Celebrating 126 Years of Serving the communities of Devine, Natalia, Lytle, Bigfoot, and Moore in Medina, Frio, and Atascosa Counties
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.
Devine Chamber of Commerce President Marcus Buckner was re-elected to that position during a Chamber meeting last Tuesday, January 12, despite questions over the use of the organization’s debit card and a request for $6,650 in City funds that was approved by the City Council and then transferred from the Chamber’s bank account to that of Marken Media Co., Buckner’s personal business.
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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”
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”
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”
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”
Mayor Tommy Ortiz and the Natalia City Council extended the City’s public health declaration through Tuesday, September 8.
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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”
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 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”
The Natalia City Council approved a 30-year agreement with AEP Continue reading “Natalia City Council approves deal with AEP”