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Devine National Night Out set for Oct. 3rd

Devine National Night Out set for Oct. 3rd
The Devine Police Department is hosting “National Night Out” for all area Devine residents on Tuesday, October 3rd from 6 to 9 pm at the Devine Municipal Golf Course.
There will be live music by the Solis Brothers as well as free food and drinks! Other food items will be available for purchase. There will also be free entertainment for the kids.

HOMETOWN HISTORY:The Modernized DEVINE PUBLIC SCHOOL circa 1929

The Modernized DEVINE PUBLIC SCHOOL circa 1929

By Nancy Ehlinger Saathoff, Devine Historical Committee
In 1929, at the height of the Roaring 20s, with the nation in an upswing of prosperity, Devine’s new $40,000 modernized school was built on College Avenue! Not only did it have a modern, art-deco look; it was fitted, for the first time, with heating, plumbing, and electricity! That was a far cry from what many of the students had in their homes at the time; so this was a very big improvement for the students of Devine ISD.

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Devine Homecoming is a TWO-DAY event!Oct. 13 and 14

1987 DHS HOMECOMING COURT: left to right – Fr. Cindy Gomez, Sr. Amy Buckles, Sr. Shana McGinnis, 1986 Queen Mary Wilms, 1987 Queen Tammy Langley, Sr. Anna Del Toro, Jr. Bridget Hoog, and Soph. Desiree Hernandez.

FRIDAY 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!

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JV Arabians spike Pleasanton 3-1

Arabian JV hitter #6 Bella Flores goes up for a spike. Photo by Joanie DuBose.

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
In three exciting sets, the JV Arabian volleyball team downed Pleasanton in three sets 25-21, 19-25, 17-15. The JV Arabians played a non-district match against San Antonio FEAST last night before taking on Somerset and Pearsall Friday and Tuesday respectively.
Stats
Digs Katie Rios 10, Dani Gutierrez 8, Payton Applewhite 6, Cami Carroll 6, Margarita Vizcarra 5, Bella Flores 5 Aces Gutierrez 3, Flores 3, Rios 1 Kills Carroll 8, Flores 6, Vizcarra 3, Taylin Herrera 1 Assists Vizcarra 21.

8th Grade Fillys Earn Another Win in District

8th Grade #11 Leslie Perez sends one over the net as teamates look on.

Shana Beaty
Staff writer
The Devine Filly 8th grade volleyball A-team played against Pearsall to win an exciting game improving their district record to 3-1, and 5-2 for the season. The Fillys beat the Pearsall Dogies playing 3 sets to win 25-15, then losing 26-28, and then claiming their victory in the third game, 25-19. Coach Julie Oropeza said, “This game was certainly not our best, but these girls weathered the storm and came through with the win.

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