Category: Events

1970-71 DEVINE HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS: Top – Katie Keilman, head cheerleader. Middle – Linda Arche & Kay Marsh. Seated – Barbara McEntyre & Sandy Beck *Katie & Sandy are on the board of directors for the Devine Ex-Students Teachers Association for 2025 and will be welcoming all former cheerleaders, mascots, and pep squad members to all the Homecoming festivities on Homecoming weekend, Sept. 26 & 27.
*See DExSTA Homecoming Activities Schedule for details.

The DHS Class of 1975 will meet on Homecoming weekend, Sept. 26 & 27, for their 50th Class Reunion! On Friday night they will meet at Warhorse Stadium for the annual Homecoming game and will be introduced on the track at halftime. After that they will meet up at Chayitos Restaurant to open the celebration part of the weekend and hope that other classmates from the 70s will come by there to visit also! (Chayitos will stay open later to the public that night.)
On Saturday, Sept. 27th, there will be TWO celebrations! 1. DExSTA Homecoming Social @ 1:00pm at the old Green Alamo (VFW hall) the class will be recognized and honored at the annual HC Social for all Devine alumni. 2. Private ‘75 reunion @ 6:00pm at Triple C Restaurant. *Please let Linda Martin Gunn, Thelma Gutierrez, Ofilia Hernandez Pedroza, or Cheryl Schott Lorraine know if you plan to attend the evening event! *CLASS PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN AT ALL THE EVENTS! See you at Homecoming !

We’re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Devine Cactus Fall Festival—our largest and most anticipated event of the year! This two-day, family-friendly celebration will take place on Friday, October 31st and Saturday, November 1st, 2025, in downtown Devine as usual.
This year’s festival will be packed with live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, local organizations, games, contests, family activities, and more—drawing hundreds of attendees from Devine and surrounding areas.
Whether you’re a returning vendor, nonprofit, school club, or a new business, we’d love to have you be part of this exciting community event!
Event Details
Dates: Friday, October 31st (Evening Halloween Celebration) and Saturday, November 1st (Full-Day Festival)
Location: Highway 173 & Bright Street, Downtown Devine
Times: Friday 31st 2 pm-10 pm and Saturday 1st 8 am-12am
Friday night will focus on Halloween fun! All participating vendors are required to bring candy for trick-or-treaters—costumes and themed booths are encouraged!
Booth spaces are limited and will be assigned on a first-confirmed basis, spots are not guaranteed.
How to Apply:
Attached to this email is the official festival application, which includes booth fees, guidelines, policies, setup instructions and other important information. Please complete and return the application as soon as possible.
Note: Application review and approval may take up to 2 weeks. Once your application is reviewed, we will personally email you.
Price details are included on the form—booth spots are not reserved until payment is received, spots are NOT guaranteed.

Special Notes:
All food vendors must comply with Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) regulations, including any required permits, labeling, licensing, and certifications.
Cottage Food Vendors must follow Texas Cottage Food Law. Products must be non-potentially hazardous, made in a home kitchen, and properly labeled. A food safety training course is required.
Hot Food Vendors must have all appropriate permits and operate from an approved facility. This includes food trucks, trailers, or booths serving food that requires temperature control.
Cactus Fall Festival Application- email us for a copy of it.
We can’t wait for another amazing Cactus Festival and look forward to showcasing all the talent, creativity, and community spirit that makes Devine so special.
“If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please don’t hesitate to reach out—I’m happy to help!” Savannah Kendrick, Devine Market Association Secretary.
Email: DevineMarketAssociation@gmail.com

007 HOMECOMING COURT: Jessica Rodriguez, Deann Honig, Melanie Ferarri, Holly Howard, Willie Jo Beck, Tawny Martinez. These young ladies represented their classes at Devine High School and were selected by their fellow students to serve on the 2007 Homecoming Court. *Come Celebrate Homecoming again this year on Sept. 26 & 27, 2025! *See the DExSTA Homecoming Schedule for details.

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 09:30 until Noon at the Church of Christ located at 15340 Main Street Lytle, TX.
Additionally, we will hold our annual Art Show at the Lytle Community Center on September 27, 2025, and a food truck will be on the premises. Participants’ artwork will be on display, kicking off around 9am. Additionally, there will be an exhibit for high school students on display. Artists will also be showing and selling their fine art work and finely executed crafts. If you are a fine artist or create original crafts, please feel free to contact us at friendshipartclub@gmail.com. We also have a drawing to raise money for the Scholarships granted to deserving high school students who pursue their education and have proved their ability and love of visual art. Tickets will be sold before and during the show. Please call Jane Brown at 210-415-2546, for additional information.

