VFW Post 3966 is having a BBQ plate fundraiser on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The plates will have BBQ Chicken, Kiolbassa Sausage, beans, rice and all the trimmings. The plates will cost $10 each and will be available for pickup at the VFW from 11:00 AM until 2:00PM. Tickets are available from VFW Post members or plates can be picked up on Saturday, February 7, 2026.Please come out Saturday to support our local VFW Post.
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Devine students compete at Regionals; 11 teams onto State
Devine FCCLA attended the Region V Leadership Conference held on January 29 through 31, 2026, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Fourteen teams attended to learn more about leadership and compete in STAR events. Those competing were…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
‘26 Medina County Junior Livestock Show honors Brown
The 2026 Medina County Junior Livestock Show wass proudly dedicated to Mr. Charles F. Brown, a true inspiration to our youth and agricultural community. Charles’s Christian values are admired by all who know him, and his deep love for agriculture and farming is evident through his children and grandchildren, continuing a legacy that will inspire generations to come. Family members were present as Charlie Brown was presented with a plaque for his many years of service to the Medina County Junior Livestock Show. Pictured from left to right: Cannon, Cody holding Crewe, Charlee, Tiffany, Chad, Charlie Brown, Vanessa holding Rikki, Chuck, Kyle, Kylie, Rossie, Oakley, and James holding Keaton.
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20 ft. deep water break drains Ingram Water Tower last night of freezing temps
Crews worked from 11 pm on Saturday night to 3:30 am Monday morning on the water line break outside of Devine between the well and town. A contractor used this excavator to find the break 20 feet deep on CR 664. The Ingram Water Tower near the golf course drained quickly. Eventually the lines were rerouted and water restored. Temperatures were in the 20s that night. Courtesy Photo
By Kathleen Calame
Publisher, The Devine News
The City of Devine suffered a 12 inch water main break approximately 20 feet deep in the early morning hours around 11:30 pm Saturday night, January 31, 2026 which left the Ingram Water Tower empty and homes without water for about 15 hours in the golf course/Colonial Oaks area. Heavy equipment and contractors had to be called in to help since the break was so deep.
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Multi-million dollar upgrade to Highway 132 under consideration by TxDot
By Anton Riecher
More than $5 million in upgrades to State Highway 132 from Watson Road to Colonial Parkway is under consideration as part of a massive Texas Department of Transportation rural highway improvement project scheduled over the next four years.
Details of the proposed Rural Transportation Improvement Program (Rural Tip) covering 13 counties in TxDOT’s San Antonio District including Medina were presented during the Jan. 26 Medina County Commissioners Court meeting in Hondo.
“These are projects you can expect to go to contract in the near future,” TxDOT representative Clayton Ripps told commissioners.
The Rural TIP is a federally required document that prioritizes projects for funding, acting as a budget list for districts to address immediate community needs in rural areas. TxDot is accepting public comments on the proposed project list through April 10.
Slated to begin in February 2029, the State Highway 132 project includes mill and inlay, base repair and pavement markings from FM 471 to FM 463. The proposed price tag for the project is $5.041 million.
Of the 20 projects included in the proposal, five will immediately impact the immediate Devine-Lytle region. One of those projects, seal coating and pavement markings for FM 471 from FM 2790 to State Highway 132, will begin work this October. Estimated cost for that project is $484,326.
The next two projects on the local list will not begin work until October 2027. Both involve work on Interstate 35.
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ELECTION NEWS
Devine ISD has two seats up, Feb. 13 deadline to sign up
District 3 held by Henry Moreno and District 4 Board President held by Nancy Pepper are up for election. The deadline to file application for place on the ballot is 5:00 p.m. on February 13, 2026.
As of Tuesday, January 27, Incumbant Nancy Pepper has signed up for re-election to District 4.
Britny Stricker filed for the District 3 position.
Both are district seats but open to any qualified resident of Devine ISD.
Any qualified candidate can run for either district seat, but only the voters that live within district 3 or district 4 can vote in their district’s race.
City of Devine
The 2026 General Election for the City of Devine will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Seats that will be on the ballot include those held by Ray Gonzales ( District 1 councilman), Jeff Miller (District 3 councilman), and Josh Ritchey (District 4 councilman–who recently resigned). These positions expire in May 2026. The filing period to be placed on the ballot starts January 14, 2026 and ends February 13, 2026.
Mayor and 3 council seats up election, deadline to file is February 13
The Mayor and three council seats, District 1, 4 and 5 are up for election on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Only one application has been filed so far to be on the ballot, that of Michael Vasquez for the District 1 position.
The filing period for a place on the ballot ends February, 13, 2026. Applications are available at city hall.
Currently representing the City of Lytle are Ruben Gonzalez as the Mayor, Michael Rodriguez as the Alderman for District 4 and Matthew Martinez as District 5.
