Support one of our local volunteer fire departments who are always there in our times of need by joining the annual BBQ Fundraiser on Saturday, September 19 at the Bigfoot Park.

Celebrating 126 Years of Serving the communities of Devine, Natalia, Lytle, Bigfoot, and Moore in Medina, Frio, and Atascosa Counties
On September 19th, Main Street will come alive for an unforgettable evening filled with glowing parade floats, live music, local vendors, and a vibrant community atmosphere. This once-in-a-generation celebration honors Lytle’s rich history while bringing the community together for a night of connection, entertainment, and hometown pride.
Event Schedule
-Live music kicks off at 5:00 P.M., setting the tone for an exciting evening of festivities.
-The highly anticipated Night Parade begins at 8:00 PM, featuring illuminated floats and community participants lighting up the streets.
-After the parade, the celebration continues with a block party full of music, energy and unforgettable moments.
Guests can enjoy:
-Shopping local vendors
-Delicious food and drinks
-Family-friendly entertainment
-A high-energy, community-driven celebration
Vendor Information
We are currently accepting vendors to be part of this high-traffic, high-impact event. Vendor setup will take place from 12:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M., and all booths must be fully set and ready by 2:30 P.M. Early setup is strongly encouraged to ensure a smooth arrival and maximize exposure before peak attendance.
This event is expected to draw a large crowd, making it the perfect opportunity to showcase your business, connect with the community, and be part of a historic celebration.
To apply as a vendor please purchase your spot or contact Leann by text 210-705-3400
Additional Event Detail
For sponsorship opportunities and updates on music and entertainment, visit unbeardedmedia.com
For parade route details and city information, visit: lytletx.org
Come out and support your community and be part of the celebration as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and light the way for Lytle’s future.

PRESS RELEASE–Bigfoot VFD will host its 18th Annual BBQ Fundraiser on Saturday, September 19 at the Bigfoot Park.
We will be serving our traditional smoked-all-night BBQ brisket and Kiolbassa® sausage, potato salad, green beans, all the trimmings and a drink for $15.00 starting at 11:00 am.
We’ll have a bake sale with homemade treats, a new T shirt design, and some great items for our bid sheet and ticket auctions too.
Bigfoot Cattle Company has generously donated a big 5 month old full blooded brahman bull calf for our silent auction at 1 pm. He’s ready to take his place in a new herd. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, September 19 for some great BBQ. We appreciate your support! If you would like to volunteer or donate, contact Denise at (210) 542-0774 or d4woody2gmail.com.

By Anton Riecher
Medina County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to terminate an economic development agreement between the county and Microsoft involving an 80 percent tax abatement for construction of the first in a growing number of area data centers.
In the wake of the growing controversy concerning data center development, Microsoft announced it would no longer seek tax abatements for new data centers and is actively working to unwind existing tax break agreements.

“The Microsoft position now on all these agreements is to terminate them like it never happened,” County Judge Keith Lutz said.
Earlier this year Microsoft President Brad Smith announced a “community-first” plan for artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure. As part of this initiative, Microsoft pledged to stop seeking local property tax abatements and pay its full share of local property taxes. The company also pledged to “unwind” exiting tax incentive agreements previously secured.
Initially, the termination of the…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 $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
Enter now to get in the lineup for the 2026 Devine Parade which kicks off the annual Devine Fall Cactus Festival. Enjoy the mighty Warhorse Marching Band and all the parade floats filled with kiddos. The Chamber of Commerce is encouraging those who wish to be in the parade to enter as soon as possible for the best placement in the parade. It is FREE, so be a part of one of Devine’s favorite traditions.

We invite organizations, businesses, schools, churches, service clubs and community groups to join us for a fun filled celebration. Theme is 250th USA so get out your red, white and blue and decorate with the theme or as you wish. Entries must be family oriented and respectful.
Entries can be made on paper or online. A form is available online on the chamber website at devinechamberofcommerce.org, or use the one in the newspaper or pick one up at the Devine News Office.
Email the simple form to devineparade@gmail.com. Or mail it to Devine Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 441, Devine, Texas 78016. Or drop off at Get More Insurance, 111A S. Teel Dr., Devine. Please return completed entries by October 25th.
