It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Champ, Jose Angel Mancillas.
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Bobbie Turner
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Bobbie Turner, who peacefully departed from this world on February 28, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on August 10, 1935, in Moore, Texas, Bobbie lived a life rich in love, family bonds, and leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her.
Crews fighting fires versus 49+ MPH winds
By Kayleen Holder and KK Calame
Officials are asking people to please, please not burn. Firefighters all across Medina County were working as many as four fires at one time this Tuesday around 2 pm. Emergency Coordinator Mark Chadwick called to give us an update as he was enroute to yet another fire. Winds have reached 46 MPH in Medina County, he said.
“All departments in the county are active today. They are running. We’ve got some
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Q&A with Dr. Neel
Why do you believe it’s important to conduct a physical examination?
“I get a lot of complaints from patients saying some doctors only talk to them from the doorway, and that they don’t get enough time to ask questions,” Neel said. “When I went to medical school, they harped over and over again that you need to touch the patient. I check eyes, ears, nose, throat, heart and lungs just out of habit. I don’t want somebody to walk out of here with something obvious that went unnoticed.
“I’ve had several patients who had seen multiple doctors who never felt their abdomen to see if their spleen was enlarged. They ran all kinds of test, but failed to do the basic lab tests and physical examinations.”
Devine Fire Chief arrested on allegations of Official Oppression/Sexual Harassment
Devine Fire Chief Greg Atkinson was arrested today, Thursday Feb 27,2025 and booked into Medina County Jail on charges of Official Oppression/Sexual Harassment. Atkinson turned himself in after a warrant for his arrest was issued.
“Our investigation continues on,” Sheriff Randy Brown said. “If anyone feels like they were done wrong and coerced into doing something they did not want to do, please come forward.”
The best way to get in contact is to call Medina County Sheriffs 830-741-6150 line during work day hours as after hours that line transfers to dispatch.
Atkinson turned himself in after a warrant for his arrest was issued.
The sheriff explained that victims in a case like this can be given a pseudonym or fake name to protect their identity.
“On February 13, we received info about a possible victim and found at least some of the allegations to be true. We interviewed multiple suspects, and have more to interview still.”
Sheriff Brown adds, “If you are a person of authority and you use blackmail etc to coerce somebody to do something using the power you hold, that is Oppression.”
Sheriff Brown confirmed there is photo evidence.
The sheriff thanked the Devine VFD board for quickly taking action to make sure fire operations continue smoothly.
Atkinson was put on leave at an emergency meeting by the Devine Vol Fire Department Board yesterday evening, Wednesday February 26.
“Kuddos to them for doing what they needed to do to keep things running smoothly even though I could only provide limited information at that point,” Sheriff said.
Chief Atkinson has served as Chief at Devine VFD since 2021, and started fire academies that offered classes to students in Devine ISD, Natalia ISD, as well as Hondo ISD.
Devine Vol Fire Department is also a contractor for the City of Devine as Devine VFD has been hired to do Code Compliance. They were previously hired to do inspections as well for the City of Devine, but due to a lack of certifications previously promised, the city council voted to cease that part of the contract at a recent meeting.
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What curriculum is your district about to adopt?
By Madeline Steubing
(Madline Steubing of Devine recently testified before the Texas Legislature and State Board of Education against Bluebonnet Learning. Steubing is a veteran teacher with 10 years of experience at the high school level and mother of five).
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East Medina water hooks $2.1 million state grant
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By Anton Riecher
The East Medina County Special Utility District has been awarded a $2.1 million grant from the Texas Water Development Board to replace 72,000 feet of aging infrastructure serving the Dunlay area, district superintendent Bruce Alexanders reports.
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Controversy over voting and countywide access…commissioners oppose new limits
By Anton Riecher
Medina County has joined with a growing number of Texas counties opposing efforts by some state lawmakers to eliminate the option allowing voters to cast their ballots at any county polling location on Election Day.
Medina County currently allows voters to vote at any location in the county rather than specific polling precincts.
The Medina County Commissioners Court voted unanimously Monday to adopt a resolution to oppose any efforts by the Texas Legislature to eliminate countywide polling places, electronic poll books and electronic marking devices.
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Andres Sepulveda
September 6, 1964 — February 12, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Andres Sepulveda, who left us peacefully on February 12, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on September 6, 1964, Andres was a beloved husband, Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle, and friend whose kindness and generosity touched the lives of all who knew him.