St. Louis Day Festival Aug. 22-23

As has happened for the last 144 years, the famed St. Louis Day Celebration will again open the gates to visitors from all over the state. Dubbed years ago, by the Texas Tourist Agency as “The Homecoming for the State of Texas,” the giant festival will again serve tons of barbecued beef, Alsatian style sausage, and food, drink, music, games and fun all day long for friends who make the trip each year to historic Castroville. According to the Visitors Center guest book, the last few years have attracted visitors from more than 100 Texas towns and cities, 17 different states, and 14 countries. In only its 15th year on the shady Koenig Park grounds is one of fastest growing and most popular attractions: The St. Louis Day Biergarten.

According to Frankie Kempf, Asst. Publicity Director, the Biergarten idea was born, appropriately enough, by a couple of parishioners sitting around a “kegerator” reminiscing about the fond memories of St. Louis Days gone by. The idea was presented to the general chairmen to have a Saturday evening biergarten party who then decided to give it a try, and now it hosts a huge crowd of visitors on Saturday evening the night before the actual celebration. So on August 22 at 6:30 p.m., the Super Saturday Biergarten Party will serve ice cold draught beer, wine, other refreshments and food, and live music for those who will make a weekend out of St. Louis Day. The Boardwalk games will be open for children Saturday night and the adults can enjoy the large Silent Auction, St. Louis Downs and the famous washer pitch and cornhole tournaments. Succulent all beef hot dogs, known as Sarge’s St. Louie Red Hots, pulled pork sandwiches and piping hot nachos will be served for guests as well. Also back by popular demand will be the giant pizza served by Dirt Road Cookers. As in previous years, the gala will be held under nature’s tent beneath the shady canopy of the park where party-goers will be able to spread out and do what is supposed to happen at a homecoming—visit with old friends and make new ones. Plenty of seating is available for those who wish to get off their feet, and it is not unusual to see guests bring their own lawn chairs and relax the night away to good music, ice cold beer and great conversation.
According to Biergarten entertainment chairman, Duane Garza, the Saturday night featured entertainers this year will kick off with a great local favorite the Weston Ripps Band at 6:30 p.m. The Jeremy Richards Band, another great local favorite, will follow at 8:30 and dazzle the crowd with spectacular guitar and vocal talent until 11 p.m.
Sunday, August 23, is the actual festival day when thousands of visitors will flock to “The Little Alsace of Texas.” Besides the amazing BBQ plate, the day will be jam-packed with entertainment at two different venues on the grounds including the Biergarten Stage and the ever-popular Riverside Stage. Featured talent and bands this year include Fire on the Mountain Cloggers, the Alsatian Dancers of Texas, the Alamo City Community Marching Band, mariachis, local favorites Julie Guinther & Michele Mangold, and up and coming new talent, Gavin Ripps, will wow the crowd with his talents for the first time. Taking the stage at 3:30 will be the ever-so-talented Jamie Lin Wilson followed by crowd pleaser Natalie Rose. In addition, there will be the popular games for young and old including the popular bingo pavilion. Our Plant Booth and Just Treasures will provide great deals for visitors who like to shop. The spacious air-conditioned hall will house one of the best and biggest silent auctions along with the Country Store featuring homemade and canned items. This year will mark the 28th year of the extremely popular St. Louis Downs “Horseracing Track,” where another lucky person will have his or her name added to the Futurity Champions Wall of Fame. If a lucky volunteer would like to cool off, the popular ice bucket challenge will provide that opportunity as well. And for the little ones, the kid’s Boardwalk promises a great time with brand new and improved games and barrel train ride!
It’s a perfect time to make a weekend visit to historic Castroville and the St. Louis Day celebration August 22-23.
For more information visit www.saintlouisday.com or like St. Louis Day on facebook.

