the Fillys played against Uvalde saying, “Uvalde definitely gave us a challenge, but my girls held their own because my team is good at handling pressure.” Aguilar also shared her feelings regarding their level of play and how her girls are really playing as a team. She stated, “These girls are going to do some great things in the near future and I can’t wait to see it!”
A-TEAM STATS
SERVICE POINTS: Emma McIver-8, Kalli Bedford-8, Karsyn Mann-5, Halli Carroll-4, Olivia Taylor-2, Reese Schueling-1
ACES: McIver-3, Bedford-3, Mann-1
ASSISTS: McIver-3, Taylor-1
ATTACKS: Dresden Talamantes-3, Hali Carroll-3, McIver and Bedford each w/1
KILLS: McIver-4, Carroll-3, Talamantes-2, Mann and Taylor each w/1
DIGS: McIver-4, Carroll-4, Talamantes-3, Schueling-3, Mann-2, Taylor and Jessa Mata each w/1
Devine Middle School’s 7th Volleyball B-Team lost to Uvalde in 3 sets, 14-25, 25-16, 10-15. Coach Amber Aguilar can’t say enough about how much her B-Team is improving with each game they play, stating, “This group of girls has so much desire to get better and that’s what I want for them. And they ARE getting better, and gaining some confidence. It’s important that their skills improve, but it’s also important to me that they have a positive experience. They are improving every day and I’m proud of their efforts.”
B-TEAM STATS  
SERVICE POINTS: Mallory Geries-8, Maya McElwee-7, Mila Sorrell-5, Nyla Jackson-1
ACES: Sorrell-2, McElwee-1
ATTACKS: Nayeli Munoz-1
KILLS: Presley Freeburn-1, Jackson-1, Geries-1, Kaytie Klein-1
ASSISTS: None
BLOCKS: none
DIGS: Klein-1
District Record: 1-4

St. Joseph’s Octoberfest…Kids games and bingo is back, exciting LIVE music lineup

The St. Joseph’s Catholic Church is gearing up for a good time for a good cause this coming October 7th from 11 am to 11 pm. All proceeds from the annual Octoberfest will go toward the new replica prayer chapel this year. They are also excited to announce that the popular kid’s games and bingo is back this year as well as a great line up of live music.

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