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What Devine school projects can be funded for $11.255 million?


The Devine ISD district has developed a survey to ask the community members to give their input regarding their $11.2 Million dollar bond proposal which the community will vote on this November.
All the projects recommended in the May bond election will not be addressed, but the district will start with the top priority item and work down to get as much accomplished as possible. To view the possible projects go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/disdbond

Medina County to collect $2Million more in taxes at new tax rate

By Jerry Beck
On September 7, the focus of the Medina County Commissioners Court session was on Employee raises, the Tax Rate and the 2023-24 Budget.
The current tax rate for Medina County is $0.4743 per $100 evaluation. The rate that was approved was $0.4356 per $100 evaluation.

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Class of 1963 Reunion Brunch Oct. 14th

The 1963 class of Devine High is holding a reunion brunch on Saturday, October 14th, of the full reunion. Brunch will be held at Charlie’s Daughter Restaurant at 10 AM. All whoever attended with our class are included and spouses. Please RSVP at maryruth3719@gmail.com or 512-415-8959.
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October 14, 10AM, at Charlie’s Daughter located at 116 Malone (at golf course). We hope to see you and your spouse. We will also honor our lost classmates.

Capital Highlights Week of Sept. 11 – 15Violence puts Texas prisons in complete lockdown;Crypto miner gets $31 million to cut energy use

The first week of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial in the Senate ended with his former lead law enforcement officer testifying an Austin developer alleged to have bribed Paxton constructed a “conspiracy theory” that federal officials altered a search warrant for his property, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

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Natalia Homecoming to feature 63rd meeting between Mustangs and PiratesNHS riding eight game win streak

Eric Smith
Staff Writer
One of the great rivalries of South Texas will battle this coming Friday, as Natalia and Lytle will take the field for the 63rd time since 1933. Lytle is riding high as they enter with a 3-0 mark as the Mustangs enter 0-3 facing three tough challenges in a row. This will also mark the “14th” Legacy Bowl game as Natalia has won eight in a row and holds the overall record 34-26-3 historically.

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Tickets on sale for St. Andrew’s Octoberfest drawings, BBQ pit is grand prize


St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Lytle is hosting a drawing with a grand prize of a double door BBQ Pit, which can be seen under the pavilion next to the church in the bargain shopping area.
The drawing will be held October 8th during the annual Octoberfest beginning at 10:30 pm. Tickets are $5 each and prizes will be awarded up to 24th place.
Grand prize is a double door BBQ Pit, second prize is $3,000, 3rd prize is $2,000, 4th prize is $1,000, 5th through 9th prize is $500, 10th through 14th prize is $300, 15th through 19th prize is $200 and 20th through 24th prize is $100. The cash prizes will be awarded in credit cash cards. Winners must claim their prizes within 30 days but need not be present to win.
Tickets can be purchased from members of the church or call Pablo Cortez at (830) 709-3123 to order and reserve your tickets now!