Categories: commercial/business, youth group, ag entries, religious group, antique vehicles, chamber or association.
The parade will begin at the middle school and travel through downtown Devine, and conclude at the VFW.
Let’s make this the best parade yet! We can’t do it without you. For questions please email us at devineparade@gmail.com.

Touchdown after touchdown, the Brown family, Brown Chevrolet, and Brown Dodge have been a part of the success of Devine ISD athletics and academics. Recently, they purchased a new digital scoreboard for Warhorse Stadium with all the bells and whistles to replace the last one which was at least 25 years old. The stadium was built around 1954. Brown Chevrolet has replaced at least three scoreboards for the field since its start in 1966.

Above, Devine Athletic Director/Head Football Coach Jacob Campsey, Supt. Todd Grandjean, and the Devine ISD School Board thanked Lanette Brown Cuevas, President of Brown Chevrolet, generations of the Brown family and Brown Auto staff at the first home game last Friday night at center field for the beautiful new scoreboard. And yes, Devine lit up the scoreboard multiple times for the Warhorses 35-17 win over Johnson City. Photo by Kathleen Calame.
The press box team for the Warhorse home games for the 2026 season are Butch Cook and Scott Herring. Butch handles the microphone as the voice of the Warhorses, while Scott helps identify the players, yards gained, etc. This is the third season for Butch and first for Scott down under. Scott was the team videographer for 40 years, but his perch was from the very top of the press box where the best view could be taken.
Devine, Texas —Devine has celebrated America 250 this year, offering several events commemorating our nation’s Semiquincentennial anniversary! As 2026 draws to a close, the Current Events Club again brings the Mission of Wreaths Across America (WAA) to Devine Evergreen and St Joseph Catholic cemeteries, honoring our veterans and America’s 250th. The 5th annual event takes place Saturday, December 19th, with an 11 o’clock ceremony, followed by placing over 680 live, balsam fir wreaths to honor every American veteran buried there. Everyone is invited to participate. This year’s theme is “Remember Me: Honoring 250 Years of American Heroes”.
The Current Events Club, serving as WAA’s official location coordinators, have worked with the city and community volunteers such as Devine’s VFW Post 3966, Trail Life and American Heritage Girls troops, both cemeteries, school groups, and other organizations, businesses, and individuals since 2022 to bring this event to our community and surrounding area. Clubs, families, and individuals sponsored wreaths and volunteered to prepare the cemeteries and mark veteran graves. National Ceremony Day came to Devine, Texas, and people gathered as community to honor our American Veterans.
The work begins again, and you, too, can help make this year Devine’s best year. If you’d like to volunteer, sponsor wreaths, or add a veteran’s name, please contact Barbara Moore @ 210-863-7607, Linda Kreinhop @ 713-562-7504, Martha Wall @ 210-213-5620 (or at mwalldev@gmail.com) , or any club member. You may also go to the WAA website (and the Current Events Club page) at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/TX1147P to find out more about this 501 (c) (3) organization, volunteer, or sponsor wreaths for our local veterans and veterans buried at other WAA cemetery locations. We want every veteran at St. Joseph Catholic and Devine Evergreen cemeteries remembered and honored. With your help our community can come together to REMEMBER the fallen, HONOR those who serve, and TEACH all generations through the Mission of Wreaths Across America.
If you know of a veteran who has been buried in either cemetery within the last year, his or her name needs to be added to the veterans’ lists for this year’s ceremony. New veteran names need to be submitted by November 1st, if at all possible, for verification and mapping purposes.
The Current Events Club is honored to bring the WAA Mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach to Devine, Medina County Texas, for a 5th year. Mark your calendars: Saturday, December 19th, at 11 o’clock, at St. Joseph and Devine Evergreen cemeteries. Come Join In!
Chef Ramos, the pastry chef behind Baked and 2M Smokehouse, is fresh off a national television win on Food Network’s Pitmasters.
