Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports editor
The Lytle varsity Pirates continue their campaign through the regular season, beating the Hondo Owls 75-64. The Pirates currently sit in third place of the district standings with a record of 2-1 and an overall record of 12-10.
In their win over the Owls on Jan. 6, the Pirates showed exactly why they’re a force in Medina County. Their fast paced offense was firing on all cylinders, keeping Hondo on their heels on offense and then their toes on defense. The Owls had a resurgence in the second half but Lytle dug in defensively to douse Hondo’s hope of a comeback.
“The momentum and energy went back and forth all night, and our defense once again set the tone, led by Weston Jackson and Diego Reyna,” Vela said.
The offense was fueled by Chase Guevara’s 26 points and Seth Pierce’s 24. What capped off the win was Pierce scoring his 1,000th point of his high school career. The senior Pirate is a perfect blend of offensive superiority, mixing physicality bolstered by graceful work and elite basketball IQ to get his teammates involved on all three levels of scoring. Vela said the senior has been a major contributor to the team since he stepped onto the floor as a freshman.
“[Pierce has] been great on both sides of the ball and at times, probably not selfish enough for my liking. He’s a tremendous teammate who makes everyone around him better,” Vela said. “We definitely feel it when he’s not on the floor because of how big of an anchor he is for us, both defensively and offensively. He’s the voice of our team and does a great job getting guys where they need to be. I’ve truly enjoyed being a part of Seth’s journey to 1,000 points.”
On Friday Jan. 9, the Pirates first loss of district play 55-95 to Crystal City. The Javelinas are a top 10 team in the state so Vela knew this matchup would be an uphill battle. Crystal City set the pace from the opening tip and the Pirates couldn’t match their offensive production.
The Pirates are looking to bounce back in this week’s rivalry game against the Natalia Mustangs on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at Lytle’s gym then the Pirates will travel to Jourdanton on Friday, Jan. 16 to take on the Indians at 7:15 p.m.
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Lady Pirates look to course correct in this week’s rivalry game
Varsity Lady Pirate #22 Landynn Guzman meets her defender on the baseline during Lytle’s intense game against Hondo. Photo by Moose Lopez.
Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports editor
The Lytle Lady Pirates have dropped their last two games, taking their first losses since the start of district play. The Lady Pirates fell to the Hondo Owls 26-51 then traveled to Crystal City, dropping the game 25-80. The Pirates still hold the fourth seed in standings so as of time of press their playoff hopes are still alive.
Vs. Hondo
The Lady Pirates had seen…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!
Mustangs turn turnovers into wins, Alderete reaches 1,000 pts
Varsity Mustang #4 Peyton Alderete brings the ball up the floor during Natalia’s win over Poteet. Alderete reached the incredible milestone of scoring over 1,000 pts in his high school career. Photo by Moose Lopez.
Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports editor
The varsity Natalia Mustangs have ascended to 3-0 in district play , securing the number one seed in the standings. This week, the Mustangs took down the Dilley Wolves in dominant fashion 59-27 then protected home court against the Poteet Aggies, 53-36.
The Mustangs dismantled Dilley on both sides of the ball. The Wolves had no answer for Natalia’s constant rim pressure, shooting a whopping 51% in the paint. The Mustangs took away all three levels of scoring for Dilley, turning 24 turnovers into 28 points. The Wolves could hardly get the ball up the floor, let alone score.
“Our rotations were sharp, we forced turnovers, and that led to easy points in transition. We have to continue finding ways to do those things,” Head coach Justin Welsh said. “The focus has to be consistent every night in district play. I do think this group understands that and their ability to lock in when needed is a big reason we were able to earn a couple wins last week.”
In their win against the Aggies, Natalia immediately fell into their flow of consistent defense, supplemented by steady shotmaking. The Mustangs forced Poteet to cough up the ball 29 times, hindering the Aggies from establishing any kind of foundation offensively. Every time Poteet swung the ball, they were met by a slew of white jerseys and waving arms. Guard Damian Aguinaga led the charge defensively collecting a game-high of six steals. Taking away their opponents offensive rhythm is how the Mustangs dictate the pace of the game and force their opponents to take tough shots. Welsh said the poise and focus comes from their connectivity as a seasoned unit. Their roster is filled with players who have seen their share of battles on the hard wood.
