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Farm and Ranch land disappearing rapidly in Medina Co.
With Medina County farms and ranches being subdivided rapidly, land being used for agriculture decreased by over 15,600 acres in one year (2023-2024). The amount of ag land lost last year is more than the amount of agriculture land lost than in the previous five years combined. Land used for residential increased by over 15,500 acres in Medina County in the same 1-year time period (2023-2024).
In the past 11 years, nearly 34,000 acres of farms and ranches have been developed and are no longer used for agriculture.
Vanishing farm and ranch operations is a statewide and nationwide problem. With Texas leading the nation in ag operations…
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VOTING
Ready, set, runoff!
Medina County runoffs for 2 county commissioner races, constable, congressman begins May 20th
Early voting for the Republican Primary Runoff races will be held May 20 through May 24 between 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Election Day will be May 28.
US Rep. District 23 Congressman Tony Gonzales is in a Runoff with challenger Brandon Herrera. Precinct 1,2,3, and 4 can vote in this runoff which includes other counties as well in District 23.
There are also three local county level Republican runoff races.
The County Commissioner Precinct 1 seat will be determined by a runoff between Jessica Castiglione, who received…
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Town Hall meeting
May 29 in Lytle about creating a Stormwater Utility Fund
The City of Lytle is having a Town Hall Meeting Wednesday, May 29, 2024 about a Storm Water Utility Fund.
What is a Stormwater Utility Fund and how will it benefit the city and its residents?
Why is the City creating the Stormwater Utility Fund?
Who pays and what are the costs?
Join the City Hall Staff and Engineer as they share information and provide answers to any…
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County part of pilot program to better address mental health in jails
HONDO, Texas – The Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health (JCMH) hosted a workshop in Medina County on Wednesday, May 8 to create a county-specific plan detailing the processes of how the county adheres to mental health laws.
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Family fun day
Jeep Swap & live music this Sunday, May 19
Everyone’s invited to come out and enjoy some live music by the Solis Brothers from 12-5pm this Sunday, May 19 at Brown Dodge-Chrysler- Jeep-Ram.
There will be a Jeep Swap Meet going on, with door prizes, and Food Trucks will also be on site, as well as vendors. See ad for more details.
Medina County Changes minimum acreage to 20 acres for ag exemptions (see exceptions)
Local ag operations under 20 acres will have to meet certain requirements in order to keep ag exemptions due to recent changes in minimum acreage. This article outlines types of common Ag operations in our area as well as some of the changes in requirements to qualify for ag exemptions.
I should have just bought more beef
We attended the funeral of a long-time friend of ours today and while listening to different folks talk about him, this Tale came running into my old brain.
Under two years older than me, we had a LOT of commonalities. Some are listed below to provide context.
South Texas Arts Academy offers Summer Camps in Devine
The South Texas Arts Academy will be offering several different summer camps in Devine beginning in June.
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Summer Safe Seminar
Here we are at the end of the school year, what an exciting and stressful time. Parents and students, especially those of seniors, need a minute to slow down and talk about real things that matter and make safety a priority.