Local Police report

Natalia Police Report

08/10/2026 – Recovered Stolen Vehicle – At approximately 0250 hours, officers responded to a business located in the 21000 block of FM 471 S. for a report of a recovered stolen vehicle. The vehicle owner had located his stolen vehicle and contacted the Natalia Police Department, who determined the vehicle was located outside the department’s jurisdiction. The appropriate outside agency was contacted to respond, process the scene, and recover the vehicle.
08/12/2026 – Disturbance / Criminal Mischief – At approximately 0820 hours, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Stallion Trail for a report of an unruly subject causing a disturbance. Officers determined the subject had committed criminal mischief and was behaving in an erratic manner, possibly experiencing a psychiatric episode. The subject was detained and transported for a psychological evaluation. Criminal mischief charges will be filed in connection with the incident.
08/12/2026 – Dog Bite – At approximately 2100 hours, officers responded to the intersection of 6th Street and Aubrey Street for a report of a dog bite. Officers made contact with the reported victim and during the investigation, the individual refused to provide additional information or pursue the matter any further. With no further action requested, officers cleared the scene and returned to service.
08/14/2026 – Burglar Alarm – At approximately 0830 hours, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Heather Hollow Street for a report of an activated burglar alarm. Officers checked the exterior perimeter of the residence, including the doors and windows. Nothing suspicious was observed, and there were no signs of forced entry or attempted burglary. Officers determined the residence was secure, cleared the scene, and returned to service.
08/15/2026 – Soliciting Without a Permit – At approximately 1130 hours, officers were contacted regarding a man going door-to-door and possibly soliciting. Officers located and made contact with the individual and determined that he was soliciting without the required permit. The individual was instructed to stop soliciting and leave the area. He complied without incident.
08/15/2026 – Vehicle Obstructing Traffic – At approximately 1400 hours, officers responded to the area of IH-35 and FM 471 for a report of a vehicle obstructing traffic. Officers located the vehicle and determined that it was potentially creating a traffic hazard. The vehicle was tagged, and officers will follow up after 48 hours and have the vehicle removed if it remains at the location.
08/15/2026 – Suspicious Vehicle / Traffic Incident – At approximately 1530 hours, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of 3rd Street East for a report of a motorist who stated that another vehicle had run him off the roadway. Officers met with the complainant, who was unable to provide a make, model, or license plate number for the suspect vehicle. The complainant was only able to provide a general color and description. Officers patrolled the surrounding area but were unable to locate a vehicle matching the description.
08/15/2026 – Disturbance – At approximately 2237 hours, officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Bartlett Street for a reported disturbance. Officers determined that the disturbance involved a couple and had remained verbal in nature. Officers separated the two individuals, and one of the parties voluntarily left the scene. No further incident occurred.
08/16/2026 – Hospice Death – At approximately 0130 hours, officers responded to the 300 block of 6th Street for a reported hospice death. Officers investigated the circumstances and found no indication of foul play. Officers completed the required documentation and cleared the scene.
08/17/2026 – Suspicious Activity – At approximately 1045 hours, officers were dispatched to the 500 block of 6th Street for a report of suspicious activity. Officers made contact with the homeowner, who allowed officers inside the residence and showed them that everything was in order. Officers found no suspicious or criminal activity and cleared the scene, returning to service.

