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Details of proposed $22.6 million bond issue reviewed by Natalia school board

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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Msgt. Valdemar “Jerry” Castillo Jaramillo

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

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.

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Council orders appraisal of Devine airport, discusses possible sale

(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 Boys Basketball – Weekly Recap 1/22-1/26/2024

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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Lady Pirates top Natalia in Rivalry Game

Varsity Lady Pirate #14 Arianna Garcia goes up for shot over defense.

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Lytle improved to 23-7 overall and 7-0 overall prior to last night’s road win in Dilley.
“We only have two games left then we are off to the playoffs!” exclaimed Head Coach Lori Wilson prior to tipoff in Dilley. “We played last week with just seven players so we hope to get back to eight sometime this week. The girls have stepped up in every aspect of the game and we have defiantly become a solid team over the last month.”
vs Natalia
Playing a little short-handed, this friendly rivalry went to Lytle for the 8th year in a row as the Lady Pirates knocked down the Lady Mustangs 68-44 in Natalia.
Lytle was led by standout senior Calyssa Sevier who knocked down 30 points, grabbed 10 boards, and claimed one of the MVP Awards for the Rivalry game. Yahdi Lujan took the MVP for…

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