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Warhorse powerlifting season underway; De Leon, Reyes take silver
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
With the Christmas break in their rearview mirror, the Warhorse powerlifting team took to the hard-mats last Wednesday in Natalia for their first meet of the 2024 season.
Devine placed seventh overall with a few noteworthy individual accomplishments as well as Seth De Leon (165lb) and Israel Reyes (181lb) placed second in their respective weight divisions.
Warhorse results
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Mustang powerlifting going strong; E. Lopez wins gold, A. Lopez takes silver in home meet
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Get ready to save some gas money as Paul Gomez, Devine High School Head Powerlifting Coach, and his Warhorse and Arabian lifters make several short trips over to Natalia this 2024 season in hopes of earning multiple invitations to Regional and State meets at the conclusion of their competitions.
The Warhorses are in full swing with last Wednesday’s meet results already in the books. The Arabians get their first grunts and groans today, January 17.
Warhorses
Sixteen Warhorses hit the bench and lifting mats working to accomplish what teammate Seth…
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Ode to a Good Dog
“Dogs’ lives are too short. Their only fault, really.”
-Agnes Sligh Turnbull
As I sit at my typewriter this morning, I am grieving. Our beloved family dog, Kep, died this week. He was the sweetest dog I’ve ever known, and we loved him. And he loved his family.
Devine Volunteer Fire & Rescue Dept’s Chili Cook-Off Feb. 24th
We are pleased to announce The DEVINE VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE DEPT’S largest Chili Cook-off, Flame Grilled Heroes, at Devine Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department – Devine Texas! It’s a big taste in a small town! The event will be held SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24th, 2024, 8 am to 6 pm, with public chili tasting from 11 – 3.
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The Great Preparation
The big freeze we’ve been expecting hasn’t hit yet, but I expect by the time we start pasting this newspaper together, my teeth will be chattering plenty fast. One thing is for sure. When the weatherman said “artic blast” I made sure to ask my husband to start getting some firewood ready. We were stuck without any dry firewood when the great “snowpocalypse” happened, and I kicked myself about that for days. I am willing to bet we are all a little better prepared this year than we were that awful year.
Lytle
Monday, January 08
12:43 AM – 19500 Blk. Bruce St. – Officers responded to a verbal family disturbance between two brothers.
4:34 AM – 15300 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
Carol Rogers
Carol Ann Beck Rogers, age 85, of San Antonio, TX, passed away on January 9, 2024.
Carol was born in Fredericksburg, TX on July 19, 1938. She met the love of her life, Garret Rogers, at Huisache Avenue Baptist Church, and married soon after.
Corey Heath Walters
Corey Heath Walters, 51, of Devine passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas.
He was born on February 13, 1972 to Mary Roberta & Roy Edward Walters in San Antonio, Texas.
Rodney Taylor Edge
June 8, 1967 — January 12, 2024
Rodney Taylor Edge, 56, passed away on January 12, 2024, in Bigfoot, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his father; Lelton Junior Edge, and granddaughter; Samus Michele Ferguson.
Rodney is survived by his mother, Bettie Dell; his wife of 35 years, Amy; son; Taylor, daughters; Lauren (Andrew), Hannah, son; James; and grandson; Aran Ferguson.
Private services will be held.
Arrangements are under the care of Primrose Funeral Services of Lytle, Texas. If you would like to share a memory, or express your condolences, please visit our website at www.primrosefuneralservices.com