Meet Kegan, an eleven year old who loves to entertain himself and those around him with his creativity & personality.
As a ball of energy, he finds joy in staying active, whether it’s running or walking outside, as he loves being in the open air, as being outdoors brings him warmth and happiness.
Kegan has a great appetite, and like most children, he has a sweet tooth for candies and chips. One of his favorite foods is chicken nuggets.
An ideal family for Kegan would be one with parents who could be very attentive to him, and spend a lot of one -on-one time with him, helping him to develop his life skills as he grows up. But most importantly, a family who will love him forever.
If you think you could be Kegan’s forever family or for another Texas child, please contact the department at 1-800-233-3405, for more information about adoption or visit 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,
Meet Maria who is an outgoing 8-year-old girl who really enjoys exploring and learning about her surroundings. As an energetic and curious child, she has many different interests ranging from watching a Disney movies, to going for a walk in the park or swimming. She is also very smart and creative child, which is reflected in her skills as a painter.
Maria enjoys going to school where she is doing well, and a fun fact about her, she loves chilly cheese hotdogs.
Maria is seeking to become part of a family who will be able to focus on her, and encourage her to maintain her success in academics, to help her to reach her full potential in life, allowing her to succeed in her interests and goals
If you think you could be Maria’s forever family or for another Texas child, please contact the department at 1-800-233-3405, for more information about adoption or visit 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.
Meet Octavain who is a sweet and loving 13-year-old boy, who always has a smile, and enjoys being active playing outside. Some of his favorite activities are taking part in playing various sports, and like many children – video games.
Academically, Octavain does well in school and is proud of his accomplishments in the classroom. When interacting with others, his thoughtful and compassionate personality towards people around him shines through.
Ideally Octavain is seeking to be adopted by a mother and father who will be nurturing as he grows up as part of his forever family, as his caseworker says he longs for a sense of belonging and being a part of a loving family. Octavain is also fond of caring for pets, so a forever family home with pets would be great!
If you think you can be Octavian’s forever family or for another Texas child, please contact the department at 1-800-233-3405, for more information about adoption or visit 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.
Jonathan is 17 year old fun and easy going teenager. He enjoys learning new things and looks forward to finding his forever family parents, who will help guide him as he grows into adulthood. He would like his future forever family to know he may be reserved at first, but will show his personality once he gets to know you.
Jonathan has dreams of traveling to different places, and would like to share those experiences with a family of his own. And traveling is part of his curious nature as he enjoys asking questions and learning about new things.
Jonathan has multiple indoor activities likes, such as watching movies or YouTube videos. He also enjoys playing video games. He especially likes basketball and riding his skateboard. He is a big skater boy.
Jonathan is ready for adoption, where he can feels loved, secure, and accepted, and if his future forever family has older children or others who are his age, that would be great, as he would like to have siblings.
If you think you could be Jonathan’s forever family or for another Texas child please contact the department at 1-800-233-3405, for more information about adoption or visit www.adoptchildren.org where the schedule of adoption information meeting for Texas are posted.
Meet Geraldine, an 8 year old who is looking to find her forever family
Geraldine is very energetic, and has a fun and sweet personality, at a first meeting she may appear shy and quiet, but opens up once she gets to know you.
Geraldine enjoys the outdoors, where she can ride her bike, or go skating at the park. She also loves socializing with her peers and is a fan all things girly, along with dancing while listening to music, and watching videos & movies. Her favorite foods include pizza, tacos, and spaghetti. In school, where is doing very well, her favorite classes are math, social studies, and science. And on Sundays, Geraldine likes going to Church.
Geraldine is looking for a family who is able to provide her with unconditional love, and if the family has a pet dog, that would be a bonus.
If you think you could be Geraldine’s forever family or for another Texas child please contact the department at 1-800-233-3405, for more information about adoption or visit www.adoptchildren.org where the schedule of adoption information meeting for Texas are posted.
Izabella is 10 years old and likes to be called Izzy by those she is close to.
Izabella is independent and enjoys being entertained with one of her most preferred toys, her iPad, where she really likes to watch videos on Kids YouTube, with music videos and any Disney movie with a princess as the star topping the list.
Izabella is a ball of energy; she finds joy in spinning and dancing. She likes to go for walks outside to see nature, as she loves the open air and the possibility of spotting some animals. Being outdoors in an open area brings her warmth and happiness. Izabella has a great appetite, as she loves oatmeal, goldfish crackers, and hot & chili Top Ramen.
Izzy is seeking to become part of a loving family, who will encourage and guide her as she matures into adulthood. She will do well with a family who has older children who can be mentors & role models, or where she can be an only child, And of course, a home with pets.
If you think you could be Isabella’s forever family or for another Texas child please contact the department at 1-800-233-3405, for more information about adoption or visit www.adoptchildren.org where the schedule of adoption information meeting for Texas are posted.
