Medina County Commissioners unanimously approved the formal design for the courthouse annex and jail expansion in Hondo at the Commissioners Court meeting held last Thursday, April 11.
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Area track meet in Devine April 17
Warhorse Stadium is the site for Wednesday’s Area Track Meet that pits top four finishers from District 29-4A in each event against top four finishers from District 30-4A. Continue reading “Area track meet in Devine April 17”
Gust of wind tosses big rig around
Around 10 am Saturday morning, April 13, a gust of wind hit this 18 wheeler whipping it around like a rag doll. Continue reading “Gust of wind tosses big rig around”
Horse trailer turns over on I-35
A truck lost control on I-35 this past Sunday, April 7 leaving a trailer full of horses laying across the left lane of the interstate. Continue reading “Horse trailer turns over on I-35”
DHS wins academic UIL meet for 3rd year in a row; Quisenberry advances to State

Below are the students from Devine High School and their places in the District UIL Literary Meet. Continue reading “DHS wins academic UIL meet for 3rd year in a row; Quisenberry advances to State”
Project managers wanted for Mission Devine
Mission Devine is gearing up and seeking volunteers and project managers for 2019 Mission Devine, which only happens once a year.
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Bomb squad called to Natalia; neighborhood evacuated
Medina County officials are waiting on the SA bomb squad to investigate a suspicious device found in Natalia this evening.
“A suspicious electronic device was found along the side of the road,” said Medina County Emergency Manager Keith Lutz, said at 7:40 pm this Monday April 16. “We don’t think it is really a bomb, but we are just being cautious right now. I am hoping we will have an answer soon.”
Natalia PD Chief Gilbert Rodriguez adds, “We evacuated homes on both sides of the 500th block of Aubrey St. We are waiting on SAPD bomb squad.”
Check back for updates on the situation.
UPDATE- At 8:45 pm, we were notified that SAPD Bomb Squad made location.
“They checked it out, and we were given the all clear,” said Natalia PD Chief Rodriguez.
Jesse W. “BooBoo” Garcia, Jr.

Jesse W. “BooBoo” Garcia, Jr., age 78 of Karnes City, Texas passed away on April 10, 2019. Continue reading “Jesse W. “BooBoo” Garcia, Jr.”
Phillip Anthony Haywood

Phillip Anthony Haywood, age 59 of Devnie, Texas passed away at home on Wednesday, April 3, 2019.
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Harvey Lee Kunze

Harvey Lee Kunze, PE, RPLS,age 87 of LaCoste, Texas,passed into the arms of his Savior and his beloved Norene peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Continue reading “Harvey Lee Kunze”