Mickey Myers is organizing a Burger in a Bag fundraiser to benefit those affected by the horrific flooding in the Hill Country.
The burgers with trimmings, chips and bottle of water or soda will be $9. It will be held August 23 at 3 pm until sold out.
Fundraiser organizers at Foxy’s Bar are looking for donations of silent auction items, raffle items, burgers, chips, sodas, brown bags, and to go boxes. Message the Foxy’s Facebook page or come by to donate or to sign up to help.
Specifically this fundraiser will benefit the Together for Texas charity whose mission can be seen at the following link: https://give.salvationarmytexas.org/campaign/703236/donate
Category: Events
Local Events in Devine, Natalia, Lytle, Bigfoot, Moore in Medina, Frio, and Atascosa Counties!
Devine Soccer Club makes pitch for county assistance
Pablo Carmona, founder of the Devine Soccer Club, addresses the Medina County Commissioners Court Monday on finding adequate training facilities for his players.
By Anton Riecher
Extending his crusade on behalf of “the beautiful game” to the Medina County Commissioners Court, Pablo Carmona of the Devine Soccer Club urged county officials to help find training fields for local players.
He spoke during the public comment period at the beginning for the commissioners’ court regular session Monday.
“Being in Devine, we noticed that soccer stops for the kids in about the fifth grade,” Carmona said. “At about 10 years old they have to stop playing soccer. There is nowhere else for them to go.”
A Medina County resident for 27 years, Carmona said he and his wife Paula established the Devine Soccer Club to help give local youth a chance at higher education through soccer.
“What is different about our club is we compete against teams in San Antonio,” Carmona said. “We are trying to give them a pathway to maybe go to college and become semi-pro and pro players.”
The Devine Soccer Club has two professional players serving on its board of directors, he said.
“We are looking for a space where we can train and be able to play games because right now we have temporary places but we cannot play games there,” Carmona said. “We have to travel to Canyon Lake, La Vernia, different places because we have no place to develop fields locally.”
Unfortunately, Devine does not have a city park large enough to use for staging games, he said. He asked if the county could assist in providing training fields for interested players in Medina County.
Two officers approved as Natalia ISD SROs
In other business, commissioners approved an interlocal agreement with Natalia ISD to assign two licensed peace officers from the Medina County Sheriff’s Office to serve as school resource officers. The motion by Precinct 4 Commissioners Danny Lawler was seconded by Precinct 3 Commissioners David Lynch.
The motion was approved unanimously.
Drug Detection Device
Commissioners also approved the purchase of a TruNarc handheld drug detection device for the sheriff’s office using Operation Lone Star grant funds. Commissioners also approved the use of Operation Lone Star funds to purchase a 2026 Kawasaki Mule Pro FXT Ranch Edition utility task vehicle.
Operation Lone Star is a Texas state border security initiative launched by Gov. Greg Abbott to address illegal border crossings and drug smuggling.
Randolph Chief’s Group plans the 40th Annual Chief’s Gathering
The Randolph Chief’s Group is searching for All Military E-9’s, (active, reserve, guard, or retired, their spouses), or surviving spouse to attend the 40th Annual Chief’s Gathering. This reunion is planned for Saturday, 4 October 2025, 1700 hours, at the Bluebonnet Palace, Selma, Texas. For more information click on the link: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/TFXUBHxa0V or contact CMSgt Jonathon “JP” Parker jonathon.parker@us.af.mil Cell (830) 822-1818; CMSgt (Ret) John Talbot ragtimesouthwest@gmail.com Cell (210) 241-5352; CMSgt (Ret) Alex Varner alexander.varner.4@us.af.mil Cell (210) 412-1683.
DHS CLASS OF ’75 – 50th Reunion – Sept. 26-27, 2025
With our 50th class reunion weeks away, it is time to start checking in with the reunion committee members to let us know if you can make it to the reunion activities on Friday and Saturday, September 26 & 27. A class letter with reunion info was mailed in June, along with some things to mail back, or give to the committee. Please do that asap, even if you are unable to attend. *Contact Linda Martin Gunn, Cheryl Schott Lorraine, Thelma Gutierrez, Ofilia Hernandez Pedroza, Nancy Ehlinger Saathoff, Marsha Garrett Bourcier, or Jeff Wisenbaker for more information.
Some highlights of the weekend with be: (Friday) class introduced on the track at the Homecoming football game and post-game meet-up at Black Creek Grill; (Saturday) DExSTA social at 1pm at the old Green Alamo (VFW) where we will be the Honor Class and part of the program, then an evening private reunion at Triple C.
There will be lots of time to visit and celebrate our class and each other on this special 50th Reunion during Homecoming! See you then!
Bigfoot Wallace Museum Bake Sale this Saturday, Aug. 9th
BBQ benefit for Gilbert Iglesias family
Would you like to help?
