Celebrating 126 Years of Serving the communities of Devine, Natalia, Lytle, Bigfoot, and Moore in Medina, Frio, and Atascosa Counties
By Anton Riecher
A nearly $50,000 budget amendment to fund Devine High School track repairs for the coming athletic season was approved by a 4-0 vote of the Devine school board at a special meeting Feb. 1.
Darren Vanfossen, district director of operations, reported that an increase in cost of nearly 300…
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By Anton Riecher
The most pressing needs are classrooms and office space for the elementary, updated athletic facilities primarily for softball and baseball, and renovation of the ag shop.
Elementary level classroom and office space is among the most pressing needs for the Natalia school district listed in a proposed $22.6 million bond program presented by Superintendent Lana Collavo at the Jan. 22 board of trustees meeting.
Scheduled for a May 2024 vote, the bond issue would also cover updated athletic facilities for softball and baseball and renovation of the…
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August 24, 1934 – January 8, 2024
We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved father (retired) MSGT Valdemar “Jerry” Castillo Jaramillo. Dad went to be with our Lord on January 8, 2024, at the age of 89 years old. He was born in Devine, Texas, the son of Francisco Del-Puig Jaramillo and Angelita Castillo Jaramillo. Valdemar was married to Gloria Medina Jaramillo for 37 years and had three children, Valdemar Castillo Jaramillo, Jr., Jesse Edward Jaramillo, and Diane Jaramillo Juarez. Valdemar remarried on September 2, 1997, to Gloria Chapa Kaiser from Devine, Texas, they were married for 27 years.
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Lawrence R. (Ralph) Rogers, 79, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024, in Menard, Texas.
Lawrence was born in San Antonio to Walter and Helen (Bush) Rogers on August 13, 1944.
He attended school in Devine and graduated in 1962. He was an accomplished athlete and was known for his quickness and speed which would earn him a basketball scholarship to Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas.
On January 28, 2024, surrounded by family and friends, Connie left this world to be with our Heavenly Father. Connie was the daughter of Victor and Marty (Ilse) Keilman. She was born on February 20, 1970, and became a big sister to Ronnie Keilman a year later.
May 13, 1968 – January 30, 2024
Laura Ann Carmona, age 55, of Lytle, Texas went to be with Our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 in Lytle, Texas. Laura was born on May 13, 1968 in San Antonio, Texas to parents, Juan and Gloria Carmona.
Jose “Joe” Ornelas, Jr. went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2024, at age 79. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Linda, for 55 years before she passed in 2021.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Raymond “Ray” C. Pulido who left us on January 30, 2024, in Devine, TX. He was 67 years old.
(Note: Mayor Cook, nor Council members Pyron, Hernandez, or Ritchey were on council when the purchase of the airport hangars was approved by the city council in 2022. In fact, at that time, as a citizen Ritchey spoke up against the idea of spending that million on the airport, prior to being a councilman.
The only council members who were part of that decision to purchase hangars in 2022, and are still currently serving are Randall and Vega. At that time, it was stated that TxDot/ FAA was threatening to take back airport grants, so the council acted quickly to purchase the hangars to get the situation under control. Yet, still to this day, no proof has ever been produced of those supposed TxDot or FAA threats.)
By Anton Riecher
In a major move and interesting turn of events, the Devine city council voted 5-0 to authorize obtaining an appraisal of the property and discussed the possibility of selling the airport.
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Natalia Mustang #3 Dominic San Miguel blocks pass.
By Coach JustinWelsh
Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Lytle – 1/23/2024
It was standing room only at Natalia High School on Tuesday night as the Lytle Pirates came to town to battle the Mustangs. The Pirates came into the game with a 2-1 District 28-3A record and the Mustangs entered with a 3-0 District record. The energy in the gym was electric. After a back and forth game in the early minutes, the Pirates were able to open up the game as they took an early 17-9 lead in the 1Q as the Mustangs struggled to get things going offensively. In the 2Q, the Pirates continued the…
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