Cases are “unfortunately not coming down,” said Medina County Health Unit Director Pat Mechler, as the county reported 75 more Covid cases this Monday, anticipating that the number of people affected will only continue to climb from holiday gatherings. Continue reading “75 more people affected by COVID in past four days in Medina County”
Category: City & County Politics
Information you need to know about the City of Devine, Medina County Commissioner’s Court, City of Natalia, City of Lytle, and our local Emergency Service Districts.
DA Haby sworn into new Medina County District Attorney office
Medina County District Attorney Mark Haby was sworn into office, as our County shifts to having it’s own district. Continue reading “DA Haby sworn into new Medina County District Attorney office”
Council approves social media policy for members, employees
In acknowledgement of 21st century operating norms, the Devine City Council adopted social media policies for Council members and City employees in a 2-1 vote Continue reading “Council approves social media policy for members, employees”
Council spars over comments, social media
An allegation of sexism was levied during the Devine City Council meeting on August 18, when several Council members took the opportunity to criticize each other’s behavior.
Continue reading “Council spars over comments, social media”
Natalia extends public health declaration
Mayor Tommy Ortiz and the Natalia City Council extended the City’s public health declaration through Tuesday, September 8.
Continue reading “Natalia extends public health declaration”
Natalia Veterans Library is open
The American Library Association believes that libraries will continue to play essential roles in our communities even in the wake of many closings Continue reading “Natalia Veterans Library is open”
Council appoints Vega to District 1 seat, sticks with May election date
The Devine City Council appointed Rufino Vega to the vacant District 1 seat during an Emergency meeting held at 3:00 pm last Friday, March 27.
Continue reading “Council appoints Vega to District 1 seat, sticks with May election date”
Medina County receives clean audit for Fiscal Year 18-19
Medina County received news of an unmodified audit during the Commissioners Court meeting held last Thursday, March 26.
Continue reading “Medina County receives clean audit for Fiscal Year 18-19”
Natalia City Council approves deal with AEP
The Natalia City Council approved a 30-year agreement with AEP Continue reading “Natalia City Council approves deal with AEP”
Medina County: Medina Electric to close lobbies as precaution for staff and members
“It is a super fluid situation right, so we are meeting pretty regularly. Today, Monday the 16th, we made the decision to close the lobbies of all Medina Electric offices as of 5 pm today. Our drive-thru will remain open, and of course, you can pay online as well,” said Medina Electric representative Katie Haby.
“We are doing everything we can to care for our members and our staff. This is certainly uncharted territory, and if our linemen were to come down with the virus it wouldn’t be good, so we are limiting the number of people in a room, and person to person contact as much as possible out of precaution.”
“If you are having any issues making payment deadline, please reach out to us at 1-866-632-3532. We are exploring different ways that we can help the community and especially our elderly population and the logistics of that. But if you are having trouble making payment, we need members to please be sure to call and communicate that to us, so that we can discuss what resources we have to help.”
The Devine News will provide daily updates, or as often as necessary to keep locals informed on community decisions regarding the Corona Virus in Devine and Medina County.