HARTS meets December 9, 10:00 am at Triple C Restaurant in Devine for their Christmas Social. Bring a Christmas ornament valued at $5 or more to exchange if you wish. Text 830-931-4921 for more information.
Category: Events
Local Events in Devine, Natalia, Lytle, Bigfoot, Moore in Medina, Frio, and Atascosa Counties!
Attention Artists
Do you have an interest in painting and/or drawing? Do you want to find a place to paint and draw with others with the same interests?
Every Tuesday morning the Lytle Friendship Art Club meets from 0930 to Noon at the Church of Christ located at 15340 Main Street Lytle, TX.
Please call Jane Brown on 210-415-2546, for additional information.
Wreaths Across America
54 Veterans to be honored at Longview Cemetery on Dec. 14
There are 54 Longview Military burials that will have a wreath placement on December 14th (Wreath Across America ceremony) starting at 8:00 a.m.
Almae (Ornelas) Horvath helps with the wreaths as she has someone interred at Longview Cemetery and they have enough members (volunteers) to cover the 54 veterans.
Longview’s ceremony is separate from Devine’s.
Charles E. Bush Jr.
Harvey Hugh Dayton
Calvin Murphy
Edwin B. Story Jr.
W. Durward Story
Fredrick V. Williams
Paul Austin Winters
Edwin Ellis Kearton
Frank Raymond Danna
Ernie Wilkins
Jackson Bush
Jerry Allen Thomas
John Narramore
Ed (D.R.) Martin
Roy Lovejoy
Andres “Andrew” Morales
B.C. McDonald
Reynaldo “Ray” Morales
Jose “Joe” Ornelas
Filemon Ornelas
Rodrigo O. Delgado
Carlos Ornelas Jr.
James Whitt
William A. Boyd
Mateo De La Rosa Yanez
Thomas Peyton Nowlin III
Thomas Peyton Nowlin IV
Clovis “Happy” Peron
Haby B. Seay
Elmer L. Baab
Wallace Robert Medd
Ellis Bush
Daniel Caldwell
David Harrell
Everett A. Leach
Lester N. Long
Eldo Nixon
Jack D. Rice
Thomas L. Roche
Charles L. Ross
James C. Stroud
Thomas A. Winters
William Carvin Winters
William “Bill” Harris
Dudley Willard Peterson
Dathan Woodrow Brown
Leo Rodney Nixon
John M. Cude
W.A.A. “ Bigfoot” Wallace
Thomas W. White
Melvin Vaughan
N.W. Cude
George Henson Jr.
Richard Marion Tomlinson
If anyone wishes to donate to the Longview Cemetery Association in memory of a family member or friend who is interred at Longview: Address is PO Box 32 Bigfoot, TX 78005
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.
Caitlin’s Christmas Lights to benefit Devine teen battling lukemia
2nd Annual “Caitlin’s Christmas Lights” Competition 2024
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.
Come out to Natalia’s 1st Annual Christmas Night parade
The Parade will begin at 7pm. It will start at FM 471 down to hwy 132 through Main Street.
If you would like to participate in the parade please contact Corina Sanchez 210-300-4800 or Lysette Clark 210-360-9071. For vendor information you can contact Lysette Clark 210-360-9071 or Mary Ann Garcia 210-560-5626. Vendors can set up as early as noon.
WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 5pm-9pm
Ms. Tiffany Brown will be the Grand Marshal. She is the daughter of Charlie & Dianna Brown, sister to Chuck Brown, mother to Cody Brown (Kaylin) and grandmother to Canon & Chad Brown
The Brown family have been a part of the Natalia community since 1911 as Tiffany’s great grandparents ran a commissary from 1911-1946 for the workers that built canals in town. In 1946, Tiffany’s grandparents bought the business and opened a store, everyone knows as “Browns Grocery Store.” In 1970, Tiffany’s parents bought the business and ran it until they retired in 2011.
All immediate family members of Ms. Tiffany have all graduated from Natalia. Her grandchildren are currently attending Natalia ISD.
Tiffany serves as a member of the Natalia School Board and the South Texas Heat Organization. She is highly involved in our community, as you will see her smiling face at sporting events and cheering for her grandsons.
“I love our little town and the people that live here. I’m proud to tell people where I am from and as proud as I am of the town and the people that live here, I hope I make them proud representing them. I’m proud to be a
Lytle’s Christmas Lighting and Santa’s Hayride Dec. 14
Every year Lytle holds its Annual Christmas Lighting and Santa’s Hayride. The festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 14th at the Lytle Community Center. Santa arrives at the Community Center to turn on the lights at the Community Center and Main Street. After the lighting, Santa accompanies the children and their guardians on his hayride.
The 2024 Annual Christmas Lighting and Santa’s Hayride will start loading trailers at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Center, 19031 Priest Blvd., Lytle, Tx.
Admission is $1.00 or one canned good.
For information call 830-709-3692.
Please also join us at the Shops of Lytle at 15126 Main Street where we will have Santa’s Workshop with events for the kids to include an Ornament Workshop, the North Pole Post Office and Gingerbread Bakery.
