Category: The Glimpse

Continue reading “Henri Castro”

Local residents and passersby perhaps have noticed a dilapidated rock building located three miles east of Lytle, near the intersection of Atascosa and Medina Counties, on the meandering Benton City Road. Continue reading “Benton City Institute”

“I sincerely believe that Sandy was the reason I didn’t end up in prison,” states Jerry Beck. Continue reading “Jerry Beck”

“Texas Ranger, Pioneer, Lawyer, Soldier, Farmer and Rancher, Chief Justice of Lavaca County, Indian fighter….” (Brainstaple.com). Continue reading “John Himes Livergood”

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”

Michael Riou, Medina Valley 1976 graduate, has five children who all graduated from Devine. Continue reading “Michael Riou”

Joseph (Joey) Puente, son of Eddie and Cindy Puente (currently of Raymondville, TX), moved to Devine eight years ago, and this is where their two sons, Gus and Jake, ages 7 and 13, attend school and are both involved in sports. Continue reading “Joseph Andrew Puente”

Willie Joe Allen, along with his seven siblings, was born February 22, 1943, at his home in the Black Creek Community of Medina County to Jim Ellison Allen and Elsie Lula (DuBose) Allen. Continue reading “Willie J. Allen”

The Schott family came from Wittelsheim, Alsace, France. Continue reading “The Schott family”

Born 16 August, 1971, Dion Cortez graduated from Lytle High School in 1989, home of the Pirates, which he says is one of his favorite teams. Continue reading “Dion Cortez, SFC, a medic with Alamo DUSTOFF”