Everything you need to know about the 2025 Natalia Bluebonnet Parade & Festival

The 2025 Natalia Bluebonnet Parade & Festival will be held Saturday, March 29, 2025 in downtown Natalia. The yearly festival is the major fundraiser for the Natalia Veteran’s Memorial Library. We are still accepting food/craft vendors and parade registrations.

In addition, we are also seeking sponsorship. For updated information on music, schedule of events and more please visit the website at nataliabluebonnetfestival.com, facebook page, stop by the library at 501 Third Street or call Amy Edge at 210-213-1990.

Youth Camp Scholarships

The Medina Valley Soil & Water Conservation District is offering scholarships to students from Medina County who are accepted to attend the Texas Brigades or the Youth Range Workshop.

The Texas Brigades is a wildlife-focused leadership development program for high school youth (ages 13-17). There are six different camps: Bass Brigade, Coastal Brigade, Bobwhite Brigade, Buckskin Brigade, Ranch Brigade, and Waterfowl Brigade. During the five-day camps, participants will be introduced to habitat management, hone their communication skills, and develop a land management ethics. The state’s leading wildlife and fishery biologists and land managers serve as instructors and mentors. In addition to learning animal anatomy and behavior, botany, nutrition, habitat management, population dynamics, etc., students will develop valuable leadership skills. Participants will practice public speaking and media skills. High school students interested in biology, conservation, leadership, or just appreciate the outdoors should consider applying to one of these camps. The application deadline is March 15, 2025. For more information, visit www.texasbrigades.org.

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Bake Sale Feb. 8 by Methodist Youth

The United Methodist Youth of Devine First UMC will be having a Bake Sale on Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 10am-1pm. We will be located at Party Rentals, Etc. (512 E. Hondo Ave., Devine) and at A Bushel & A Peck (516 N. Teel Dr., Devine).
Stop by to get some treats for your Superbowl party or for an early Valentine’s Day gift! All proceeds will go towards the Youth attending Camp Eagle, which is a Christian camp that focuses on outdoor adventure, Biblical truth, and lasting relationships. Thank you for your support!

Medina County Jr Livestock Show kicks off this week

Tuesday Jan 21 marks the kick off of the 2025 Medina County Jr Livestock Show in Hondo, and it will be a cold one! Over 1,100 entries have been made by area youth, so get out and support these kiddos.

As of Monday morning, leaders planned to proceed with the show the same day with a short 3-hour delay due to expected weather. Check their Facebook for updates.

The stock show is schedule includes:

 Jan 21- Sheep, goats, and poultry,

Jan 22-Halter Heifers, steers and rabbits,

 Jan 23-Market Swine, Ag Mechanics and Commercial Heifers,

Jan 24- Gilts, yearling ranch colts (9am show, awards and sale at 2pm), youth showcase (public display of showcase projects 2-3pm), and commercial heifers (awards at 4:30 and sale at 5:00pm).

January 25th-Buyers breakfast kicks off at 8 am, followed by Youth Showcase Silent Auction 10am-2pm, and Premium Auction at 11 am.

BBQ Plate Sale at Devine First UMC Jan 19th

We have BBQ plate tickets for sale for January 19th!!! Pre-sale tickets are $13. Plates will be $15 at the door. Fundraiser will be held at Devine First UMC (212 W. Benton, Devine) from 1-4pm.
Please help us raise money for our United Methodist Youth to go to Camp Eagle this summer! The Camp Eagle Adventure Summer Camp program allows kids to break free from distraction, go on big adventures, build authentic relationships, and open their hearts to Biblical truth. It’s truly an awesome week filled with God’s love.
Please call the church office to purchase tickets! (830)663-3185. The office is open Monday-Wednesday, 9am-2pm.

Scout Me In!

Boy Scout Troop 72 offers free membership to the next 20 youths who join in 2024. This offer is for boys aged 11-17.
Adult volunteer membership is half-priced at $30 for the remainder of the year.
All are welcome to stop in at the regular meetings, which are held every Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. at VFW Post 3966, Devine.
For more information, contact Kenneth M. at 210-439-6327 or email devinetroop072@gmail.com.

