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Charles “Chuck” Edward Bayne

Charles “Chuck” Edward Bayne, 83, of Lytle, Texas, passed away on October 11, 2026. He was born on July 25, 1943, in Orlando, Florida, to Vernon and Roma Bayne.
Chuck served four years in the U.S. Air Force before beginning a 33-year career as a support employee of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
After moving to Lytle, TX, he met Irma Jackson in 1967. They were married in 1971 and spent almost 55 years together in Lytle, where they raised a family and made lifelong friends.
Chuck spent about 15 years with the Lytle Volunteer Fire Department and eight with the Lytle Citizens Patrol. He was also an active member of Lytle Methodist Church, where he served on the board of trustees for several years. In 2016, the City of Lytle recognized his service with its Annual Citizenship Award.
He was a devoted fan of the Texas trifecta: the Spurs, the Cowboys, and the Rangers. He loved his rounds at the Devine Golf Course, where he once hit two holes-in-one in the same month. Odds are he told you about it.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Roma Bayne; his brother and sister-in-law, Jay and Marilyn Bayne; his sister-in-law, Henrietta Bayne; and his friend and Citizens Patrol partner, Ernie Kroeger.
He is survived by his wife, Irma Bayne; his son, Jason Bayne (Amber); his daughter, Erin Lamar (Brandon); his brother, Austin Bayne; and his grandchildren, Jackson, Carter, Cora, and Colin.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Lytle Community Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will follow at 1:00 PM at Lytle Methodist Church, with a meal and fellowship afterward. All are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lytle Volunteer Fire Department.
Chuck will be remembered for his love of family, his service to others, and his quick wit. He will be deeply missed.

Regional Cross Country for Class 3A on Oct 27

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Devine, Lytle and the rest of Region IV Class 3A compete at the Regional Meet on Tuesday, October 27 in Corpus Christi. The annual event is held at Dugan Soccer and Track Stadium on the campus of Texas A&M-CC.
The day starts with Class 5A girls at 7:30am, followed by Class 5A boys at 8:00am, Class 1A girls at 8:45am, and Class 1A boys at 9:15am. Class 3A girls toe the line at 10am then the Class 3A boys end the day with a start time of 10:30am.
Lytle won both district championships to advance Lady Pirates Annalisa Quintanilla, Elyse Cortinas, Kaycee Galindo, Addison Wagner, and Sophia Herrera and Pirates Jacob Cantu, Adrian Reyna, Shawn Robinette, Jaden Castro, Sebastian Garcia, Nathan Garza, and Frank Cantu.
Devine earned runner-up in both the boys and girls divisions to advance Arabians Claire Jones, Allison Balencia, Amy Outlaw, Kaytie Klein, Claira Gulley, Kaylee Villarreal, and Jovianne Gomez and Warhorses Zach Guerra, Ryan Botello, Urijah Velasquez, Shawn Lowe, Jesus Cisneros, Rafael Rodriguez, and Zane Fritz.
Only four teams of 24 from each race advance to the State Meet, so best of luck to all runners as they represent two outstanding programs with their chance to advance to State on the line!

Arabian XC 28-3A Runner-Up but Regional Bound!

Arabian seniors Isabel Turner and Claire Jones. Jones placed the highest of the Arabins at fifth place.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Devine Head Coach Hannah Thompson’s Arabian Cross Country team finished runner-up in District 28-3A, advancing to Regional with that result. Devine scored 62 points, only 12 back of team champ Lytle who had 50.
Three top-10 finishes propelled the Arabians past Cotulla, who placed third with 74 points. Claire Jones, Allison Balencia, and Amy Outlaw all medaled out of the field of 42 runners.
Jones placed 5th with a time of 13:08.7, Balencia was 8th with a time of 13:21.7, and Outlaw finished 10th with a time of…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!

