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City of Lytle election May 7

Mayor Ruben Gonzalez faces challenger Tom Cate
Michael Rodriguez and Marshall Witter face off for District 4

In the city newsletter, Lytle mentioned that the elections would be held by the three (3) counties. Due to unforeseen problems, this is no longer the case. The city will be holding the elections instead.
The purpose for this election is to vote for Aldermen for Districts 4 & 5 and a Mayor.
Incumbent Mayor Ruben Gonzalez faces challenger Tom Cate, the longtime City Attorney for Lytle.
Newcomers Michael Rodriguez and Marshall D. Witter are facing off for the District 4 seat after incumbent Jerry Stone did not file for re-election.
District 5 Councilman Charles Cate is unopposed.
The good thing is that all the voting, early and election day, will be held at the Lytle City Hall located at 14916 Main Street, downtown.
Early voting will be held April 25th thru May 3rd from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
On election day, May 7 the polls will be open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
All voting for the City of Lytle alderman and mayoral elections will be at City Hall.
A new voting machine was approved. Paper ballots will be used and hand counted.
Early voting is April 25 through May 3. Votes can be cast at Lytle City Hall, located at 14916 Main Street, Lytle.
Lytle ISD- The Lytle ISD election was canceled due to all unopposed candidates.

Lytle’s 2022 Easter Eggs-travaganza hunt set for April 16

The City of Lytle has brought back its annual Easter Eggs-travaganza this year after a two year absence due to Covid (years 2019 and 2020).
The Easter Egg Hunt will take place on the Saturday before Easter, Saturday, April 16 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the John Lott Municipal Park.
Registration Starts at Noon. Registration fee is 1 canned good or $1.00 per child.
There will be a Hunt for Kids ages 1 thru 8.The Hunt starts at 2 pm after the Easter Bunny arrives at 1 pm.
Early Bird Prize Drawings will be given out.
Every year the City of Lytle hosts an egg hunt for the children of the city and surrounding area on the Saturday before Easter. The Easter Bunny makes an appearance to hand out candy and prizes. The egg hunt is held at John Lott Municipal Park on the baseball fields. Kids are divided up based on their age. The Easter Egg Hunt is for children ages 1 thru 8. Along with an egg hunt the kids are entered into drawings for Easter prizes.

Medina County Cares concert April 21 at Paradise Canyon to benefit fire victims

Castroville Special Events (CSE) is hosting a fundraising event on Thursday, April 21st from 6 to 9 p.m. at Paradise Canyon. The fundraiser is designed to benefit those affected by the recent fires in the northern part of Medina County. Cactus Country will provide music for the event and food and water will be available for sale. The venue is BYOB but no glass bottles are allowed on site.
A $20 donation is suggested. Tickets are available at Eventbrite https://www. Eventbrite.com/e/medina-county-cares-concert-tickets-317759225397. The venue is located at 2220 County Road 2615 in Rio Medina. Everyone is invited to participate.
For questions call 210-289-9622.

St. Andrew Festival Drawing offers 89 prizes, top prize is $10,000, best drawing according to Lytle’s Pablo Cortez

Mr. Pablo Cortez and his grandson Richie stopped by The Devine News office to share with our readers the 89 prize opportunities being offered during the upcoming Church Festival drawing at St. Andrew’s. Continue reading “St. Andrew Festival Drawing offers 89 prizes, top prize is $10,000, best drawing according to Lytle’s Pablo Cortez”