Celebrating 126 Years of Serving the communities of Devine, Natalia, Lytle, Bigfoot, and Moore in Medina, Frio, and Atascosa Counties
August 10 1957 -February 17, 2024
Chris passed away after many years of pain and suffering from disabling back surgeries.
Chris is preceded in heaven by his Father William L Thompson, Mother Geneva Myrtle Thompson, Brother Billy L Thompson, Sister Nancy Jean Schwarzbach, brother-in-law Tom Schwarzbach, Brother Robert Hal Thompson.
Filemon Ornelas, age 84 of Moore, Texas entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his parents Domingo and Ignacia Ornelas; brothers Ramon “Benny” Ornelas and Frank Ornelas; son Jose Luis Perez.
By Victoria Arredondo and Kayleen Holder
The results are in… over 8,800 people came out to vote in the Medina County primary election. Voters overwhelmingly elected to “keep Randy Brown Sheriff.” There were several contested races this year in Medina County and three of those races will go to runoffs in May including the two county commissioner seats.
According to the Preliminary Election Reconciliation report, there are over 37,120 registered voters in Medina County, of the 8,805 that voted, 204 were mail-in ballots of which 27 were rejected or are pending. There are 27 mail-in ballots and 14 provisional ballots that could be added to the final count.
According to the Elections Administrator Lupe Torres, early voting for runoff races will be held May 20 through May 24 between 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Election Day will be May 28.
Continue reading “Medina County voters re-elect Sheriff Brown, several races go to runoffs”
02/26- AOA – On duty Officer responded to a call to assist EMS with a male citizen who was having a potential heart attack.
02/26-Animal Impound – On duty Officer conducted rounds to the City Animal Kennels throughout his work shift to ensure the animals at the kennels had shade, food, and water.
Devine
February 23
9:04AM – Complainant on SH 173 advised traffic lights flashing red prior to and after 35.
11:07AM – Officer dispatched to Oak Hill Dr for minor accident.
11:12AM – Complainant on Colonial Pkwy advised of vehicle parked in handicapped parking. Vehicle moved.
Richard Elbert Morris III, of Devine, Texas, passed away on February 22, 2024, in San Antonio, Tx at the age of 76. He was born in Pearsall, Tx on Nov. 1, 1947, to Richard Elbert Morris III and Verma Irene Parkis Morris.
It is with profound sorrow that the family of Annie Frances Burrell Campa of Lytle, Texas, announce the passing of their dearly loved wife and mother. Annie departed this world peacefully on February 28, 2024, at her home in Lytle, Texas, finally finding peace after Alzheimer’s disease.
Continue reading “Annie Frances Burrell Campa November 23, 1928 – February 28, 2024”
Genaro Perez Sr., age 63 of Devine, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 25, 2024. He was born on April 7, 1960, to parents Tibursio and Antonia Perez in Medina County, Texas.
By Kathleen Calame
Publisher, The Devine News
No one has made more sacrifices for our country than the men and women in our Armed Forces. Local soldier, Julian Gutierrez of Moore, stopped by the News office this week to share his good news, a pay it forward act of kindness.
He won a beautiful black 2024 GLB 2450 Mercedes Benz. Julian retired as a Staff Sergeant in the US Army after 23 years of service including two tours, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom and has struggled with his health ever since. This win, this gift, was more than just a material item for Julian; it was a breath of fresh air, love…
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