“That experience shows in how they communicate, how they respond when things don’t go our way and how they stay composed throughout the game,” Welsh said. “They’ve put in the time, they trust each other and they understand the moment.”
The win was stamped by senior guard Peyton Alderete scoring the 1000th point against of his high school career. Payton led all scorers with 25 points. Welsh said an accomplishment like this speaks volumes about the impact Alderete has had on Natalia’s program throughout the years and the dedication to the team began his first day on the floor.
“He’s been a major contributor for us for a long time and that consistency is what makes the milestone so meaningful,” Welsh said. “He puts constant pressure on the defense with his ability to shoot and be a playmaker, but he also understands how to get others involved and make the game easier for his teammates.”
The Mustangs look to remain undefeated in the district as they travel to Lytle on Tuesday, Jan. 13 to take on the Pirates then will defend home court against the Hondo Owls on Friday, Jan. 16 at 7:15 p.m.
Stats
Vs. Dilley
Scoring: #1 Damian Aguinaga- 16 pts, #4 Peyton Alderete- 12 pts, #12 Mason Giera- 2 pts, #14 Juan Gonzales- 4 pts, #20 Maddox Corker- 1 pt, #23 RJ De La O- 6 pts, #30 Andrew Monreal- 18 pts
Rebounds: #1 Aguinaga- 2 reb, #4 Alderete- 6 reb, #11 Sebastian Soto- 1 reb, #12 Giera- 7 reb, #14 Gonzales- 7 reb, #20 Corker- 2 reb, #23 RJ- 11 reb (5 offensive), #30 Monreal- 5 reb
Assists: #1 Aguinaga- 3 ast, #4 Alderete- 3 ast, #12 Giera- 1 ast, #14 Gonzales- 3 ast, #30 Monreal- 2 ast
Steals: #1 Aguinaga- 5 stl, #4 Alderete- 6 stl, #14 Gonzales- 3 stl, #23 RJ- 1 stl, #30 Monreal- 3 stl
Blocks: #23 RJ- 1 blk
Vs. Poteet
Scoring: #1 Aguinaga- 11 pts, #4 Alderete- 25 pts, #14 Gonzales- 8 pts, #23 RJ- 7 pts, #30 Monreal- 2 pts
Rebouds: #1 Aguinaga- 6 reb, #4 Alderete- 6 reb, #12 Giera- 5 reb, #14 Gonzales- 2 reb, #23 RJ- 7 reb, #30 Monreal- 1 reb
Assists: #1 Aguinaga- 4 ast, #4 Alderete- 1 ast, #14 Gonzales- 2 ast
Steals: #1 Aguinaga- 6 stl, #4 Alderete- 3 stl, #14 Gonzales- 2 stl, #23 RJ- 4 stl, #30 Monreal- 3 stl
Blocks: #23 RJ- 2 blk
JV Horses pick up a district win vs Pearsall
JV Warhorse #24 Jack Rumfield surveys the court from the wing during Devine’s intense game against Pearsall. Photo by Moose Lopez.
Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The JV Horses went 1-1 over the past week as they drilled Pearsall 71-40 before falling in Floresville 45-24. Devine played in Uvalde on January 13 and have upcoming games against Carrizo Springs and Pleasanton.
vs Pearsall
The JV Horses had little problem taking care of the visiting Mavericks as Devine ran going away 71-40. Nine of the 12 that saw action got their name in the scoring column with the other three non-scorers contributing in important ways with rebounding, assists, steals, blocking shots, or…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!
Lady Mustangs secure first district win over Dilley
Varsity Lady Mustang #22 Alexys Rodriguez boxes out her opponent to snag the rebound during Natalia’s game against Poteet. Photo by Moose Lopez.
Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports editor
The Natalia Lady Mustangs secured the first win of district play in an overtime road game against the Dilley Wolves 38-37. Natalia has moved up to seventh in the standings and is eager to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Head coach Steven Spangler said the win over Dilley was a tough one. Spangler noted the Wolves are a much improved team and their ascension as district rivals will continue. Spangler said the team stayed the course and made the simple plays when it mattered most…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!
