We reached out to biomedical scientist, Alexander Shneider, the senior author of a scientific paper titled, “Can melatonin reduce the severity of COVID-19 pandemic?” In a short interview with The Devine News this Monday, May 4, Shneider discussed the science behind the idea.
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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.
Detention center outbreak fuels surge in Frio County COVID-19 cases
Frio County officials reported another confirmed case of the coronavirus COVID-19 on Monday, May 4, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the county to 10.
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Council OKs $234,000 purchase of drive units for sewer plant clarifiers
One of the clarifiers at the City’s wastewater treatment plan is seen above.
The Devine City Council approved the $234,000 purchase of two drive units, one for each of the clarifiers at the City’s wastewater plant, during the Special meeting held on April 23.
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Crimestoppers seeks info on illegal dumping in Hondo Creek
In the last 30 days, unknown person(s) have dumped household trash to include a couch, a/c, tires, ceiling fan, etc. Continue reading “Crimestoppers seeks info on illegal dumping in Hondo Creek”
COVID-19 response and what-ifs discussed at Special NISD Board meeting
Interim Superintendent Dr. Lana Collavo provided an update on the district’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic during the Special Natalia School Board meeting held Monday, May 4.
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Devine ISD Update: 146 Hot Spots and 131 Chromebooks being handed out to Devine students with greatest needs
Devine ISD has made it our number one priority to ensure the safety and well being of our families during the COVID-19 Pandemic; however, we know that supplying our students with the tools they need to engage in distance learning is also important.
Devine grad Stefani Bohmfalk in New York helping COVID-19 patients in hospitals
Medical professionals from all over the country have been volunteering to help New York hospitals who are so overwhelmed with the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading “Devine grad Stefani Bohmfalk in New York helping COVID-19 patients in hospitals”
City awards airport fuel farm contract, approves drainage channel
Above is the fuel farm at the Castroville airport, which is similar to Devine’s.
Titan Fuels will be the fuel provider at the Devine Municipal Airport’s new fuel farm after the Devine City Council awarded them the contract to do so at the Regular meeting held last Thursday, April 23.
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“Big Texas love spread throughout New York”: A day in the life of a nurse in New York
We have been following the journals of Devine graduate Shauna Davis for weeks, which has documented some of the shocking things that became a reality during this pandemic in places like New York. Continue reading ““Big Texas love spread throughout New York”: A day in the life of a nurse in New York”
Lytle ISD proposes in-person graduation June 5
Lytle ISD Superintendent Michelle Smith said the district would pursue a face-to-face graduation ceremony on June 5 after the Texas Education Agency released guidance May 5 on appropriate ways to do so.
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