Happy Feet

Well we went from nice and toasty to freezing cold pretty quickly this weekend didn’t we? I must be getting older, cause I’m talking about the weather like Jerry Beck. But I am not too old yet, because I do not record the amount of rainfall. I’m still one of those young irresponsible children who have to call someone older and wiser to ask how much rain we got. When I start keeping up with that, that’s how I’ll really know I’m old. No offense to any of you rain documenters.

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Eddie Hutzler’s sirens and First Responder sendoff heard all across town,Badge #1234 retired in honor of Nightwatchman

It says any man you meet on the street could be Jesus…..In any other city, Eddie Hutzler, 84, might have been considered “homeless”, but in this community he always had a family. He brought out the best in all of us–inspiring us to be the

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Brett Lorraine feels honored to take care of Devine’s veterans

For over 20 years, Brett Lorraine has been working at the Devine Evergreen Cemetery, ensuring that it is looking well groomed and taken care of. His duties include clearing grave sites of any trash or dead flowers, mowing, weed-eating, trimming, and removing dead limbs. The cemetery has a board, and it is to these members that Brett reports if he notices any complications or damage. Brett says that he takes pride in his work and loves hearing…

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Devine council special meeting on golf course chemical controversy ends with no action

By Anton Riecher
SG Golf Management co-owner Scott Grego was a no-show at a Devine City Council special meeting Oct. 24 held to resolve an ongoing controversy about $37,000 owned for the purchase of lawn chemicals during SG’s administration of the city golf course.
After lengthy discussion the council took no…

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Contested races in City of Natalia

2 running for mayor, 3 running for council on Nov. 7 ballot

In the upcoming Mayor’s race….Natalia Mayor Chip Bluemel (incumbent) will be running against Tommy Ortiz (who is currently serving on council).
Also, three candidates are running for 2 at-large positions on Natalia City Council. Candidates are Darrin Frazier (incumbent), Ruby Vera (formerly mayor), and former police chief Valerie Naff.
In the school board election, candidates Paul Almendarez and Tiffany Rodriguez are unopposed.

Duke and Huey recognized for wining 4H Gold and Bronze Star Awards

By Anton Riecher
Evelyn Duke of Medina County received recognition from the commissioners’ court Oct. 16 for winning a 4-H Gold Star Award, the highest achievement award given by the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program.
Also honored was Riley Huey, 10, of La Coste who earned a 4-H Bronze Star in this year’s competition…

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Mrs. Sanchez-Morales’ Spanish I class celebrates life with 2nd Annual

“Dia de los Muertos”

Staff Writer
Devine High School Spanish I teacher Christina Sanchez-Morales and her students recently completed a “Dia de los Muertos” project that celebrates life by making an ofrenda (offering) to celebrate the life of someone or something special to each student…

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