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Local Events in Devine, Natalia, Lytle, Bigfoot, Moore in Medina, Frio, and Atascosa Counties!

24 hours with Jesus….local church welcomes you to special event

LaCoste’s Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church invites you and your family to join in celebrating 24 hours with Jesus. The event will take place at the church this March 28th-29th, beginning with a 5 pm Stations of the Cross on Friday and ending with a 5:30 pm mass on Saturday.
In celebration of the Jubilee year, the church welcomes 24 hours of adoration. See thier ad in this week’s paper for more information on the schedule of events.
What is Jubilee?
A special time of grace and reconciliation, people are invited to deepen their relationship with God. A select few churches are chosen to be the site of such adoration. A complete list of chosen churches can be seen online at https://archsa.org/jubilee2025/pilgrimage-sites/
Each site offers a unique opportunity for prayer, reflection, and deepening your relationship with Jesus Christ in this Jubilee Year. By visiting these sacred places and fulfilling the necessary conditions, you can gain the gift of a plenary indulgence, according to the Arch Diocese of San Antonio.
According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2025 is the 2,025th anniversary of the Incarnation of our Lord (Jubilee Holy Year), an “event of great spiritual, ecclesial, and social significance in the life of the Church.” The concept of “Jubilee” has its origins in the Book of Leviticus (chapter 25) as a special year of reconciliation, pilgrimage, and coming home. Pope Francis has designated the 2025 Holy Year as a time to renew ourselves as “Pilgrims of Hope.”

Devine VFW Bingo Prizes and Prices Increasing

Thursday, March 27, will see increased prizes and prices at VFW Post 3966 Bingo. This winter, Bingo has not been making money for the Post. To counter this trend prices will increase for regular bingo games. What bingo players will get for this price increase will be larger prize amounts for the Early Bird and Regular Bingo games. Early Bird games will increase payout from $45 to $75. Regular Bingo Games will increase payout from $75 to $100. Every Thursday we start the night with four Early Bird games (games 1-4). This is followed by 12 Regular Bingo Games (games 5-16). Additionally, Pull Tab games are played as they are sold. Game 10 is a jackpot that pays $200 and the last game (16) is a jackpot that has paid $200 to $600 based on sales. With the new pricing schedule, we hope to increase the final jackpot.
All people in attendance for Bingo must play a Big Package (“Big Pack”) or a Small Package (“Small Pack”). Both have differently colored pages, one for each of games 5-16. One page is played during each game. A Big Pack has 9 squares and a Small Pack has 6 squares that are played during each game. Each square is a chance to win. Each game has a different pattern that must be completed to win. The first person to complete the pattern as numbers are called yells “Bingo” to win. Early Bird Packages (4 games with 3 squares each) and Double Action games (extra chances for the jackpots) are also sold.
New pricing is as follows:
Big Pack – $20
Small Pack – $15
Early Bird Package – $4
Double Action – $2
Single game page – $2 (6 squares to play)
Early Bird single page – $1 (3 squares to play)
Half Pack – $10 (games 11-16, 6 squares each)
If attendance remains the same the Post should break even. It is hoped the increased prizes will bring in more people so we can make some money for our charitable operations. Bingo is operated in accordance with the Bingo Enabling Act for charitable organizations.
Bingo is played every Thursday at the VFW Hall at 211 W. College Ave., Devine, TX. Doors open at 5pm. Bingo game and Pull-Tab sales start at 6pm. Bingo starts at 7pm. Food and drinks available starting at 6pm.

2 Guided Hunts and 4 Gun drawings April 5 at Country Music

Two guided hunts have been donated in honor of sweet little 7 year old Audrey Jane Capps by family/ friends hoping to find a treatment and cure for Ataxia-Telangiectasia (A-T).
Tickets can be purchased during the Country Music Festival which is part of Audrey Jane’s Light hosted at Devine Acres Farm on Saturday, April 5 from 4:00 pm to 12:00 midnight.

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Coming to Devine April 5th…Country music & family fun!

This event features a fun Meet and Greet with your favorite characters, which starts at 4pm, Princess show which starts at 5, and four live country music acts playing later in the evening from 6 til midnight.

The Devine Acres playgrounds and jumping pad will also be open for family fun. And all of it for a good cause!

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Lytle Music fest this week!

The Lytle Music Festival 2025 is this Friday and Saturday evenings March 21 & 22 in the John Lott Municipal Park in Lytle featuring six artists.
The event is free. There will be food trucks, drinks and vendors. No coolers.
Music will start at 6:30 pm Friday, 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Friday evening will feature at 6:30 p.m. Bidi Bidi Banda opening up for a 8:30 p.m. show by Mario Flores.
Saturday evening music will start at 5:00 p.m. with Texas Double Shot, followed by 6:30 Weston Ripps. At 8:00 p.m. the Chuck Wimer Band will perform. Bri Bagwell will headline the night taking the stage at 9:30 p.m.
Car Show on Saturday from 12 noon to 5:00 pm at the park.