Devine Police Report

August 7
6:02AM – Complainant on IH 35 NB reported a stalled vehicle; unable to locate.
6:19AM – Complainant on Brown Ave reported a missing weedeater.
7:00AM – Complainant on IH 35 SB reported white vehicle stalled at MM 122. Tow was called.
8:00AM – Complainant on Malone Dr requested extra patrol due to suspicious tan or gold color older pi ckup driving slowly just before incident.
11:58AM – Citywide siren test. All 3 locations verified working correctly.
18:04PM – DPS Trooper requesting assistance with traffic stop on Teel Dr N.
23:50PM – Late entry – Fight between two females on Teel Dr S.
August 8
15:00PM – Complainant on IH 35 N reported semi unable to maintain lane. Unable to locate.
16:58PM – Officer responded to a one vehicle non-injury accident.
17:55PM – Complainant on Teel Dr N requested welfare check on teenagers on scooters. Teenagers were traveling to Walmart.
August 9
0:12AM – Complainant reported possible open door on Hondo Ave E. Building secured, all okay.
12:03PM – Officer responded to three vehicle non-injury accident.
19:56PM – Complainant on Bright Dr N reported another female took away her phone while calling 911 and then broke it. Officer attempted to detain female but she resisted arrest, then had a seizure and was taken by EMS. Charges pending.
20:40PM – Male subject jailed for drunkenness on Dixon Dr.
August 10
14:07PM – Complainant on Oakhill Dr report truck tractor in no parking zone.
15:00PM – Officer initiated traffic stop on N Transportation. Male subject issued a citation.
20:31PM – Complainant on Upson Dr N reported male singing loudly in his driveway. All okay.
August 11
9:56AM – MCSO reported building on Hayden Ave fully engulfed in flames. Entire building was evacuated and West Texas Gas notified. ACO took resident’s cats. Building was deemed total loss by Fire Marshall.
16:20PM – Officer assisted MCSO with male subject who was acting belligerent.
19:50PM – Fire rekindled on Hayden Ave. Fire Department advised they would have someone sit overnight in truck starting at 2130 hours.
20:03PM – Clothing found by utility pole on Fernandez Ave. No one living there; junk clothing left on side of roadway.
23:11PM – Owner of property on Bowman Ave was burning small amount of grass. All okay; owner put out fire.
August 12
0:30AM – Complainant reported hearing a man yelling one street over on Brown Ave. Male located.
7:50AM – Male sleeping by Library on Hondo Ave E was asked to leave property.
8:50AM – Building on Hayden Ave condemned due to structure fire. No subjects allowed on premises and will be arrested for criminal trespassing/all tenants and owner advised.
9:32AM – Complainant on FM 2200 called in reference to gray vehicle parked for 5 days near roadway making it difficult for buses to pass by. Officer attempted to make contact with apartment complex manager but was unable to.
12:22PM – Suspicious activity reported on Hayden Ave. Female on property with Triple A to make copy of key for her vehicle. Keys lost to fire.
17:58PM – Complainant on Hondo Ave W stated someone left a note on their car with phone number.
August 13
13:17PM – Open door reported on Bright Dr. House checked and secured.
14:51PM – Officer assisted with traffic control for fire on IH 35.
15:10PM – Officer responded to three vehicle non-injury accident.

