The doors of Natalia’s City Hall are once again open to the public after the portion of the public health emergency declaration closing it expired on May 9.
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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.
Frio County COVID-19 cases skyrocket thanks to detention center outbreak
COVID-19 cases in Frio County ballooned to 34 from 10 over the past week thanks to the ongoing outbreak at the South Texas Detention Complex (STDC) in Pearsall, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility privately run by the GEO Group.
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Suspect attempts to lure child into vehicle
According to a post on the Pearsall Police Department’s Facebook page, the department received a report of a man attempting to lure a child to his vehicle Continue reading “Suspect attempts to lure child into vehicle”
Dr. Neel a pioneer in treating COVID-19 patients with melatonin
As of this week, Dr. Richard Neel, MD, MPH at Little Alsace Urgent Care clinic in Medina County, Texas, has treated 14 COVID-19 patients very successfully. Continue reading “Dr. Neel a pioneer in treating COVID-19 patients with melatonin”
Devine ISD announces June 12 graduation ceremony
On May 8, Devine ISD announced that a modified, in-person graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 would be held Continue reading “Devine ISD announces June 12 graduation ceremony”
Biomed scientist believes melatonin can help fight COVID and post-infection complications
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.
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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