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1997-98 DHS Varsity Cheerleaders & Mascot: Top Row – Keri Ehlinger, Bianca Pittman (Mascot), Rebekah Lively; Middle – Clarissa Fernandez, Samantha McClure; Seated – Kayci Waters, Marci Long *picture from the 1998 DHS yearbook

No matter the years or styles of uniforms, Devine cheerleaders, mascots, and pep squad members have always been known for not only their spirited talents and enthusiasm, but for their hard work and dedication for a sport that puts you out in front of huge audiences in gyms and stadiums! That is no easy task, but for decades, young women, and a few young men, from Devine put in the time and effort to become skilled at what they did best!
On Friday night, Sept. 26th all former cheerleaders, mascots, and pep squad members will be asked to stand, or sit, and wave to the fans as they will be recognized for their leadership and dedication in carrying on the Spirit of the Devine Warhorses and Arabians!
On Saturday, September 27th all former Devine cheerleaders, mascots, and pep squad members from Devine Middle School/Jr. High and High School will be honored at the annual DExSTA Homecoming celebration, starting at 1:00pm at the Devine VFW (Green Alamo), at 211 W. College Ave., across from the post office. Lots of cheering pictures, uniforms, and more, from over the years, will be on display, and special photos will be taken. So please join us for the special day honoring these special leaders of the Warhorse & Arabian Spirit!
*DExSTA members will get in free, with guests at $5 each. *Annual DExSTA membership is only $15 a year, with an option for a Lifetime Membership at $100. *You are welcome to join at the Homecoming football game on Friday night, or at the Saturday event at the VFW, or you can even send it by mail to Devine Ex-Student Teachers Association at PO Box 586, Devine, Tx 78016. If you send it by mail, please include a note with your name, class year or teacher, and a current address. *Proceeds are used toward the cost of the hall, refreshments, stamps, supplies, and scholarships.

Texas is running out of water. Here’s why and what state leaders plan to do about it.

The state’s water supply faces numerous threats. And by one estimate, the state’s municipal supply will not meet demand by 2030 if there’s a severe drought and no water solutions are implemented.

BY ALEJANDRA MARTINEZ AND JAYME LOZANO CARVER, GRAPHICS BY CARLA ASTUDILLO AND YURIKO SCHUMACHER
See the full article on texastribue.org

MARCH 13, 2025
Texas officials fear the state is gravely close to running out of water.

Towns and cities could be on a path toward a severe shortage of water by 2030, data compiled in the state’s 2022 water plan by the Texas Water Development Board indicates. This would happen if there is recurring, record-breaking drought conditions across the state, and if water entities and state leaders fail to put in place key strategies to secure water supplies.

At risk is the water Texans use every day for cooking, cleaning — and drinking.
State lawmakers are debating several solutions, including finding ways to bring new water supply to Texas, and dedicating more money to fix dilapidated infrastructure.

For most other Texans, however, the extent of their knowledge of where water comes from is the kitchen faucet and backyard hose. But behind every drop is a complicated system of sources, laws and management challenges.

So, where does Texas get its water? Who owns it? And why are we running out? Let’s break it down.
Where does Texas get its water?
Texas’ water supply comes from two main sources:

Groundwater makes up 54%. It is water that is stored underground in aquifers.
Surface water makes up 43%. It is water from lakes, rivers and reservoirs.
Texas has nine major aquifers and 22 minor ones. They are large formations underground made of sand, gravel, limestone and other porous rocks. The formations act as giant tubs that hold and filter the water.

The largest is the Ogallala Aquifer underneath the Panhandle and West Texas. It is also the biggest aquifer in the U.S., and Texas shares it with seven other states. It’s a lifeline for farms and ranches in the Texas High Plains. However, overuse is rapidly depleting it.
Another major source is the Edwards Aquifer, which provides drinking water to San Antonio and the surrounding Hill Country.

The state also gets water from 15 major river basins and eight coastal basins, lakes, and more than 180 reservoirs. Reservoirs are man-made lakes created by damming rivers to store water for drinking, agriculture and industry. Like aquifers, they are not endless supplies — water levels can depend on rainfall. And climate change, which alters precipitation patterns, leads to more droughts and fluctuating water levels. Major surface water sources include the Rio Grande, Colorado River, and reservoirs like Lake Travis in Austin and Toledo Bend in East Texas.
Does water supply vary region by region?
Yes, and where you get your water from depends on where you live. Groundwater is not equally available across the state. As water expert Carlos Rubinstein puts it: “People don’t all live next to rivers, and the aquifer isn’t a bathtub with the same amount of water everywhere. Rocks and sand get in the way.”

For example, people living in Lubbock get their water from several sources — two water well fields, Lake Meredith and Lake Alan Henry. Texans living in Fort Worth get their water from mostly surface water sources — lakes, reservoirs and the Trinity River.

Is my city going to run out of water? How can I check?
Since water supply varies by region, the Texas Tribune created an address-search tool. This tool shows where your local water supply comes from and what supply and demand projections look like for the future.

The tool also explains how you can get more involved in water planning. This can be by attending meetings with regional groups who plan for water needs and use, providing public comments to the water development board as they draft new water plans, or by reaching out to lawmakers.