Category: Health & Lifestyles

We were busy feeding the sheep and I did not notice when he walked up. He stayed with the other baby lambs while their mothers were eating. Maybe it was the pure snow white color or maybe his size because he was a couple of inches taller than the other lambs.

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Medina Electric Cooperative urges everyone to take action

(Hondo, Texas) – 3/25/2024 – As spring approaches, the threat of severe weather events such as torrential rain, flooding, high winds, and lightning require preparedness. The consequences of failing to identify warnings or adequately prepare can be severe, leading to injuries and even fatalities. As the season unfolds, Medina Electric Cooperative urges everyone to take note of the necessary precautions to safeguard themselves and their loved ones.

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By Madeline Stuebing- 4H Project Leader
4-H Duds to Dazzle County Contest
Devine had five teams participate in the county contest over spring break, our largest group yet!
Teams consist of 3-4 members. They are given a textile item to create a new product from a given category (wearable, accessory, or non-wearable). Teams must use the resources
available to market, price, construct, and care for the newly developed product within a 60-minute time frame, while also developing a marketing speech. Fashion sustainability was a new component added to the contest. Members researched facts about textile production, fast fashion and considered the impact it has…

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Juniors- Accessory Category…On left is the 3rd place team: Devine Needle Ninjas- Ashlyn Stricker, Evie McElwee,Abigail Gutierrez, and Emma Littlefield; the 1st Place team: Devine  Crafty Cactuses- Lily Danna, Emma Roberson, and Lacey Stuebing; and the 2nd Place team: Devine Sewing Sisters- Baylee Boehme, Olivia Wilcox, and Khloe Wilson.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Medina County has a free program coming up to help families reach their health goals this spring!

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The Devine Garden Club held their meeting on February 22nd at the home of Meg Lesieur. Hostesses were Meg Lesieur and Margaret Powers. The program, by Margaret Powers, taught the members about growing milkweed. Other butterfly friendly information was given to help us feed our pollinators.

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By: Victoria Arredondo and Kayleen Holder
This week we would like to recognize the many volunteers at Natalia, Devine, Bigfoot, and Moore Volunteer Fire Departments. Together, these men and women have responded to over 1,000 calls for help in 2023. Whether that call comes in at 2 o’clock in the morning or on a Saturday afternoon, these men and women sacrifice many hours to be there in our times of need. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our local communities!

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Devine 4H competed in the SALE (San Antonio Livestock Exposition) Consumer Decision Making contest this past Saturday, February 17, 2024. The competitions were held at the SALE Headquarters and are part of the numerous competitions that students can take part in during the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo.

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Patrick DuBose retired SAFD Engineer/Paramedic was recently recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for achieving 30 consecutive years of National EMS Certifications. This is an honor held by few EMS Professionals.

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