All former Devine high school and junior/middle school Cheerleaders and Pep Squads will be honored at this year’s Homecoming! Gather your squads and join in the festivities at the Friday night Homecoming football game on Sept. 26 at Warhorse Stadium, and the DExSTA Social on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 1pm at the VFW (Old Green Alamo) for all alumni! Check out the Facebook page for the Devine Ex-Student Teacher Association, or contact DExSTA President Nancy Saathoff at 210-289-6205, for more information.
Category: Events
Local Events in Devine, Natalia, Lytle, Bigfoot, Moore in Medina, Frio, and Atascosa Counties!
Give blood and enterAug 23 to win
The Devine Masonic Lodge is inviting the community to take part in giving a blood donation on Saturday, August 23 anywhere from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event will take place at 612 W. Moore Ave Devine, TX 78016. Everyone is encouraged to come out and help save a life with the donation of blood, at which the first six donors will receive the following incentives:
1st donation: T-shirt
2nd donation: $20 gift card
3rd donation: $30 gift card
4th donation: $40 gift card
5th donation: $50 gift card
6th donation: $60 gift card + grand prize entry ($500 value)
Register for your appointment and reminder today at donatebloodtoday.com
DEVINEHOMECOMING – September 26-27, 2025
1959 DHS Homecoming Court
For all DEVINE EX-STUDENTS and TEACHERS
HOMECOMING IS EARLY THIS YEAR, so MAKE PLANS NOW to BE IN DEVINE on SEPT. 26TH and 27TH for the FRIDAY NIGHT HOMECOMING GAME and the SATURDAY DExSTA SOCIAL at the VFW!
*Any and all former students and teachers, plus current teachers and administrators, are encouraged to attend the HC festivities again this year! No matter how long you had attended or taught in the Devine schools, you are invited to Homecoming, and to join DExSTA!
*Homecoming is a two-day event, with the Friday night football game and the Saturday afternoon DExSTA Social at the VFW.
*The Honor Class of 1975 will be celebrating its’ 50th Reunion with events both days! (Contact Linda Gunn for more information.)
*DExSTA Members received mailouts with HC and registrations info. Please mail back the registration page asap! (If you are a member, but have not got your mailout, contact DExSTA Pres. Nancy Saathoff at 210-289-6205 or Rita Davis.)
*If you want to join DExSTA, you can join on Homecoming weekend, or get the forms off our Facebook page, or contact Nancy Saathoff or Rita Davis.
- Check the DExSTA Facebook page at Devine Ex-Students Teachers Association for HC info, DExSTA forms, pictures, and lots more!
**LOOK FOR MORE HOMECOMING INFO IN THE COMING WEEKS IN THE DEVINE NEWS!
From storytelling and science to magic….Driscoll Public Library’s Summer Programs Soar with Record Attendance topping 1,300+
Devine, TX – The Driscoll Public Library wrapped up another spectacular summer, offering a wide range of free programs and events that brought families, friends, and community members together to celebrate the joy of reading, learning, and creativity.
Throughout June and July, the library hosted its annual summer reading challenge alongside packed weekly programs for all age groups. In total, 1,352 participants attended events that ranged from hands-on clubs and workshops to exciting entertainment and movie afternoons.
Youth clubs remained a huge hit, with the Lego Club filling within hours and the Art Club exploring techniques like printmaking and hydro dipping. Teen Club embraced all things edible—from crafting candy-filled terrariums to sampling Asian Oreo flavors—while Mr. J’s Theatre Workshop and Tabletop Role-Playing Game sessions gave tweens and teens opportunities to collaborate, create, and perform.
Adults enjoyed Crafting After Hours, trying their hands at glass etching and photo transfers, while green thumbs gathered for the growing Plant Swap, exchanging seeds, cuttings, and tips each month.
Beloved traditions like Afternoon @ the Movies returned for their 13th year, offering cozy family film days complete with snacks and pillows. Preschool Storytime reached new popularity, leading to the introduction of pre-registration for the first time ever.
Special guests brought the wow factor all summer long. Families met real-life heroes during the Community Helpers Showcase, laughed with magician Spikey Mikey, and experienced mind-blowing science with Dr. Pennington and the Texas A&M Chemistry Roadshow. The season wrapped up with a crowd favorite: Mini Golf @ the Library, where families played through creative courses set up among the stacks.
As Library Director and staff begin preparing for an exciting fall, they thank everyone who participated this summer. “Being able to provide fun, enriching, and relaxing activities right here in Devine is one of the best parts of our job,” said staff.
Follow the Driscoll Public Library on Facebook @ Driscoll Public Library – Devine for upcoming programs and events as the school year begins.
Little Lady Mustang Volleyball League… Register through Aug. 7
Natalia High School Volleyball is proud to bring back our youth volleyball league for our future Lady Mustangs. We hope to spark an interest and instill a love for the game of volleyball in all athletes at an early age within our community. The mission of our league is to:
Teach teamwork and cooperation as a member of a competitive volleyball team
Improve volleyball skills
Develop competitive players who strive to achieve both personal and team goals
League fee cost is $40.00 and will include a team t-shirt. Practices will be Wednesdays from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10) with games on Saturdays (8/23, 8/30, 9/6, 9/13) from 9am-12pm. We will have detailed information for games after registration.
