Category: Health & Lifestyles

Birth Announcements, Engagement Announcements, Feature stories and photos about local residents in Devine, Natalia, Lytle, Bigfoot/Moore areas. Also special features on the latest research and healthcare trends.

Eaton recuperating at home following accident

Eaton has a long road ahead of him but is on the way to recovery.

Local herpetologist Blaine Eaton is home and resting after a terrible rollover accident on IH 35 on June 29 involving him and his 9 year old grandson Curtis and their 41 snakes and 1 small alligator, all on the way to an educational lecture. Continue reading “Eaton recuperating at home following accident”

Vance honored as one of Devine’s greatest athletes

Joe “Sandy” Vance won two World Series rings with the New York Yankees.
Helen Vance, 103, with a plaque celebrating the athletic accomplishments of her husband, Joe “Sandy” Vance. Pictured with Helen are her son, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The plaque will be on display in the Devine Student Activity Center.

Saldana wins USAPL National Raw Powerlifting competition

Jorge Saldana won the USAPL National Raw Powerlifting competition in October, and is competing with Team USA in the IPF World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships on June 15.

Jorge Saldana did it again! Jorge competed at the USAPL National Raw Powerlifting Competition in October and won first place to receive the gold medal in the Junior Division 59kg. weight class, which also secured him a spot on the USA World Team for the second time. Continue reading “Saldana wins USAPL National Raw Powerlifting competition”

Huajilla Unit holds final meeting of the year

Lewis Stroud is pictured with the 2017-2018 Huajilla Unit TRTA officers: Treasurer Sam Dubberly, Secretary Diana Bush, 2nd Vice President Kathy Carlson, 1st Vice President Lola Hill, and President Irene Dubberly.

On Monday, May 15, the Huajilla Unit of Texas Retired Teachers Association met in Devine at the Triple C Restaurant. Continue reading “Huajilla Unit holds final meeting of the year”