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On behalf of the government of South Korea, VFW Post 3966 presented Chief Master Sergeant, USAF Ret. Steve Lopez with the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal on February 7, 2026. Steve Lopez’s family and VFW Post members attended the ceremony held on the stage in the VFW courtyard. Post Commander Roland Esquibel presented the award as the letter of thanks from the South Korean Consulate was read.
PFC Steve Lopez of Devine served in Korea in 1952-1953 with the 8th Army I Corp in the Armored Munitions Depot, Company C, 43rd Truck Company, in Uijeongbu, South Korea, which was the largest ammo dump. “We supplied ammunition to the 2nd & 3rd Army Divisions, 1st Cav, and the 1st & 3rd Marines on the Front Lines.”
His job was driving the 6×6 “double deuce & a half” heavy duty truck with a 45-side arm, and manning the 50-caliber machine gun in a…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 $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

There will be two drawings to benefit Angels in the Fairway Memorial Scholarship on March 23rd.
One drawing is for a Titleist iron golf club set, custom fitted by Carson Tilley, valued at $1,800. Only 100 tickets will be sold with each ticket being $50 each.
The second drawing is for a luxury travel collection valued at $1,000. This Jon Hart collection includes a makeup case, grande, large travel kit, medium square duffel and medium holiday tote with personalization. Winner can choose the color and personalization. Only 100 tickets will be sold with each ticket being $50 each.
If you have any questions please contact Ali Buvinghausen at (210) 508-6606 or Candace De Jesus at (210) 386-8594.

By Angelica Ariza Intern
Community members are coming together to support the families affected by a tragic crash that claimed the life of a Natalia man and left three others seriously injured. Juan Peralta, 58, died as a result of the crash. Three others were severely injured, including Peralta’s son in law, Johnny Aguiñaga, 48, his grandson, Alonzo Aguiñaga,21, and a close co-worker. Family members say the incident has left loved ones facing both emotional and financial challenges as they cope with the loss and ongoing medical care.
To help the families during this difficult time, a Benefit Brisket Sale and Silent Auction has been organized. The fundraiser will be held Sunday, March 22, 2026, beginning at 12pm at St. John Bosco Church Hall and will continue until plates are sold out. Brisket plates will be available for a $12 donation and will include brisket, rice, beans, and potato salad. In addition to the plate fundraiser, a silent auction will also take place during the event, with winners scheduled to be announced at 4pm.
Organizers say all proceeds from the event will go towards funeral expenses for Peralta and medical costs for the injured victims. Community members are encouraged to attend, purchase a plate, and participate in the silent auction to show their support for the Peralta and Aguiñaga families.

By Medina County Sheriff’s Office Press Release–On 3/10/2026, Medina County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 508 West Moore Avenue in Devine, Texas as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation.
“During the execution of the warrant, five individuals were taken into custody at the residence, including three males and two females, identified as Raul Roy Martinez, Daniel Martinez, Anthony Nathaniel Alexander Rios, Jessica Marie Ramirez, and Martha Sauceda Settles,” said Sheriff Randy Brown.
“Investigators located digital scales, packaging materials, and baggies containing methamphetamine that appeared to be prepared for distribution. In addition, each individual arrested was found to be in possession of narcotics on their person.”
All subjects were transported and booked into the Medina County Jail for possession and or delivery. This investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be filed.
“Medina County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to aggressively pursuing illegal narcotics activity and protecting the safety of our communities,” Sheriff Brown said.
Suspects were charged with…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 $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

By Angelica Ariza- Devine News Intern
After years of working in education, Jodi Ann Dzierzanowski decided to take on a new challenge, becoming an author. Dzierzanowski grew up in Cheektowaga, New York and now lives in Devine Texas. During her career, she served as principal at middle and high schools in South Texas communities including Pearsall, Natalia and Devine.
Dzierzanowski said she didn’t begin writing until she was 57 years old. The inspiration came during a trip with her father to Salem. While visiting museums and learning about the town’s history, she became interested in the stories surrounding the witch trials, also known as the Salem Witch Trials that began in 1692, and remain one of the most well known and tragic chapters in early American history.
“That trip really sparked it all,” Dzierzanowski said.
Her research and interest in Salem’s history led to a fictional three book series about witches, aimed at younger readers who…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 $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

By Anton Riecher
In a compromise reached with Lytle State Bank, the Lytle City Council voted unanimously at its March 9 meeting to amend its depository services agreement with the bank to include creation of a $2 million money market account for city funds.
Officials with the bank raised concerns in January that the council’s decision to invest nearly $7 million in city funds in TexPool, a low-risk pool providing investment services to more than 2,750 communities across Texas, rather than locally with the bank would negatively impact the Lytle economy.
In other financial business, the council also voted unanimously to approve the issuance of $6 million in certificates of obligation to support future city utility projects.
Regarding the new bank agreement, City Administrator Zachary Meadows said that after considerable “back and forth” between the city and the bank a workable negotiation was finally reached.
“(The bank) would like to amend the existing depository agreement to establish a money market account that would stay at a constant $2 million,” Meadows said. “If it drops below $2 million for any amount of time as outlined in the agreement then we would have a limited amount of time to get it back up to $2 million.”
On a motion by…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 $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Many of the Arabian track and field team members got in a little extra work in Kerrville last week during spring break as they competed in the Charlie Dobbs 51st Annual Invitational in Kerrville.
Devine placed 5th overall out of 11 teams in competition.
Rylie Wells led in scoring and gold medals as…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 $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Devine Acres had a big day last week as 500 fellow Agritourism business families from all over the United States and Canada stopped in to tour Devine Acres, mingle and gather ideas part of the “26th Corn Party” tour.
They were later treated to a huge surprise at a dinner in San Antonio on Saturday night when the crowd raised $16,800 in honor of their 8 year old granddaughter Audrey Jane Capps, for the AT Children’s Project.
During a live auction for the charity, everyone was in awe as they heard a 16 year old young man stood up and donated his Mini Highland Calf, worth thousands of dollars, to the live auction.
The Capps had been asked to bring a basket of goodies to auction in Audrey’s honor during a live auction at the dinner in San Antonio on Saturday night, in appreciation for hosting one of the tour stops. They were asked to give a speech about Ataxia- Telangiectasia (A-T) and how it has affected the family’s life, and Debi and Ken Capps said…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 $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!