Category: Events

By Anton Riecher
A long-delayed plan to build an ambulance substation in Natalia moved forward April 8 with action by the Medina County Emergency Services District No. 4 board of commissioners to negotiate the purchase of a city-owned site located between the police station and fire department.
Board president Steve Smith made his feelings on the issue clear going into the vote.
“We’ve been too damn long and it needs to be executed,” he said. “I understand we wanted to make sure and do a lot of due diligence to find a location.”
On a motion by board vice president Patrick Bourcier, a Natalia resident, seconded by board treasurer Patrick DuBose, the motion authorizing Smith to negotiate with Natalia city council member Darin Frazier on the purchase was approved by a 4-0 vote. Board secretary Brenda Butler was absent.
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PRESS RELEASE–MM Myers, a rising voice in children’s literature, is inspiring readers across the nation with not only her award-winning books, but also her powerful story of perseverance, faith, and determination.
Living with legal blindness and dyslexia, Myers has faced significant obstacles throughout her life, yet she has turned those challenges into a purpose-driven writing career that continues to uplift and encourage others.
Myers began her journey as a storyteller in a deeply personal way: creating stories with her grandchildren. What started as a simple bonding activity became something far greater.
Myers first gained national attention when her magical children’s tale Pocket Watch Portal Adventure was named a finalist for a prestigious storytelling award, earning her an invitation to a Hollywood gala in 2025. Through every hurdle, Myers credits her faith as the foundation that has guided her forward and given her the strength to pursue her dreams.
“God has carried me through every challenge,” Myers shares. “I’m legally blind, dyslexic, disabled, and not exactly young, yet this all is happening. I don’t say that for sympathy. I say it because God is still in the business of moving mountains.”
Myers dedication has led to remarkable success: four of her children’s books have received national awards, earning recognition for their heartfelt messages and engaging storytelling.
About MM Myers
MM Myers lives in Moore, Texas, south of San Antonio.  Myers is an award-winning children’s book author whose storytelling journey began with her grandchildren and grew into a nationally recognized body of work. Living with legal blindness and dyslexia, she draws on her life experiences and strong faith in God to create stories that inspire resilience, hope, and confidence in young readers. Her works, including If I Were a Butterfly? and Pocket Watch Portal Adventure, celebrate hope, legacy, and the power of storytelling to heal and unite. To learn more, visit mmmyersauthor.com

