Health & Lifestyles – Page 38 – The Devine News

Devine Golf Club tournament, Super Bowl party a huge success

With over 150 people at the Superbowl Party, and 21 teams in the golf tournament, the Devine Golf Course’s Super Bowl weekend event was a huge success.
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Vera honored for reaching milestone birthday

Ofilia G. Vera was honored for reaching her 100th birthday by Mayor Tommy Ortiz during the Natalia City Council meeting on January 27. Vera turned 100 on Jan. 27, and also received proclamations honoring her from Texas State Representative Andrew Murr, Texas State Senator Pete Flores, and US Congressman Will Hurd. Pictured with Vera are her granddaughter, Councilwoman Selica Vera, and Mayor Ortiz.

Ofilia Vera was honored for reaching her 100th birthday on January 27 with a proclamation from the City of Natalia. Continue reading “Vera honored for reaching milestone birthday”

Devine Food Pantry is purchasing building to have permanent home

After years of struggling to operate the food pantry in several different locations, and at times not sure that we will have a place to operate from, the Devine Food Pantry is purchasing the building and property where we are currently leasing. Continue reading “Devine Food Pantry is purchasing building to have permanent home”

Huajilla Unit returns to Pearsall

Francine Gasch, Case Worker Supervisor for CASA, spoke at the Huajilla Unit meeting on Jan. 27.

After several years’ absence, the Huajilla Unit of Retired Teachers returned to Pearsall on January 27, 2020, for its monthly meeting. Continue reading “Huajilla Unit returns to Pearsall”

Devine Garden Club meeting Jan. 23

Members of the Devine Garden Club posed for a picture at their December meeting.

The next meeting of the Devine Garden Club will be Thursday, January 23, 3:00 pm at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 801 N. Teel, Devine. Continue reading “Devine Garden Club meeting Jan. 23”

Current Events Club meeting features presentation on ancestry

Our January 14th Current Events meeting was held in the home of Kay Shultz with Judy Jopling and Susan Brauchle as co-hostesses. Continue reading “Current Events Club meeting features presentation on ancestry”

Reading Club for students K, 1st, and 2nd Grad to be offered @ the Driscoll Public Library

Does your child need a little help with reading or writing? If so they will be a perfect fit for the new club at the Driscoll Public Library. Continue reading “Reading Club for students K, 1st, and 2nd Grad to be offered @ the Driscoll Public Library”

Current Events Club prepares for Mardi Gras Charity Gala

Current Events Club members Sarah McAlpin, Martha Wall, Judy Eaddy, Linda Kreinhop, and Barbara Moore work on decorations for the Mardi Gras Magic Charity Gala at the Community Center on February 22.

The Current Events Club’s Mardi Gras Magic Charity Gala is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22 at the George S. Woods Community Center in Devine.
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American Legion District Oratorical Contest held

American Legion Posts 128 and 524 in Hondo and Post 460 in Castroville held the 23rd District Constitutional Oratorical Contest on Jan. 12. Pictured are (back row, left to right) judges Tennille Lessing, Glen Klaus, Elsie Purcell, and Eliud Plata; and front row, left to right, Halle Hagdorn, Aya Kasim, judge Joyce McCormick, and Robert Sexton.

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Devine VFD Board election held

As many may or may not have heard, Fire Chief Michael Walker has announced that he will be stepping down as Fire Chief for the coming year 2020.
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