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ESD Commissioners sworn in

From left, Pat Bourcier and Debbie Randall take the oath of office from County Judge Keith Lutz Monday as new members of the Medina County Emergency Services District No. 4 board of commissioners. Incumbent Brenda Butler will take the oath for a new two-year term at a later date. (Photo by Anton Riecher)

From left, Kenneth Nighswander, Abigail Beatle and Jerry Stevens, all incumbents on the Medina County Emergency Services District No. 2 board of commissioners, are sworn in to new two-year terms by Medina County Judge Keith Lutz Monday in Hondo. (Photo by Anton Riecher)
DRT Texas History Essay Contests open for 4TH & 7TH graders in Medina County
The Alsatian Pioneers Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas is pleased to announce the 2026 DRT essay competition for all 4th & 7th grade students in Medina County. The purpose of this contest is to stimulate interest in early Texas history for the students in our state.
*The 4th grade essays topic for this year is: Alabama-Coushatta Tribe in the Republic of Texas: Their interaction with the settlers and assistance during the Texas Revolution.
*The 7th grade essay topic this year is: Many flags were used during the Texas Revolution. Choose 3 and tell why they were designed; who designed them; what the design meant; and how and where they were used.
Contest information and requirements have been emailed to local teachers and administrators on the appropriate school campuses throughout Medina County. Homeschooled or other 4th or 7th grade Medina County students may contact the committee chairs for contest information
Essays will be due on February 2, 2026. They can be mailed (and postmarked) to: Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Alsatian Pioneer Chapter, P.O. Box 1519, Castroville, Tx. 78009, on or before Feb. 2, 2026. For drop off, contact committee chairs.
Thank you,
DRT Alsatian Pioneer Chapter – Essay & Scholarship Committee Chairs
Beth Bauer – beth.rihnbauer@gmail.com or 210-288-8163
Nancy Saathoff – gnsaathoff@aol.com or 210-289-6205
Stand By Me – Remembering Boyhood
Recently we absorbed the tragic news of Rob Reiner’s passing, along with his wife Michele. I find myself grieving. Circumstances surrounding their deaths are beyond horrific, and I am so, so very sorry. Though Reiner’s political leanings were far from mine, I’ve always admired his work. Creative genius, even in its roughest forms, I believe reflects the glory of our Creator. Rob Reiner was a creative genius, and arguably one of the greatest movie makers of our time.
The son of famed comedy legend Carl Reiner, Rob Reiner came to prominence on the classic TV sitcom All in the Family. Reiner played Mike “Meathead” Stivic, the perfect foil to his Nixon-loving father-in-law Archie Bunker. For five seasons, All in the Family was the number one TV show in America.
Reiner came into his own, however, as a director, making movies. Known as an actor’s director, his string of hits in the 1980s and early 1990s cemented his standing in Hollywood. These included This is Spinal Tap (1984), The Sure Thing (1985), The Princess Bride (1987), When Harry Met Sally… (1989), Misery (1990), and A Few Good Men (1992).
But, in my humble, if twisted opinion, Reiner’s greatest work was his epic boyhood story, Stand by Me (1986). The movie is poetry on film. And yes, before the movie world was digitized, in 1986 Stand by Me was shot on 35mm film (Kodak’s Eastman 100T Color Negative Film 5247) using Panavision cameras.
The movie is based on Stephen King’s 1982 novella The Body. Set in the fictional town of Castle Rock, Oregon, the movie has an amazing soundtrack, featuring songs from the 1950s and early 1960s from groups like The Coasters, The Bobettes, The Del-Vikings and more. Included is the iconic song that gives the film its title, Stand by Me, by Ben E. King.
Reiner’s unforgettable movie stars Wil Wheaton (as Gordie Lachance), the late River Phoenix (as Gordie’s best friend Chris Chambers), with Corey Feldman and Jerry O’Connell (as friends Teddy Duchamp and Vern Tessio). The story centers around a journey to find the dead body of a missing boy, undertaken by the four friends over Labor Day weekend in 1959, as remembered through the eyes and words of Gordie.
An underlying theme in the movie is death. One of the most difficult things we are forced to do in life is process grief. As a boy, Gordie faces the trauma of losing his older brother Denny (played by John Cusack) in a Jeep accident. As an adult, the story begins with Gordie reading a newspaper article about the death of his childhood friend, Chris Chambers. Much of the movie is an extended flashback, with Gordie remembering and writing and grieving. It is interesting to note that Richard Dreyfuss, who portrays adult Gordie as a writer, was in real life a childhood friend of Rob Reiner.