Lytle Police Report

Monday, August 10
1:10 AM – Main St. – Officer responded to a report of a possible stolen Jeep but could not locate it. The vehicle was located in Natalia.
8:26 AM – Lytle High School – Officer received a phone call regarding an injured fawn at the High School. Animal Control was contacted.
10:00 AM – 14600 Blk. Main St. – Officer conducted a Certificate of Occupancy inspection.
10:48 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of an illegally parked vehicle in a handicapped parking spot. Officer discovered all vehicles were legally parked.
12:00 PM – 15000 Blk. Mesquite St. – Officer spoke with a complainant at the PD regarding a stolen chainsaw valued at $358 from his residence, stolen within the past two weeks.
1:55 PM – 14500 Blk. Butch Cassidy – Officer responded to a report of an abandoned Dodge Ram pickup.
4:00 PM – 14600 Blk. FM 2490 – Officers responded to an active alarm. Everything was okay.
Tuesday, August 11
9:10 AM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke with a complainant by phone regarding damage to his 2021 BMW X7 while it was parked at the HEB Plus on 8/4/2026.
11:24 AM – 16000 Blk. Imes Way – Officer spoke to a resident by phone regarding a terminated employee.
3:20 PM – Lytle PD – Officer released personal property to its owner.
6:45 PM – IH 35 – Officer responded to a report of a reckless driver but was unable to locate the vehicle.
Wednesday, August 12
1:54 AM – Wyatt Earp – Officer responded to a report of a suspicious male walking but was unable to locate him.
8:35 AM – 20200 Blk. IH 35 SB – Officers responded to a cell phone crash feature. There was no accident, but Sgt. Lopez located the phone and returned it to the owners.
10:20 AM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke with a complainant at the PD regarding a previous report about a loaned vehicle that wasn’t returned.
11:32 AM – 15100 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
12:45 PM – Bluebonnet Children’s Advocacy Center (Hondo) – Officer conducted a follow-up investigation.
1:56 PM – 19900 Blk. FM 3175 – Officer responded to a report of a consumer who left the facility against medical advice. Officer could not locate the female.
3:20 PM – IH 35 SB Frontage Rd. @ Bruce St. – Officer responded to assist a stranded motorist who ran out of fuel.
5:45 PM – 198300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to unlock a vehicle but could not open it because the lock was damaged.
6:00 PM – 14900 Blk. Starcross Trl. – Officers responded to a report of three solicitors. Officers advised the three males to leave and obtain a city permit before returning.
Thursday, August 13
12:21 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
2:20 AM – 15400 Blk. Houston St. – Officer responded to a 911 hang-up. Everything was okay.
7:34 AM – 19300 Blk. N. Prairie St. – Officer responded to a report of vehicles in the school drop-off line blocking the caller’s driveway.
10:19 AM – 19900 Blk. FM 3175 – Officer responded to a report of a consumer who left the facility against medical advice. Officer could not locate the male.
12:40 PM – 14600 Blk. Butch Cassidy – Officer responded to a report of a male walking door to door asking for bug spray, but the male was not located.
1:00 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St – Officer responded to a report of a male loading scrap metal belonging to the store. The male was identified and unloaded the metal.
1:21 PM – Assist Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office – 40 Blk. Indian Sunset Dr. – Officer responded outside the city limits of Lytle to assist with an active disturbance.
3:03 PM – 14700 Blk. Butch Cassidy – Officer responded to a report of an unwanted solicitor. The male could not be located.
4:15 PM – 15200 Blk. Mesquite St. – Officer responded to a report of a hit-and-run vehicle damaging a fence.
6:35 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a hit-and-run non-injury accident.
11:09 PM – McDonald St. @ IH 35 SB – Officers observed a male who advised he was walking to Corpus Christi.
Friday, August 14
12:19 AM – 15100 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to a report of an intoxicated driver but was unable to locate it.
8:07 AM – 14900 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to the report of a stolen 2004 Ford F-250 between the hours of 3:00 PM on 8/13/2026 and 8:00 AM on 8/14/2026.
12:00 PM – 14400 Blk. Main St. – Officer witnessed a water hydrant flow test.
1:00 PM – Lytle PD – Officers spoke to a vendor who reported a resident threatened his crew while working in the area. The case is under investigation.
1:30 PM – IH 35 SB @ City Limits – Officers responded to a vehicle reported in the road median. Everything was okay; the driver was waiting for a family member to change a flat.
2:14 PM – 15700 Blk. Main St. – Officer notified Public Works of a water line break.
7:14 PM – 15000 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to a report of an attempted money scam that was unsuccessful.
Saturday, August 15
12:05 AM – Railroad St. @ Davis St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of a 41 year old male for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Subjectg was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
12:17 PM – Saddle Ridge Blvd. – Officer attended the Saddle Ridge neighborhood garage sale.
3:11 PM – 14600 Blk. Railroad St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for speeding, which resulted in the arrest of a 42 year old male for Violation of a Protective Order. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
5:20 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to unlock a 2012 Ford F-150.
6:30 PM – Lytle PD – Officer received a report from Atascosa Dispatch that the 2004 Ford F-250 stolen on 8/14/2026 was recovered on Wheeler Rd.
8:26 PM – 19500 Blk. S. Somerset St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for an Expired Motor Vehicle Registration, which resulted in the towing of a 1993 Dodge Van for an Expired MVR, No Insurance, and Driving With an Invalid License.
8:30 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officer was flagged down by a male requesting information about an issue with dogs attacking his sheep. The complainant lived outside Lytle city limits.
Sunday, August 16
12:45 AM – FM 2790 @ IH 35 Frontage Rd. – Officer responded to a report of an intoxicated driver entering the city but could not locate it.
3:17 AM – Live Oak St. @ Cottage St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for a defective tail lamp that resulted in the arrest of a 29 year old male for Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
8:30 PM – 15300 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to an active alarm. An employee accidentally set it off.
3:39 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to the report of damage to a 2026 Volkswagen Atlas.
4:26 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – A resident approached the officer and requested a Police Badge sticker for his child.

