Celebrating 126 Years of Serving the communities of Devine, Natalia, Lytle, Bigfoot, and Moore in Medina, Frio, and Atascosa Counties
Natalia Mustang tournament honors: #4 Peyton Alderete (All-Tournament), #2 David Rodriguez, #5 Jordan Roberts (MVP), #3 Dominic San Miguel All-Tournament).
Natalia vs. Karnes City
(McMullen County Tournament Pool Play)
In their first game of the McMullen County Tournament, the Mustangs took on the Badgers of Karnes City. The Badgers jumped out to a quick lead early on as they held on to an 18-13 lead heading into the 2Q. The Mustangs had a balanced scoring attack in…
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Lytle Lady Pirates #15 Katara Whitfield and #22 Amelia Martinez trap a Cole play
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
The Lady Pirates downed Randolph 46-36 last Tuesday in San Antonio as Calyssa Sevier poured in 24 points for Lytle in the victory. Katara Whitfield and and Arianna Garcia notched double digits on the glass with 14 and 12 respectively.
“We picked up our 13th win of the season in spite of only shooting 28% from the floor (15 of 53),” said relieved head coach Lori Wilson. “We have to get more…
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Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
The 8th grade Filly hoop teams continued their season a week ago in Pearsall against the Lady Doggies. The B-Team wound up in a 15-all tie while the A-Team won easily 36-7/
B-Team
Devine took a 9-8 lead into the break before Pearsall got that one point back in the second half as the teams tied at 15. There are no overtimes in B-Team ball games.
“These girls played well despite ending in a tie with Pearsall,” said Coach Leigh Anne McIver. “It was a very physical game where a lot of fouls were not called but the girls really held their composure. We had a lot of good looking…
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#1 Jordan Beaver with free throw to tie game late in the 4th quarter.
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
The 7th grade Colts traveled to Uvalde Monday afternoon to take on the Coyotes. Devine played two competitive games but came out on the short end of each contest.
A-Team
The A-Team lost a gut-wrencher 17-15 as both offenses struggled to get favorable runs going throughout the game. Devine hit a three-pointer as their only points in the first quarter then managed a single free throw in the second frame.
The Colts scored 7 points in the third before finishing the game with three made free throws in the fourth…
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I asked my teenage daughter (not naming any names) to help get my son dressed. She put a little twist on that when he resisted a little, but he came out dressed.
I learned later that she told her poor little brother that if he doesn’t wear socks with his shoes he will “grow an extra toe” on the side of his foot.
What a sisterly thing to do.
12/04-Traffic Control – Officer on duty provided traffic control assistance for a broken down vehicle until the vehicle was able to be towed.
12/04 – Minor Accident 10—50 – Officer on duty took a telephone call from a driver who had requested a tow truck be called to assist with the removal of his broken down truck which the driver was able to safely move off to the side of the road. The driver called the Officer on duty shortly after the first call to inform the Officer he’d contacted a tow truck and no longer required assistance with this matter.
Monday, December 4
12:51 AM – IH 35 Frontage Rd. @ Saddle Ridge Blvd. – Officer provided a courtesy ride to a male’s residence.
1:15 PM – N. Prairie St. @ Railroad – St. Officers responded to an 8” water main break from a contractor boring into the line.
2:40 PM – Lytle PD – Officer received information that an outstanding Lytle warrant was served in Frio County.
Devine
December 1
9:00AM – Complainant on Adams St found bikes on her property that don’t belong to her. Officer picked up.
Roy Worth Whitney, age 87, of Lytle, Texas died November 30, 29023 at Methodist Hospital – Sugar Land in Sugar Land, Texas. Roy was born in Comfort, Texas on December 16, 1935 to parents Milby Emma Camille Stieler Whitney and Herman Worth Whitney.
Billie Chlonette Stewart of Devine, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023 after an extended battle with cancer & dementia. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Glen H. Stewart, sons Justin Stewart, Shane Stewart and wife Kara, and granddaughters Kenadee and Kambell Stewart.