This movie takes me back to my boyhood. I was Gordie, the same skinny, sensitive kid in a ballcap, destined to become a writer. My best friend at age twelve was Mike O’Rafferty, the spitting image of Chris Chambers. Mike and his brother Billy were my best boyhood companions. My first year in junior high, I met the best friend I’ve ever had in life, Danny Reed. I miss those guys.
In my youth, we were just like Gordie, Chris, Teddy, and Vern. We swore like sailors. It was a bad thing. Stand by Me is rated R, primarily because of the swearing. But that’s how we really were as boys (sorry Mom). In the movie the boys play cards in their tree house. For me and my slew-foot friends, most of our card playing was done on the dusty floor of cabin #13 at 4-H camp every summer. We played poker, five card draw, for pennies and peanuts. Like Gordie, I was a reader, spending my money on magazines (True West, Sports Afield, Guns & Ammo, and Fur, Fish & Game). In our dirt road neighborhood, we even had a junk yard dog, just like in the movie. Our menace was a giant, coal black German Shepherd named “Ace.” His back was as high as the seat on my bike. Ace would chase us boys. I could outrun him for short distances on my bike, but it was always close, and breathtaking. Along with playing baseball, shooting marbles, and prowling the hills with a .22 rifle, as boys we savored adventure. In a time when even protective parents didn’t worry so much about our safety, boys could be boys. Our biggest danger was being caught by Old Man Christianson who patrolled the backroads of his property in a Cadillac, with a .38 revolver on the front seat beside him. We were always on the lookout and afraid of being shot when sneaking over to Foxy’s Lake, hiding our bikes in the nearby eucalyptus grove before we explored. The danger made it all the more fun. So much of this movie speaks to my childhood. My Dad even drove an old 1957 Chevy truck (long bed in faded orange), just like you see in the movie.
Boyhood friends leave a mark. You never have any friends later on like those you had when you were twelve. Thank you, Rob Reiner, for helping us remember…
© 2025 Jody Dyer
typewriterweekly.com
The life’s work of some is more visible than others. You might build a solid business, grow a strong family, or cultivate a beautiful garden, and no one ever notices. But make a good movie and all the world knows your name. So it was with Rob Reiner.
Recently we absorbed the tragic news of Rob Reiner’s passing, along with his wife Michele. I find myself grieving. Circumstances surrounding their deaths are beyond horrific, and I am so, so very sorry. Though Reiner’s political leanings were far from mine, I’ve always admired his work. Creative genius, even in its roughest forms, I believe reflects the glory of our Creator. Rob Reiner was a creative genius, and arguably one of the greatest movie makers of our time.
The son of famed comedy legend Carl Reiner, Rob Reiner came to prominence on the classic TV sitcom All in the Family. Reiner played Mike “Meathead” Stivic, the perfect foil to his Nixon-loving father-in-law Archie Bunker. For five seasons, All in the Family was the number one TV show in America.
Reiner came into his own, however, as a director, making movies. Known as an actor’s director, his string of hits in the 1980s and early 1990s cemented his standing in Hollywood. These included This is Spinal Tap (1984), The Sure Thing (1985), The Princess Bride (1987), When Harry Met Sally… (1989), Misery (1990), and A Few Good Men (1992).
But, in my humble, if twisted opinion, Reiner’s greatest work was his epic boyhood story, Stand by Me (1986). The movie is poetry on film. And yes, before the movie world was digitized, in 1986 Stand by Me was shot on 35mm film (Kodak’s Eastman 100T Color Negative Film 5247) using Panavision cameras.
The movie is based on Stephen King’s 1982 novella The Body. Set in the fictional town of Castle Rock, Oregon, the movie has an amazing soundtrack, featuring songs from the 1950s and early 1960s from groups like The Coasters, The Bobettes, The Del-Vikings and more. Included is the iconic song that gives the film its title, Stand by Me, by Ben E. King.
Reiner’s unforgettable movie stars Wil Wheaton (as Gordie Lachance), the late River Phoenix (as Gordie’s best friend Chris Chambers), with Corey Feldman and Jerry O’Connell (as friends Teddy Duchamp and Vern Tessio). The story centers around a journey to find the dead body of a missing boy, undertaken by the four friends over Labor Day weekend in 1959, as remembered through the eyes and words of Gordie.