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 bags, and to go boxes. Message the Mickey Myers Facebook page or stop by Foxy’s Bar to donate or sign up to help.
CHEER, CHEER FOR OL’ DEVINE HIGH @ HOMECOMING 2025! September 26-27, 2025
All former Devine high school and junior/middle school Cheerleaders and Pep Squads will be honored at this year’s Homecoming! Gather your squads and join in the festivities at the Friday night Homecoming football game on Sept. 26 at Warhorse Stadium, and the DExSTA Social on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 1pm at the VFW (Old Green Alamo) for all alumni! Check out the Facebook page for the Devine Ex-Student Teacher Association, or contact DExSTA President Nancy Saathoff at 210-289-6205, for more information.
Give blood and enterAug 23 to win
The Devine Masonic Lodge is inviting the community to take part in giving a blood donation on Saturday, August 23 anywhere from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event will take place at 612 W. Moore Ave Devine, TX 78016. Everyone is encouraged to come out and help save a life with the donation of blood, at which the first six donors will receive the following incentives:
1st donation: T-shirt
2nd donation: $20 gift card
3rd donation: $30 gift card
4th donation: $40 gift card
5th donation: $50 gift card
6th donation: $60 gift card + grand prize entry ($500 value)
Register for your appointment and reminder today at donatebloodtoday.com
DEVINEHOMECOMING – September 26-27, 2025
1959 DHS Homecoming Court
For all DEVINE EX-STUDENTS and TEACHERS
HOMECOMING IS EARLY THIS YEAR, so MAKE PLANS NOW to BE IN DEVINE on SEPT. 26TH and 27TH for the FRIDAY NIGHT HOMECOMING GAME and the SATURDAY DExSTA SOCIAL at the VFW!
*Any and all former students and teachers, plus current teachers and administrators, are encouraged to attend the HC festivities again this year! No matter how long you had attended or taught in the Devine schools, you are invited to Homecoming, and to join DExSTA!
*Homecoming is a two-day event, with the Friday night football game and the Saturday afternoon DExSTA Social at the VFW.
*The Honor Class of 1975 will be celebrating its’ 50th Reunion with events both days! (Contact Linda Gunn for more information.)
*DExSTA Members received mailouts with HC and registrations info. Please mail back the registration page asap! (If you are a member, but have not got your mailout, contact DExSTA Pres. Nancy Saathoff at 210-289-6205 or Rita Davis.)
*If you want to join DExSTA, you can join on Homecoming weekend, or get the forms off our Facebook page, or contact Nancy Saathoff or Rita Davis.
- Check the DExSTA Facebook page at Devine Ex-Students Teachers Association for HC info, DExSTA forms, pictures, and lots more!
**LOOK FOR MORE HOMECOMING INFO IN THE COMING WEEKS IN THE DEVINE NEWS!
From storytelling and science to magic….Driscoll Public Library’s Summer Programs Soar with Record Attendance topping 1,300+
Devine, TX – The Driscoll Public Library wrapped up another spectacular summer, offering a wide range of free programs and events that brought families, friends, and community members together to celebrate the joy of reading, learning, and creativity.
Throughout June and July, the library hosted its annual summer reading challenge alongside packed weekly programs for all age groups. In total, 1,352 participants attended events that ranged from hands-on clubs and workshops to exciting entertainment and movie afternoons.
Youth clubs remained a huge hit, with the Lego Club filling within hours and the Art Club exploring techniques like printmaking and hydro dipping. Teen Club embraced all things edible—from crafting candy-filled terrariums to sampling Asian Oreo flavors—while Mr. J’s Theatre Workshop and Tabletop Role-Playing Game sessions gave tweens and teens opportunities to collaborate, create, and perform.
Adults enjoyed Crafting After Hours, trying their hands at glass etching and photo transfers, while green thumbs gathered for the growing Plant Swap, exchanging seeds, cuttings, and tips each month.
Beloved traditions like Afternoon @ the Movies returned for their 13th year, offering cozy family film days complete with snacks and pillows. Preschool Storytime reached new popularity, leading to the introduction of pre-registration for the first time ever.
Special guests brought the wow factor all summer long. Families met real-life heroes during the Community Helpers Showcase, laughed with magician Spikey Mikey, and experienced mind-blowing science with Dr. Pennington and the Texas A&M Chemistry Roadshow. The season wrapped up with a crowd favorite: Mini Golf @ the Library, where families played through creative courses set up among the stacks.
As Library Director and staff begin preparing for an exciting fall, they thank everyone who participated this summer. “Being able to provide fun, enriching, and relaxing activities right here in Devine is one of the best parts of our job,” said staff.
Follow the Driscoll Public Library on Facebook @ Driscoll Public Library – Devine for upcoming programs and events as the school year begins.