Baseball is back, and fans all over the country are again enjoying the thrill and satisfaction that only comes from America’s best sport. With baseball on my mind this week, it seemed appropriate to share a bit of bizarre baseball history. Fun and strange things can happen at the ballpark.
The Shortest Home Run in History – This is a minor league baseball story, circa 1900. Andy Oyler was a shortstop for the Minnesota Millers. After a night of heavy rain, his team found themselves playing in deep mud the next day. At bat in the bottom of the ninth inning, Oyler ducked a pitch that was apparently aimed at his head. The ball inadvertently hit Oyler’s bat and traveled approximately 24 inches before sinking into the mud in front of home plate. Oyler saw the ball, but none of the opposing fielders did. He was able to complete an inside-the-park home run before the ball was found.
The Smallest Pinch Hitter – In 1951, Bill Veeck, owner of the St. Louis Browns, came up with a wild publicity stunt. He signed professional performer Eddie Gaedel as a new player. Gaedel was a little person, standing just 3 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 60 pounds…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get INSTANT online access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
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Devine Lions Club golf tournament set for June
Club Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 7 with a shotgun start at 10 a.m.
Chartered on April 22, 1952, the Lions Club can be found all over the United States and are the largest service organization in the world.
“We help in all different aspects of the community,” Devine Lions Club president Lewis Stroud said.
Stroud, who has been president for 25-30 years, says that their annual golf tournament is the only fundraiser and all the funds accumulated go right back to Devine, which includes non-profits and scholarships…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get INSTANT online access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
South Texas Ministerial Fellowship: Bridging Faith and Community Needs
The South Texas Ministerial Fellowship (STMF), a non-profit organization rooted in Christian faith, unites local churches and leaders in our communities. We believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and seek to work together to minister to the spiritual and physical needs of our community. While we encourage cooperation in the areas where we find “common ground”, we recognize and respect the individual beliefs and characteristics of our various member churches and ministers. With a focus on compassion, the STMF provides crucial emergency assistance, including shelter, food, clothing, healthcare, utilities, and transportation, to those facing hardship. Beyond immediate relief, we offer support for emotional well-being, education, and spiritual guidance, aiming to foster long-term stability…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get INSTANT online access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
Planning requirements for proposed Natalia ambulance substation may postpone project
By Anton Riecher
Legal requirements governing the construction of government buildings in Texas may delay work on a Medina County Emergency Services District No. 4 ambulance substation slated to be built in Natalia later this year.
By a vote of 4-0, the ESD4 board of commissioners voted April 9 to contact their attorney, Ken Campbell, for clarification on architecture requirements to assemble a pre-engineered metal building that would serve as the new sub-station.
EMS Director Jason Miller warned the board that hiring an architect or engineer to draw plans and specifications for the new structure could mean a considerable push back in the project timeline…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get INSTANT online access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
Lytle votes to update water, sewer mapping
By Anton Riecher
An agreement with an engineering consultant to update mapping of the water and sewer system in Lytle was approved by the city council Monday during its regular monthly meeting.
On a motion by District 3 Alderman David Emery, seconded by District 4 Alderman Michael Rodriguez, the council approved an agreement with San Antonio-based Cobb, Fendley & Associates for phase one of a two-phase project to update the city’s capital improvement plan.
City Administrator Zachary Meadows said the first phase will cover general mapping of the city’s water and sewer…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get INSTANT online access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
When saying “Sorry” is just a flex
The Art of a Non-Apology
by Jerel Beaty
Apology: A delicate social ritual meant to convey remorse, mend fences, and acknowledge one’s shortcomings. Except, of course, when it does not. We’ve all encountered that special breed of a non-apology.
One that is so dripping with self-congratulation, deflection, and insincerity that could make one question if the offender even understands what the word “sorry” truly means. Instead of remorse, these non-apologies reek of ego, turning what should be a moment of humility into a performance of self-promotion.
Examples? Sure.
There are some apologies that may come across as, “I deeply regret that my innovative, record-breaking work ethic has inadvertently set an impossible standard for my peers.”…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get INSTANT online access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
3 Devine FCCLA students advance to Nationals !!!
Several Devine FCCLA students placed at the state meet last Thursday.
Kamden Paige won 1st place with Interpersonal Communications and Collier Paige and Urijah Thompson won 1st place with their program National Programs in Action.
First and second places will advance to Nationals in Orlando, Florida in July.
Also placing at the state level were Amy Outlaw and Myla Sorrell received 4th place with their program Focus on Children.
This Saturday, April 19…Eggs-travaganza in Lytle
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The City of Lytle is hosting their 2025 Easter Eggs-travaganza on Saturday, April 19 from 10:00 am to 12 pm. Registration starts at 10:00 a.m. at John Lott Municipal Park
Schedule includes: 10:00 a.m. Easter Bunny Appearance. Easter Egg Hunt if for kids ages 1-8 only and starts at 11:00 a.m. Keep your ticket for the basket drawing and egg hunt gate entrance. Fee is 1 canned good or $1 per child. Every year the City of Lytle hosts an egg hunt for the children of the city and surrounding area on the Saturday before Easter.
Family home engulfed in fire, donations welcome
By Kayleen Holder
Editor
The Cabral family lost all of their possessions this past Wednesday, April 9th as a fire engulfed the family home. Despite the quick response of their amazing neighbors and 911, the fire couldn’t be contained. The house was completely destroyed. Nothing could be saved.
Because they have very limited room in their current living situation, they are not able to accept many items, but would be very grateful for the following: 1.) Apartment Size Refrigerator 2.) Queen size bed with mattress and 3.) TV (Small)
Anyone wanting to make a monetary donation can send it to:…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get INSTANT online access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
Lytle council authorizes eminent domain in town citing “public necessity” in 3-0 vote
By Anton Riecher
This Monday, the Lytle City Council declared a “public necessity” to acquire right-of-way property along Railroad and McDonald streets for a new 12-inch water main. The action authorizes the city staff to move forward with eminent domain proceedings if the property cannot be acquired through purchase negotiations.
“We have sent initial offers for some easements that we need to acquire along that route because of the amount of utilities that are in this particular project,” City Administrator Zachary Meadows said…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get INSTANT online access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!