Devine HS
The Warhorse Mighty Marching Band has earned the right to advance to the UIL Area E Marching Competition again this year. They will compete this Saturday, October 24 in Alice, Texas in the AAA division. The Devine HS band performs at 3:00 p.m. in the Alice High School Memorial Stadium.
Devine earned the right at the UIL Region XI marching contest in Hondo last weekend to advance. The band performed their 2026 UIL marching show production entitled “After The Long Night” which features the songs, Black Hole Sun, Here Comes The Sun, True Colors, and Spring(Vivaldi).
“The band also received the 1st place award at this year’s God’s Country Marching Band Contest in Hondo the prior weekend, October 10 where they were awarded the Grand Champion award as overall winners!” said Bert Sanchez, Devine ISD Director of Bands.
See schedule below.
Lytle HS
The Lytle Pirate Band earned its 9th consecutive First Division Rating at UIL Region Marching last Saturday. The band is advancing to the Area level, and will compete in prelims performance this Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 9:40 a.m. in Alice.
Last year on Saturday 11/1/25, the Lytle Pirate Band made school history by earning…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
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Lytle ISD News
Lytle FFA receives second place wins at Hoggie Invitational LDE
Lytle FFA teams competed this week at Texas A&M University Kingsville Hoggie Invitational LDE (Leadership Development Event) Contest. There were many big schools and some tough competition in attendance! Schools as far as Constock to the coast to compete! Our teams had top 10 and top 5 finishes highlighted by two second place Banner Wins! We are very proud of our hardworking teams and look forward to them competing next week at the Palo Alto Invitational and next month at the Wintergarden District Contest! Congratulations to all our teams and coaches!!!
Teams that competed included…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
Lytle HS Fall Play Nov. 21- 22
Students involved in this year’s play are TOP ROW: Julius Garza, Hunter Inming, Camila Vega, Kaelyn Vega, Kendal Jackson, Joshua Chavira; MIDDLE: Aiden Dresch, Marsiela Montalvo, Elisabeth Urban, Caleb Morton, Olivia Cherry
BOTTOM: Noah Olmedo, Celeste Perez, Himari Morgan, Celia Perales.
Under the direction of Celeste Perez, the Lytle HS Theatre group will be performing “A Murder is Announced” by Agatha Christie on November 21 at 7:00pm and November 22 at 12:30 pm and 7:00 pm at the Lytle High School Auditorium.
This storyline takes place in a little village and is centered around a local newspaper’s announcement of a crime before it actually happens. The curiosity of whether it will actually happen or if it’s just some sort of joke, keeps the audience on the edge of their seats.
Ms. Perez mentioned that this year’s play is meant to bring a fun twist. “There is scandal, schemes, and…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
Devine, Natalia and Lytle bands to participate in UIL Marching Contest Saturday
Devine Warhorse Band received first place at God’s Country Marching Contest.
The UIL Region XI Marching Band Contest will be held on Saturday, October 17 at Barry Stadium in Hondo. Class A and AA schools will be performed from 4 to 6 pm. Class AAA schools start at 7 pm with Carrizo Springs, then Devine at 7:15 pm, Crystal City at 7:30 pm, Natalia at 7:45 pm, Cotulla at 8 pm, Poteet at 8:15 pm, Lytle at 8:30 pm ending with Hondo at 8:45 pm.
Devine Warhorse Band performed their program “After The Long Night” at the God’s Country Marching Festival in Hondo on October 10 and received first place for the 3A classification and overall champion.
The Lytle Pirate Band won second place overall, just behind Devine HS. They received the Best…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
Lytle Pirate Band received second place overall at God’s Country Marching Festival.
Natalia Mustang Band performed “Controlled” at the marching contest in Hondo.
Meet the teachers!
Devine ISD…
Ciavarra Elementary and Devine Intermediate is set for Thursday, August 6 from 5 to 6:30 pm. Devine High School will be 6:30 to 7:30pm.
Devine Middle School held Meet the Teacher on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
The First Day of School is August 11.
Lytle ISD…
Lytle Jr High and High School will hold Meet the Teacher on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 from 5 – 7 PM. Lytle Elementary School is set for Thursday, August 6 from 4 – 6 PM and Primary School from 5 – 7 PM.
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 12.
Natalia ISD…
Natalia ECC and Elementary School will hold Meet the Teacher on Monday, August 10, 2026at 5 PM while Natalia Jr High and High School are set for 5:30 pm.
The first day of school is Tuesday, August 11.
Lytle Band STATE contest
Lytle High School will perform in the 2025 State Marching Band Championships in the 3A division today, Wednesday, November 12 in the Alamodome in San Antonio. They made school history by earning back to back trips to State. Lytle will have a 1:00 performance. Jourdanton at 2:15. Hondo at 3:45 pm. They will announce at 4:15 the top ten finalists. Finals will begin at 7:00 p.m. Ticket Information-Single Session Tickets: $22 plus fees. Double Session $38 plus fees.They have a clear bag policy.
Band Directors are. Joshua Chessher, MJ Robles, Javier Lopez, Bertie Salazar, and Errian Morin
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Marching Bands earn 1s and Qualify for AREA
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