By Anton Riecher
A burn ban in place in Medina County since June 24 remains in effect after county commissioners tabled further action this month.
The ban was scheduled to expire on Sept. 21. However, permission to burn under exceptions to the ban can be obtained from the Medina County Sheriff’s Office dispatch.
A decision on whether permission is granted depends on changing conditions day-to-day, Medina County Emergency Management Coordinator Keith Lutz told county commissioners this month.
The ban allow exceptions to burn for activities related to public health and safety approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Those exceptions include firefighter training, public utility operations involving natural gas pipeline or mining or harvesting of agricultural crops.
Also exempted are burns conducted by a prescribed burn manager certified under Section 153.048 of the Natural Resources Code. Finally, ceremonial fires are exempted provided that advance notice is given to the sheriff’s office and appropriate fire officials of time and location.
Burning of brush on property cleared by a landowner is permissible granted that permission is obtained from the sheriff’s dispatch and the county fire marshal. The landowner or the contractor must remain on scene to supervise and appropriate fire containment equipment must be on hand.
Breaking the burn ban is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $500 per violation.
Category: Events
Local Events in Devine, Natalia, Lytle, Bigfoot, Moore in Medina, Frio, and Atascosa Counties!
MAJOR ROAD CLOSURE:
Northbound ramp in Lytle at IH-35 to be closed for weeks starting today
TXDOT will be closing the NB entrance ramp to IH-35 (the one by Lytle State Bank) from Sept. 21 thru Oct. 4. They will be doing construction / road work. While that ramp is closed you will need to use Main St to access the NB entrance ramp just inside Bexar County (once you cross the overpass).
Clogging and Line Dancing classes Thursdays in Devine, join in
Come join Biry Hermann Son’s Lodge for line dancing and clogging classes Thursday nights beginning at 6 PM at the Hermann Son’s Lodge located at 111 South Teel in Devine.
Contact Robin Rutledge at 210-854-4443 with any questions or show up Thursday evening to learn more and give it a try.
It is for all ages, children, adults and families.
National Night Out set for Oct. 4th
Area Veterans, Devine Wants You… For Grand Marshall
The Devine Fall Festival Parade this year will feature area veterans as Grand Marshalls of the parade. Veterans from all branches of service are asked to participate. They will occupy the lead cars and floats and will be recognized at the grandstand at the parade finally.
The Fall Festival Parade is on November 5, 2022. Judging of parade entrants is at 9:00 AM and step off is at 10:00 AM.
Veterans who wish to participate are asked to contact Gary Saathoff, call or text him at 210-289-6204.
You can also email him at gsaathoff7@yahoo.com.
Family fun celebration and feast
this Sunday!
9th Annual DJ Carlson Memorial BUST N BURN shoot, bbq event Sept. 9-10
The 9th Annual DJ Carlson Memorial BUST N BURN will be on September 9-10, 2022, the second weekend of the month yearly. The two day weekend event will feature a barbeque cook-off, sporting clay shoot, cornhole and washer tourneys, live music and entertainment!
Champions Barbeque Alliance Cook-off will feature chicken, ribs, brisket, and pork butt; with a $5000 Pay Out.
The 12 station registered sporting clay shoot always draws a lot of sponsors and teams and many awards are given including scholarships.
Friday during the day there will also be a cornhole and washer tournament and Friday Night DJ Rockin’ Reece/ Karaoke.
On Saturday there will be entertainment all day during.
Saturday night will round out the night with a dance featuring the Jeremy Richards Band from 8-12 midnight.
A $10 cover charge wrist band will cover both days.
The event is hosted at the Levy Ranch in Moore each year at 2111 W. FM 462, Moore, Texas 78057.
To register for the BBQ contact Misty Stricker at 830-200-1015.
To register for the clay shoot or any further question contact Shannon Frazier 210-471-1856 or Stacie Mann 210-410-4712 or Denise Trapani 210-464-4642.
For details and photos of previous years see bustnburn.com.
DJ Carlson Memorial is a 501-C3 charitable organization established in the memory of DJ Carlson who lost his life way too early in an automobile accident. The organization uses the proceeds to give out scholarships to local youth in area communities and other worthy causes to help youth and families.
Devine citywide yard sale slated for Oct 22
Devine Youth Football League Sign-ups August 21 & 28
The Devine Youth Football League (DYFL) will host sign-ups on Sunday, August 21 and August 28th from 10 am to 2 pm at 717 Tuttle Drive in Devine. The registration fee for tackle football is $100.
There will be a JR division which consists of 3rd and 4th graders and a SR division made of 5th and 6th graders. Games will be played against surrounding towns. The student must attend Devine ISD.
In order to register you must bring a copy of the child’s Birth Certificate (required).
If you have any questions please call Jack Zimmerle at 210-215-4944.
Attention Farmers: BMA sets earlier cut-off date for water orders… Sept. 15
By Anton Riecher
Customers who purchased allotments for agricultural irrigation with the Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 have until Sept. 15 to submit orders water for the remainder of the year, BMA field manager Brian Sullivan said.
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