The District 1 position is on the ballot also because of a vacancy, but it will be for only a one year term. The others are normal two year terms.
Lytle ISD
Lytle ISD school board elections are conducted in May each year. During this election cycle, two Single Member Districts are up for election:
Single Member District 3 – Incumbent: Bobby Sollock
Single Member District 4 – Incumbent: Eva Burley
The deadline to file an application for a place on the ballot is February 13th at 5:00 p.m. The deadline to declare write-in candidacy is February 17th at 5:00 p.m.
Testosterone in the Kitchen – Imperfect Omelets
“I was 32 when I started cooking; up until then, I just ate.”
-Julia Chil
I love a good omelet. When our youngest daughter was still at home, my favorite thing to do each week was to go out to breakfast with her on Saturday mornings. At the time we lived in the tiny community of Pearl, Texas. And our nearest breakfast spots were found in the neighboring town of Evant. Our favorite was the Elk Stop.
The Elk Stop, named for the local high school sports team mascots – the Elks (and yes, they spell it with an “s”) is a combination convenience store, gas station, and lunch and breakfast stop. In the kitchen there labored a tiny little lady (I am very sorry that I do not know her name) who made the biggest and best omelets in Texas. Full of vegetables and cheese, with your choice of bacon or sausage, these omelets were beyond amazing. It was our favorite menu item (that and their great hamburgers).
While seating at the Elk Stop was available in the upfront store area, they also had a backroom gathering place next to the giant beer coolers with additional tables and chairs. This was our favorite spot to eat. We would often take our chess board to breakfast. Deep conversation and a game of chess with our breakfast omelets made for a special time each week. I miss those mornings with Marigrace. And I often find myself craving a good omelet and more time with my daughter.
While I enjoy experimenting in the kitchen and am fairly capable in the arena of food preparation, I have found omelet construction one of the more difficult culinary tasks. I have tried repeatedly over the years to build, cook, and create a good omelet, but have always come up short. Most often my attempts simply turned into mangled scrambled eggs. The hardest part being the flip or folding of the said omelet. I realize that using a modern non-stick pan is a help in succeeding at this step, but I refuse to use them. Non-stick pans are coated with health wrecking PFAS (toxic “forever chemicals”) linked to health issues and serious concerns like cancer and excessive nose hair growth. I use regular stainless steel or cast-iron pans when attempting my omelet construction. Until recently, I’d had no luck.
If you attempt to learn to make a proper French omelet, there are precise directions you must follow. Eggs are whisked just so, herbs and cheese are added, and after cooking your concoction is delicately rolled, leaving you with a custard-like delicacy, neat and tidy.
I prefer the more American-style omelet, filled with vegetables and more cheese, and typically filled with bacon, sausage or ham (or sliced hot dogs if you prefer your omelet redneck style). An American-style omelet is still rolled or folded neatly, and this was always my problem area.
During one of my most recent attempts at omelet construction I made the mistake of seriously over stuffing my omelet. Filled with too much cheese, bacon, and vegetables, when I attempted to fold over the top, the contents spilled out over the edges. My omelet looked like a giant egg taco. But it was beautiful. Over filling had solved my problem. My omelet was not tidy and neat. It was more of a he-man big truck style omelet. But my ugly and mangled omelet problem was solved as long as I over filled it. Overstuffed, all that was needed was an easy token or partial fold over. With colorful red onions, orange and yellow peppers, and red cherry tomatoes escaping over the edges, it looked great. Over filling my omelet was the perfect fix. I call it the imperfect omelet.
For anyone that would like to try this at home, here are the basic assembly instructions for an imperfect manly omelet…
~ First, cook some bacon in the oven (375 degrees for 15 minutes). Be sure to use a pan and put aluminum foil down to catch drips, otherwise your wife might yell at you. After cooking, chop bacon into bits.
~ Next, sauté your vegetables in olive oil (I use one red or white onion, red, yellow, and orange peppers, and cherry or grape tomatoes).
~ Break 3-4 eggs in a large bowl and beat lightly. If you don’t like eggs that are too fluffy or full of air, gently stir with a fork.
~ Cook eggs in another large pan or skillet – low to medium heat – with olive oil, butter, or both.
~ As eggs set, they will look like a giant pancake. Add cheese of your choice first (sharp cheddar is always good).
~ Then add bacon (or meat of your choice – sausage, ham, or hot dogs).
~ Next add vegetables. When adding vegetables, meat, and cheese, aim for one half of pan, leaving other half without filling. This will make eggs easier to fold over.
~ When cheese is melted, gently fold over half like a taco. No need for perfection here. Just flip over top as best you can and let filling spill over the edge.
~ Top with chopped green onions and maybe a dash of paprika if you’re cooking in December (red and green for Christmas).