The event is brought to you by the City of Lytle, Lytle Chamber of Commerce, Pena Family, Patriot Automotive, Lytle VFW Post 12041 and HEB Plus.
Upcoming local EVENTS…
November
13- Lytle Public Library will host a story time for ages 2-5 at 10:30 a.m.
18- Regular Lytle ISD Board of Trustees meeting at 6 p.m.
18- Regular Devine ISD Board of Trustees meeting at 6:30 p.m.
18- Natalia City Council meeting at 7 p.m.
19- Devine Driscoll Public Library will host a story time for ages 9 months to 6 years at 10:30 a.m.
19- Trunk or Treat with the Devine Police Department at Walmart from 6-8 p.m.
19-Medina Watershed stakeholder meeting in Castroville 1-3 pm at Braden Keller Center.
19- Regular Devine City Council Meeting at 6 p.m.
19- La Coste City Council meeting at 7 p.m.
20- Lytle Public Library will host a story time for ages 2-5 at 10:30 a.m.
21- Crochet group meets at the Lytle Public Library from 5-7 p.m.
23- This year Devine’s VFW is sponsoring its first-ever Christmas Market on November 23rd from 12 noon to 8 pm at 211 College Avenue, Devine.
23-24- Spartan race at Sandy Oaks Ranch.
25- Lytle City Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
25- Regular Natalia ISD Board of Trustees meeting at 7 p.m.
27- Lytle Public Library will host a story time for ages 2-5 at 10:30 a.m.
28- Thanksgiving Holiday
29-Salvation Army Kettle Drive kicks off. Volunteers needed. See article for more info.
If you want to add an event to this calendar, please email devinereporter@devinenews.com or call (830) 665- 2211 and leave a message for Catherine.
Race to draw 5,50+ visitors to Devine
By Catherine Richard
Over 5,500 are expected to compete in the Spartan races on Nov. 23 and 24 at Sandy Oaks Ranch in Devine, with the majority coming in for the Saturday race.
Spartan is a national organization which creates competitive, physically challenging events. They are best known for their obstacle course races.
People are expected to arrive from all over the state and even from different countries for the first Spartan race to take place in Devine.
At Sandy Oaks Ranch there will be three different competitions, spanning roughly 200 acres of land.
The Sprint is a 5K with 20 obstacles, including monkey bars, mud pits and climbing walls.
The Super is a 10K with 25 obstacles of greater intensity, including rope climbing and more demanding climbing walls.
For these races, groups of 250 will compete at a time.
There will also be a set of children’s races, which take into account the child’s age and physical abilities. This category has 1km races for ages 4-6, 1.5km races for ages 7-9 and 3km races for ages 9-14. There is also a special 1km race for kids with physical or mental challenges. Children must be accompanied by their parents and have constant adult supervision.
Devine HS Homecoming Nov 8-9
For the past 72 years, the Devine Ex-Students/Teachers Association (DExSTA) has honored ex-students and teachers who attended school or taught in Devine over the years, from “way back when” to the newly graduated class of 2024!
This November 8th & 9th will be the 72nd Homecoming of the Association and you are invited to attend this special celebration.
It all starts on Friday night, Nov.8, at Warhorse Stadium as the Devine Warhorses take on Memorial HS in the annual Homecoming football game. Come early to sign in at the DExSTA table and sit with your school friends before the 7:00pm kick-off!
At halftime, the ex-students of the Honor Class of 1974 will be on the track to be introduced and recognized for their 50th Class Reunion. Be sure to hoot and holler with them to show that you are glad they are there to celebrate!
On Saturday, Nov. 8th, Homecoming festivities continue at the Devine VFW hall (Old Green alamo) starting at 1:00pm! This is again a special gathering for all Devine alumni to visit and catch up on old friendships and spend time with former classmates; and refreshments will be served. Also, at this event the 50th Reunion Class of 1974 will be honored again and will give a class presentation. This is always a treat, not just for the honor class, but for all of us in attendance. If you were in school with the class of ’74, this is a great opportunity to come and see the big group of them and reminisce about your school days back in the 70s!
This year all former Band Members will also be recognized and honored! So many of you were in the Colt and Warhorse Bands and marched in parades, at halftime at football games, and performed at contests and concerts during your years at DHS and DMS/DJHS. Those special memories can be relived with your bandmates, and at our Band Memory table, which will include lots of pictures, instruments, and even band uniforms!
Another special thing at the Saturday event will be the annual display of hundreds of pictures and posters of students, teachers, classrooms, etc., from the over 100 years of school in Devine. This is the once-a-year time that these are displayed for everyone to see, so please come by to enjoy things from the DExSTA archives. You are also welcome to bring any pictures, class posters, old school newspapers, uniforms, yearbooks or school memorabilia to display too.
OK, now that you are interested, where can you get more information??
If you are already a member, fliers were mailed to you, but if you are not, just come by the DExSTA table at the game on Friday night or to the Saturday event and we can help you out! You can also check out the Devine Ex-Students/Teachers Association Facebook page and the Devine News for more information or contact DExSTA at 210-289-6205 (Pres. Nancy Saathoff)!
WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU @ DEVINE HOMECOMING 2024!
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