Category: Events

The San Antonio Food Bank distribution at the Devine VFW Post will be on the second Monday, September 8, 2024. This is normally on the first Monday but due to Labor Day it will be one week later.
The distribution is a monthly event at VFW Post 3966. If you or someone you know needs food assistance, look up the San Antonio Food Bank online. You can register and pre-qualify at their web site. If unable to register online, go to the VFW at 211 W. College Ave., Devine, TX 78016 on September 8, 2025, and get in line in your vehicle. The line starts at the entrance to the VFW parking lot and goes back to S. Upson Dr. to Zig Zag Ave. The line starts before 7 am, and the distribution starts at 9 am.
We appreciate our volunteers who show up at 8 am to help re-package bulk items and help to load items in patron’s vehicles. Anyone can volunteer to help, and we are normally finished at 10:30-11:00 am.

There will be a sinister Harvest Haunted Attraction Blood Drive on Friday, October 3rd from 4 to 8 pm at 211 West College Ave in Devine.
All donors will receive one free ticket to the Sinister Harvest Haunted Attraction. For questions regarding blood donations call south Texas Blood and Tissue at (210) 731-5500. Individuals who are 16 years old may be eligible to donate with parental consent. Scan the QR code to schedule an appointment.
Thank you to all donors whose selfless contributions help save lives.

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Valedictorian Cindy Grothues returns with her diploma.

Calling all students who attended Lytle schools with the class of 1975. You are invited to attend Lytle Ex-Students Homecoming October 24 & 25, 2025. You did not necessarily have had to graduate with the class, all classmates are invited.
Our events will include Pirate football game at Walter H. Joyce, Jr. Stadium Friday night at 7:00 pm, the Homecoming downtown parade on Saturday at 10 am, followed by a social and recognition session at Lytle HS cafeteria at 2 pm.
Please call Bertha Haass @ 210 415 1979, if you have any questions.

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1974-75 DEVINE HIGH SCHOOL PEP SQUAD-CHEERLEADERS-MASCOT
Front Row, Cheerleaders: Cindy White, Nanci Jette, BeeJay Brown, Sybilla Irwin, Julie Outlaw, Karen Howard. 2nd Row: Renee Outlaw, Frances Pike, Tina Gallegos, Delia Moreno, Hilda Chavera, Lydia Gallegos, Lydia Perez, Ona DuBose, Mary Alexander. 3rd Row: Virginia Word, Cheryl Schott, Susie Campsey, Ola DuBose, Candy McPherson, Doris Ehlinger. 4th Row: Lorraine Velasquez, Dee Ann McClary, Rhonda Brown, Lora Neuman. 5th Row: Rebecca Macias, Julie Anderson, Connie Clawson, Nancy Smith. 6th Row: Rachel Macias, Blanca Coy, Brenda Stone, Elidia Villarreal. Top Row: Brenda DuBose, Iliana Coy, Mary Ellen Ehlinger, (Pep Squad Beau) Ray Pulido, Mascot Cindy Stehle, Susan Wilkins, Krista Irwin, Terri Caldwell. *picture from the 1975 Devine High School yearbook

All former Devine Cheerleaders, Mascots, and Pep Squad members are invited to this year’s Homecoming to be recognized and honored for their contributions to the Warhorse-Arabian & Colt–Filly Spirit when they led the student body and fans at DHS, DMS, and DJHS in cheering at Pep Rallies, Athletic games and numerous events during their school years in Devine! Their enthusiasm, dedication, and lots of time and hard work, built a tradition of DEVINE SPIRIT that still continues today!
*Please join us at the Homecoming football game on September 26th where you will be recognized from the stands at Warhorse Stadium, and again on Saturday, September 27th, at the VFW hall (old Green Alamo) at the annual DExSTA Homecoming Social starting at 1:00pm. You will be in great company with cheerleaders, mascots, and pep squad members from various years, and a group picture will be taken for the paper! For more information, see the Facebook page for the Devine Ex-Students Teachers Association, of contact DExSTA president, Nancy Saathoff at 210-289-6205.

Family, friends, and the community are invited to support one of our neighbors who is going through a hard time. Gilbert Iglesias, of Devine, has been hospitalized for several months and underwent heart surgery. There were many complications that eventually led to amputation of both of his legs.
The BBQ plate fundraiser will be August 30 at 3. See ad for more details.
Fundraiser organizers at Foxy’s Bar are looking for donations of silent auction items, raffle items, briskets, sausages, chips, sodas, brown

By Anton Riecher
Family members of late Devine EMS director Jason Miller made clear at the Medina County Emergency Services District No. 4 board meeting Aug. 13 that work place stress concerned Miller before his recent death.
Miller’s brother, Javier Suniga, speaking for Miller’s wife Allison, told the board that the family felt entitled to an apology as closure to their tragedy. Also attending was Miller’s mother, Rita Wilson and other relatives.
“That’s really the only thing we are here for,” Suniga said.
Mental health awareness was something Miller tried to help others through during his career.
The board also heard a requested proposal from Hondo-based Community EMS to take over ambulance service provided by ESD4. A similar proposal by Medina County ESD1 is currently under consideration by the board. Allegiance was again asked for a proposal as well.
Miller, formerly a Texas Division of Emergency Management liaison officer in Wilson County, died in May, slightly more than a year after being hired by ESD4 as part of its plan to operate its own local ambulance service rather than continuing to contract with third-party providers.
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Pictured, L-R, Devine Police Lieutenant Chris Andrews – National Night Out Event Coordinator, Post 3966 Quartermaster Rick Marcrum, Devine Chief of Police Joe Brown III, Post 3966 Commander Gary Saathoff, and Post 3966 Senior Vice Commander Steve Lopez.

Members of Devine VFW Post 3966 donated $500 to the Devine Police Department for their National Night Out. This community event hosted by the Devine Police Department will be held on the evening of October 7, 2025, at the Devine Golf Course. The $500 should cover the cost of hot dogs for the event. In addition to covering the cost of hot dogs, Post 3966 will be providing the Color Guard for the opening ceremony.
National Night Out is a national community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships. VFW Post 3966 is proud to participate in this event.

Calling all students who attended Lytle schools with the class of 1975. You are invited to attend Lytle Ex-Students Homecoming October 24 & 25, 2025. You did not necessarily have had to graduate with the class, all classmates are invited.
Our events will include the Pirate football game at Walter H. Joyce, Jr. Stadium on Friday night at 7:00 pm, the Homecoming downtown parade on Saturday at 10 am, followed by a social and recognition session at Lytle HS cafeteria at 2 pm.
Please call Bertha Haass at (210) 415-1979, if you have any questions.

Mr and Miss LHS: Mark Sostarich and Bertha Guzman.