Items/Equipment each player will need black shorts or spandex, knee pads, and tennis shoes. Coaches will be the Natalia High School Volleyball Players.
If you have questions please contact Coach Cortinas at tara.cortinas@nataliaisd.net.
Last day to register is Thursday, August 7, 2025.
Youth Sports registration open in Devine
Flag Football and Volleyball, sign up by Aug 4
The 2025 Devine Youth Sports Association’s Flag Football and Volleyball registration is now open. In addition, DYFL youth Tackle Football registration is also ongoing.
DYS Flag Football is offered from Kinder-6th grade. Volleyball is offered for 1st through 6th graders. Register by August 4.
The seasons start in September and more info can be found at the registration link below:
https://leagues.bluesombrero.com/devineyouthsports
Tackle Football Sign ups Aug. 3
Two Divisions-JRs (3rd & 4th graders) & SRs (5th & 6th graders). Football signups will be held: Sunday, July 27th and Sunday, August 3rd from 11am-3pm @ 717 Tuttle Dr. Devine, Tx..
Registration fee is $100.00 & a copy of Birth Certificate is required when registering. If questions, contact Jack Zimmerle 210.215.4944.
Fun-draiser, live music, family fun @ Graff 7A Ranch Sunday, July 27
Proceeds of this benefit will go the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, serving 10 Central Texas counties: Bandera, Blanco, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Mason, Real and Uvalde.
Join the fun this Sunday, July 27 from 1-6pm, Rain or shine at Graff 7A Ranch. It’s located at 911 US Highway 90 E in Hondo.
Enjoy live music by Jamie Lin Wilson, Weston Ripps, Dudley Ilse, Briana Adams, Garrett Talamantes, Jeremy Richards, Jordan Guana, Mario Olivo, Justin Gallegos, Solis Brothers, and Chuck Wimer.
Other Entertainment includes World-renowned trick roper, Doug Whitaker, performing throughout the day.
The G-Bar-G Cantina will be open with drinks and treats for sale. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and freshly popped Kettle Corn. We allow outside food and drinks on the premises for this event, but no alcohol, please.
Family-friendly Activities:
Twin barrel train, Zippity Doo-Dah (zipline), Tres Toboggans (mega slide), Expression Swings and Construction Zone.
Adults $20 — Children 12 and under $10 — Age 2 and under free
Tickets at: www.simpletix.com/e/2025-flood-benefit-tickets-226479
Give blood and enter Aug 23 to win
The Devine Masonic Lodge is inviting the community to take part in giving a blood donation on Saturday, August 23 anywhere from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event will take place at 612 W. Moore Ave Devine, TX 78016. Everyone is encouraged to come out and help save a life with the donation of blood, at which the first six donors will receive the following incentives:
1st donation: T-shirt
2nd donation: $20 gift card
3rd donation: $30 gift card
4th donation: $40 gift card
5th donation: $50 gift card
6th donation: $60 gift card + grand prize entry ($500 value)
Register for your appointment and reminder today at donatebloodtoday.com
Upcoming Meetings
MCESD #2 Fire regular monthly meeting is the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm.
Devine Volunteer Fire & Rescue Board to meet July 21- The Board of the Devine Volunteer Fire Department meets monthly on the third Monday of the month. They have business meetings on Mondays and Trainings on Thursdays.
City of Devine- The City of Devine meets the third Tuesdays of the month at 6:00 pm.
The Zoning Board meets the third Monday of the month.
Devine ISD-The Devine ISD Board of Trustees meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Admin Office, 605 W Hondo Ave.
City of Lytle- The City of Lytle meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 6:30 pm at City Hall in the council chambers.
Lytle ISD-The Board of Trustee of Lytle ISD meets in the Admin Building usually at 6:00 pm.
City of Natalia- The City of Natalia meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at City Hal l in the council chambers
Natalia ISD- The Natalia ISD Board of Trustees meets the 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 pm in the junior high cafeteria.
City of LaCoste- The City of LaCoste Council typically meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at city hall at 7:00 pm.
MVISD- MVISD’s regular school board meetings are normally on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 pm.at the location named in the public notices.
75 pounds of food gathered by Republicans to help Meals on Wheels
Caring for the community, and its residents is a top priority for the Medina County Republican Party. Under the leadership of Chris Schuchart Republican Chair, and food pantry organizer Samantha Bryant, the group began collecting donations since June 2024 for the food pantries in, and around the Medina County.
This need became apparent as they saw local food pantries in the area struggling for donations as prices in the grocery stores began to rise with inflation.
The Medina County Republican party donates to numerous food pantries to include the Devine Food Pantry in Devine, the Lytle Methodist Food Pantry, and the Hondo Food Pantry.
At each meeting donations of 20 to 40 pounds of food are collected along with sometimes cash donations.
Recently the Meals on Wheels in Medina County for seniors, a non-profit which provides much needed weekly food lost one of their major sponsors leaving approximately 60 seniors on a waiting list. At the last Medina County Republican Party meeting more than 75 pounds of food was donated and given to Medina County Meals on Wheels.
If you are interested in donating or attending a meeting of the Medina County Republican Party details and contact are on the website at https://www.medinatxgop.org.