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Featured in the January 29, 2025 Crime of the Week–CRIME STOPPERS along with the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office are hoping that a reward of FIVE THOUSAND-DOLLARS cash will help investigators determine what happened to missing person Michelle Longoria, also known as Michelle Villarreal. Longoria, age 34 at the time of her disappearance, was last seen on January 31, 2014, and was reported missing to the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office on March 10, 2014. Sheriff’s investigators have followed up on multiple leads which have all led to dead ends.

A FIVE THOUSAND DOLLAR CASH REWARD will be paid to anyone that can provide information that leads to Longoria’s whereabouts or leads to a Grand Jury indictment of the person or persons responsible for her disappearance. To be eligible for the CASH REWARD, the caller must call Crime Stoppers at 830-769-2255. When you call Crime Stoppers, you will not be asked your name. Remember, Crime Stoppers guarantees that you may remain anonymous.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for one week only for information that leads to this missing person. Crime Stoppers also pays cash rewards for information on any unsolved felony offense. When you call Crime Stoppers you will not be asked to reveal your name. You will be assigned a code number instead. To be eligible for this reward you must call Crime Stoppers at 769-2255.

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Sessions Family honored with court dedication

The evening will kick off with the dedication of the basketball court to the Sessions family. The court will now be officially known as “Sessions Court” in recognition of the family’s exceptional contributions to Devine ISD and the community.
In December, the DISD Board of Trustees approved the name change, acknowledging the Sessions family’s decades of service. From teaching and coaching to volunteering as scorekeepers and bus drivers, Don, Gayle, Neva, and Jim Sessions have given more than 108 years of dedicated service to the district.
“The Sessions Family has a longstanding and meaningful connection to Devine ISD. Through their leadership in the classroom, on the field, and as volunteers, they have shaped generations of students and set a standard for excellence in the district,” said Jerel Beaty, who coached with Jim and is a family friend. “The family has upheld values of integrity, dedication, and respect…

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UPDATE: In an update around 3pm this Thursday, January 23, Sheriff Randy Brown stated the missing 15-year-old young man from the Hondo area has been located.

The young man went missing this past Monday, January 20^th.

“We are actively searching for him, and running down all leads,” said Sheriff Randy Brown in a short interview this Thursday, January 23.

Authorities issued a plea to the public about three hours ago, around 11 am.

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Look for updates and additional information on this case and others in next week’s Devine News which will also feature our special Snow Edition with pages full of pictures from the big snow this year.

This past Tuesday week, new information led to the arrest of the suspect, 38-year-old Mannie Ricord. The suspect is charged with 1st Degree Murder. The victim, Lloyd “Roger” Fowler, 78 , was found at his home with a single gunshot wound to the head on Sunday, January 12.
“The suspect was the victim’s roommate,” Lieutenant Chris Andrews said. “When we interviewed the suspect…..LOGIN for full DIGITAL access at www.devinenewsmembers.com

Snow flurries began falling in the early morning hours, Tuesday January 21 while most were sound asleep, and kiddos woke up to lots of snow covered patches. It was plenty for a good snowball fight and mini snowmen, with the fun lasting several hours before the sunshine started dissipating snow around 11 am.

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We will run a full page of SNOW PHOTOS in the Jan.29th Special Snow edition with some of these photos and many more!

(This week’s edition was printed early due to weather concerns.)

The following aerial shots were captured by Robbie Brown around Devine.