Category: Events

Before you head out for your 4th of July weekend, swing by the VFW at noon for a free hot dog. Post 3966 will be giving out free hot dogs before their 1:00 PM drawing to determine the winners of their ticket sale fund raiser.
The fund raiser is to raise money for repairs, maintenance and expenses to run our Post home, the “Old Green Alamo”, and for charitable projects and veteran assistance. Tickets will be on sale until the drawing. There will be three drawings: 1.) Taurus G3C 9mm Pistol, 2.) Tristan Cobra III 12 Gauge Pump Shotgun, and 3.) Diamondback DB 15, 5.56 Rifle.
Free hot dogs will be given out starting at noon (while supplies last) and continuing through the one o’clock drawing. Chips, sodas and other beverages will be available for sale in the Post Canteen. Tickets are available from any Post member, at the Post Canteen during normal hours, Wednesday through Saturday evenings after 6pm this week, or by calling 210-289-6204. You do not need to be present to win.
The drawing will be held at 1 PM, July 4, 2025, at VFW Post 3966, 211 W. College Ave., Devine, Texas 78016. Winners can pick up their prizes at Calame Gun Store after completing State required paperwork.

By Joseph Ramon
Devine News Intern
There’s lots of live music to find here in Medina County! Here’s where you can catch a tune in June.

June 26
Matt Castillo at Cora’s 471 Grill- 2204 FM 471 Castroville, TX

June 27
Garret Talamantes 7-10 p.m at Black Creek Bar & Grill- 1721 Highway 173 S Devine, TX

June 28
Brad Jenschke 7-10 p.m.at 702 Tejas Sports Bar y Mas- 15306 Main St. Lytle, TX

For fans of country, blues, and rock n’ roll be sure to grab a seat at one of these local spots.
To add a local live music show, email devinereporter@devinenews.com or call Joe 830-665-2211.

This year the city will be partnering with the Lytle Chamber of Commerce for Lytle’s Annual Independence Day Celebration. The event will take place on July 4th at the John Lott Municipal Park. There will be food trucks set up along with a DJ.
The Music and food trucks will start at 5:00 p.m. and end at 8:20 p.m. with fireworks beginning at dark for the grand finale.
We invite everyone to come out and enjoy the evening with family and friends. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs and dancing boots. If you don’t want to stay for the fireworks show feel free to visit the food trucks for a great dinner option and enjoy some live music.

The following programs are offered to Devine ISD students:

July 14 – 17 – Mini Cheer Camp for Kinder from 9 am to 12 noon and grades 1 through 8 from 9 am to 3 pm at DHS Gym. Cost is $45 for Kinder and $65 for grades 1 through 8. Theme days will be: Let’s Glow Monday (Neon); Tiki Tuesday (Beach/Hawaiian); Workout Wednesday (Workout Clothes); and Super Slay Spirit Thursday (Maroon/Gold).
July 14 – 17 – Warhorse Football Camp for grades 3 through 6 from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at the Warhorse Practice Field. Cost is $50.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is collaborating with Medina County Farm Bureau to host a Medina County Cattle Brief: Screwworm Update & Summer Management meeting on June 24, 2025 at Graff 7A Ranch 911 US-90 East, Hondo TX 78861. This important event is meant to provide locals with some recent screwworm updates, as well as provide some pointers on how to manage cattle herd throughout the Summer. Dr. T.R. Lansford will speak on the topic of New World Screwworm Update, Dr. Karl Harborth will deliver the topic of Summer Cattle Herd Nutrition Considerations, and Mr. Kason Haby will cover the topic of Managing Stocking Rates During Drought. Don’t miss out on this event as it is a relevant opportunity to stay informed on cattle herd and health topics this summer!
Registration is limited to 125 attendees. A light lunch, courtesy of the Medina County Farm Bureau, will be provided following the program. You must RSVP to attend. To reserve your spot, please contact the Medina County AgriLife Extension Office by June 20th at 830-741-8180.

Restore’s Mobile Unit “Miss Ginny” offers free pregnancy tests and options information, free limited OB ultrasound and free STD testing.
They will be in Castroville the 1st Thursday of each month, Devine on the 2nd Thursday of each month and Lytle on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Services will be available from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm.
You can call (830) 584-2123 or go to RestoreSRT.com to schedule an appointment but walk-ins are welcome.

Restore’s Mobile Unit “Miss Ginny” offers free pregnancy tests and options information, free limited OB ultrasound and free STD testing.
They will be in Castroville the 1st Thursday of each month, Devine on the 2nd Thursday of each month and Lytle on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Services will be available from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm.
You can call (830) 584-2123 or go to RestoreSRT.com to schedule an appointment but walk-ins are welcome.

DEVINE, TX — Summer is about to get a whole lot more exciting for young readers! The Driscoll Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Challenge officially begins Monday, June 2, and is open to participants ages 5 through 18. This year’s program offers fun incentives, engaging reading goals, and a variety of prizes designed to keep kids turning pages all summer long.
Logs and program rules can be picked up at the library’s circulation desk during regular hours, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Each reading log is time-based, requiring participants to read 300 minutes (5 hours) to complete a log. With each completed log, participants earn a ticket to enter into a prize they would like a chance to win. Prizes will be on display in the library throughout the summer to help inspire young readers.
The challenge is broken into three levels:
Level 1: Complete 3 logs (15 hours of reading)
Level 2: Complete 5 logs (25 hours of reading)
Level 3: Complete 8 logs (40 hours of reading)
Participants will receive a medal for the highest level they reach recognizing their accomplishment. All reading must be completed within the 8-week challenge window.
For those entering 3rd through 12th grade, there’s an opportunity to earn additional prize tickets by submitting book reviews. Up to three reviews may be turned in, and each must be at least 30 words long.
Teens ages 13 to 18 can enter a special division with prizes specifically tailored for them. This year’s teen prize lineup includes:
Two sets of 2 SeaWorld Passes
Two 4-packs of Missions Baseball Tickets
A $25 Gaming Gift Card – Barbara Moore
A $25 Santikos Theater Gift Card – donated by Coby & Stacy Pyron
Two K1 Speed Gift Cards
A James Avery Charm – donated by Devine Pawn & Gun
A 3-Book Box Set of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder
A 3-Book Box Set of the Lightlark series
To qualify for teen prizes, participants must complete a 6-hour reading log and may submit up to 8 logs. For extra chances to win, teens can also submit up to 3 book reviews of at least 100 words each.
The challenge will wrap up with a festive Awards Ceremony and Ice Cream Social sponsored by the Friends of the Library. The celebration is scheduled for Wednesday, July 30 and will honor all who participated in the program.
For updates and information throughout the summer, follow the Driscoll Public Library on Facebook at @DriscollPublicLibrary – Devine. For questions, contact the circulation desk at 830-663-2993.
Let the summer reading begin!