Montgomery retires after 27 years of helping families find a nice place to live

Aileen and Phil Montgomery both retired on December 31, 2020. Aileen was the Executive Director of the Housing Authority in Devine and Phil retired as a Justice of Peace. Both are looking forward to spending time with the kids and grandkids and relaxing.

Aileen Montgomery, Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Devine retired on December 31, 2020 after 27.5 years at the helm.
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County staff honored; $24k changes approved for new county D.A.W.I.C.H. building

From left to right are Medina County employees who were recognized at the Commissioners Court meeting: Gina Champion, Jamie Moore, Diamantina Jasso, Kathy Collins, and Edward Gonzales.

All commissioners for Medina County were present for the January 14 Commissioners Court meeting, and Judge Schuchart attended via Zoom. Continue reading “County staff honored; $24k changes approved for new county D.A.W.I.C.H. building”

Buckner re-elected Chamber President

Devine Chamber of Commerce President Marcus Buckner, right, was re-elected to that position in a meeting on Jan. 12, 2021. Also pictured is former Secretary Bonnie Manning.

Devine Chamber of Commerce President Marcus Buckner was re-elected to that position during a Chamber meeting last Tuesday, January 12, despite questions over the use of the organization’s debit card and a request for $6,650 in City funds that was approved by the City Council and then transferred from the Chamber’s bank account to that of Marken Media Co., Buckner’s personal business.
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