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DPS responded to the scene of a rollover at Hwy 173 and CR 467 this past Wednesday, August 12 around 1 pm.

Preliminary information from a DPS report “indicates that an Amazon Truck stopped at the SH 173 & CR 467 intersection, failed to yield the right of way to a red pickup traveling north on SH 173 and was struck.” Both occupants of the red pickup were transported to University Hospital with minor injuries.

Two men who were hiding all day long were captured and booked into Medina County Jail last week after an extensive search spanning roughly 6-7 hours in all. Search efforts began around 7:30 am on Friday, August 14 when two suspects threw a package over the prison fence at the Torres Unit in Hondo. Later that day, the search resumed and K9 teams were deployed when 2 individuals were spotted in the area of the nature trail around 8:30 pm. Around midnight both suspects were taken into custody.

“The K9 units led us to the suspects who were hiding in the City Park near the Fair Hall,” said Hondo Police Chief Justin Soza. “Crimes like this happen all too often and contraband in the prison systems is a huge problem. It’s important that we don’t allow this…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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

New Board Brings Fresh Energy and Ambitious Plans

he Medina County Museum is entering an exciting new chapter as its newly elected Board of Directors launches an ambitious effort to revitalize the 56-year-old institution and strengthen its role as the county’s premier historical resource.
Leading the effort is President Donna Schulte Loth, a Hondo native and longtime genealogist well known to Medina County researchers. Joining her on the board are Joseph Loth, whose skills and dedication have already proven invaluable in maintaining and improving the museum’s facilities; Secretary/Treasurer Debbie Marquis of Hondo; Historian Frances Guinn, who previously served as board president for two decades; and Director Bonnie Jaks of Rio Medina, whose organizational talents and passion for local history have become tremendous assets to the museum.

“We have a lot to accomplish,” said Loth. “For many years the museum has operated quietly, and while it has preserved an incredible collection of artifacts, many of the exhibits are ready for a fresh perspective. Even today, there are people who don’t realize Medina County has a museum, or they know us only as ‘the train museum.’ Our goal is…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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!