Lytle ISD Superintendent Michelle Carroll Smith and members of the district’s leadership team met via Zoom to discuss ongoing back to school plans.
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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.
County commissioners discuss COVID-19 sick leave policies
Medina County commissioners voted to go beyond the legally required minimum regarding employee paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave due to COVID-19 during the commissioners court meeting on Thursday, July 2.
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Governor Abbott Establishes Statewide Face Covering Requirement, Issues Proclamation To Limit Gatherings
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions. Continue reading “Governor Abbott Establishes Statewide Face Covering Requirement, Issues Proclamation To Limit Gatherings”
Murdock fighting for life in COVID wing, family sees hospital struggles firsthand
The local SA healthcare system is struggling to find a place for and treat COVID patients during the current surge of coronavirus cases. Continue reading “Murdock fighting for life in COVID wing, family sees hospital struggles firsthand”
Airman searching for those who helped honor fallen comrade on their July 4th journey home
The journey home from Iraq on the 4th of July, 10 years ago, remains special for CMSgt. (Ret.) Ruben Gonzalez of Lytle. Continue reading “Airman searching for those who helped honor fallen comrade on their July 4th journey home”
Big rig overturns trying to avoid collision in Hwy 173 accident
This accident on Hwy 173 between Biry and Hondo left quite a mess, but thankfully what could have been a deadly collision was avoided. Continue reading “Big rig overturns trying to avoid collision in Hwy 173 accident”
Ms. Ovalle shares battle with COVID and what got her through it
After seeing how much treatments have helped her, Martha Ovalle of Devine wanted to share her story to help others fighting COVID-19 which she described as causing her “unbearable pain” that even brought her to tears.
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Natalia City Administrator resigns
Shakeups continue at the City of Natalia with the resignation of City Administrator Lisa Hernandez.
More and more new cases pour in; 4 hospitalized
Medina County cases are on the rise, as is the greater SA area, and hospital systems in Bexar County are getting overwhelmed.
“We have seen a really big uptick here and our numbers are continuing to come in,” Judge Chris Schuchart said.
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Frio County suffers first COVID-19 death as cases continue to increase
The first death of a Frio County resident from COVID-19 was announced by Frio County officials in a press release on Monday, June 29, as cases in both that county and Atascosa County continue to rise.
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