Enjoy your omelet with a hot cup of coffee and biscuits or a bagel. This is the breakfast of champions. Happy cooking!
© 2026 Jody Dyer
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Medina Electric Cooperative donates $7,500 to food banks; Kicks off 3rd Annual Food Drive
SA Food Bank: From left to right – Medina EC communications specialist, Caroline Lee; San Antonio Food Bank philanthropy manager, Matt Spadoni; Medina EC board president Ken Weynand. ST Food Bank: From far right – Medina EC business development coordinator, Liandra Lopez with South Texas Food Bank representatives.
(Hondo, Texas) – 1/12/2026 – For South Texas families who navigate the challenges of food insecurity, Medina Electric Cooperative is stepping up to help ensure its neighbors don’t go hungry. In December, the cooperative donated $7,500 to two primary food banks serving the cooperative’s service area; providing vital support during the peak of holiday season.
The donation was strategically divided based on the specific counties served by each organization within the Medina EC footprint:
San Antonio Food Bank: $5,472.52
Counties served by Medina EC and San Antonio Food Bank: Atascosa, Edwards, Frio, LaSalle, Medina, Real, Uvalde and Zavala counties
South Texas Food Bank: $2,027.48
Counties served by Medina EC and South Texas Food Bank: Dimmit, Jim Hogg, Kinney, Starr, Webb and Zapata counties
The timing of these funds was critical. Following the suspension of certain SNAP benefits, local food banks saw a significant surge in demand. These donations helped bridge the gap, ensuring the most vulnerable members of the community had access to nutritious meals during the winter months.
“Our commitment to the communities we serve goes beyond providing reliable power,” said Trey Grebe, CEO at Medina EC. “When we saw the increased pressure on our local food banks, we knew we had to act. These organizations are lifelines for many of our members, and we are proud to support their mission.”
Celebrating National Canned Food Month: February Food Drive
Medina EC’s support doesn’t end with a check. To honor National Canned Food Month and restock shelves after the busy holiday period, the cooperative will host a community-wide food drive in February for the third year in a row.
The ongoing commitment has seen incredible results; in just the last two years, Medina EC employees and members have donated approximately 2,600 pounds of food.
Members and residents are encouraged to help reach new heights this year by dropping off nonperishable food times at any Medina EC office location throughout the month of February. All donations collected will be distributed to the San Antonio and South Texas Food Banks to continue the fight against food insecurity in South Texas.
Local Police report
Natalia Police Report
1/26/2026 – Officers were dispatched for a civil stand by no incident took place.
1/31/2026 – Officers were dispatched to the 300 block for an incident that had occurred days before a report was made and an investigation still pending.
2/1/2026 – Officers located a vehicle parked at the local Dollar General after further investigation the vehicle wasn’t stolen and the owner was located.
2/1/2026 – Officer observed a vehicle with the incorrect driver tags and conducted a traffic stop that led into a further investigation on the vehicle the investigation is still pending.
Lytle Police Report
Monday, January 26
9:41 AM – 19500 Blk. IH 35 – Officer observed a two-vehicle backing accident without injuries. Both parties declined to file an accident report because there was no damage to their vehicles.
10:04 AM – Assist Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office – 200 Blk. Blue Quail – Officers responded outside the city limits of Lytle to assist with an active physical disturbance. A deputy was assaulted, and a juvenile was detained.
2:32 PM – 18800 Blk. Wisdom Rd. – Officer responded to a report of a dog tied up in the cold. Animal Control was notified.
4:59 PM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke to a female on the phone about an incident that occurred in Somerset, Texas.
6:33 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to a dispute between an employee and a customer.
Tuesday, January 27
2:30 AM – 15000 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
7:45 AM – 19000 Blk. Priest Blvd. – Officer provided a courtesy ride to two homeless individuals.
10:24 AM – Assist Crystal City PD – 20200 Blk. IH 35 – Officers were dispatched to look for a brown Nissan Altima involved in an Aggravated Assault in Crystal City. The vehicle was located, and a 20 year old male was arrested on an active warrant out of Zavala County for Violation of Bond-Protective Order. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
12:44 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded and issued two Criminal Trespass Warnings to two unwanted homeless individuals camping on the property.
4:02 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to two unwanted homeless individuals camping on the State Right of Way.
9:21 PM – 14800 Blk. LytleSomerset St. – Officers responded to a suspicious motorcycle but could not locate it.
Wednesday, January 28
10:28 AM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke to a resident regarding personal problems.
2:24 PM – 9300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to unlock a 2004 Ford F-150.
2:31 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a report of a stolen purse left on a table that contained $4,200 in cash, credit cards, and three CDs.
5:20 PM – 19400 Blk. McDonald St. – The officer provided two homeless individuals with a copy of Texas Penal Code §48.05, which prohibits camping and storing personal belongings at the above location. Both parties understood and agreed to leave the area.
