It’s not what you take when you leave this world behind you, it’s what you leave behind you when you go- and what a legacy Bob has left behind.
Robert “Bob” Allen Sample was born September 12, 1943, in Robstown, Texas to Victor L. Sample and Lola Faye Harper.
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Natalia Police Report
04/01 – Officers responded to the home of an upset citizen, the citizen stated that an unknown person crossed through his property and when he confronted the unknown property trespasser, the trespasser threw an object at the upset citizen.
Forrestena May “Tena” Rotramel Squire
Forrestena May “Tena” Rotramel Squire left her earthly place to be with our Lord and Savior in Heaven on Thursday April 11th, 2024. She is now in full glory, reunited with her husband and oldest son, along with the great cloud of witnesses testifying to the holiness of Jesus for all eternity.
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Roxanna Dutton Schwinge
March 24, 1943- April 6, 2024
Roxanna Dutton Schwinge was born March 24, 1943 and passed in her home April 6, 2024.
Corrie Edward Mays
Corrie Edward Mays returned home to the loving arms of our heavenly father on March 13, 2024, at the age of 87. Corrie is preceded in death by his wife, Ida (Waneck) Mays, his mother and father, and his son Brian. He is survived by his daughters, Debbie (Allen) Sansom of Devine, Diane (Abel) Valdez of San Antonio, and Denise Mays of Natalia, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
29/30-4A Battle it out at Area Track Meet April 11 in Port Lavaca
Warhorse Ryan Weinkam runs the 100m dash.
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Everyone’s original Warhorse and Arabian 2024 Track Schedule has Sinton on Wednesday, April 10 as the site and date of this year’s Area Track Meet. However, a recent change has the meet moved to Port Lavaca Calhoun on Thursday, April 11.
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Warhorse track on to Area in Port Lavaca Calhoun April 11
Warhorse Donovan Dixon placed 1st in the 400m run and 3rd in the 800m run.
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Many of the Warhorses faced stiff competition in last week’s meet in Floresville as they managed 76 points to place middle of the pack in District 29-4A. Pearsall won the team title followed by Pleasanton as the runner-up.
Donovan Dixon was the sole gold medal winning Warhorse as he took top honors in the 400m Dash. Dixon also earned a bronze medal in the 800m Run.
Ismael Torres was a silver medalist in Pole Vault while…
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Senior Jaiden Alvarez in the 800m run.
Chavez thrilled to lead Natalia PD
Chief Martin Chavez loves what he does, and applied for this postition as soon as he saw it come available.
By Victoria Arredondo
Staff Writer
After reviewing many applicants, the City of Natalia is excited to announce a new chief of police, Martin Chavez.
Chavez’s interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement sparked at an early age.
“When I was in elementary, I was a school safety patrol,” Chavez said. “I’ve always been a public servant since I was a kid — I like helping people.”
Chavez grew up in San Antonio, after his family moved to Texas from Riverside, California.
After graduating from Harlandale High School in…
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Temporary home needed for local family
The Garza family who lost their home to a fire in the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 3, is still in need of a temporary shelter such as a camper trailer or RV to call home.
They will forever be grateful for the outpouring of clothing and donations the community has given, and are now looking for a place to start over.
Their home which was located on family land on FM 2200 near Devine has been deemed a total loss, along with all of their possessions.
If you have a RV or mobile home you’d like to donate, please contact the girl’s grandmother Katie at 210-413-9602 or you may reach out to The Devine News office.