
This past week has been unusual to say the least. Continue reading “A hurricane came to town and overstayed his welcome!”
Category: Commentary
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Where she goes, kitty goes

I found 3 snakes in my yard over 2 days last week. Sure, two of them looked like the harmless kind, it’s still three too many to me!
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The Sadler family


The Sadler family, a familiar name in the Devine area, is one associated largely with farming and ranching, teaching, law enforcement, and, yes, football! Continue reading “The Sadler family”
Tax rate remains the same

Been an interesting weekend; three tenths of an inch of rain here and 32 inches at last count in Baytown, just on the east side of Houston (with more on the way). Continue reading “Tax rate remains the same”
Light crime week
The Backpack Relays

On the final day of summer, before school started, my daughter begged me into playing dolls with her.
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Michael Riou


Michael Riou, Medina Valley 1976 graduate, has five children who all graduated from Devine. Continue reading “Michael Riou”
Tall boy thief
Try some nectarines

Have you been noticing nectarines in the produce section of the grocery store? Continue reading “Try some nectarines”