ching is in his blood! Little TG Crain, 6, stole the hearts of the crowd at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo this past Valentine’s Day, February 14. Crain set an all-time arena record with his 98 point ride in the Mutton Busting event, riding a sheep named Lamborghini! Mom and dad, Seth and Kelly Crain, were both raised in the agriculture industry, and little TG is a fifth generation cowboy and rancher. TG is named after his grandfathers Terry Fosbery of Kalispell, Montana and Glen “Butter” Crain of Devine who both helped instill his love for the cowboy life. He’s been riding horses before he could…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!
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Bobby and Evelynn Lassere of Devine, 87 and 82, share a love story spanning 65 years, and counting. Photo by Hip View Photography.
By Kayleen Holder Editor Bobby and Evelynn Lassere of Devine, 87 and 82, are celebrating 65 years of marriage this year. The Lasseres were kind enough to share their love story with us this week as we celebrate Valentine’s Day and think about this fun thing they call love. Their love story didn’t begin with a super romantic first date or a fancy proposal, but it has culminated in a marriage that’s spanned six decades and then some. The two love birds first met at a little cafe on the south side of San Antonio. “I was in there eating a steak when the waitress said ‘hey there’s somebody back there in the corner that wants to talk to you. It was Evelynn and her sister. I thought she was a pretty good looking gal.” Their first date wasn’t exactly what either of them hoped for though. “We went to the drive-in theatre at Lackland, and I fell asleep,” he said with a chuckle, explaining he had a long day that day. “I called and asked if she wanted to go to a movie again the next weekend, and when I went over to her mother’s to pick her up, I brought a big bunch of marigolds with me. I minded my p’s and q’s! We went to the movie and straight home. I had to have her back by midnight.” The marigolds came from his own crop, as he was farming flowers and vegetables at that time. Mrs. Lassere recalls the couple writing love letters back and forth to each other when she went to West Texas to visit her grandmother for a short time during their courtship. “It was just a few days, but you couldn’t call each other in those days. Everything was long distance.” Mrs. Lassere also recalls, “Most of our dates were to the farm…I watched him pick flowers, and once in a while he’d bring some home for me.” They got married at St. Joseph’s in South San Antonio on November 25, 1961. The couple began their honeymoon in Castroville at a little hotel where the Bill Miller’s stands now, followed by a trip to the coast. They both laughed as they recalled, “We went out fishing for our honeymoon. I remember the boat captain stood up and said ‘I want to make an announcement. This couple just got married and he’s taking her fishing for a honeymoon!” Mr. Lassere said with a smile. “It was funny, but we enjoyed it,” Mrs. Lassere added. Then, “We rented an old, abandoned house for $30 a month,” Mr. Lassere said. “We didn’t have a lot of money to go anywhere, but we did a lot of puzzles and paint by number. We did everything together….If I went hunting or fishing, I always brought her along. I’d go buy some shotgun shells and bring home a rabbit to eat.” “If it wasn’t for rabbits and ducks, we wouldn’t have had much to eat,” Mrs. Lassere reminisced fondly. “We were broke, but we were happy,” they said, emphasizing that money troubles can’t outweigh love. They fondly recalled memories of all the ways they found a way keep the family fed and have fun. “We just thought of each other,” Mrs. Lassere said. “Yeah,” Mr. Lassere agreed. “When you love each other, you’re just happy and have fun anyway.” They both laughed as they remembered how they brought home bull frogs for supper one night, and how they were leaping out of the pot! Mr. Lassere warmly recollected how sometimes just taking a long drive through the Hill Country together was the only adventure they needed. “Just about all I had was an old pickup truck. So we’d get a tank of full of gas, load up, and just go riding. We’d ride and ride. We’d take some barbeque with us and sometimes we’d stop and eat or camp by the lake.” They loved to go…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!
When it comes to why Bobby loves Evelynn, he couldn’t quite put it into words. “It’s just something that happens, it’s not something you can point your finger at.” Photo by Kayleen Holder.
By Anton Riecher A resolution to convert the regional water alliance spearheading a proposed $166.7 million aquifer storage and recovery project into a public utility agency eligible to file for grant funds was unanimously approved by Medina County commissioners Monday in Hondo. To date, Yancey Water Supply Corporation has served as the administrative agency for the Medina County Regional Water Alliance, County Judge Keith Lutz said. As a public utility agency, the water alliance…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!
