By Victoria Arredondo and Kayleen Holder
Early voting kicks off in just a few weeks.
There are many contested races in the Primary this year, and we will be presenting a “Meet the Candidates” special section in the February 14th edition of The Devine News.
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Medina Co Republicans clash over candidate endorsements
By Anton Riecher
Medina County Republican Party chairperson Brian Kanke defended a proposal to permit the county GOP to endorse local candidates as a means to defend against RINOs – Republicans in Name Only. However, a large portion of the capacity crowd attending the meeting at the Hondo Community Center voiced opposition to the new bylaw, including former Precinct 4 County Commissioner Jerry Beck….
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Martinez hired by Floresville
Natalia Athletic Director/ Head Football Coach Ilyan Martinez accepted a position in his hometown of Floresville this week.
He has led a very successful athletic program during his tenure in Natalia and is well respected as…
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Statebound!
Mureson and James Statebound
Congrats to the Devine High School CX Debate team for winning 1st overall as a team. Hannah Mathews and Tommy Hinkle placed 6th, Bryson Robinson and Jacob McKee took 4th place, and Theo Mureson and Eli James earned 2nd place- State Qualifiers!
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Lady Pirate Calyssa Sevier hits 3K points, Coach Lori Wilson notches 200th career win
Lady Pirates celebrate their victory over Dilley landing a 4-Peat District Championship, as well as Calyssa Sevier’s 3000th career point and Head Coach Lori Wilson’s 200th career victory.
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Sevier was on fire from the floor, but she could have essentially been on a slow-burn throughout the night in order to eclipse the 3K mark as she only needed 11 points entering the contest with 2,989 already in the books.
A comment from Coach Wilson on Sevier, “What a night it was in Dilley, Texas as many of us witnessed…
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Sibling group of 8 seeking forever home
What a blessing it would be if a family would open their hearts and their home to these sweet siblings, so that they may stay together.
Xiomara is 14 and the oldest sister. She is an ambitious and very outgoing teenager who loves to express her feeling through poetry and jokes. She loves to learn about the things around her daily life and really enjoys math and reading at school.
Community meeting at Natalia ISD w/ Q&A and feedback
The district will have a community engagement meeting on Feb. 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Natalia Junior High cafeteria where they will present information of a bond election, which will take place in May.
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Medina Healthcare to celebrate 60th anniversary with special event/ Murder Mystery April 24th
Medina Healthcare System will be celebrating their 60th anniversary on Thursday, April 24th from 6 to 9 pm. In honor of this the Medina Healthcare Fund, a 501(c)(3) arm of the Medina Healthcare System will be hosting a social that celebrates the culinary expertise, community talent, and fun-loving community that exists within our region and…
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Urgent track repairs at Devine High approved by school board
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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