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Where: Joe E. Briscoe City Park pavilion, 1550 N. Windy Knoll Drive, Devine
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026 Time: 9:00 – 11 am
What Is Happening: An official America 250 celebration and dedication in Devine, dedicating a new flag pole and marker commemorating Flag Day and our nation’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The program includes: recognition of veterans and historical groups, readings, the delivery of the flag by the Rescue Fire Truck, first raising of the US flag and musket salute by SA Chapter #4 Sons of the American Revolution, as well as photo opportunities.
Music: “Fort Sam’s Own” 323rd Army Brass Quintet will provide the patriotic music. Sing along with the 323rd Army Band as the play the National Anthem “The Star- Spangled Banner”, “God Bless America”, “America the Beautiful”, and “She’s a Grand Old Flag” to name a few.
Presented By: Devine Chamber of Commerce Historical Committee in cooperation with the City of Devine
FREE FLAGS: Flags will be handed out by the Devine VFW and Current Events Club for you to wave patriotically and decorate your home with as well.

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A pursuit for a driver in a stolen vehicle went quite a ways before ultimately ending on CR 5710 just outside of Devine this Sunday afternoon, where deputies had the road blocked off just before Calame Store. It looked…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!

Medina County will conduct a Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving public comment and voting regarding PLACEMENT OF STOP SIGNS in Precinct 4 at the intersection of County Roads 761 and 660, creating a three-way stop.
The Public Hearing will be June 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., at the Medina County Courthouse Annex. See more info on Public Notices page.

Every single cent you spend at Devine Hospice Thrift Shop goes back to helping others! Above, Devine Hopsice Thrift Store volunteers present Mission Devine volunteers with a generous $10,000 check, all made possible by locals who have donated furniture, clothing, or other gently used items over the years.

What Is Happening: An official America 250 celebration Where: Joe E. Briscoe City Park pavilion
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026 When: 9 – 11 am

Sing along with the 323rd Army Band as the play the National Anthem, “God Bless America”, “America the Beautiful”, and “She’s a Grand Old Flag” to name a few and be part of the celebration and new flag dedication. Those who make a $100 donation will have your group included on the plaque.

By Anton Riecher
A new grass pest known as pasture mealybug that affects Tifton, sudan and other forage grasses has been identified in Medina County, Medina County extension agent Taryn Titsworth told county commissioners Monday.
“The problem with it is we have nothing that we can spray to control it legally,” Titsworth said. “You can spray several different things right now that we’re researching but they’re off-label.”
He offered brief comments on the situation during the citizens’ comments portion of the commissioners court meeting. A more extensive presentation on the outbreak is planned within the next few weeks, Titsworth said.
Originating in Australia, pasture mealybug is responsible for nearly $2 billion in damage there, Titsworth said. The pest causes pasture dieback, which can kill hay fields and damage both native and improved pastures.
Titsworth emphasized that this is not a minor issue because healthy grass is necessary to feed cattle and other livestock. Although much concern has been focused on the screwworm outbreak affecting cattle, pasture grass is equally essential to livestock production, he said.
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Co-Class president Frances Sorello president gave the opening remarks during Lytle’s graduation ceremony. Photo by Mable Byrd.

Jonathon Massiate gives his invocation speech to Lytle’s 2026 graduating class. Photo by Mable Byrd.

Salutatorian Klayre Cook addresses Lytle’s graduating class of 2026. Photo by Mable Byrd.

Valedictorian Isabella Sewell giving a speech to Lytle’s 2026 graduating class. Photo by Mable Byrd.

Annika Nadine Robles receives her high school diploma from Lytle principal Matthew Jenke. Photo by Mable Byrd.

Kolby Lara shaking hands with Lytle principal Matthew Jenke after receiving his diploma. Photo by Mable Byrd.

Ljiljana Georgiev is all smiles after receiving her diploma from Lytle principal Matthew Jenke. Photo by Mable Byrd.

By Anton Riecher
Despite several recent incidents in Devine involving aggressive dogs roaming loose, existing city ordinances limit what action police and animal control personnel can take to deal with the issue, Police Lt. Christopher Andrews told the Devine City Council May 19.
The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure does not permit imposition of jail time for violation of city ordinances such as failure to secure pets, Andrews said.
District 5 Council Member Hal Lance Jr. brought the issue to the council table following a May 1 incident in his district in which a local pet was mauled by a dog roaming loose. Andrews said that animal control took custody of both dogs. Both were later euthanized.
Lance said the incident had left him “pretty upset.”
“I’ve been a pet owner all of my life and I saw a picture of the (injured) dog and it was just outrageous,” he said.
Andrews said video evidence collected by animal control officers from neighbors is being used to put together a case to submit to court. Nine citations were issued covering a total of 12 violations at the scene.
The individual cited in the violations had been warned by animal control several times on previous occasions, Andrews said.
Mayor Butch Cook noted a separate recent incident in which several people walking along Highway 173 were approached by an aggressive pit bull that had escaped its yard. Fortunately, animal control was able to capture the animal without incident.
Lance said that if jail time is not an option the council needs to increase fines for such violations.
“It seems to me the punishment should be as high as it could be,” he said. “You need to make it hurt in the pocketbook.”
Cook asked the city staff to explore potential fine increases via municipal court and emphasize owner accountability in future.
In other business, the council voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of incumbent District 1 Council Member Ray Gonzales to serve an interim term of one year in the same position. No candidate ran for Gonzales’ open seat.
Gonzales originally said a recent job promotion would prevent him from seeking a second two-year term but agreed to serve as interim district 1 council member until the next city election. Gonzales abstained from the council vote while District 3 Council Member Jeff Miller was absent from the meeting.
Issuing the new oaths of office following the May 2 election was postponed until Miller’s return. The council also postponed review and discussion of City Administrator David Jordan’s new contract until Miller’s return.
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