
A Root Cause Analysis group consisting of Natalia ISD administration and parents summed up the district’s recent struggles in one sentence: “Due to a lack of vision, mission, set expectations and internal accountability, student academic performance declined.” Continue reading “Group analyzes causes for Natalia ISD’s academic struggles”
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Burglars hit multiple vehicles overnight in Devine

Several residents woke up to find that their vehicles had been burglarized overnight this past Wednesday, June 13 or early Thursday morning. Continue reading “Burglars hit multiple vehicles overnight in Devine”
Six-year-old in ICU after falling from horse

Updated Tuesday 12:00 pm—Six-year-old Cashlynn Gierisch was riding her horse this past Sunday morning around 10 am when the saddle girth suddenly broke. Continue reading “Six-year-old in ICU after falling from horse”
Devine ISD trustees approve tax rate reduction

Good news for property Taxpayers! At their regular monthly meeting on June 18, 2018, the Devine ISD School Board unanimously approved the ordinance setting the 2018 Devine ISD ad valorem tax rate at $1.335, down from $1.37. Continue reading “Devine ISD trustees approve tax rate reduction”
Benton City Water enters Stage III water restrictions

Benton City Water has implemented Stage III water restrictions for all members.
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City of Natalia enters Stage II water restrictions

The City of Natalia is in STAGE 2 Drought Restrictions. Continue reading “City of Natalia enters Stage II water restrictions”
Summer fun continues @ the Driscoll Public Library with interactive STEM exhibit June 18, animal rescue June 20

More free summer fun is on tap at the Driscoll Public Library next week when the Trailblazer STEM trailer comes to town on Monday, June 18, followed by Z’s Animal Rescue on Wednesday, June 20.
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Willie Mae and Aubrey Driscoll

Willie Mae and Aubrey Driscoll are renowned Devine benefactors. Continue reading “Willie Mae and Aubrey Driscoll”
County finances good

By the time this hits the streets, Calame Store Rd. will be finished. Continue reading “County finances good”
Father’s Day is a special day!

This past week was a quiet one, once I got past Wednesday! Continue reading “Father’s Day is a special day!”