PRESS RELEASE— For generations, dessert at Texas barbecue restaurants has been an afterthought, often ending with banana pudding or cobbler. Chef Grecia Ramos believes dessert deserves the same creativity and craftsmanship as the barbecue itself. As co-owner of nationally acclaimed 2M Smokehouse and founder of Baked in Castroville, she’s helping redefine what dessert can be in Texas barbecue through pastries inspired by her Mexican heritage and classical culinary training.
When 2M Smokehouse opened in 2016, Ramos introduced pastries and desserts rarely seen in Texas barbecue, including tres leches, Mexican-inspired bread pudding, tarts and cheesecakes. As her skills evolved through formal culinary training, so did the bakery program, helping expand expectations for what dessert could look like at a barbecue restaurant.
“Stop trying to fit a mold that wasn’t made for you. It’s about finding who you are, where you’re comfortable and where you’re happy,” Ramos said. “You shine better when you’re polished than trying to get others to polish you.”
Looking ahead, Ramos plans to continue refining her craft while expanding her work in live-fire pastry and baking.
August 28
0:31AM – Complainant reported verbal disturbance on Benton Ave W. Female and male were arguing; male given courtesy ride.
5:11AM – Officer observed male subject staggering while walking on Teel Dr N. Identified by police; given courtesy ride.
9:26AM – Officer assisted motorist on Colonial Parkway who was working on his alarm that kept going off.
13:03PM – Officer initiated traffic stop on SH 132 which led to citation for DWLI and speeding.
14:42PM – Assisted MCSO on IH 35 NB MM 125 with traffic stop.
20:53PM – Officer assisted individuals on Teel Dr N with vehicle not starting. Citizen assisted with cables.
22:20PM – Officer assisted with traffic control on FM 463 with 18 wheeler that got stuck at intersection.
23:15PM – Officer observed tree down on Renfro Dr. On call notified.
23:33PM – Complainant on IH 35 S called in reference to a female in parking lot putting groceries in her vehicle acting strange. All okay; female identified by police.
August 29
0:53AM – Complainant on Coker Ave advised of down power line in roadway. AEP notified.
17:49PM – Complainant on Libold Dr reported vehicle was passing other cars and driver “flipped them off”. Vehicle was parked and unoccupied at residence.
23:45PM – Officer assisted MCSO on CR 7611 with white pickup that was parked in area for over an hour. Towed due to being unoccupied and a traffic hazard.
August 30
0:10AM – Officer assisted on Dixon with male subject being transported to Cedar Hills Behavioral Hospital for an emergency detention.
7:43AM – Complainant on IH 35 S called in reference to a hit and run. Vehicle was struck in parking lot. Requesting insurance information only. Report was provided.
12:54PM – Officer initiated traffic stop on W Hondo Ave. Male subject cited for DWLI and released.
13:12PM – Complainant on Bright Dr N reported her vehicle was stolen from outside of residence.
August 31
6:35AM – Complainant on Wilson Dr reported male walking in roadway. Male was just exercising.
9:03AM – Officer responded to a minor accident on Hondo Ave E.
13:08PM – Complainant on Hayden Ave. reported a Hispanic male and female with backpacks inside barricades, walking toward building. Unable to locate.
16:11PM – Officer responded to a two vehicle non-injury accident on IH 35 S.
16:12PM – Complainant on Breeze Dr reported unknown subject putting chain on her fence gate. All okay, officer placed on gate to secure it due to dogs kept getting out.
20:06PM – Officer responded to an open door on Teel Dr N. All okay.
23:49PM – Officer assisted MCSO on IH 35 NB MM 121 with 18 wheeler on its side.
September 1
23:23PM – Complainant on Hondo Ave E called in reference to male asleep in parking lot. Male identified by police.
September 2
0:20AM – Officer assisted MCSO on PR 6601. Complainant reported she saw someone in her vehicle. No one on scene when officers arrived.
7:39AM – Officer cited female on Jay Dr for DWLI and jailed her for Medina County warrant POCS PG 1/LB 1G-4G.
8:01AM – Complainant on Allman Dr reported white Toyota pickup dumping wood on side of cemetery. All okay, subject is maintenance for Evergreen Cemetery.
11:53AM – Officer provided welfare check on IH 35 MM 122 on 18 wheeler that had flashing lights on. Driver already waiting on assistance for flat tire. All okay.
