Devine students make region band

Devine Warhorse Band members who made into the region band were (l to r) Jake Riou, Esai Sanchez, Rodney Alvarado, Damara Lezama, Maudie Cortez, Savanna Pequeno, Alvin Mann III, Addison Davila, Abner Flores, Joshus Castro, Lucas Hicks Hernandez, Brianna Schaefer, Gia Yracheta, Sarai Benavidez, Joshua Mills, Maverick Beaty, Robert Herrera, and Charly Nelson. Not pictured Ace Sosa.

Christmas Comes Early to the Lytle Nursing Home

This past week was filled with the healing warmth of Christmas cheer at the Lytle Nursing Home. Thanks to the kindness and love from so many incredible volunteers and local organizations, three special days brightened the lives of many within the nursing home community.
Day one began on Thursday with a visit from Mr. & Mrs. Claus with the help of Laurie Sides, Denise Cardenas, Margaret Powers, and a few other gracious volunteers, they paid a visit to every resident leaving behind thoughtful gifts and wonderful memories.
Day two, Friday, continued with a visit from the 1st grade classes from the Lytle Primary School. Over a hundred children along with their sweet teachers…

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Nixon-Smiley left frowning after 57-39 Lady Pirates victory

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
   Lytle improved to 15-6 in its Tuesday night 57-39 victory over Poth in front of what Head Coach Lori Wilson called a “great home crowd.”  Lytle upped their win total to 16 with their 63-19 annihilation of Nixon-Smiley last Friday.
    The Lady Pirates get a little time to refresh themselves as the Christmas break is now upon them.
    “Merry Christmas from the Basketball Girls and Coaches!” was Wilson’s shoutout to Lytle Hoops Nation.
vs Poth
    “We started out slow and at the end of the 1st quarter it…

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Mustang Varsity vs. West Campus 12/12/2023

Natalia Varsity Mustangs #5 Jordan Roberts #2 David Rodriguez #3 Dominic San Miguel on defense photo by Evalyn Valer.

On Tuesday, the Mustangs were at home as the West Campus Cougars came to town. The Mustangs came into the evening’s match-up looking for their 6th win in a row. Some hot shooting from the Cougars was the difference in the game in the 1Q as they were able to connect on 3 three-pointers. Elias Deluna had 8 points for the Mustangs in the 1Q, but the Mustangs would trail 14-13 as they headed into the 2Q. The Cougars would…

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Retired Middle School Minds are Pick-Ems Champs again

The Devine News would like to announce the winners of this year’s 2023 LT’s Pick Em’s Football Contest as Richard Malone and cohort Bill Herring. The contest is done yearly in memory of Devine News Sports Writer Louis Travis who loved all things football.
The Retired Middle School Minds (Richard Malone and Bill Herring) held onto their Championship Title this year with 122 correct picks, followed closely by Scott Herring in second with 117 and only one pick…

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7th Colts downed by Del Rio

#13 Collier Paige with the jump shot

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Del Rio, yes, 6A Del Rio made their annual trip to Devine Monday to take on the Colts in the DMS Gymnasium. Both the A and B teams were sent up the river by the Rams.
“We didn’t come out with a win, but I am proud of the effort the boys gave,” said Coach Lupe Torres.
B-Team
Things started off well for the B-Team Bombers as they jumped out to an early 10-8 lead. That success was short-lived as the Rams stormed back and then some to take…

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Lady Pirate JV hoops recap

Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
   The JV Lady Pirates took a hard loss last week as they fell 27-17 to San Antonio Cole.  Genesis Martinez scored 6 points and Claire Canales pulled down 10 rebounds in defeat.
    “The game didn’t go as we hoped for,” stated Coach Freddie Martinez.  “It was a very hard-fought, physical…

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