Warhorse Cross Country Regional Bound after Runner-Up 28-3A Finish

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Warhorse Cross Country team once again qualified for Regional as they placed runner-up in District 28-3A on October 14 in Carrizo Springs. Head Coach Hannah Thompson’s crew scored 64 points to place behind champion Lytle who had 21 points and ahead of third place Cotulla who finished with 88.
Out of the field of 43 runners, Zach Guerra was able to drape an individual medal around his neck as he placed 10th overall. Guerra finished with a time of 17:17.5. Ryan Botello, Urijah Velasquez, Shawn Lowe, and Jesus Cisneros were in the top 16.
Botello (11th-17:19.6), Velasquez (13th-17:25.5), Lowe (14th-17:41.6), and Cisneros (16th-18:10.6) were joined by Rafael Rodriguez (17th-18:15.4) and Zane Fritz (19th-18:29.0) as Regional Qualifiers.
Team rankings: 1st Lytle 21, 2nd Devine 64, 3rd Cotulla 88, 4th Carrizo Springs 97, 5th Hondo 109, 6th Crystal City 165.
JV Horses are Perfect-15 District Champions
The JV Horses don’t play. Devine captured the first 5 scoring spots to score a perfect 15 points in claiming the District 28-3A Championship. The individual champion Caleb Maxwell was followed in scoring order by Carlos Jimenez, Daniel Ballesteros, Jake Riou, and Urijah Thompson while two more runners, Weston Riddle and Aiden Stanich, were top-10 on the scoring side of the field.
Carrizo Springs was a distant runner-up with 58 points followed by Hondo with 81 and Crystal City who had 82.
Maxwell’s championship-run came in a time of…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!

Lady Mustang Cross Country finishes season ranked 4th in 28-3A

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
So close, but yet so far as Lady Mustang Head Coach Melissa Wueste’s squad ran with all they had but fell just short of their goal of advancing to Regional. Natalia placed fourth overall, only 19 points behind the third place Cotulla who was the third and final team to advance.
The Lady Mustangs had three top-18 finishes in the field of 42 runners as Gianna Rodriguez, Eliana Guadalajara, and Lyncie Acosta while Sophia Aguinaga and Jerika Gonzales barely fell out of the top-20 range.
Rodriguez was 15th with a time of 13:46.6, Guadalajara placed 16th with a time of 13:55.6, and Acosta finished 18th with a time of 14:13.1. Aguinaga (21st-14:21.4), Gonzales…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!

Mustangs fall to Crystal City, 48-15

Varsity Mustang #0 Andrew Monreal pushes the ball up field while #2 Maddox Corker comes in for the block. Monreal led the Mustangs in rushing yards with 51. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sport Editor
The Natalia Mustangs battled hard but ultimately fell to the Crystal City Javelinas 48-15. The Mustangs drop to 1-3 in district play and 2-5 overall. Head coach Jason Reynolds was impressed with the way his defense performed but didn’t shy away from the shortcomings of the offense. 
“I felt like our defense played a great game. The kids did a great job executing the plan,” Reynolds raved. “Offensively, we struggled and turned the ball over and anytime you do that, it will be tough to overcome.”
Reynolds expanded up on the offensive woes. Despite not having their starting quarterback, the Mustangs…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!

Pirates come up short against Hondo, 42-20

Lytle Varsity Pirate #33 Ethan Elizondo had 19 receiving yards against Hondo. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sport Editor
The Lytle Pirates put up quite the fight against Hondo but ended up falling to the Owls, 42-20. The Pirates are now 1-3 in district play and are 2-5 overall. Head coach Mike Trevino did not mince about the shortcomings of the Pirates. Although he was proud of how they battled and competed, he admitted they didn’t sustain the level of play needed in order to put themselves in position to win. 
“Our execution, discipline, and ability to finish drives and get stops have to improve. We have to own those moments, learn from them, and continue growing,” Trevino said. “I’m proud of our kids for continuing to fight through adversity, but we also understand that effort has to be accompanied by execution.” 
Despite the loss, the Pirates were still able to…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!

Lady Mustangs enter final week of the season

Varsity Lady Mustang #5 Triss Vera had three digs against Lytle. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sport Editor
The Natalia Lady Mustangs battled hard this week but fell in both matches to Lytle and Crystal City. Head coach Hannah Farruggia said despite coming up short, the girls are continuing to learn how to push through adversity.
“We are working on staying together, keeping a positive mindset, and continuing to compete even when things get tough,” Farruggia said. “Every match is an opportunity to learn and grow.”
The Lady Mustangs are facing two familiar opponents in Devine and Hondo this week. Farruggia said since they’ve played these squads before, they have a better understanding of what to expect. 
“We need to focus on limiting our mistakes, communicating, and playing together as a team,” Farruggia said. “If we stay aggressive, trust each other, and compete for every point, we can give ourselves a chance to finish strong.”
With Natalia’s last game of the year dawning its head…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!