Upcoming local events

Mission Devine bbq plate fundraiser March 29

Devine Wesleyan Fellowship is pleased to announce another fundraiser for Mission Devine.  We will be serving  bar-b-que plates which consist of brisket, sausage, potato salad, beans and a drink for $15. Serving will begin at 11:00 and continue until 2:00 unless sold out.

There will also be a bake sale to help our Youth program.

 Most people are aware of the great work that Mission Devine has done in our community. They work with veterans, disabled and low income families to improve their lives by fixing their homes. They have replaced roofs, remodeled bathrooms, fixed plumbing, cleaned yards and painted homes. With rising costs we all know they can use our help with raising funds so they can continue with this community mission. Mission Devine take place this summer from June 2-6 th. Volunteers can go to missiondevine.com to sign up.

HEB has already contributed to help us fund this plate sale as part of their community outreach Also contributing to this event is Mark Kidd of State Farm Insurance. His contribution will allow us to make a larger donation to Mission Devine. Mark has been a great supporter of Mission Devine and we thank him for his generosity.. Please be shop with them as a way to say thank you for helping us.

 So mark your calendars for March 29th and show your support for Mission Devine. Thank you for your generosity.

Burger in a Bag fundraiser

Get a burger in a bag on Saturday, March 22 at the back side of Devine First United Methodist Church located at 212 W Benton Avenue.  They will be $10 for burger, chips, cookies, and a soda.  It will be 11am-3pm.

Friendship Art Club

Do you enjoy painting/drawing? Come paint/draw with us at the Friendship Art Club. We meet every Tuesday from 9:30am until Noon at the Church of Christ located at the 15340 Main Street Lytle, TX. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, or email us at friendshipartclub@gmail.com. Please call Mary Ann Buckheit on 443-466-6600, for additional information.

Natalia Bluebonnet Festival  & parade on March 29th

The 2025 Natalia Bluebonnet Festival will be held March 29, 2025 in downtown Natalia.  The festival grounds open at 9 am.  We are still accepting parade registrations through March 19, 2025.  Please visit nataliabluebonnetfestival.com to complete parade registration online.  Make sure to include the length of your entry, and a short description for the announcer to read.  For questions on the parade please contact Brenda Fernandez at (210) 744-2204.  For questions on the festival concerning vendors, sponsorships, donations or general questions please visit the website, facebook page, or call Amy Edge at (210) 213-1990.

This year AC Amusements out of San Antonio will be providing carnival style entertainment with a select variety of rides, inflatables, games and concessions.

We have a great lineup this year for our parade to include the Kountry Kurl Salon float out of Comfort, the Cornyval Royal Court, and the Laredo Trail Riders and more!

Remember the parade starts at 11 am., but parade attendees will start lining the sidewalks right after breakfast!  The road closes at 9:30 a.m., and judging starts at 10 am. so get a spot early! The parade route starts at Love’s and meanders past the Little League Field before turning left on Main Street past the festival grounds, ending as it reaches Aubrey Street.

There will be a variety of activities for everyone at the festival, plus plenty of food and non-food vendors.  Take part in our Silent Auction and our 50/50 raffle. For more information stop by the Soda/Water booth.  To see a sampling of our highlighted vendors head over to the Natalia Bluebonnet Festival’s OFFICIAL Facebook Page. 

Festival guests are encouraged to take advantage of our food and beverage vendors, though all things beer related are BYOB this year.  NO GLASS BOTTLES PERMITTED. The Natalia Veteran’s Memorial Library and City of Natalia are sponsoring the soda/water booth, with all proceeds benefiting the Natalia Veteran’s Memorial Library.

Please feel free to bring a chair and canopy for shade.  

This year’s festival is fortunate to be sponsored by many great community leaders and businesses.  A few include Friendly Glenn’s, Medina Electric, City of Natalia and more!   Thanks to all our sponsors for helping make the festival a success! *For a complete list of this year’s sponsors please visit our website at nataliabluebonnetfestival.com or check out our OFFICIAL page at Natalia Bluebonnet Festival.

Make sure to post your 2025 bluebonnet pictures on our FB page, before and after the festival plus don’t forget to add #nataliabluebonnetfestival

MC Republican Women meet 3rd Tuesdays

Medina County Republican Women meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6-7pm.  Call 409-277-9094 for location and guest speaker.

Rummage Sale March 15 in Food Pantry parking lot

The Devine Food Pantry is having a Rummage Sale on Saturday, March 15th, 2025 in the Pantry’s Parking Lot. We hope to have things setup and ready by about 8:30 or 9:00 in the morning.

The donations have been coming in and we will have a wide variety of items. About 1:00 p.m. we will start packing the leftovers up – could be a good time to get an even better bargain.

VFW Bingo on Thursdays

Post 3966 Bingo will switch back to Thursday nights on March 6, 2025. This past fall Bingo was changed to Wednesday nights so as not to conflict with High School and Middle School sports. This did not seem to help attendance, so, starting March 6th, Bingo will again be every Thursday. The last Wednesday Bingo will be on February 26. Bingo is held at 211 West College Ave. starting at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 5:00pm. Food, snacks and beverages are available.