12:04PM – Complainant on Dixon Dr called for assistance. Locked keys in vehicle with mother’s groceries inside. Vehicle unlocked by police.
September 3
8:15AM – Officer assisted MCSO on PR 7616 with suicidal female subject.
15:58PM – Officer responded to two vehicle minor accident.
22:28PM – Complainant on Zig Zag Ave reported hearing knocking on back window. Officer checked but no signs of tampering with the window; no one observed in area.
Monday, August 31
11:00 AM – McDonald St. @ IH 35 Frontage Rd. – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
11:00 AM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a report of a female with a Criminal Trespass Notice.
3:50 PM – 300 Blk. FM 3175 – Officers responded outside the city limits of Lytle for a report of a downed power line. Officers provided traffic control until the line was moved.
7:58 PM – 15900 Blk. White Cap – Officers responded to a 911 hang-up. Everything was okay.
9:02 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a report of a hit-and-run accident and discovered the damage occurred elsewhere after reviewing the CCTV video.
9:45 PM – FM 2790 @ CR 6710 – Officers responded to a report of an open gate at a city well site. The location was secure.
Tuesday, September 01
7:31 AM – 19500 Blk. Martin St. – Officer responded to a report of a low-hanging power line and found it to be an internet line. The officer moved the line from the roadway.
10:30 AM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officers provided a funeral escort.
12:50 PM – IH 35 NB – Officer responded to a report of an 18-wheeler blowing heavy smoke but was unable to locate it.
1:15 PM – 20000 Blk. Huckleberry St. – Officer received a phone call regarding a scam about the “Deputy needing $4,000 to pay for outstanding warrants.” No money was lost.
2:48 PM – 15300 Blk. Oak St. – Officers responded to a report of a low-hanging power line. Officers placed barricades to direct traffic to the opposite side of the road.
3:18 PM – 14900 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to speak to a parent regarding the location of her son in prison.
5:27 PM – 14600 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to the theft of a white over tan 2001 Ford F-150, stolen while the driver entered the store and left the vehicle running.
8:16 PM – 14600 Blk. FM 2790 – Officers responded to a report of fireworks in the area.
8:24 PM – 14700 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to the recovery of the stolen vehicle from Good Luck Mart at 5:27. The owner found his 2001 Ford F-150 abandoned on Greenwood Rd.
8:54 PM – 18700 Blk. N. Benton St. – Officers observed a vehicle in the cemetery after hours.
9:34 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a report of a hit-and-run accident and discovered the damage occurred elsewhere after reviewing the CCTV video.
10:47 PM – IH 35 @ FM 3175 – Officer observed a female lying on the side of the road. Everything was okay.
11:02 PM – 18500 Blk. N. Benton St. – Officer responded to a report of a male walking and looking at houses but was unable to locate him.
Wednesday, September 02
1:39 AM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer observed a male sitting in front of the store. The manager requested that the officer have the male leave.
4:07 AM – Lytle – The train disconnected, blocking the crossings briefly until repairs were made.
7:47 AM – IH 35 @ FM 3175 – Officer responded to a report of a male lying on the side of the road. Everything was okay.
7:58 AM – 15000 Blk. Adams St. – Officer responded to a loose dog at the park. Animal Control was notified.
9:30 AM – 14900 Blk. Adams St. – Officer responded to a report of a large brush pile on the side of the roadway.
10:09 AM – 15300 Blk. Oak St. – Officer was notified of an HHSC investigation and was advised that the Lytle PD was not needed.
10:45 AM – Lytle PD – Officer fingerprinted a female for her Social Worker Degree.
11:08 AM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
1:29 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a hit-and-run accident.
3:11 PM – 14600 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to a report of a verbal disturbance resulting from a road rage incident.
3:45 PM – 63300 Blk. Diaz St. – Officer was contacted for a welfare check on a female and her baby. Everything was okay.
4:00 PM – 15000 Blk. Railroad St. – Officers responded to a report of a male walking but could not locate him.
7:34 PM – 19500 Blk. S. Somerset – Officer responded to a civil matter.
10:47 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a verbal disturbance between a male and female.