Meet Michael, Xavier, Ramon and their sister Destiny These four siblings are excited at the chance to find their forever home in a place where they can all be together with a forever mother and father. And the siblings all agree, in addition to parents, they want to have home with pets! Ramon who is the oldest at 11 years, is an outgoing child that enjoys reading and playing outside. Ramon also enjoys drawing, watching scary movies, roller skating, and playing Fortnite. Xavier is 10 and loves to laugh & joke around, he likes to play video games, reading books and playing basketball with his peers. His favorite snack is honey buns. Destiny is an energetic and outgoing 9-year-old, and the sister to her three brothers. She enjoys playing with dolls and riding her bike. She likes helping around the house, but most of all, her most favorite thing to do is being around her siblings. Michael who is the youngest at 8 years old, enjoys playing outside, jumping on the trampoline with his siblings and playing video games. Michael really loves to hang out with his brothers and sister, and looks forward to the day when they can be a part of a forever family. If you think you could be this sibling group’s forever family or for another Texas child please contact the department at 1-800-233-3405, for more information about adoption or visit www.adoptchildren.org where the schedule of adoption information meeting for Texas are posted.
Lytle PD officers handled 69 calls for service last week, it was another busy week. There were 42 traffic stops. Those stops resulted in 33 citations and 9 warnings. I will start off with arrests from last week (we had three): On May 3rd, a traffic stop resulted in the driver being cited and released for possession of drug paraphernalia. On May 4th, a father and son duo were both arrested for reckless driving, the father also had an assault warrant out of Bexar Co. Both were booked into the Medina Co. Jail. They each were in their own vehicles and the road rage disturbance started up in Bexar Co. They were headed south on Main St. and the officer observed them trying to run each other off the road. Hopefully, they can resolve their problems by Father’s Day. Property crimes ranged from $15 to $20K (we had four reported). A construction company doing work on the city water system had a 25 ft. PJ gooseneck trailer taken from water tower #2 (FM 2790 @ FM 463). The theft occurred between 4/28 and 5/2. The trailer was valued at $20K. Officers took a report of graffiti at the John Lott Park, both the concession stand restrooms were “tagged”. An Oak St. resident reported that her trash can was missing. The 4th and final property crime deserves a paragraph to itself. On Sunday night (Mother’s Day), officers responded to the H.E.B. Plus for a theft. Our suspect had already departed with a floral arrangement valued at $15. He fled when confronted by a manager as he tried to exit the store. I have said it before, and I will say it again “Nothing says I love you mom like stolen flowers.” But our story doesn’t end there. In his haste to escape our suspect left behind his dog in a shopping cart! So, did he steal the flowers or just trade his dog for them? Animal control was contacted and took custody of the dog (a small Shih Tzu). The dog isn’t facing any charges, as we can’t prove he engaged in the theft. But the story doesn’t end there either. Animal Control checked the dog for a “chip” and found it had been missing from a residence in Bexar Co. for 2 years. It was released to the original owner. So, our dog is back home safe. Hopefully, the dog hasn’t been on 2-year crime spree and picked up bad habits. The city election has come and gone, Ruben Gonzalez was re-elected as Mayor and Michael Rodriguez will fill the Alderman District 4 Seat (the incumbent Jerry Stone is retiring and did not seek re-election). Be it Mayor, City Council, or city staff with all the growth our hands will be full. Before you know it, we will be rid of all those political signs, at least for a few months.
Last Monday, we got bout 2 tenths of an inch of rain. On Wednesday, we got the rest, another inch. Hallylouya! And as usual, we ask for more. The weather was cooperative in the sense that it did not rain while we were fixin up the road that we are paving. As a result, Ron Outlaw was dissatisfied with the dust that was created by traffic until we got the paving done. Then he was ok with it. Got his truck all dusty. It was coming up on his annual washing anyway. There were a couple of vacant seats at Commissioners Court with the Judge and Commissioner Sittre missing. For some reason, the meeting went faster. There was an item on the Agenda concerning the purchase of the Community National Bank and Hondo National Bank properties but, I suggested that we wait until the entire Court was present to vote on this item. We were introduced to our new Medina County Ag Agent. His name is Taryn Titsworth and he hails from Angelo State…not A&M. Did more vacating and replatting and found out that the new subdivision that was supposed to go in north of Hondo (in their ETJ) was denied. In many ways, this is a good thing. There was also some speed limit adjustments made and an area of CR 446 was voted to have “No Through Truck” signs posted to keep 18 wheel trucks off that section of roadway. By this Thursday, we should be finished with our 4.2 mile paving project and will move on to another smaller section of road that we need to resurface out towards Great Oaks off of CR 7711. I see that Devine has a new Councilman and both Propositions passed as a result of the latest election. Very poor showing in both instances. We have another election coming up soon…a State Senator runoff on May 24th. I hope we show up in better numbers. Satisfied with your government’s efforts to build back better yet? If not, show up and change the players….specially at the National level. We will start our 2022-23 Budget preparations on May the 17th at 9 AM in the Commissioners Courtroom in the Medina County Courthouse Annex. This is open to the public and basically is just a “State of the County” informational meeting. Keep praying for rain. Only 229 days till Christmas and 236 until there is a new Commissioner for Pct 4.