Chance Moorman, foreground left, a three-time Ultimate Bullfighters World Champion and reigning 2025 Bullfighters Only World Champion, is presented a proclamation by Lytle Mayor Ruben Gonzalez declaring Moorman’s upcoming birthday, August 3, 2026, as Chance Moorman Day in Lytle. Moorman is the only bullfighter to hold world champion titles in both organizations. (Photo by Anton Riecher)
The First Baptist Church of Castroville will be hosting a Clean Fun Comedy Night on Friday, February 20, bringing in a great comedy act all the way from Nashville Tennessee. Comedian Rik Roberts has been featured on multiple television stations and channels including CMT, DRY-BAR, Pure Flix, and more! Most recently, Rik co-starred in “Mayberry Man.” In this family friendly movie, Rik plays a “Barney Fife Impersonator” at a Mayberry Festival. The movie and a 5 episode series are available on Amazon Prime. According to a press release, “Rik has a real knack for choosing the right material for the audience, making everyone feel like they belong, and delivering big laughs in the most unexpected places.” “With a show that primarily revolves around family and navigating the world we live in, he unites the audience in ways few performers can.” You can also hear Rik’s comedy daily on SiriusXM satellite radio channels Laugh USA and Jeff & Larry’s Comedy Roundup. See the ad on page 3 for information on how to purchase your tickets for this performance.
All hands on deck…Public Works employees Jose, Dalton, Ray and Pedro of The City of Devine work to drain the area of mud and water during a recent water line break. Courtesy Photo.
12 breaks in last 6 months
Over the past six months, the City of Devine has experienced twelve water line breaks, which is mainly a result of an aging infrastructure that demands attention; parts of which cannot handle the increased pressure of ongoing water and wastewater system improvements. “When City Administrator David Jordan was hired, the City Council made it clear that the integrity of our water and wastewater systems must be a top concern and he is meeting that challenge head on,” said Mayor Butch Cook. The availability and quality of our water sources remain among the highest priorities for the City of Devine. In 2024 Jordan…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!
Alijah is a very outgoing and energetic eleven-year-old, who likes to constantly be engaged in some activity, whether drawing, coloring, or playing with his toys. When it comes to sports, Alijah also enjoys being athletic and playing outside. His favorite sports are basketball, soccer, and football, but he will play any sport that will allow him to be active. Alijah enjoys learning and likes to discover new things every day, which is why science is his favorite subject at school. When it comes to fun hobbies Alijah has recently expressed interest in becoming an online vlogger, as he likes to record videos of himself vlogging and talking about his day. He also enjoys watching online videos and listening to all types of music. Alijah is very social and makes friends easily whether it is at school or when he is out at public events. When asked what he is seeking in his forever family Alijah says parents who will support him in his education along with spending quality time with him, especially in outdoor activities. If you think you could be a forever family for Alijah, or another Texas child, please call 1-800-233-3405 for more information or visit www.adoptchildren.org where you can find a schedule of online public information meetings, and learn about the foster/adoption program. You can also view the www.heartgallerystx.org website, where South Texas children have their portraits along with individual personal stories they wish to share, with their future forever family.
By Anton Riecher More than $5 million in upgrades to State Highway 132 from Watson Road to Colonial Parkway is under consideration as part of a massive Texas Department of Transportation rural highway improvement project scheduled over the next four years. Details of the proposed Rural Transportation Improvement Program (Rural Tip) covering 13 counties in TxDOT’s San Antonio District including Medina were presented during the Jan. 26 Medina County Commissioners Court meeting in Hondo. “These are projects you can expect to go to contract in the near future,” TxDOT representative Clayton Ripps told commissioners. The Rural TIP is a federally required document that prioritizes projects for funding, acting as a budget list for districts to address immediate community needs in rural areas. TxDot is accepting public comments on the proposed project list through April 10. Slated to begin in February 2029, the State Highway 132 project includes mill and inlay, base repair and pavement markings from FM 471 to FM 463. The proposed price tag for the project is $5.041 million. Of the 20 projects included in the proposal, five will immediately impact the immediate Devine-Lytle region. One of those projects, seal coating and pavement markings for FM 471 from FM 2790 to State Highway 132, will begin work this October. Estimated cost for that project is $484,326. The next two projects on the local list will not begin work until October 2027. Both involve work on Interstate 35. The first…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!
Crews worked from 11 pm on Saturday night to 3:30 am Monday morning on the water line break outside of Devine between the well and town. A contractor used this excavator to find the break 20 feet deep on CR 664. The Ingram Water Tower near the golf course drained quickly. Eventually the lines were rerouted and water restored. Temperatures were in the 20s that night. Courtesy Photo
By Kathleen Calame Publisher, The Devine News The City of Devine suffered a 12 inch water main break approximately 20 feet deep in the early morning hours around 11:30 pm Saturday night, January 31, 2026 which left the Ingram Water Tower empty and homes without water for about 15 hours in the golf course/Colonial Oaks area. Heavy equipment and contractors had to be called in to help since the break was so deep. The break was on CR 664 at the…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!
