Two men in their 70s were struck by a dove hunter this past September 3 just south of Hondo behind the Walmart area. Continue reading “Two men shot by bird hunter opening weekend”
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Keep up with what’s going on in Devine, Natalia, Lytle, Bigfoot and Moore areas in Medina, Frio, and Atascosa Counties.
Man sentenced to 200 years in prison for assault of officers and other charges
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38th Judicial District Attorney’s Office
On August 28, 2019, the 38th Judicial District Judge, Camile Dubose, sentenced Roy Guzman, Jr. of Hondo, Texas, to 60 years and 55 years Continue reading “Man sentenced to 200 years in prison for assault of officers and other charges”
Mountain lion spotted at local park
There have been at least two sightings of a mountain lion in Castroville Regional Park, which has many beautiful, wooded trails up in the hills above the pool and recreational areas.
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TEA removes conservator from Natalia ISD
The Texas Education Agency has released Natalia ISD from the oversight of conservator Dr. Sharon Doughty.
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Devine City Council discusses options for golf course; third party to present management proposal Sept. 12
Sentiment on the Devine City Council leaned toward partnering with an outside entity to run the Municipal Golf Course during discussion held at the Special meeting last Tuesday, September 3.
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Rodriguez resigns as Natalia police chief
Natalia Police Chief Gilbert Rodriguez has resigned his position with the City of Natalia to take a job with Medina County, though he will remain in his current role until October 7.
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Devine seeks new City Administrator to drive economic growth
Economic development and how best to bring it to Devine were issues that the City Council wrestled with during the Special meeting held on August 27.
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Two local men lose lives; Hondo PD investigates horrible accident
On Saturday September 7, 2019 shortly after 11:00 pm, the Hondo Police Department was dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle accident in the 2700 block of Avenue U. Continue reading “Two local men lose lives; Hondo PD investigates horrible accident”
Heroes & Heritage honors eight leaders at DISD with Governor’s awards
Heroes & Heritage (H&H) returned to Devine, Texas, this Thursday, September 5, 2019, with members of the United States Coast Guard. Continue reading “Heroes & Heritage honors eight leaders at DISD with Governor’s awards”
Skow sentenced to 15 years in brutal stabbing of 15-year-old friend
A sentencing hearing was held on August 29, for Chase L. Skow who brutally stabbed a young girl multiple times after luring her to a property near his home in 2018. Continue reading “Skow sentenced to 15 years in brutal stabbing of 15-year-old friend”