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Warhorse baseball racking up games as tournament season is here

Varsity Warhorse #9 Alejandro Ramirez gets loose on the mound during Devine’s tournament run in Jourdanton. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The season may not have started the way Head Coach Heath Poppe and his Warhorse baseball players would have liked, but they have plenty of opportunities to get things going in the right direction as a slew of tournament games happen over the next couple of weeks.
vs Canyon Lake
After five scrimmages, the season opener came at Warhorse Field on February 16 against the visiting Canyon Lake Hawks. A disastrous six-inning cost Devine an opportunity to put the first actual tick of the season in the win column, but Poppe and his troops nonetheless got better from the experience of their 12-3 loss.
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Lady Mustang lifters dominate home meet; Rehak, Vera, Jarreau, & Aguirre win gold

Lady Mustang Powerlifters Cerenity Rehak, Sophia Vera, Kenzlie Jarreau, and Ashley Aguirre earned first place at their own gym!

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Lady Mustangs had quite the outing in their own gym last Wednesday as they won the Last Qualifiers Meet by scoring 60 points, 10 more than runner-up Cotulla who finished with 50.
Twelve of 26 lifters finished in the top three of their respective weight classes to propel Natalia to a team championship.
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Cuero gobbles up Arabiansbi-district hopes

Varsity Arabian #5 Gigi Madrid drives to the cup during Devine’s playoff game against Cuero. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The last game of the season is always tough, no matter the time that it happens. Whether it is the first, second, or third round of the state playoffs everyone always wants at least one more game to play…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Warhorses put 189 points at St. Mary’s All-Relay Meet

Warhorse Rowdy Esparza ascends into the air during the long jump event at St. Mary’s Hall. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Warhorses claimed their second consecutive invitational championship as they defeated runner-up San Antonio Cornerstone Christian 189-167.5 last week at the St. Mary’s Barons All-Relay Meet. St. Mary’s Hall was third with 99.5 points.
Gold medal performances were had in several events by several different Warhorse athletes.
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Arabians score 1st place at St. Mary’s Relay Meet

Arabian Rylie Wells leaps over the pole during the high jump event at St. Mary’s Hall. Photo by Moose Lopez.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Devine scored their second consecutive first place finish to start the 2026 track and field season as they put up nearly 196 points in winning the St. Mary’s Hall All-Relay Meet last week. The Arabians 195.5 points topped runner-up Great Hearts Northern Oaks who scored an even 124 points.
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Local Events

February
18 – Story time for ages 2-5 at Lytle Public Library at 10:30 a.m.
18 – LaCoste City Hotel Trivia Night at 7 p.m.
18 – Lytle St. Andrews Fish Fry from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | 1 & 2 pc. | Includes fries and coleslaw | $6 and $9
18 – Ashes To Go from 11 am to 1 pm at Driscoll Public Library parking lot – First United Methodist Church
18 – 702 Tejas Sports Bar y Mas Poker Club from 7-10 p.m.
19 – Craft with Us at Lytle Public Library for ages 12-adult from 5:30-7 p.m.
19 – LaCoste City Hotel Karaoke Night at 7 p.m.
19 – Live music at Cora’s 471 Grill featuring Bart Crow from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
19 – 702 Tejas Sports Bar y Mas Karaoke Night at 7 p.m.
20 – Lytle St. Andrew Friday Bingo at 7 p.m.
20 – First Baptist Church Castroville Clean Fun Comedy Night at 7 p.m.
20 – Knights of Columbus Fish Fry fundraiser at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at 11 a.m.
20 – Live music at The La Coste City Hotel featuring Dave Flores from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
21 – Live music at The La Coste City Hotel featuring Chuck Wimer duo set from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
22 – Lytle VFW Bingo Card sales 2 PM | Early Bird 2:30 PM | Games start 3 PM
23-27 – Devine Brush & Bulk Pick Up. Earliest date to set out on curb is Feb 14.
23 – Devine Driscoll Public Library Art Club from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Registration is required.
25 – Story time for ages 2-5 at Lytle Public Library at 10:30 a.m.
25 – LaCoste City Hotel Trivia Night at 7 p.m.
25 – 702 Tejas Sports Bar y Mas Poker Club from 7-10 p.m.
26 – Craft with Us at Lytle Public Library for ages 12-adult from 5:30-7 p.m.
26 – LaCoste City Hotel Karaoke Night at 7 p.m.
26 – Crafting After Hours 2.0 at Devine Driscoll Public Library from 6-8 p.m. Registration is required
26 – Live music at Cora’s 471 Grill featuring Keith Lutz 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
26 – 702 Tejas Sports Bar y Mas Karaoke Night at 7 p.m.
27 – Lytle St. Andrew Friday Bingo at 7 p.m.
27 – Medina Valley United Methodist Church Fish Fry Fundraiser from 5-7 p.m.
27 – Live music at The La Coste City Hotel featuring Charles Lieurance from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
28 – Sausage Sale at Devine First United Methodist Church. Dine in or to go plates. $12 sausage dinner w/ all the trimmings.
28 – Live music at The La Coste City Hotel featuring Matt Hawk from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
March
6 – Devine Golf Course Karaoke in the Barn
7 – Paint n Sip Fundraiser for the Alsatian Pioneer Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas from 3-5 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall Castroville
7 – Lytle VFW UNO Tournament Family Game Night. Check in at 4 p.m. Game starts at 5 p.m. Kids 8 & up welcome.
7 – Devine Market Association Saturday Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
9 – Lytle VFW Trivia Night (kid-friendly) at 7 p.m.
12 – Lytle VFW Semi-Formal Family Dance at 7 p.m.
14 – LaCoste City Hotel Crawfish Festival | Event starts at 12 p.m. | Live Music starts at 3 p.m.
14 – Lytle VFW Paint Swap Party + Movie | Check in at 3 p.m. | Painting begins at 4:30 p.m.
20 – Lytle Music Fest at John Lott Park. Tri-City from 6:30-8 p.m. Lucky Joe from 8:30-10 p.m.
21 – Mission Devine Fundraiser at the Community Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
21 – Lytle Music Fest at John Lott Park. 22 – St. Joseph Catholic Church Golf Tournament at Devine Golf Course at 12 p.m. Registration from 10am-12pm
28 – My Time Garden & Nursery Spring Fling & Trade School Scholarship Fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
28 – Roosters Icehouse Vendor Market from 4-7 p.m.
28 – Natalia Bluebonnet Festival & Parade | Parade begins at 11 a.m.
28-29 – Devine Acres Farm Spring Country Fest