Margarita “Margie” R. Gutierrez

Margarita “Margie” R. Gutierrez was born on March 2, 1949, in Natalia, Texas. Margie was born to Policarpio and Petra Gutierrez. Margie and her husband, Andy, resided in Natalia, Texas.
Preceded in death by her parents and three of her siblings: Maria Concepcion (Concha) Sanchez; Reyes (Ray) Gutierrez, and Eduardo Gutierrez.
Margie is survived by her husband of over fifty years Andy Ybarra, daughter Marivel (Felipe Camacho), son Eric (Veronica) and one granddaughter Alyssa Ybarra. Survivors also include her sisters: Rita Thompson, Lupe Reyes, Olga Torres, Laly Rico, and Mary Estrada; brothers Juan Gutierrez (Elvira) and Joe Gutierrez, numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, August 24, 2026, from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Primrose Funeral Services of Devine, Texas. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church of Natalia, Texas with interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Devine, Texas.
Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the online guestbook may do so by visiting www.primrosefuneralservices.com Arrangements are under the direction of Primrose Funeral Services, 303 W. College Ave., Devine, Texas 78016, (830) 663-4445.

Rodolfo “Rudy” J. Torres

Rodolfo “Rudy” J. Torres, a beloved father, friend, and devoted sports enthusiast, entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on June 13, 1948, in Evanston, IL, Rudy was the cherished son of Martin L. and Rita Juarez Torres.
Rudy’s passion for sports was undeniable, as he proudly wore the colors of his beloved Dallas Cowboys every day and the Chicago Cubs during baseball season. His infectious spirit and love for life resonated with everyone he met, forging friendships that spanned a lifetime. Friends shared comments that he was a friend to many, a great guy, a hard worker, and the sweetest person with a warm spirit.
Growing up with the nicknames “Corona” and “Coyotito,” Rudy embraced hard work from a young age. He began his journey as a migrant worker in his preteen years, moving on to a successful 45-year career as a concrete finisher while working an impressive 63 years of hard labor. He embodied the values of determination and perseverance, earning him the respect and admiration of his peers and community.
Rudy is survived by his loving children, son Darrell Torres; daughters Carrie De Los Santos and husband Pete; Rita Garcia and husband George; mother of his children and longtime friend Odelia Campos Torres; brother Estanislado “Tony” Torres; brother-in-law Macedonia Martinez; Sister-in-law Bertha Campos Garcia; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Ruben Torres; sister Juanita Torres Gonzales; brother Martin Torres, Jr.; brother-in-laws Valdemar Campos, Ramon Campos, Manuel “Meme” Campos; sister-in-law Soyla Campos Martinez.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. with a Rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. at Primrose Funeral Services of Devine. Mass will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with interment to follow in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Harley Garcia, Riley Torres, Oscar Torres, Frazier Gonzales, David Martinez, Mace Martinez, Gerald Martinez, and John Martinez.
In this moment of loss, we choose to celebrate the beautiful memories, laughter, and love that Rudy brought to our lives. May he rest in eternal peace, and may his spirit continue to shine brightly in our hearts.
Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the online guestbook may do so by visiting www.primrosefuneralservices.com Arrangements are under the direction of Primrose Funeral Services, 303 W. College Ave., Devine, Texas 78016, (830) 663-4445.

