Devine ISD Devine ISD will have their 2026 General Election on Saturday, May 2, 2026 for two positions on the board of trustees. There are two new candidates for the District 3 seat, Britny Stricker and Kristi Gentry that Henry Moreno, Jr. currently holds. “District 3 Trustee Henry Moreno, Jr. had signed up prior to the deadline, but withdrew his application,” said Geri Woods, Executive Assistant to Superintendent & Board of Trustees, on Tuesday morning. District 4 candidates are incumbent and Board President Nancy Pepper and challenger Matthew Balderrama. Last day to register to vote is April 2, 2026. Early voting first day will be April 20, last day to early vote is April 28, 2026. Election is Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Natalia Elementary Fire Prevention Poster Winners did really well. These posters will go to SFFMA Convention this summer in Waco in June. Left – Right: Tayton Hughan 2nd place of the Intermediate Division (3rd & 4th grade), 1st Place Charlee Brown of Intermediate Division, Ruston Hughan of Kindergarten Division, Delton Hughan 3rd Place of Intermediate Division. Congratulations to all these kids.
By Anton Riecher In a status report on subdivisions, Lytle City Administrator Zachary Meadows said that 190 homes of 392 planned for the Saddle Ridge subdivision stand completed. Phases one and six of the development are completed, and phase five, including 50 homes, has reached the midway mark. Meadows presented the report during the Feb. 23 regular session of the Lytle City Council. Although 15 more permits for construction at Saddle Ridge have been granted, no further construction has begun, Meadows said. Developers were was granted a six-month extension by the council in November 2025 on its approved plat for phases three and four, involving 147 homes,. Final plats for phases three and four are expected to be presented to the planning and zoning commission and the city council in the coming months. According to the San Antonio Express News, subdivision…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
Intermediate Team members Coltyn LaFond, Kamden Paige, Ashlynn Stricker, Kelvey Cortez (not pictured Lacey Steubing).
Devine 4H competed in the SALE (San Antonio Livestock Exposition) Consumer Decision-Making contest this past Saturday, February 21, 2026. The competition is among the many that students can participate in during the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo. Teams are made up of 3–4 students. Junior teams have members in 3rd—5th grade, Intermediate teams are for 6th-8th-grade students, and Senior teams are for high school students. Devine 4H had 1 Junior team, 1 Intermediate team, and one Senior team this year. Competitions at SALE are open to any 4H members and teams in the state. The Junior Division had 23 teams this year. The Devine Junior team placed 1st this year! Members are Uriah Gonzales, Travis Lawler, Richard LaFond, and Sam Steubing. Three members placed in the Top 10 for individuals: Travis Lawler, 4th; Uriah Gonzales, 7th; Richy LaFond, 9th. The Intermediate team placed 10th out of 26 teams this year. The students complete the same test that the Juniors do, but they also have to do a speaking part in one of the classes, and are judged on their ability to explain their reasons for ranking the items the way they did. This score is combined with the test score to give the final score. Team members are Kelvey Cortez, Coltyn LaFond, Kamden Paige, and Lacey Steubing. Coltyn LaFond placed 8th individually. Ashlynn Stricker competed with a Medina County team made up of other Hondo members that placed just outside the Top 10 at 13th. The Senior team was made up of Rozlyn Courtade, Maya McElwee, and two members from Hondo to represent Medina County. The team placed 19th out of 38 teams. Consumer Decision-Making is an event that teaches students how to compare prices, test for quality, and make purchases based on facts and research. Overall, the goal is to help them, at a young age, improve their money management, smart purchasing, and decision-making skills. The teams will compete again during the District 10 4H Spring Round Up in Fredericksburg on April 24th. Teams are coached by Madeline Steubing and Korrey Paige.
Senior Team members Maya McElwee and Rozlyn Courtade.
Junior Team members Richy LaFond, Uriah Gonzales, Travis Lawler, Sam Steubing.