Country Music Fest at Devine Acres for Audrey Jane Capps

Devine Acres Farm will host a huge Country Music Fest this year, and it’s all for a great cause! On the stage Saturday, April 5 will be Jamie Lin Wilson, Small Town Habit, Jeremy Richards, and Keith Lutz.
There will be plenty of fun for the whole family! Devine Acres Farm attractions will be open for the kids, the singing princesses will be there for a meet and greet, and there will be plenty of dancing. There will also be a huge Silent Auction fundraiser, food/drinks, and more!
ABOUT THE FUNDRAISER
The Audrey Jane’s Light fundraiser and Country Music Fest will benefit Audrey Jane Capps and the A-T Children’s Project. Audrey is battling a rare neurological disease called Ataxia telangiectasia, and her family is in a race against time to find the cure for this awful disease that affects more kids in Texas than any other state.
Audrey is the daughter of Josh and Brittany Capps and granddaughter of Ken and Debi Capps and Thomas and Kathleen Calame.
Because there is very little funding for research of rare diseases, families like the Capps and Calames and grassroots organizations like the A-T Children’s Project band together to fund crucial research. According to the National Organization for Rare Diseases (NORD), 1 in 10 Americans are affected by a rare disease. That is between 25-30 million Americans.
If you would like to be a sponsor of this event contact Kayleen Holder at The Devine News 830-665-2211, or sign up online atcp.org/audrey. Sponsorships are tax deductible, and will go to helping the A-T Children’s Project find a cure for A-T.

Bagwell to headline Lytle Music Festival

The Lytle Music Festival 2025 is set for Friday and Saturday evenings March 21 & 22 in the John Lott Municipal Park in Lytle, Texas featuring six artists.
The event is free. There will be food trucks and vendors.
Music will start at 6:30 pm on Friday and at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Friday evening will feature at 6:30 p.m. Bidi Bidi Banda opening up for a 8:30 p.m. show by Mario Flores.
Saturday evening music will start at 5:00 p.m. with Texas Double Shot, followed by 6:30 Weston Ripps. At 8:00 p.m. the Chuck Wimer Band will perform.
Bri Bagwell will headline the night taking the stage at 9:30 p.m.

Some great Upcoming Local Events

Lytle Music Festival set for March 21&22

The Lytle Music Festival 2025 is set for Friday and Saturday evenings March 21 & 22 in the John Lott Municipal Park in Lytle, Texas featuring six artists.
The event is free. There will be food trucks and vendors.
Music will start at 6:30 pm on Friday and at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Friday evening will feature at 6:30 p.m. Bidi Bidi Banda opening up for a 8:30 p.m. show by Mario Flores.
Saturday evening music will start at 5:00 p.m. with Texas Double Shot, followed by 6:30 Weston Ripps. At 8:00 p.m. the Chuck Wimer Band will perform.
Bri Bagwell will headline the night taking the stage at 9:30 p.m.

BBQ plate sale at VFW on March 8, tickets on sale

The VFW Post #3966 in Devine is hosting a BBQ plate fundraiser on Saturday 8, 2025.
The plates will include Chicken & Sausage, rice, beans, jalapeno, pickles, onions and a slice of bread. Donation is $12.00 per plate, pickup to go or dine in.. The bqq will be at the VFW Hall next to the Post Office in Devine at 211 W. College Ave. Members will be selling tickets. If you would like to purchase one you may also contact Jesse Rodriguez at 210-289-6204 or Gary Saathoff at 210-289-6204.

Natalia Bluebonnet Parade & Festival scheduled for March 29th; accepting registrations

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 sponsorships. 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.

Country for a Cure @Devine Acres April 5
Devine Acres Farm will host a huge Country Music Fest this year, and it’s all for a great cause! On the stage Saturday, April 5 will be Jamie Lin Wilson, Small Town Habit, Jeremy Richards, and Keith Lutz.
There will be plenty of fun for the whole family! Devine Acres Farm attractions will be open for the kids, the singing princesses will be there for a meet and greet, and there will be plenty of dancing. There will also be a huge Silent Auction fundraiser, food/drinks, and more!
ABOUT THE FUNDRAISER
The Audrey Jane’s Light fundraiser and Country Music Fest will benefit Audrey Jane Capps and the A-T Children’s Project. Audrey is battling a rare neurological disease called Ataxia telangiectasia, and her family is in a race against time to find the cure for this awful disease that affects more kids in Texas than any other state.
Audrey is the daughter of Josh and Brittany Capps and granddaughter of Ken and Debi Capps and Thomas and Kathleen Calame.
Because there is very little funding for research of rare diseases, families like the Capps and Calames and grassroots organizations like the A-T Children’s Project band together to fund crucial research. According to the National Organization for Rare Diseases (NORD), 1 in 10 Americans are affected by a rare disease. That is between 25-30 million Americans.
If you would like to be a sponsor of this event contact Kayleen Holder at The Devine News 830-665-2211, or sign up online atcp.org/audrey. Sponsorships are tax deductible, and will go to helping the A-T Children’s Project find a cure for A-T.