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Large Subdivisions on I-35 outside Devine…

Totaling over 1,100 acres, 750+ new homes coming

This past June 10, Medina County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a plat establishing the first 14 lots of the 520-acre Sandhurst subdivision on Interstate 35. Precinct 4 Commissioner Danny Lawler, representing the precinct where the new subdivision is located, made the motion to approve the plat.
“They’ve done the water study, feasibility study and drainage study,” Lawler said. However, he noted that some roads in the project are not currently up to county specification. The final plats have not been approved, but the county expects approximately 130 lots in this subdivision.
The Sandhurst will be located near the weigh station just south of the old Morales Feedlot on the southbound side of the interstate. Some of the Sandhurtst lots are in Devine’s school district, while some is in Frio County, Lawler noted later.
Milian Simic, representing the developer NAFTA Freeway JV, said the roads would…

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Every vote counts!

Proven in last election, 508-507, Johnson defeats Duffy by one vote

One vote counts proof…A one vote difference actually determined an election for the Medina County Precinct 3 Constable Election as Jonathan Johnson won with 508 votes to 507 for incumbent Stephen Duffy.
Election night totals still stand, even after a hand recount.
“A hand recount of the ballots for the Medina County Precinct 3 Constable Run-Off race was conducted by the Medina County Republican Party Recount Team, and the Elections Administrator for Medina County…

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Chief appraiser addresses ag exemptions;

explains new “circuit breaker” tax rule

By Anton Riecher
Medina Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Johnette Dixon addressed the commissioners’ court June 10 to further clarify changes in the minimum acreage requirement for agricultural exemptions under the latest MCAD guideline.
“We are not removing anyone’s ag exemption as long as they are currently using it, continue to use it and have between 10 and 20 acres,” Dixon told the commissioners.
A press release issued by MCAD in mid-May stated that local agricultural operations…

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“Gift of Hope”

Ninth Annual Golf Tournament
June 29, Golfers/hole sponsors needed

Thea Marie Keskinen-Burke is one of the most amazing six-year-olds we have ever met. She loves God, her family and everyone she meets. Her faith shines through every day. Thea suffers from Generalized Idiopathetic Epilepsy. She had her first seizure at the age of two. Thea has both Tonic-Colonic (Grand Mal loss of consciousness) and violent muscle spasms and absent seizures (brief sudden lapses in attention). She must be watched 24/7.

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Is adoption in your heart?

Two Awesome Sisters Meet 12-year-old Iliana who is an open minded, outgoing child who is very artistic, and has a talent for drawing. She is also very caring and always willing to help others. She takes her role of big sister seriously.
At school, reading and math are her two favorite subjects, and she thinks she would like to go to college for a degree in criminal justice, with a possible career in law enforcement.

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You Are Going to Wear That?

Up front, right off the bat, I am going to admit that my Bride, AKA The Boss Lady, married WAY DOWN on so many levels when she said YES over 3 decades ago. She has far more style, class, and good taste than me in so many areas.
But rather than further confess ALL my shortcomings, this TALE deals with clothing selections. It did not take very long for me to notice my “clothing options” had changed considerably not too long after we married. The Closet did NOT look the same at all!

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