By Anton Riecher A decision on how best to comply with state requirements that all school buses be equipped with three-point seat belts restraints for every passenger by 2029 is expected in March from the Devine ISD school board. The cost of retrofitting the existing fleet of 23 buses not already in compliance is estimated at $447,000, said Kandy Stein, school district director of facilities, at the board’s Feb. 16 meeting. “Basically, Senate Bill 546 is amending the transportation code requiring three-point seat belts in any school bus no matter the age and applies to all school districts in the state,” she said. Options…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
February 18 – Story time for ages 2-5 at Lytle Public Library at 10:30 a.m. 18 – LaCoste City Hotel Trivia Night at 7 p.m. 18 – Lytle St. Andrews Fish Fry from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | 1 & 2 pc. | Includes fries and coleslaw | $6 and $9 18 – Ashes To Go from 11 am to 1 pm at Driscoll Public Library parking lot – First United Methodist Church 18 – 702 Tejas Sports Bar y Mas Poker Club from 7-10 p.m. 19 – Craft with Us at Lytle Public Library for ages 12-adult from 5:30-7 p.m. 19 – LaCoste City Hotel Karaoke Night at 7 p.m. 19 – Live music at Cora’s 471 Grill featuring Bart Crow from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 19 – 702 Tejas Sports Bar y Mas Karaoke Night at 7 p.m. 20 – Lytle St. Andrew Friday Bingo at 7 p.m. 20 – First Baptist Church Castroville Clean Fun Comedy Night at 7 p.m. 20 – Knights of Columbus Fish Fry fundraiser at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at 11 a.m. 20 – Live music at The La Coste City Hotel featuring Dave Flores from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. 21 – Live music at The La Coste City Hotel featuring Chuck Wimer duo set from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. 22 – Lytle VFW Bingo Card sales 2 PM | Early Bird 2:30 PM | Games start 3 PM 23-27 – Devine Brush & Bulk Pick Up. Earliest date to set out on curb is Feb 14. 23 – Devine Driscoll Public Library Art Club from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Registration is required. 25 – Story time for ages 2-5 at Lytle Public Library at 10:30 a.m. 25 – LaCoste City Hotel Trivia Night at 7 p.m. 25 – 702 Tejas Sports Bar y Mas Poker Club from 7-10 p.m. 26 – Craft with Us at Lytle Public Library for ages 12-adult from 5:30-7 p.m. 26 – LaCoste City Hotel Karaoke Night at 7 p.m. 26 – Crafting After Hours 2.0 at Devine Driscoll Public Library from 6-8 p.m. Registration is required 26 – Live music at Cora’s 471 Grill featuring Keith Lutz 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 26 – 702 Tejas Sports Bar y Mas Karaoke Night at 7 p.m. 27 – Lytle St. Andrew Friday Bingo at 7 p.m. 27 – Medina Valley United Methodist Church Fish Fry Fundraiser from 5-7 p.m. 27 – Live music at The La Coste City Hotel featuring Charles Lieurance from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. 28 – Sausage Sale at Devine First United Methodist Church. Dine in or to go plates. $12 sausage dinner w/ all the trimmings. 28 – Live music at The La Coste City Hotel featuring Matt Hawk from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. March 6 – Devine Golf Course Karaoke in the Barn 7 – Paint n Sip Fundraiser for the Alsatian Pioneer Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas from 3-5 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall Castroville 7 – Lytle VFW UNO Tournament Family Game Night. Check in at 4 p.m. Game starts at 5 p.m. Kids 8 & up welcome. 7 – Devine Market Association Saturday Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 9 – Lytle VFW Trivia Night (kid-friendly) at 7 p.m. 12 – Lytle VFW Semi-Formal Family Dance at 7 p.m. 14 – LaCoste City Hotel Crawfish Festival | Event starts at 12 p.m. | Live Music starts at 3 p.m. 14 – Lytle VFW Paint Swap Party + Movie | Check in at 3 p.m. | Painting begins at 4:30 p.m. 20 – Lytle Music Fest at John Lott Park. Tri-City from 6:30-8 p.m. Lucky Joe from 8:30-10 p.m. 21 – Mission Devine Fundraiser at the Community Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 21 – Lytle Music Fest at John Lott Park. 22 – St. Joseph Catholic Church Golf Tournament at Devine Golf Course at 12 p.m. Registration from 10am-12pm 28 – My Time Garden & Nursery Spring Fling & Trade School Scholarship Fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 28 – Roosters Icehouse Vendor Market from 4-7 p.m. 28 – Natalia Bluebonnet Festival & Parade | Parade begins at 11 a.m. 28-29 – Devine Acres Farm Spring Country Fest
April 3 – Devine Acres Farm Spring Country Fest 4 – Easter Egg Hunt at Devine Golf Course | Age 0-4 at 3 p.m. | Age 5-8 at 3:20 p.m. | Age 9 & up at 3:40 p.m. 10 -12- Strawberry Festival 18 – Country Music Festival @ Devine Acres for Audrey Jane’s Light fundraiser
estival and Parade will be held March 28, 2026, in downtown Natalia. The Festival grounds are open from 9 am to 10 pm. We are still accepting food/craft vendors and parade registrations. Visit the website, facebook page, stop by the library or call Amy Edge at 210-213-1990. Come out and enjoy this year’s festival! AC Amusements will be providing our carnival amusements and midway. They are bringing additional attractions this year to round out the entertainment. Wristbands will go on sale soon, so please check the Facebook page for availability. Musical entertainment will be provided by a DJ and local musicians. Please check out the website for updates! We will have a Car Meetup at the festival. If you have an…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
Devine Area Health & Hospice Resource member Sabrina Guerra presents check to Debi DuBose with Friends of the Driscoll Public Library to support community summer programming as well as other things.