An underlying theme in the movie is death. One of the most difficult things we are forced to do in life is process grief. As a boy, Gordie faces the trauma of losing his older brother Denny (played by John Cusack) in a Jeep accident. As an adult, the story begins with Gordie reading a newspaper article about the death of his childhood friend, Chris Chambers. Much of the movie is an extended flashback, with Gordie remembering and writing and grieving. It is interesting to note that Richard Dreyfuss, who portrays adult Gordie as a writer, was in real life a childhood friend of Rob Reiner.
This movie takes me back to my boyhood. I was Gordie, the same skinny, sensitive kid in a ballcap, destined to become a writer. My best friend at age twelve was Mike O’Rafferty, the spitting image of Chris Chambers. Mike and his brother Billy were my best boyhood companions. My first year in junior high, I met the best friend I’ve ever had in life, Danny Reed. I miss those guys.
In my youth, we were just like Gordie, Chris, Teddy, and Vern. We swore like sailors. It was a bad thing. Stand by Me is rated R, primarily because of the swearing. But that’s how we really were as boys (sorry Mom). In the movie the boys play cards in their tree house. For me and my slew-foot friends, most of our card playing was done on the dusty floor of cabin #13 at 4-H camp every summer. We played poker, five card draw, for pennies and peanuts. Like Gordie, I was a reader, spending my money on magazines (True West, Sports Afield, Guns & Ammo, and Fur, Fish & Game). In our dirt road neighborhood, we even had a junk yard dog, just like in the movie. Our menace was a giant, coal black German Shepherd named “Ace.” His back was as high as the seat on my bike. Ace would chase us boys. I could outrun him for short distances on my bike, but it was always close, and breathtaking. Along with playing baseball, shooting marbles, and prowling the hills with a .22 rifle, as boys we savored adventure. In a time when even protective parents didn’t worry so much about our safety, boys could be boys. Our biggest danger was being caught by Old Man Christianson who patrolled the backroads of his property in a Cadillac, with a .38 revolver on the front seat beside him. We were always on the lookout and afraid of being shot when sneaking over to Foxy’s Lake, hiding our bikes in the nearby eucalyptus grove before we explored. The danger made it all the more fun. So much of this movie speaks to my childhood. My Dad even drove an old 1957 Chevy truck (long bed in faded orange), just like you see in the movie.
Boyhood friends leave a mark. You never have any friends later on like those you had when you were twelve. Thank you, Rob Reiner, for helping us remember…
© 2025 Jody Dyer
typewriterweekly.com
Local Police report
Devine Police Report
December 26
1:04AM – Complainant on Hondo Ave E report white male on west side of building using water utilities. Identified by police.
13:17PM – Complainant on Hondo Ave W reported a Hispanic male in white hoodie in store acting suspicious. Subject let before officer arrived.
14:55PM – Officer dispatched to Oakhill for a minor accident.
18:00PM – Complainant on SH132 reported stolen fireworks. Unable to locate.
23:00PM – BOLO for a blacked out Camaro reportedly going 120+ MPH on IH 35 NB. Unable to locate.
23:24PM – Assisted MCSO on CR 7711 – female located at Triple C, her husband had assaulted her at CR 7711. MCSO identified female. Welfare check conducted at residence, husband arrested for DWI by MCSO.
December 27
9:56AM – Complainant on Teel Dr N reported verbal disturbance between two customers. All okay.
December 28
3:23AM – Officer dispatched to Davis Ave for male on location trying to enter. Subject left prior to officer arrival. Male was later located.
21:11PM – Complainant on IH 35 N reported suspicious activity. Male subject carried another male into firework stand. Made contact with couple who were having a verbal argument.
22:58PM – Complainant on Colonial Pkwy reported vehicle in parking lot several days.
December 29
14:05PM – Officer dispatched to Corley Dr for disturbance. Both parties separated.
22:35PM – Assisted MCSO on Transporation Dr N – stood by for PR search.
December 30
2:41AM – Assisted ICE with exchange of detainees to another bus on IH 35 N.
7:58AM – Complainant on Oakhill called in reference to a broken down vehicle on roadway. Vehicle had already been moved off roadway prior to officer arrival.
11:36AM – Complainant on Hayden Ave called in reference to a gray/silver vehicle that keeps parking on private property blocking units. Officer unable to locate vehicle.
13:48PM – Complainant on Webb Ave called in reference to suspicious activity – subject caught on neighbor’s camera going through mailbox. Unknown if anything was taken. Officer made contact with complainant who stated it was a black Toyota Camry.