7:33 PM – 19400 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer provided a courtesy ride to a homeless male to Haven for Hope in San Antonio.
Thursday, January 29
7:37 AM – 400 Blk. CR 681 – Officer received a call regarding illegal burning. Upon arrival, it was discovered that the fire was outside the city limits of Lytle, and the Lytle VFD was extinguishing it.
7:40 AM – 19800 Blk. Doc Holiday – Officer responded to an active alarm. The home was secure.
7:40 AM – 19400 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer provided a courtesy ride to a female at her request to Loop 1604 & Potranco Road.
10:05 AM – 14600 Blk. FM 2790 – Officers responded to an active panic alarm and found everything was okay.
1:24 PM – 18200 Blk. Wisdom Rd. – Officers received a phone call regarding the repossession of a vehicle.
3:07 PM – Lytle PD – Officer met with the manager of the Stripes regarding a found wallet. The wallet was returned to its owner.
4:00 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a 911 hang up but could not locate the caller.
6:54 PM – 15300 Blk. Adams St. – Officer responded to unlock a 2014 Chevrolet Sonic.
8:54 PM – 14900 Blk. Lytle-Somerset St. – Officer responded to a report of suspicious activity but was unable to locate the vehicle in question.
10:19 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to unlock a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe.
11:20 PM – 20100 Blk. IH 35 – Officers responded and discovered everything was okay.
Friday, January 30
4:38 AM – 17900 Blk. Rocky Circle – Officer responded to speak to a resident regarding a previous scam report.
8:00 AM – 19100 Blk. N. Prairie St. – Officer read a book to a 1st grade class.
6:21 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of someone hiding in the bushes but could not find anyone.
7:10 PM – 15200 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to assist a stranded motorist with a flat tire.
8:51 PM – 18600 N. Benton St. – Officers responded to a report of speeding vehicles but could not locate them.
9:25 PM – S. Somerset St. @ Mesquite St. – Officer observed a male walking in the roadway and advised him to use the sidewalk.
10:10 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a male in the roadway but could not locate him.
Saturday, January 31
4:30 AM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to check on a homeless male. Everything was okay.
9:41 AM – IH 35 @ FM 3175 – Officer responded to a report of a temporary stop sign that had fallen and set it back up.
12:54 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to speak with a complainant regarding a road rage incident.
12:54 PM – 15300 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to three unwanted vehicles parked in front of the business.
1:05 PM – 15400 Blk. Cottage St. – Officers responded to a report of parents and coaches disrupting a youth league basketball game.
1:44 PM – Assist Atascosa EMS – 15000 Blk. Gate St. – Officers responded to assist a patient having a medical emergency.
2:32 PM – 15000 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a report of an intoxicated person.
5:55 PM – Lytle PD – An officer received a phone call regarding a civil eviction involving a resident.
Sunday, February 01
11:30 – 19900 Blk. Lonesome Dove – Officers responded to assist a patient having a medical emergency.
4:37 PM – 15200 Blk. Adams St. – Officer stood by as a resident removed their dog from the roadway.
5:14 PM – 15300 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to a report of a verbal disturbance between a male and a female.
7:09 PM – Assist Mendina County Sheriff’s Office –19500 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to speak to an individual regarding information on a wanted subject.
8:32 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
9:27 PM – 19900 Blk. Wyatt Earp Way – The officer responded to a landlord-tenant dispute.
Dolores Delgado Ortiz
Dolores Delgado Ortiz, age 88, of Devine, TX, passed away on January 29, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born on November 27, 1937, she lived a life defined by her Catholic faith, strength, wisdom, and love for her family.
Whether she was cooking favorite meals, tending her garden, cheering at family events, or traveling with her husband, she brought warmth and cheer to everything she did.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Jose O. Ortiz, son Javier (Odilia) Ortiz , daughter Graciela (Ivan) Molina, and grandchildren Monica, Valerie, Javier Jr., Vanessa, Jaclyn, Jon Michael, Ana, Laura, Ivan, Kristianna, and Christopher along with many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren who will continue to honor her memory.
She was preceded in death by her parents Simon and Maria De La Luz Delgado, siblings Inez, Guillermo, Apolinar, Celia, Teresa, Jose, Simon, Maria, and Eliseo. She was also preceded by three sons Elisandro, Cristobal, and Rolando Ortiz.
Her love, strength, and spirit will remain with us always.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. with a rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. at Primrose Funeral Services in Devine, Texas. Mass will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Bigfoot, Texas with interment to follow at Longview Cemetery.
Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the online guestbook by visitation www.primrosefuneralservices.com Arrangements are under the direction of Primrose Funeral Services, 303 W. College Ave., Devine, Texas 78016, (830) 663-4445.