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Devine VFW honorsTeachers of the Year!

Congratulations to a job well done by Mrs. Carly Parson (above) who is a Kinder teacher at Devine ISD, and to Mrs. Julie Oropez (left) who is an English teacher at Devine High School and also a coach in Devine.
Both teachers are noted for inspiring students and athletes day after day with their dedication and encouragement.
Teachers and coaches do such an important job. Thanks to all for what you do.

Natalia PD Report

12/12-Information
Officer on duty was contacted via public service by Medina County Dispatch for a stolen phone report. 
12/14-911 call
Officer on duty was dispatched to a 911 call from a resident whose water line broke in her home. 
12/14-Animal Control
Officer on duty picked up a white puppy wandering the streets. The puppy was wearing a blue collar with no identification tags or chip. 
12/16-Animal Control
Officer on duty responded to a telephone call from a local citizen who was looking to adopt a dog after the loss of his long-time pet.  The Officer sent photos of a puppy at the local kennel and the puppy was successfully adopted and delivered to his new home. 
12/17- Information
Officer responded to a report of a burning ground fire.  The Officer arrived at the location and conducted a security check and found everything in order. 
12/17-Suspicious Person
Officer on duty responded to a call about a disoriented individual at Chubby’s in Nataliia.  The Officer arrived at the location and was able to identify the subject  and help him get home safely to the family.

DEVINE HIGH STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Liah Romero and Abner Flores were honored as Students of the Month by the Devine Lion’s Club.

Abner Flores son of Veronica Castro and Rodrigo Flores
School and Community Involvement: My extracurricular activities are participating in the high school marching band, as well as being a part of the high school track team. I was also recently inducted in the National Honor Society. I have also completed some community service work like helping out in concessions during basketball games.
Future Plans:….

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Christmas Gift Assembly & Wrapping Services

We have added more dates! As we approach the Christmas season, Devine First United Methodist Church will be offering Christmas gift assembly and gift wrapping to the community. You may leave your gift(s) with us or ask for same-day service. We will be available on the following days and times for you to drop off youra gift(s). 

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Spreading the Light of Christ

Devine First UMC was busy this past weekend! We hosted our first Breakfast with Baby Jesus event for the community on Saturday. Kids of all ages were welcomed in to enjoy breakfast with Baby Jesus. Children were invited to step into the nativity scene to take a picture with Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus. They also were able to create holiday crafts and decorate Christmas cookies with Santa and Mrs. Claus. 

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Damage devastating, support overwhelming Lane family says

Schottzy’s 1 year anniversary celebration was bittersweet to say the least, after a driver crashed into the coffee shop just a couple days before the celebration

LaCoste and surrounding communities have come together this week to help the Lane family and staff at Schottzy’s. Just as Schottzy’s Kaffeehaus was getting ready to celebrate its one year anniversary, tragedy struck. A driver veered off the road at on Castro Avenue in LaCoste striking the popular coffee shop around 11 pm this past Thursday, December 7.
“The damage is extensive,” said owner Kimberly Lane, who confirmed they will…

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Daniel J. McGarth Citizenship Awards

Winners of the annual Daniel J. McGarth Citizenship Awards were honored Monday during the Lytle City Council meeting. From left, front row, the winners are Genice Jacques (adult category), Fatima Montes (youth category), Gabriel Garcia (honorable mention for individual or group outside Lytle) and Betty Kroeger (lifetime achievement). The awards were presented by Mayor Ruben Gonzalez, far right, front row. Photo by Anton Riecher

Christmas Light competition in honor of Caitlin Jaworowski

$500 Top Prize
$250 2nd Place

By Kayleen Holder
Editor
Christmas was Caitlin Jaworowski’s favorite time of year. So what better way to honor her memory than to light up the town with beautiful lights and decorations in her honor. The late Caitlin Jaworowski fought a long battle with cancer before she gained her angel wings in November of 2022. Her husband Justin Jaworowski, and children Rainey (7) and Jack (2), look forward to hosting and judging this contest to help others battling this disease in honor of their sweet wife and mother.
“It brought her so much joy to see our children’s reactions to all of the lights and make memories in this joyous season,” said her husband Justin Jaworowski.
The 1st place prize…

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