17:55PM – Assisted Fire on Jay Dr in locating source of smoke. Determined to be a pit smoker. All was okay.
20:04PM – Assisted MCSO on FM 3176 – white pickup with several individuals walking toward billboard. Vehicle engine cool to touch, individual teenager came back.
21:23PM – Complainant on Upson Dr N reported loud music. Officers checked area and did not hear any music.
22:39PM – Complainant on Upson Dr N reported loud music coming from neighbors. Noise stopped prior to officer arrival. Contact made with caller.
December 31
0:36AM – Complainant on LC Martin Dr reported suspicious person knocking on door. Officers checked area but unable to locate.
1:05AM – Complainant on Sayers Dr reported theft of cell phone and debit cards. Currently out of town but will call when returns to file a report.
4:38AM – Complainant on Hayden Ave reported suspicious activity. Silver Dodge Charger driver identified by police. Subject was told to leave premises. Verbal CT issued.
8:43AM – Officer dispatched to SH 132 N for a minor accident.
9:07AM – Late entry – occurred 0835-0843 hrs on 12/31/25. Officer issued traffic violation to subject on Teel Dr N.
10:23AM – Complainant on Teel Dr S stated her credit card was used at Walmart for over $100 on 12/30/25 between the hours of 0900 and 1300.
13:47PM – Complainant on Upson Dr N reported bathrooms broken into, lock was broken. Occurred on 12/16/25 approximately 1545 hours when it was last secured. Found unsecured at approximately 1331 on 12/31/25.
January 1
0:24AM – Complainant on Malone Dr reported subject driving fast up and down roadway. Unable to locate.
2:27AM – Complainant lost her phone in Devine. Tried to make contact at location but unable.
17:14PM – Complainant on Windy Knoll Dr reported a suspicious person driving a silver hatchback pulling up to their residence, near a parked truck.
17:53PM – Complainant on Hester Ave reported a parked car at park. Subject inside could be smoking out of glass and gas smells like marijuana and alcohol. Officer made contact with two males. No narcotics located.
17:53PM – Odor of marijuana emitting from vehicle. Search conducted and drug paraphernalia located. Male subject cited.
20:07PM – Complainant on Warhorse Dr reported white SUV parked in front of residence. Unable to locate.
Lytle Police Report
Monday, December 29
12:27 AM Ofc. Diaz –20100 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
9:00 AM – 19700 Blk. IH 35 Frontage Rd. – Officer checked on a female walking on the frontage road and provided a courtesy ride to the TXN Bank.
10:06 AM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officer received information regarding the illegal dumping of 9 truck tires.
10:16 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a suspicious vehicle involved in previous thefts and vehicle burglaries at the HEB. The driver, a 59 year old male, was issued a citation for theft under $100. Subject also received a Criminal Trespass Warning. Subject admitted to the burglaries. Criminal charges are pending.
10:45 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a burglary from an unlocked vehicle. Nothing was taken.
11:21 AM – 14600 Blk. FM 2790 – Officer responded to unlock a vehicle.
2:20 PM – Assist Atascosa EMS – 15200 Blk. Hester St. – Officer responded to assist a patient having a medical emergency.
4:45 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a distraught female. Everything was okay.
5:28 PM – John Lott Park – Officers responded to the death of a 40-year-old female.
5:42 PM – 1600 Blk. FM 3175 – Officer responded and transported a 33-year-old male to Laurel Ridge Treatment Center for an Emergency Detention.
10:57 PM – Assist Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office – IH 35 MM 131 – Officers were notified of a black Mercedes pulling a trailer that drove through a Border Patrol checkpoint but could not locate it.
Tuesday, December 30
7:32 AM – Assist Atascosa EMS – 15000 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a report of an unwanted customer. The female was transported to the hospital for a medical emergency.
12:05 PM – Wisdom Rd. @ Tippen Rd. – Officer received information regarding the illegal dumping of old sofas.
1:14 PM – Assist Medina County Sheriff’s Office – 16800 Blk. FM 2790 N. – Officers responded outside the city limits of Lytle to assist in a one-vehicle rollover.
1:14 PM – IH 35 @ FM 3175 – Officers responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
2:47 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
5:21 PM – 19800 Blk. Creek St. – Officer responded to a report of the theft of a $400 Electric scooter on 12/27/2025.
