Celebrating 126 Years of Serving the communities of Devine, Natalia, Lytle, Bigfoot, and Moore in Medina, Frio, and Atascosa Counties
Natalia Mustang #9 Zach Peralta tries to break another tackle.
Eric Smith
Staff Writer
The Natalia Mustangs continued their road woes in Frio County, as they suffered a tough shut-out loss last Friday night at Gosch Field. Dating back to 1989, the Wolves had
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The Lytle Pirates huddle up. This week they will host Cotulla on Friday Night, 7:00 pm kickoff.
Eric Smith
Staff Writer
The Lytle Pirates (5-2, 1-1) will host the Cotulla Cowboys (3-4, 1-1) in a crucial 14-3A (Div.I) battle. This game will have major playoff implications on it and Coach Mike Trevino and the Pirates are asking their Pirate Faithful to pack Walter Joyce Stadium on Friday Night and prepare to Dig Deep in this district battle.
Cotulla Outlook
The Cotulla Cowboys are coming off a 34-14 home victory over district foe Poteet as they were able to snag their first district win, after a disappointing district opening loss to Crystal City 24-18. The Cowboys have the other following results thus far this season: 21-14 loss-West Oso, 28-14 loss- Bandera, 28-14 win-Dilley, 40-6 win-Carrizo Springs, 29-27 loss-Robstown.
“Cotulla is our next game
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The Warhorses take the field! Photo by Brigid Howard.
Defense shines as Devine opens 2-0 in District 14-4A DII
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Devine lived up to its motto “Whatever it Takes!” as they defeated the visiting Carrizo Springs Wildcats 21-6 last Friday at Warhorse Stadium. The homecoming-crowd saw plenty of good defense from the home squad as the Wildcats were stymied by the Devine “D” for a large chunk of the evening.
The Warhorses are 2-0 in District 14-4A with a huge showdown with the 1-0 Bulldogs in Bandera Friday night. Kickoff is set for 7pm.
Much of the credit for this victory goes to the defensive side of the ball. From Warhorse defensive tackle Corey Dirck stripping a Wildcat running back of the football on Carrizo Springs first play from scrimmage that linebacker Matthew Gomez recovered on Devine’s five-yard line all the way to the final buzzer, the Devine “D” was outstanding.
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Setters are often called the “quarterbacks” of the volleyball team because what they do is so key. Setting up the powerful Arabian offense are talented setters #5 Kynedie Cruz (left) and #10 Kate Featherly (right). Photos by Brigid Howard.
Jerel Beaty-Staff Writer
A chance to tie for the District 29-4A Championship will be on the line for the Devine Arabian volleyball team October 24 in the DSAC. Devine defeated Pleasanton October 10 before having an open date October 13. If all went as planned against the Lady Bulldogs from Somerset last night and if the Arabians can take care of business against Pearsall October 20, the last game of district becomes one of the biggest magnitudes with a championship and the number one seed going into the playoffs on the line.
Continue reading “Arabians spank Lady Eagles 3-0, wait for Floresville showdown!”
(07/09/1951 – 10/09/2023)
Evelyn Byrd, “Miss Byrdie” a beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 9, 1951, in Poteet, TX, Evelyn lived a life full of love, joy, and cherished moments. Her warm spirit and kind heart will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Evelyn is joined in heaven by her son, Keith, her parents, her sister and countless friends and family members. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Richard Byrd, her daughter, Tammy Williams and her husband Rickey, grandsons Nick and his wife, Sara and their children, Walker, Kip and Heidi, Blake and his wife, Erin and her youngest grandson, Greyson. The titles of Little Granny, Aunt Byrdie and Miss Byrdie were her greatest joys.
By Anton Riecher
The Lytle City Council approved the purchase of 11-acre-feet of hard-to-acquire Edwards Aquifer Authority water rights for $107,000 during the council’s Oct. 10 meeting.
City Administrator Matthew Dear told the council that the city is always looking for additional water rights.
“I found these on the website for EAA,” Dear said. “The cost when I called the gentleman (Johnathon Blomstedt) is $9,500 an acre feet which is about what we are seeing in the market today.”
Dear said he immediately contacted the city attorney and was told
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THE HOMECOMING COMMUNITY BONFIRE PEP RALLY is this Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 7:30pm in the high school parking lot. Bring your kids and dogs and neighbors and celebrate this tradition and cheer on our Warhorses and Arabians.
Former Devine students can join others at the DEXTA event at the Devine VFW on Saturday, where DHS twirlers through the years will be honored.
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By Anton Riecher
Medina County Commissioners voted unanimously Oct. 5 to approve $264,000 in discretionary funds for the emergency repair of the County Road 5723 bridge crossing the Medina River near Castroville, recently closed due to extensive damage.
“Obviously, one of the biggest concerns to us is safety,” County Judge Keith Lutz said. “We know this is a safety concern.”
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Maximiliano B. Cordova (89) passed away in San Antonio, Tx on September 30, 2023. He was born on October 12, 1933 to Natividad & Maria Nieves Cordova.
Margie Lucille Williamson found eternal rest on September 24, 2023. Margie was born to Nobel and Helen Banks in Hondo, TX on September 12, 1949.
