Everyone is invited to join us on Friday, December 6, 2024 at St Joseph’s Hall from 11:00am to 1pm to a come and go luncheon. Please bring an unwrapped gift for a child or woman to donate to the Medina County Women’s Shelter. Merry Christmas!
Category: Events
Local Events in Devine, Natalia, Lytle, Bigfoot, Moore in Medina, Frio, and Atascosa Counties!
What’s Showing?
If you are looking for something to do, these three local movie theaters are presenting new films every week: the Raye Theater in Hondo, the Plestex in Pleasanton and the Rainbow Theater in Castroville. Check weekly for new showings!
Raye Theater
Moana 2
Moana is called by her ancestors to embark on a dangerous journey on the seas of Oceania. This film is rated PG and it will be playing from Nov. 27-Dec. 5.
Plestex 4
Moana 2
This film is rated PG and it will be playing from Nov. 27-Dec. 4.
Red One
After a villain kidnaps Santa, the E.L.F. task force commander must team up with an infamous bounty hunter to save Christmas. This film is rated PG-13 and it will be playing from Nov. 27-Dec. 4.
Wicked
In the land of Oz, Elphaba is reviled for her green skin. However, her rare ability to use magic gives her opportunities which set her on a path of discovery about herself and her world. This film is rated PG-13 and it will be playing from Nov. 27-Dec. 4.
Gladiator II
An enslaved warrior begins a quest for vengeance as he fights in the Roman Coliseum. This film is rated R and it will playing from Nov. 27-Dec.4.
Rainbow Theater
Moana 2
This film is rated PG and it will be playing from Nov. 29-Dec. 1.
Devine Food Pantry Seeking Homes for Extra Food
Devine Food Pantry is seeking to locate people in our community who can use the extra bread, pastries, vegetables, fruit we receive. When we have an over-abundance, we would like to get it into the hands of those who need it.
These items will be available as long as supplies exist on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 11:00-1:00. Come to the dock and make your request of the volunteer workers there. If the door is shut, give is good knock.
These items will also be available as long as supplies exist on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11:00 and 1:00. Come in through the front door and ask for Karen about getting “extra food.” She will direct you how to receive the food you are requesting based on our supplies at the time.
Calendar of events
November
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
28- Lytle has free meals on 15233 Oak Street on the Main Street side. Meals will be served from 12 p.m. onwards as long as supplies last.
29- Beginning of the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Drive in front of Walmart.
December
4- Lytle Public Library will host a story time for ages 2-5 at 10:30 a.m.
5- Celebrate Christmas with the Natalia Night Parade and Market. The tree lighting and the MOVE.FIT.LIVE. Santa Sprint will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the parade begins at 7 p.m. Pictures with Santa at the end of the parade.
9- Lytle City Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
11- Lytle Public Library will host a story time for ages 2-5 at 10:30 a.m.
13- Turn in application for Silent Santa gifts at the Devine Police Department.
16- Natalia City Council meeting at 7 p.m.
17- Regular Devine City Council Meeting at 6 p.m.
18- Lytle Public Library will host a story time for ages 2-5 at 10:30 a.m.
19- Crochet group meets at the Lytle Public Library from 5-7 p.m.
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.
HARTS to meet Dec. 9th
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