Not in Flo’ as DHS Tennis drops 10-9 decision

Varsity Arabian Melanie Cardenas performed well in both her girls double match with Paige Barron and her singles match. Photo by Mandy Geries.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The now-3A Warhorse and Arabian Team Tennis team dropped a 10-9 decision to close-to-5A Floresville on August 15 in Devine. With a ton of close matches throughout the day the winner was not determined until the final match of the afternoon.
“It went down the wire,” stated Head Coach Kandi Darnell. “I’m proud of the way everyone played competitively! Our players gave it all you had in the heat. Floresville was very competitive, and previous to the start of play, I told our kids we would have fight in every match. Even though we lost 10-9, we need these kind of matches to make us better.”
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JV Arabian Chloe Ornelas was locked in during Devine’s match up against Medina Valley Creek View. Photo by Moose Lopez.

New coaches, new season,same Mustangs

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
With the Heart of a Mustang tournament wrapped up and the start of the regular season fast approaching, the Natalia Lady Mustangs are primed and ready to make a name for themselves on the court. Their high octane offense, bolstered by their disciplined defense makes them a tough outing for any squad across South Texas.
Last season, Natalia finished with an overall record of 14-19 and a district record of 5-9, placing them fifth in the standings, just barely missing the post season. However, this new season doesn’t just bring a new set of games, but a fresh perspective as Natalia has a new head coach helming the reigns of the Lady Mustangs: Hannah Farruggia.
Farruggia said what excites her the most about this opportunity, is that she has the chance to build something new with this group.
“We have a brand-new group of girls and coaches, so we have the opportunity to create our own culture and establish good habits from the beginning,” Farruggia said
Her coaching philosophy is centered around establishing a strong foundation rooted in accountability, commitment and discipline, while instilling the value of consistency in her players. Although the Lady Mustangs are eager to prove themselves on the court and hope for a deep playoff run, Farruggia knows that tomorrow’s success is built upon the preparation of today.
“I want these girls to understand that success comes from consistency, hard work, and being committed to the team and to each other,” Farruggia said. “More than anything, I want to create a positive team culture where they grow not only as athletes, but also as confident, responsible young women who understand the value of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance.”
Despite all the changes, Farruggia says “The vibe in practice has been really positive.” The team has been energetic and completive through all their hard work and are pushing each other to become better while still learning from one another.
“We’re still building our team chemistry, but I like the direction we’re heading and the effort they’re bringing to practice each day.” 
The excitement we’ve seen so far from the blue and white has been nothing short of electric. The fluidity and trust the Lady Mustangs have on the court already is scary. As the season goes on they’ll only get more confident and more precise as their chemistry continues to blossom.
Good luck to coach Hannah and rest of the staff as well as the Lady Mustangs!

Varsity: #1 Lilana Saenz, #2 Rilee Carpenter, #3 Paige Key, #4 Kaylee Uviedo, #5 Triss Vera, #6 Lyncie Acosta, #7 Ralynn Juarez, #10 Alani Aguinaga, #12 Karis Jackson, #13 Mia Loza, #15 Alli Kanagusico.

Devine kicks off Cross Country season!

Warhorse XC lung-burns it in Floresville

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Devine Head Coach Hannah Thompson along with assistant Erica Squier and their band of Warhorse Cross Country runners began their 2026 season in Floresville on August 15.
The Warhorse placed fourth overall out of whopping 21 teams in the 1A-through-4A division only 18 points behind third place Randolph.
With 153 runners overall Devine’s average time was 18:53.
Top 9 Boys Team Rankings
1st Great Hearts Northern Oaks 80, 2nd Gonzales 115, 3rd Randolph 122, 4th Devine 140, 5th Pearsall 189, 6th Cornerstone 208, 7th Northside Sotomayor 221, 8th Eagle Pass 241, 9th Pleasanton 250.
Warhorse results
10th Zach Guerra 17:54.89, 12th Urijah Velasquez 17:55.14, 27th Shawn Lowe 18:54.24, 44th Zane Fritz 19:41.76, 58th Rafael Rodriguez 20:02.53, 68th Ryan Botello 20:15.07, 75th Jesus Cisneros 20:30.26, 90th Caleb Maxwell 20:52.03, 121st Jake Riou 21:56.82, Jaime Rodriguez 23:42.81.