This month, so far has been a busy one. Like always the first week of the month was full of meetings, both in the day time and also in the evenings. I only missed one, so that’s pretty good. It was one of those things; I just didn’t feel like getting dressed and going out that evening. Last week Tuesday, we had our monthly Auxiliary meeting, after that, several of us went to our work shop and began working on tray favors for Father’s Day. As usual, it was a great group and we got a lot done, and when finished, we had lunch and it was my afternoon to work in our Gift Shop which was not busy at all. Since we’re having all sorts of interesting things going on with celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Hospital, I was asked if I minded stuffing envelopes, so I spent the rest of the afternoon doing just that, as well as part of Wednesday morning finishing up. When I got home and was cleaning house and doing laundry, my washer quit, so the blanket I was washing went to my sweet sister to finish getting clean, and being the honey she is, it came home Thursday, washed, dried and folded. The washer repairman came, as did a plumber and it was all straightened out. Saturday, my daughter and her little granddaughter came to visit me, brought me beautiful cards, plants and a wind chime. We had lunch and then went outdoors and played with sidewalk chalk, bubbles, (always bubbles at Granny’s house), and then went across the pasture to my brother’s stock pond (tank!) to go fishing, lots of giggles and laughter as two small catfish were caught and then back home for ice cream…this little great-granddaughter runs true to form…loves her ice cream, just like her late Papaw and all of her cousins! It was a totally awesome day for me and I think also for her. She has grown so much in the past three or four months, and chatters like a little magpie. This coming week will be busy also, as Thursday evening, there is a big program at our museum to celebrate 100 years of Healthcare in Yoakum, with live music, etc. Friday morning, the 13th we will be dedicating an oak tree that the Auxiliary has donated and planted in celebration of the anniversary. It will be a great program, with various speakers and City dignitaries being present. The hospital employees will be wearing special yellow t-shirts and all Auxiliary members are supposed to be present wearing our dress uniforms, with our pink jackets, white blouses, white pants and shoes. I think it will be pretty awesome! Afterwards, we will be serving cookies, punch and coffee, inside, by the gift shop. My only hope is that the weather will cooperate and be as beautiful as it has been all weekend. Sunday was a beautiful Mother’s Day, I went to early church as usual and came home, my friend came by bringing treats, and so, we had several different types of kolaches and doughnuts for breakfast and then got busy with a lot of book work pertaining to the 100th anniversary. She left; I heated up some leftovers for my lunch and then had a nice, long, nap! Now it’s time to get to work. It’s a little late to tell you much about Mother’s Day celebrations, because last week, I was so concentrated on Cinco de Mayo, that I didn’t realize that this Sunday was Mother’s Day, and it’s much earlier than usual this year. I hope as many as possible of you had a truly beautiful Mother’s Day with your loved ones. I’ve talked to several of my children, and received cards from several of the others, and of course that wonderful visit with that little great-granddaughter on Saturday. Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May each year and had its beginnings in Grafton, W. VA., and in the churches in Philadelphia the first time on May 10, 1908. This day, set aside for our Mothers, was started in response to a suggestion by Miss Anna Jarvis. By 1911, there was not a state in the nation that did not observe Mother’s Day. Leaflets were printed in ten different languages for use in various countries. In 1913, by a unanimous vote, The House of Representatives passed a resolution commending the observance of Mother’s Day and calling upon the President, his Cabinet, the Senators and Representatives and all officials of the Federal Government to wear a white carnation on the second Sunday of the month to observe Mother’s Day. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson, issued a proclamation officially designating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day, and also directed that the U. S. Flag should be displayed on all public buildings on that day. Since that time, it has become a custom to wear white flowers (usually carnations) if your mother is deceased and red flowers if she is still living. It will soon be time to start thinking about salads and other lighter foods, so today here are a couple of really delicious chicken salads. Light Chicken Salad 3 or 4 chicken breasts, cooked and diced 1 large Granny Smith apple, chopped* 2/3 cup finely diced celery 1/3 cup sweet pickle relish 1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped 2 to 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds Enough light mayonnaise to moisten Cook chicken breasts in water seasoned with salt and a small amount of onion and celery, cool until you can handle the meat, remove skin and bones and cut into small pieces. Wash the apple, and cut it up, and add to the chicken, add remaining ingredients along with enough light mayonnaise to moisten. Serve with crackers, Melba toast or bread rounds. Cut the apple into small pieces and place them in some 7UP to keep them from darkening. Lightly Spicy Chicken Salad 3 cups cooked, diced chicken, 4 sliced green onions, including tops ½ cup diced green bell pepper 1 avocado diced and tossed with lemon juice to prevent discoloration ½ cup bottled chili sauce (Hunt’s, DelMonte)** 4 tablespoons mild picante sauce ½ teaspoon dry mustard ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon chili powder Combine chicken, onions, bell pepper and avocado in mixing bowl. Combine chili sauce, picante sauce, dry mustard, black pepper and chili powder in a bowl and mix well. Pour over chicken mixture until coated thoroughly. Serve with tortilla chips. Garnish with additional avocados if desired.*Instead of all green bell pepper, you could use a combination, of bell pepper and mild fresh jalapeño peppers, this would make for a spicy dish. **This is found in the aisle with the ketchup and the store brand (if they have one) is OK also.
