It looks like our call volume was way down last week, we only had 36 calls for service. I was on vacation, so I missed out on all the “slowness”, just my luck. Officers conducted 91 traffic stops, those stops resulted in 56 citations and 35 warnings.
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Friendship Art Club to host Fall Fine Arts and Crafts Show on Sept. 30th
The Lazy Days of Summer are not lazy for the Friendship Art Club. Plans are under way for the Fall Fine Arts and Crafts Show, Saturday, September 30th. The annual show boasts twenty-two indoor booths, in the cool air conditioned Lytle Community Center.
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Health Unit News
Update on Vaccines
COVID vaccines are out again and currently you can choose between Moderna vaccine or Pfizer vaccine. The bivalent COVID vaccine is no longer available. We had a few people come in asking for it this week. We have moved on to updated COVID vaccines that should provide better coverage for current strains. If you choose to get the vaccine and have insurance or Medicare check with your pharmacy or your doctor’s office for current stock.
Devine Cactus Festival Parade Nov. 4th, sign up entries now
The Devine Chamber of Commerce invites you to participate in the Devine Cactus Festival Parade on Saturday, November 4, 2023. The Parade will being at 10 am and entries will need to be placed by 8:45 am for judging.
The Parade is the kickoff for the 62nd anniversary of the Devine Cactus Festival. The Cactus Festival is graciously hosted by the City of Devine and held each year in the downtown area in and around the Devine Community Center, American Momentum Bank, and many other local businesses. The Cactus Festival boasts a wide variety of live music on two entertainment stages, carnival, 65+ retail vendors, and 15+ food booths.
Go to the Chamber of Commerce website to download entry form. Completed forms are to be emailed to devinechamberofcommerce@gmail.com before October 20th.
Lytle Police Report
Lytle
Monday, September 11
7:16 AM – FM 2790 @ Main St. – Officer responded to a two-vehicle injury accident.
1:45 PM – 15000 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to inspect the business for their certificate of occupancy.
Natalia Police Report
09/14-Criminal Mischief – Officer on duty responded to a report of a vehicle which had been parked at the same location for at least a month.
09/14-Wanted Person – Officer on duty observed a subject who had an active felony warrant. The subject was stopped, arrested and taken to Medina County Jail for processing of the subject.
Koin Timothy Gunn
Koin Timothy Gunn, age 66, of Devine, TX, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 15, 2023.
He was born in San Marcos, TX, on March 11, 1957 to parents Laverne Littleton Abraham and Koin D. Gunn.
Lori Michele Orr
Lori Michele Orr, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and cherished friend passed away on September 15, 2023, in Lytle, Texas. She was born on March 31, 1971, in San Antonio, Texas.
Devine National Night Out set for Oct. 3rd
Devine National Night Out set for Oct. 3rd
The Devine Police Department is hosting “National Night Out” for all area Devine residents on Tuesday, October 3rd from 6 to 9 pm at the Devine Municipal Golf Course.
There will be live music by the Solis Brothers as well as free food and drinks! Other food items will be available for purchase. There will also be free entertainment for the kids.
HOMETOWN HISTORY:The Modernized DEVINE PUBLIC SCHOOL circa 1929
The Modernized DEVINE PUBLIC SCHOOL circa 1929
By Nancy Ehlinger Saathoff, Devine Historical Committee
In 1929, at the height of the Roaring 20s, with the nation in an upswing of prosperity, Devine’s new $40,000 modernized school was built on College Avenue! Not only did it have a modern, art-deco look; it was fitted, for the first time, with heating, plumbing, and electricity! That was a far cry from what many of the students had in their homes at the time; so this was a very big improvement for the students of Devine ISD.
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