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Devine’s first UILcompetitive cheer teamcompeted at the UIL State National Championship

Devine’s first UIL competitive cheer team competed this weekend at the UIL State National Championship in Ft Worth. Cheerleaders representing Devine’s first competitive team are: Top row: Isabell Nuncio, Kenzie Schott, Skylar Blanton, Tucker Traylor, Milynn Schnautz, Riley Wells. 2nd row: Haylee Aguirre , Kate Featherly, Yancey Parson, Naudia Wurzbach, Camryn Darby, Coach Alexandra Valdez. Bottom row: Charlee Rangel, Araceli Caceres, Hailey Eads, Darilynn García, Payton Applewhite, Katie Rios, and Angelina Garcia.

Lytle updated on water well issue, lowering camera into well next step

By Anton Riecher
Interim Public Works Director Robert Hernandez updated the Lytle City Council Monday on the status of city water well number two, the subject of a surprise inspection by state officials in December.
Repeated flushing has reduced the amount of oily water produced by the well, Hernandez said.
“In the beginning (Friday) it came out only for about 10 minutes,” he said. After 24 hours the water was clear enough that…

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EVENT Lytle Dog Day Out Jan.13

The Lytle Animal Control will be holding a “Dog Day Out” on January 13 from 10 am to 2 pm. You are invited to join them for their FIRST Dog Day Out! Give a shelter dog a break for a few hours. You can go hiking, the park or even home!
You can sign up at https://forms.gle/9CmHLAeGgAWN5cAT7. Lytle Animal Control is located at 17971 W FM 2790 South in Lytle. You can reach them at (830) 709-3832.

County accepts $46K “fog seal” donation to try on roads

In other business, the commissioners voted to accept a donation of fog seal totaling $46,738 to demonstrate its effectiveness in road building. Fog seal is an application of a specially formulated asphalt emulsion to an existing asphalt pavement surface.
Castiglione said that one of the worst things for the base structure of roadways is penetration by water.
“Fog seal can extend the life of the seal coat…

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The Puppy Phase

My little one recently decided to be a “puppy for the afternoon”. As a teenager, I had several younger siblings, and I distinctly remember when they went through their “puppy phases”. I will never forget how hard I laughed as I poured a bowl of milk, and watched my pesky little sister get down on her hands and knees on our kitchen floor to lick the milk up out of the bowl like a dog. If only they had digital cameras in those days.

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SNICKERS – The Perfect Candy Bar and a Good Horse

Blessed with a sweet tooth since childhood, I have a fondness for Snickers candy bars.  A Snickers bar was always the ideal treat to pack along on various adventures.  I remember bike rides with my mom and brother as a boy and our lunch breaks under the pines on dusty Garboni Road, always a Snickers bar for dessert.  And trick-or-treating on Halloween. A Snickers bar was the most prized of your haul.

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Meet Colley…

Colley is a very energetic and adventurous 13 year old who is very loving and caring. His favorite subject at school is physical education, as he enjoys being active.
 When it comes to extra-curricular activities, Colley is a big fan of playing sports, with basketball and football topping his list of favorites, as he is looking forward to next season.
 When not on the court or field, he can be the life of the room, as he likes to tell jokes and make the people around him laugh and smile. Colley likes to read, with his favorite author being Rick Roidan. He also loves to attend summer camps.
 Colley’s enjoys getting the opportunity to be out and about, to play a game of miniature golf and eat out at his favorite restaurant (Golden Corral)
 Colley dreams of having a mom and dad who enjoy playing and watching football with him. He would also like to have siblings, specifically a brother and sister of any age that he can grow up and create new memories with. Colley does not have any current pets but would like to have a dog one day.
 If you think you could be Colley’s forever family, or for another Texas child, please contact the department at 1-800-233-3405, for more information about adoption or www.adoptchildren.org  where you can also find a schedule of online public information meetings, where you can learn more about the foster/adoption program.
Or, you can email us at reporter@devinenews.com and we will pass your info onto this child’s case worker.

Devine

Dec. 29
1:05AM – Found bicycle in men’s bathroom at Devine City Park.
11:23AM – Complainant on Hondo Ave. called in reference to an 18 wheeler broken down in lane. Truck removed from traffic. Officer stood by for traffic control.


17:31PM – Complainant on Malone Dr. advised music was too loud.
Dec. 30
0:05AM – Complainant on Malone Dr called with noise complaint. Party taken inside.
12:35PM – Found brown bi-fold wallet on Teel Dr.
Dec. 31
0:36AM – Observed open door to a vehicle in parking lot on Teel Dr. Located an unlocked door to building. Made contact with key holder who made location.
15:35PM – Complainant on Teel Dr advised she was assaulted on 12/30/23 in county. Notified MCSO.
19:12PM – Traffic lights flashing red on all directions on Windy Knoll Dr. TXDot notified.
21:38PM – Complaint of fireworks on Dubose Dr. Unable to locate.
Jan. 1
0:11AM – Fireworks being popped in area of Dubose Dr. Unable to locate.
0:30AM – Officer dispatched to Libold Dr for disturbance between female complainant and male. Complainant had visible injury on neck.
Jan. 2
7:48AM – Report that container with air pressure and hoses feel off a truck on Hondo Ave. Equipment was heavy and had to be moved with a bobcat. Officer stood by for traffic control.
12:35PM – Toyota Highlander parked in handicapped space struck by unknown vehicle on IH 35 S.
14:16PM – Officer dispatched to IH 35 S for gray car hit while parked. Witness provided license plate information.
23:30PM – Officer dispatched to Adams Ave for person who had fallen approximately 15 feet inside building. Transported to University Hospital.
Jan. 3
10:33AM – Complainant on IH 35 S called regarding kids riding bikes in store. After being asked not to do so, they became upset and belligerent. Subjects departed prior to officer’s arrival.
12:26PM – Officer dispatched to Monticello Cir for elderly resident outside yelling. Resident had locked themselves out of home. Officer was given permission to gain entrance into residence. All okay.
12:47PM – Officer dispatched to Teel Dr for minor accident.
14:14PM – Complainant on Herring Ave advised male subject in a white pickup came onto her property and was looking around. Complainant approached subject who stated he had a tree trimming business; complainant asked for a business card and was given one.
15:50PM – Complainant called in reference to a stalled vehicle in traffic lane on St Hwy 1173. Vehicle was removed off roadway prior to officer’s arrival.
16:19PM – Complainant on Fullerton Dr called in reference to 3 male subjects that appeared to be taking things from property. Officers made contact with males who stated they had permission to be there.
17:36PM – Officer dispatched to IH 35 S for theft of $38.12. Subject cited and released.
Jan. 4
13:45PM – Complainant on Howell Ave called in reference to vehicle parked in front of residence with dark tinted windows. All okay.