10:41 PM – 19900 Blk. Doc Holiday – Officers responded to a 911 hang up. Everything was okay.
Wednesday, December 31
12:10 AM – 16000 Blk. Delgado Hills – Officer responded to a report of a vehicle passing by and taking pictures.
1:02 AM – Main St. @ Davis St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for speeding, which resulted in the arrest of a 44 year old female for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Dangerous Drugs. The passenger, a 27 year old female, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and five active warrants. Two out of Bexar County for theft and possession of a Controlled Substance, and three warrants out of Kerr County for Bail Jumping, Failure to Appear/ Violation of Probation, and Manufacture /Delivery of a Controlled Substance. Both subjects were booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
9:45 AM – 19700 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to unlock a 2018 Kia Soul.
10:33 AM – 19500 Blk. S. Somerset St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for an expired motor vehicle registration, which resulted in the towing of a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt for expired MVR, no insurance, and no driver’s license.
11:00 AM – 15000 Blk. Main St. – Officers made contact with a 46 year old male regarding an active warrant out of Medina County for Assault, which occurred outside the city limits of Lytle. Subject was booked into the Mendina County Jail.
4:47 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
10:00 PM – 14900 Blk. Harbour St. – Officers responded to a report of loud music. The homeowner turned the music down.
Thursday, January 01
12:10 AM – Bruce St. @ Gate St. – Officer responded to a report of loud music but could not locate any music.
1:30 AM – Main St. @ McDonald St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for speeding, which resulted in the detention of a female for an active warrant out of Ohio. The female had the same name and birth date as the offender, but with a different Social Security number. The female was released from the scene.
7:05 AM – 19500 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to check on a homeless female but could not locate her.
9:56 AM – IH 35 SB – Officers responded to a report of a couch in the roadway but could not find it.
1:06 PM – Assist Lytle VFD – Fire Marshal – 15600 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a grass fire near the railroad tracks. LPD conducted a Fire Marshal Investigation due to the fire’s suspicious nature and location.
4:48 PM – 19900 Blk. FM 3175 – Officers responded to an aggressive consumer, which resulted in an emergency detention at the San Antonio Behavioral Hospital.
9:20 PM – 15000 Blk. Railroad St. – Officer responded to speak to a family member about a missing homeless male.
9:37 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for failing to slow down while passing an emergency vehicle, which resulted in the arrest of a 35 year old female for POCS. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
Friday, January 02
12:16 AM – 14600 Blk. FM 2790 – Officer initiated a traffic stop for speeding, which resulted in the arrest of a 33 year old male for Driving While Intoxicated and POCS. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
2:10 AM – 17900 Blk. Rocky Circle – Officer responded to a report of gunfire but could not hear or locate it.
5:11 AM – Assist Bexar County Sheriff’s Office – IH 35 @ MM 135 – Officers responded outside the city limits of Lytle to assist with an 18-wheeler rollover.
11:30 AM – Main St. – Officers responded to assist with traffic control while vehicles exited due to the shutdown of all traffic on IH 35 and were diverted to Main St.
2:02 PM – 15000 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a report of an irate female but could not locate her.
2:59 PM – 14600 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a report of a male urinating in public. A 59 year old male was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated, 3rd or more offenses, and Disorderly Conduct. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
6:04 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury hit-and-run accident.
6:25 PM – 19700 Blk. IH 35 – Officers responded to an active alarm and discovered a cat in the store that had set it off.
11:37 PM – Main St. @ Cortez St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for a defective license plate light, which resulted in the citation and release of a 46 year old male for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Saturday, January 03
2:05 AM – 14600 Blk. FM 2790 – Officers initiated a traffic stop for speeding, which resulted in the arrest of a 25 year old female for Driving While Intoxicated. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
6:09 PM – 14500 Blk. Railroad St. – Officer responded to a report of an illegal dumping of a refrigerator. It was discovered that the property owner was moving it.
Sunday, January 04
4:32 AM – Assist Lytle VFD – 700 Blk. CR 6844 – Officer responded outside the city limits of Lytle for a grass fire.
9:00 PM – 14800 Blk. LytleSomerset Rd. – Officer responded to speak with a driver regarding a road-rage incident that resulted in an accident in San Antonio.
10:25 PM – Lytle PD – Officer received a phone call regarding the accident that occurred in San Antonio at 9:00 PM.