Our quarterly blood drive will be at the County Courthouse Annex building in Hondo this Thursday, 9/14/23. Call Virginia at 830-741-6191, we still have slots to fill!
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Celebrating 126 Years of Serving the communities of Devine, Natalia, Lytle, Bigfoot, and Moore in Medina, Frio, and Atascosa Counties
Our quarterly blood drive will be at the County Courthouse Annex building in Hondo this Thursday, 9/14/23. Call Virginia at 830-741-6191, we still have slots to fill!
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The Lazy Days of Summer are not lazy for the Friendship Art Club. Plans are under way for the Fall Fine Arts and Crafts Show, Saturday, September 30th. The annual show boasts twenty-two indoor booths, in the cool air conditioned Lytle Community Center.
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You’re invited to join the “Ultimate 80’s Throwback Party at the Park” this coming Saturday, Sept. 16th in Pleasanton. Admission is FREE, so bring your lawn chairs, blankets and ice chests (no glass please).
It’s BYOB.
There will be great music featuring the 86’d and The Texas Tone Rangers, face painting, photo booth, and lots of vendors to shop.
The Corn hole tournament begins at 6:30 PM. There’s also a huge drawing for a 2024 Chevrolet Trax.
Costume Contest-There is a FREE 80’s Costume Contest with big cash prizes, including $500 for first place.
By Jerry Beck
On September 7, the focus of the Medina County Commissioners Court session was on Employee raises, the Tax Rate and the 2023-24 Budget.
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SOURCE: FDA.GOV March 31,2023–There is a long history of scientific advances in biology, biochemistry, and engineering that have led to the innovations enabling the growth of animal cells outside of the animal itself, in a controlled environment, for food. The complex process can be broadly summarized in a few steps.
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Devine Health and Rehabilitation is hosting a Creative Solutions in Healthcare Hiring Day on September 20th from 10 am to 2 pm at 104 Enterprise Ave. in Devine. There will be on the spot interviews as well as snacks and prizes.
There are many benefits for full time employees. See our ad for details.
Individuals looking to grow their money have many options at their disposal. For example, real estate is often cited as a wise investment, as the value of property has historically increased by a significant margin over the course of a lifetime, providing a substantial return all the while fulfilling the basic need for housing that everyone has. But buying property is not the only potentially lucrative long-term investment strategy.
A strong credit score is an undeniable asset for consumers. A strong standing in the eyes of potential creditors can save consumers money on relatively short-term expenses like vehicles and long-term purchases like homes.
Despite their diminutive size, blueberries pack quite a powerful, healthy punch. Blueberries contain a compound known as anthocyanin, which gives them their blue hue but also contributes to their nutritious properties. For example, the Mayo Clinic notes that studies have found consumption of foods that are high in anthocyanins can help individuals lower their risk of developing coronary heart disease. In addition, blueberries are a good source of vitamin C and dietary fiber, making them worthy of addition to anyone’s diet
A nutritious, well-balanced diet is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. Though a healthy diet is often and correctly cited as a means to maintaining a healthy weight, a diet rich in various vitamins also can be good for both kids’ and adults’ eyesight. As adults and parents plan diets for themselves and their children, they can make an effort to ensure these three eye-friendly vitamins feature prominently at mealtime.