11:35 PM – John Lott Park – Officer responded to a report of a male yelling for help but could not locate him.
Thursday, September 03
2:02 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to an unwanted male on the property.
5:59 AM – 20000 IH 35 – Officer responded to a male who was asleep on the porch of the business. Officer provided a courtesy ride to Natalia.
10:10 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a theft earlier in the day. An elderly female stole $30.59 worth of food items.
2:00 PM – 19200 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a brush fire and found that crews had extinguished it. The fire started while a construction crew was cutting rebar.
4:23 PM – 15000 Blk. Adams St. – Officers responded to a report of a suspicious male who was provided a ride to Haven for Hope in San Antonio.
11:15 PM – Railroad St. @ Bank St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for defective tail lamps, which resulted in the citation and release of a 45 year old male for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Friday, September 04
8:30 AM – Assist Texas DPS – 15900 Blk. Gidley Rd. – Officer responded outside the city of Lytle to assist in a vehicle pursuit that originated outside Lytle, where the suspect fled on foot but was not located.
1:45 PM – 19500 Blk. S. Somerset St. – Officers responded to a report of a missing 2026 Ariens Zero Turn mower. The owner discovered the mower in the rear of their property.
2:30 PM – 19400 Blk. S. Somerset St. – Officers responded to an unauthorized controlled burn. The homeowner extinguished the fire.
6:00 PM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke to a parent regarding child custody.
6:03 PM – Lytle PD – Officer received a found wallet from Quicksilver Auto.
4:01 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
5:30 PM – 20200 Blk. IH 35 – Officers responded to a report of an 18-wheeler on fire but could not locate it.
7:03 PM – Laredo St. @ Ruiz Foster Way – Officers responded a report of a reckless driver and patrolled the area but could not locate the gray Chrysler.
7:10 PM – 15400 Blk. Laredo St. – Officer responded to a report of a vehicle parked inside the homeowner’s fenced-in yard.
7:11 PM – IH 35 @ FM 3175 – Officer responded to a report of an 18-wheeler and tow truck blocking the roadway. The road was cleared when the officer arrived.
7:18 PM – IH 35 Frontage Rd. @ FM 3175 – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
9:09 PM – 15000 Blk. Main St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for speeding, which resulted in the arrest of a 32 year old male for an active Felony warrant out of Dimmit County for Abandoned, Endanger Child, Individual Imminent Danger, Bodily Injury. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
11:20 PM – 15300 Blk. Oak St. – Officers responded to a report that a resident’s phone was stolen and replaced with a new one. Everything was okay. No theft occurred.
Saturday, September 05
1:17 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St.) – Officers initiated a traffic stop for driving on the improved shoulder, which resulted in the arrest of a 29 year old male for Driving While Intoxicated. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
3:55 AM – 15000 Blk. Main St. – Officer discovered an open door while conducting business checks.
5:30 PM – 14800 Blk. Lytle-Somerset – Officer responded to a report of a male sleeping in the dining room. Everything was okay.
8:45 PM – Rocky Circle – Officer responded to a report of a loose cow but could not locate it.
11:10 PM – 15100 Blk. Magnolia St. – Officer responded to a 911 hang-up. Everything was okay.
Sunday, September 06
12:45 AM – Assist Medina County Sheriff’s Office – 4200 Blk. IH 35 – Officers responded outside the city limits of Lytle to assist with a disturbance.
1:07 AM – Assist Atascosa EMS – 18400 Blk. Wisdom Rd. – Officers responded to assist a patient having a medical emergency.
3:47 AM – FM 2790 @ FM 463 – Officer responded to a report of a loose cow but was unable to locate it.
4:39 AM – 16000 Blk. Cabana – Officer responded to a report of car racing but was unable to locate them.
11:20 AM – 19700 Blk. IH 35 – Officers responded to unlock a 2025 Ford F-250.
1:15 PM – 16000 Blk. Imes Way – Officers responded to a report of a dog bite.
4:37 PM – FM 3175 @ IH 35 – Officer responded to a stranded bus underneath the overpass.
10:53 PM – 14500 Blk. Chance Dr. – Officer responded to a welfare check and discovered everything was okay.