Celebrating 126 Years of Serving the communities of Devine, Natalia, Lytle, Bigfoot, and Moore in Medina, Frio, and Atascosa Counties
June 22, 1949 – December 16, 2023
In Loving Memory of Guadalupe Sanchez
Guadalupe Sanchez, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and beloved member of the Natalia community, peacefully passed away on December 16, 2023, in San Antonio, TX. Guadalupe was born on June 22, 1949, in Saginaw, Michigan and her untimely departure has left a void in the hearts of all who knew her.
Andrea Campos Garza age 82 of Natalia and Devine, TX entered eternal rest on Sunday, December 17th. Andrea is preceded in death by her parents Octaviano and Maria Campos. Her Husband Henry Garza, Sister Angelita Cura, Brother Santos Campos and son Edward Lopez.
Ages 11-17 to recharter, open to Devine, Natalia, Lytle and surrounding youth
Boy Scout Troop 72 Devine/Natalia/Lytle is looking for a couple more Boy Scouts to join them so they can re-charter their troop and kick off 2024.
Congratulations to a job well done by Mrs. Carly Parson (above) who is a Kinder teacher at Devine ISD, and to Mrs. Julie Oropez (left) who is an English teacher at Devine High School and also a coach in Devine.
Both teachers are noted for inspiring students and athletes day after day with their dedication and encouragement.
Teachers and coaches do such an important job. Thanks to all for what you do.
12/12-Information
Officer on duty was contacted via public service by Medina County Dispatch for a stolen phone report.
12/14-911 call
Officer on duty was dispatched to a 911 call from a resident whose water line broke in her home.
12/14-Animal Control
Officer on duty picked up a white puppy wandering the streets. The puppy was wearing a blue collar with no identification tags or chip.
12/16-Animal Control
Officer on duty responded to a telephone call from a local citizen who was looking to adopt a dog after the loss of his long-time pet. The Officer sent photos of a puppy at the local kennel and the puppy was successfully adopted and delivered to his new home.
12/17- Information
Officer responded to a report of a burning ground fire. The Officer arrived at the location and conducted a security check and found everything in order.
12/17-Suspicious Person
Officer on duty responded to a call about a disoriented individual at Chubby’s in Nataliia. The Officer arrived at the location and was able to identify the subject and help him get home safely to the family.
Liah Romero and Abner Flores were honored as Students of the Month by the Devine Lion’s Club.
Abner Flores son of Veronica Castro and Rodrigo Flores
School and Community Involvement: My extracurricular activities are participating in the high school marching band, as well as being a part of the high school track team. I was also recently inducted in the National Honor Society. I have also completed some community service work like helping out in concessions during basketball games.
Future Plans:….
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We have added more dates! As we approach the Christmas season, Devine First United Methodist Church will be offering Christmas gift assembly and gift wrapping to the community. You may leave your gift(s) with us or ask for same-day service. We will be available on the following days and times for you to drop off youra gift(s).
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Devine First UMC was busy this past weekend! We hosted our first Breakfast with Baby Jesus event for the community on Saturday. Kids of all ages were welcomed in to enjoy breakfast with Baby Jesus. Children were invited to step into the nativity scene to take a picture with Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus. They also were able to create holiday crafts and decorate Christmas cookies with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