Arabian XC hits the course in Floresville

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Arabian Cross Country team under the direction of Head Coach Hannah Thompson and assistant Erica Squier got their 2026 season underway in Floresville on August 15.
Devine placed 10th overall with 271 points, slightly ahead of 11th place Hondo and district rival Hondo who had 301 points.
Out of 17 teams in their field consisting of 140 runners Devine finished with an average time of 15:50.
Girls Team Rankings
1st Gonzales 70, 2nd Pleasanton 115, 3rd La Vernia 118, 4th Great Hearts Northern Oaks 134, 5th Northside Sotomayor 146, 6th Floresville 162, 7th Poth 174, 8th BASIS Shavano 200, 9th Port Lavaca Calhoun 203, 10th Devine 271.
Arabian results
50th Claire Jones 15:26.42, 52nd Jessa Mata 15:28.10, 64th Allison Balencia 15:44.99, 74th Amy Outlaw 16:00.10, 92nd Kaytie Klein 16:33.85, 95th Claira Gulley 16:38.95, 121st Jovianne Gomez 17:44.53.

Warhorses show progress, physicality in scrimmage vs Ingram

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Devine players got a valuable opportunity to measure their progress Friday night at Warhorse Stadium with Ingram for a football scrimmage, and Head Coach Jacob Campsey saw plenty of encouraging signs from a team that he has been steadily building since the beginning of February when he took over the program.
While a scrimmage does not come with the same scoreboard-pressure as a regular-season game, the Warhorses treated the opportunity as another important step toward becoming the team they want to be when the games begin to count in San Diego on August 28.
“The work these kids have put in since February 1 was evident, and it is a tribute to them and their parents,” Campsey said. “They all deserve a ton of credit!”
Devine’s offense displayed the ability to move the football in a variety of ways throughout the evening as they put together several productive series and showed flashes of big-play ability, particularly through the passing game.
One of the biggest plays of the night came on a 44-yard touchdown pass to Blaze Deshotel, who hauled in the perfectly thrown scoring strike from Nate Valle along the left side of the field. Later, Devine added another long touchdown connection, this time by quarterback Brayden Mann on a 25-yard pass to wide out Brody Lane that covered the final portion of the field and put the Warhorses into the end zone during the live-quarter portion of the scrimmage.
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Arabian volleyball open season with win against Wagner

Pictured left to right are: Asst. Coach Alejandra Mora, #1 Margarita Vizcarra, #4 Rylie Wells, #16 Lesslie DeSantos, Head Coach Samantha Mendez, , #11 Kyrie DuBose, #10 Ava Rangel, Assistant Coach Kara Stacy, #2 Greeley Malone, #9 Brooke DuBose, #6 Calleigh Schneider, #13 Kaylee, #8 Hali Carroll, and not pictured is #12 Peyton Dixon-Davis.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
By the time readers get this edition of The Devine News, the Arabian volleyball team will be set to take on their second tournament of the season as the Roundup is scheduled for this weekend.
Devine opened their ’26 season by defeating Wagner on the road then followed against some tough competition at the Harlandale Tournament.
vs SA Wagner on Aug11
Coach Mendez submitted the following:
“Our Arabians traveled to Wagner to take on the Lady T-Birds, and what a way to kick off the season—coming home with a 3-1 set WIN!
The varsity team showed incredible hustle, discipline, and determination throughout the match. After a slow start in the first set, both offensively and defensively, we made the necessary adjustments and battled back to take the next three sets.
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