April
15 – Natalia ISD Food Distribution at Natalia ISD Portable DAEP Building from 2 p.m. until supplies last
15 – Lytle Public Library Story Time ages 2-5 from 10:30-11 a.m.
16 – Foxy’s Bar Chicken or Sausage on a Stick Fundraiser from 7:30 p.m. to TBD
16 – Devine Driscoll Public Library Planner Club from 5-6:30 p.m. | Registration required
16 – Lytle Public Library Craft with Us from 5:30-7 p.m
16 – Live music at Cora’s 471 Grill featuring Nick Lawrence at 7 p.m.
17 – Lytle VFW Friday Karaoke Night Out | A Moondog Presentation 7 – 11 p.m.
18 – City of Lytle Easter Eggs-travaganza at John Lott Lytle Park at 9 – 10 a.m.
18 – Country Music Festival @ Devine Acres for Audrey Jane’s Light fundraiser
18 – Lisa’s Sugar Fix Pop-Up Market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tommy Joe’s BBQ
18 – Show & Shine Car Show at Auto Zone in Lytle from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
18 – El Gallo Fiesta at Roosters Ice House | Sip & Play Loteria 12-3 p.m. | Royalty Contest 7:30-9 p.m.
19 – El Gallo Fiesta at Roosters Ice House from | Coloring Zone | Pin Swap Party 12-6 p.m. | Fire & Flavor Salsa Contest 3-6 p.m.
19 – Natalia Athletic Booster Golf Tournament at Devine Golf Course at 12 p.m. tee time
19 – Lytle St. Andrew Chicken & Sausage Plate Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
19 – Lytle VFW Bingo | Card Sales 2 p.m. | Early Bird 2:30 p.m. | Game Starts 3 p.m.
19 – Boots N Heels Saloon Fiesta Kickoff from 2 – 6 p.m. | Acoustic performance by Cheyenne Saenz
21 – Devine Driscoll Public Library Preschool Story Time at 10:30 a.m. | Limit 15 | Registration required
22 – Lytle Public Library Story Time ages 2-5 from 10:30-11 a.m.
22 – Devine Driscoll Public Library Collage Club from 5:30-7 p.m. | Registration required
22 – Worship in Motion at Kickstart Nutrition Devine, TX at 7 p.m.
23 – Devine Driscoll Public Library Crafting After Hours 2.0 from 6-8 p.m. | Registration required
23 – Lytle Public Library Craft with Us from 5:30-7 p.m
23 – Live music at Cora’s 471 Grill featuring Bo Brumble at 7 p.m.
24 – Tri-County 29th Annual Chapter Banquet at 6 p.m. at the Atascosa Show Barn
25 – Youth on Fire Service at Iglesia La Verdad es Cristo at 7:30 p.m.
25 – Devine Masonic Lodge Golf Tournament at Devine Golf Course 1 p.m. tee time
27 – Devine Driscoll Public Library Art Club from 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Registration required
28 – Devine Driscoll Public Library Preschool Story Time at 10:30 a.m. | Limit 15 | Registration required
29 – Lytle Public Library Story Time ages 2-5 from 10:30-11 a.m.
30 – Lytle Public Library Craft with Us from 5:30-7 p.m
30 – Live music at Cora’s 471 Grill featuring Hannah Swann at 7 p.m.
May
1 – 4 Way Tournament at Devine Golf Course all weekend
1 – Lytle VFW Ranch Trash Smoke Showdown BBQ Cook-Off | DJ 12-3 p.m. | Alejandro Escamilla Band 3-7 p.m.
2 – Lytle VFW Ranch Trash Smoke Showdown BBQ Cook-Off | DJ 12-3 p.m. | Alejandro Escamilla Band 3-7 p.m.
2 – 1 – 4 Way Tournament at Devine Golf Course all weekend
2 – Inmaculada Concepcion Church Community Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
3 – Schottzy’s Grand Opening Sip & Shop Market at 902 N Teel, Devine, Texas from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
7 – Special Presentation: A Journey with the Shroud of Turin from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. John Bosco Mission Church Natalia, TX
9 – Mother’s Day Market at My Time at The Garden from 5 – 10 p.m.
13 – Storytime with Jamie Lin Wilson at the Castroville Rainbow Theater with special guest Wade Bowen at 7 p.m.
16 – Moon & Makers Market at Dahlgreen Somerset TX from 5 – 11 p.m.
17 – Blackie Boehme Tournament at Devine Golf Course at 12 p.m. tee time
30 – Lytle VFW Comedy Night featuring Patrick Christopher, Danny Ingle, Dallas Vann & Brad Sea from 7 – 10 p.m.
June
13 – City of Devine Flag Day Celebration at Briscoe City Park
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Devine High School students Lily Lawless and Robert Herrera were honored as Students of the Month at a recent Devine Lions Club meeting. Both are seniors at DHS.
Lily Lawless
Lawless played varsity Tennis and Golf for four years. She was a Student Council member/officer for three years. She has been a member of the National Honor Society for three years and Yearbook Staff/Editor in Chief for three years. She has helped with Vacation Bible School for seven years and been a Bust N Burn volunteer for three years. She has helped at the Driscoll Public Library. She has volunteered with Angels in the Fairway for two years, Wreaths Across America for seven years, San Antonio Food Bank, Rock N Roll San Antonio Marathon, BBQ Fundraisers, GOD’s Country BBQ Cook-off in Hondo as a Judge, Devine Fire Department Casino Night and Devine Fire Department Auxiliary.
“I plan to continue my education at the University of Texas at San Antonio starting in the Fall of 2026. I want to major in interior design and architecture and receive a Bachelor’s Degree. During my senior year of college I plan to get an internship in the interior design career path,” said Lawless
She is the daughter of Karolina and Danny Lawless.
Robert Herrera
Herrera played JV Tennis his freshman year. His sophomore year he moved up to 1st chair saxophone and was nominated to Assistant Drum Major. His senior year he moved up to Head Drum Major. He has been in the band for four years and is also in National Honor Society.
“I was accepted into UTSA and am majoring in biology. I hope to go to UT Austin after my first year at UTSA. I plant To go into the research field, possibly a geneticist,” said Herrera
He is the son of Robert Herrera and Cynthia Herrera.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Devine High School One Act Play performed at Area for the first time since the 2016-2017 school year, entertaining hundreds of audience spectators along the way. Their run to Regional came to an end on April 7 in New Braunfels as they were not selected to move on to the next round.
Under the guidance of second-year Director Jose Guardiola, the cast and crew of The Test never rested on the success of past performances. Instead, new ideas onstage mixed with alterations by backstage light and sound technicians made each presentation an experience that stood on its own merit.
Award Worthy
From the stage to behind the scenes and all the way to the tech booth, Devine’s presentation of The Test was phenomenal without a doubt thanks in large part to the heart and effort put forth by all members of this particular team.
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Jessica Ballesteros won the Crew Award.