April
3 – Devine Acres Farm Spring Country Fest
4 – Easter Egg Hunt at Devine Golf Course | Age 0-4 at 3 p.m. | Age 5-8 at 3:20 p.m. | Age 9 & up at 3:40 p.m.
10 -12- Strawberry Festival
18 – Country Music Festival @ Devine Acres for Audrey Jane’s Light fundraiser

Devine Bulk and Brush pickup scheduled for Feb. 23-27

The Bulk and Brush Pickup for the City of Devine is scheduled for February 23 through 27. Ten days prior, starting on Friday, February 13 residents may start placing their brush and bulk pickup items out.
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Two races draw competiton in Devine ISD school board election

Stricker vs Gentry,
Pepper vs Balderrama

Devine ISD
Devine ISD will have their 2026 General Election on Saturday, March 3, 2026 for two positions on the board of trustees.
There are two new candidates for the District 3 seat, Britny Stricker and Kristi Gentry that Henry Moreno, Jr. currently holds. “District 3 Trustee Henry Moreno, Jr. had signed up prior to the deadline, but withdrew his application,” said Geri Woods, Executive Assistant to Superintendent & Board of Trustees, on Tuesday morning.
District 4 candidates are incumbent and Board President Nancy Pepper and challenger Matthew Balderrama.
Last day to register to vote is April 2, 2026. Early voting first day will be April 20, last day to early vote is April 28, 2026. Election is Saturday, May 2, 2026.
City of Devine
The City of Devine will not need to have an election in May.
District 3 Councilman Jeff Miller signed up for his second term, but has no opponent.
District 4 was open. Adrian Valle is the lone candidate to file for District 4.
District 1 Councilman Ray Gonzales did not seek re-election, but his term does not expire until May. No one submitted their name for this position. The council will have to make a decision before May what to do with this position.
City of Lytle
The City of Lytle will not need to have an election in May.
The only district with two candidates at one point was District 1, and one candidate withdraw his application.
Candidates filing for office are: District 1 Anna Carrillo, and incumbents District 4 Michael Rodriguez, District 5 Matthew Martinez, and Mayor Ruben Gonzalez.
Mike Vasquez withdrew his application for District 1.
Lytle ISD races draw five candidates for the May 2 election

Two Single Member Districts are up for election. The following candidates have filed to be placed on the ballot. 
Single Member District 3 – Incumbent:  Bobby Sollock and challengers Jamila Kuykendall and Wesley Garcia.
Single Member District 4 – Incumbent : Eva Burley and challenger Johnny Tschetter.
Only voters who reside within a specific Single Member District may vote for the candidate(s). Anyone may run for office pending eligibility requirements are met and does not have to live in the district they are running for. 
Last day to register to vote is April 2, 2026. Early voting first day will be April 20, last day to early vote is April 28, 2026. Election is Saturday, May 2, 2026.

I-35 South CLOSED again Friday morning 2-6

Heads up…
TxDot announced they will be closing the IH 35 southbound main lanes and detouring traffic through Devine on SH 132.
This was scheduled to take place on two mornings (February 17 and February 20) to pour both halves of the new bridge.
“We anticipate only having the closure for 4 hours from 2:00 am to 6:00 am,” TxDot said in an email update, weather permitting.
All IH 35 southbound traffic will be detoured off of IH 35 at Exit 124 during this time.
This will allow them to set up a concrete pump truck on the existing southbound Chacon Creek bridge and pour a portion of the new deck.
The detour off of IH 35 at Exit 124, will travel west on FM 463, then travel south on SH 132 (through Devine) to the IH 35 southbound frontage road, and then travel back to IH 35 utilizing the entrance ramp on the frontage road.
This closure should be finished/picked up around 6:00 am, TxDot representatives stated.