Medina County Jr. Livestock showers selling tickets

The Medina County Jr. Livestock Show will have a drawing where prizes include a 2025 Kawasaki Mule SX and cash prizes on Jan. 25, 2025.
The Kawasaki Mule has a value of $8,799.00. The second and third place prizes are gift cards worth $750 and $250.
Participants do not need to be present at the drawing to win.
Winner of the grand prize are responsible for additional fees. See local students who have tickets for sale.

Shooting Star Museum

Toy and Antique Quilt Show this month

The Shooting Star Museum will hold a toy and antique quilt show from 1 to 5 pm on December 28 and 29.
Looking for a unique Christmas gift, shop our gift shop for jewelry (50% off including pearls) and quilts for a crib to a queen sized bed.
For information call (210) 386-6038.

Devine Soccer Club partnering with MLS Go

Devine Soccer Club was created to help in the development of future soccer players and to grow the love of the game in our community. “We are not a single season program. We will operate year round; this was a dream years ago. Finally, it was the right time to make it a reality. When the opportunity came up to partner with Major League Soccer (MLS), it was an easy decision. MLS has Next, MLS Next Pro which has been successful in developing players. Having the MLS GO recreational program within the Devine Soccer Club, we can ensure the coaches will be trained and informed how best to help the players. Not just form a technical standpoint but also from a tactical and mental one. The players that join our club will not only play soccer, they will learn it as well,” said Pablo Carmona.
They will offer clinics varying in length from 1 to 3 days. They will have camps, and all of this is to help develop the players. Some of these events will be free while others will have a cost. They look forward to bringing in players from San Antonio that are in the San Antonio Futbol Club Pro Academy. Also, from time to time, bring in retired pro players, former and current college players to help in the events they hold.

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Light up your home for Lexy

Enter this year’s Christmas Light Competition and every entry fee will benefit Cheyenne Alexis (Lexy) Martinez, 18 of Devine, who is battling leukemia. You can enter for any donation whether it be $10 or $100. Form inside. The contest is hosted in memory of Caitlin Jaworowski. Contact Justin Jaworowski or Kathy Jaworowski for any questions.

Christmas Lights Contest!!

PRESS RELEASE–It’s hard to believe that it has been 2 years since we lost our beloved Cailtin Jaworowski to Cancer.
This town rallied behind Caitlin and the family while she was going through treatments. When we lost her, they continued to support the family in so many loving ways. So, in lieu of flowers it was decided that the kids needed to have a decorated yard for Christmas and so this is how it all began.
In memory of Caitlin, Justin Jaworowski and the family wanted to help other families in similar situations. This year’s recipient is Cheyenne Alexis (Lexy) Martinez, daughter of Roland and Kayla (Sellers) Martinez, of Devine. Cheyenne was diagnosed on September 13, 2024, with Acute Lymphatic Leukemia. All proceeds collected from this fundraiser will go directly to Cheyenne, better known as Lexy!
Entry Forms & donations or just donations can be turned in at Country Gal’s Market located at 109 W Benton Ave, and The Devine News located at 216 S. Bright Street both located in Devine!
There’s something to be said about living in a small town. Small town yes, but full of people with big hearts. Thank you will never be enough!
ABOUT THE LIGHT CONTEST
The first place prize will be $500 gift card donated by Alamo Truck Accessories and the 2nd place prize will be $250 donated by Vail Photography.
To join the light contest, all you have to do is submit the entry form with any donation you want to make whether it’s $5 or $500.
Make sure your lights are on December 21 and 22nd when judging will occur. Who’s eligible? Homes and businesses in Devine, Natalia, Moore and surrounding areas. Please submit a photo of your lights with your entry if you live outside city limits.
Form on Page 9 and www.devinenews.com or pick up at Country Gals Market.