Devine, TX — The Friends of the Driscoll Public Library would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Devine Area Health & Hospice Resource for their continued generosity and unwavering support of the Driscoll Public Library. The library recently received a generous monetary donation from Devine Area Health & Hospice Resource that will directly support summer programming for the community and allow for the purchase of updated history and biography materials for the youth library. These funds will help enhance educational opportunities, promote literacy, and provide enriching experiences for children and families throughout the Devine area. “Support like this makes a meaningful difference,” said Coby Pyron, President of the Friends of the Library. “Because of community partners like Devine Area Health & Hospice Resource, we are able to support the library in their wishes to expand programs, update their collections, and continue serving patrons of all ages.” Devine Area Health & Hospice Resource is a fully non-profit organization that supports local families and organizations through funds raised at its resale store. Shoppers can find quality household goods, clothing for all ages, shoes, and accessories—while knowing that every dollar raised stays right here in the community. The Friends of the Driscoll Public Library encourage community members to visit Hospice in Devine, shop for hidden treasures, and support an organization that gives back in so many impactful ways. The Friends of the Library are grateful for this compassionate partnership and for the continued investment in the education, enrichment, and well-being of the Devine community. About the Friends of the Driscoll Public Library The Friends of the Driscoll Public Library is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting library programs, services, and resources that benefit the Devine community and promote lifelong learning for all ages. If you would like to become a Friend call the circulation desk at the Driscoll Public Library at 830.663.2993 and they will provide all you need to “be a Friend”.
At right, ESD1 Chief Clint Cooke addresses the ESD2 board during a called meeting Thursday on fire truck repairs. ESD1 Battalion Chief David Powers, left, is in direct charge managing ESD2 fire operations. (Photo by Anton Riecher)
By Anton Riecher Board members with Medina County Emergency Service District No. 2 took no action during a special meeting Thursday on a proposal to increase the maximum expenditure limit the board president may authorize in vehicle repairs. ESD1 Chief Clint Cooke told the board he has never had a need for the kind of “acute authorization” under discussion. “When it comes to repairs, you’re either going to repair it or get rid of it, right?’” Cooke said. The proposal came up with regard to nearly $10,000 in repairs required for two ESD2 fire engines. However, the board did not authorize additional funds because the repairs fell within the $23,000 budgeted for maintenance in the present fiscal year. ESD2 bookkeeper Nancy Pepper noted that the board president is already authorized to approve up to $2,000 in additional funds to cover an unexpected expenditure. Cooke said that ESD1 has plans in place to ensure that apparatus are available in case of maintenance issues. That planning has already been utilized to cover for ESD2 apparatus temporarily out of service. “At no time when all three of your apparatus went out of service was the community not serviced because we have reserve apparatus for this…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
Praise God Andie is safe and home. We thank so many who helped to locate and bring her home. Our thanks to the following, knowing we cannot identify everyone, because so many were contacting and sharing behind the scenes. Many thanks to: Sheriff Randy Brown, Chief Deputy Gilbert Rodriguez and the entire Medina County Sheriff Dept; Bexar County Sheriff Dept; United Cajun Navy, Ground Zero, Team Texas K9s; Doc Pete Chambers; Devine ISD, particularly Mr. Michael Gomez; our entire Devine community including many local churches and parishes; many family and friends who called, texted, shared on social media, and posted flyers points north, south, east and west! We ask for continued prayers for the thousands of runaways and missing persons who are reported each day in our country. Your prayers and support carried our aching hearts during this painful and frightening time. Other families need your prayers also. With thankful hearts, Dennis, Bertha, Andie, Jimmy, Deborah, John, Beth, Scott, Sabella and our entire family