Jacelyn Delaney was named to the honorable mention All-star cast.

By Anton Riecher
The discovery in February of 1939 federal Works Progress Administration drawings of the Medina County Courthouse forced a rapid redesign of plans to renovate the historic building to meet a March grant application deadline, a spokesperson for the general contractor reported to county commissioners Monday.
Walter Wills, a project director for McKinstry Construction, licensed general contractor for the renovation, said the redesign was accomplished within a narrow two and a half week window for the Texas Historical Commission grant application.
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Old Warhorses, representing classes 1964, 1966 and 1962, got together and talked about the good ol’ days. Pictured are (l to r ) Tommy Wiesinger, Frank Dodson, Bo Maxwell, Larry Haass, Lewis Stroud, Terry Tilley, Kenny Williams and Ronnie Rackley.

April 2, 2026–Press Release by Medina County Fire/EMS — Please join us in welcoming Vaughan Miller to Medina County Fire/EMS as our Division Chief of EMS
Chief Miller brings an exceptional depth of experience across the full spectrum of emergency medicine, leadership, and system development—exactly what a growing, ground-up organization and the community we serve need. With nearly three decades in prehospital medicine and critical care, Chief Miller has served as a flight nurse and paramedic, ICU/CCU registered nurse and preceptor, operations lieutenant, field supervisor, logistics manager, and tactical medic in some of the most progressive EMS systems in Texas.
Chief Miller holds an Associates and Bachelor of Science in Nursing. He is a Registered Nurse, Texas Licensed Paramedic, and also holds a Texas Peace Officer Certification.
His advanced certifications reflect his commitment to clinical excellence, including:
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN)
Board-Certified Cardiovascular Registered Nurse (CVRN-BC)
ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, TPATC, TCAR, and S.T.A.B.L.E. Provider
Chief Miller’s background uniquely bridges street-level EMS, hospital critical care, aviation medicine, logistics, and executive operations. He has led complex initiatives such as managing large-scale disaster logistics, and contributing to the implementation of the nation’s first prehospital whole blood administration program.
Just as importantly, Chief Miller is a proven educator and mentor, serving as a preceptor and instructor while fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and high performance.
As Division Chief of EMS, Chief Miller will oversee all EMS clinical operations for the department, guiding protocol development, quality improvement, and training. His experience ensures that Medina County Fire/EMS will grow with strong clinical governance, evidence-based medicine, operational efficiency, and a relentless focus on patient outcomes.
Welcome to Medina County Fire/EMS, Chief Miller. We are excited to have you leading the future of EMS for our organization and the citizens we proudly serve.