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Biry family loses home in fire

The home of Elsie Morales and Greg Paz caught fire on June 3.

A family in Biry lost their home to fire this past Sunday just after noon. Continue reading “Biry family loses home in fire”

Schmidt dominates in SAABCA All-Star game

Connor Schmidt was dominant on the mound in the SAABCA All-Star game.

Senior Devine Warhorse baseball pitcher Connor Schmidt dazzled on the mound last Tuesday evening in the San Antonio Area Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game at Wolff Stadium. Continue reading “Schmidt dominates in SAABCA All-Star game”

Morales plays in TAVC All-Star game

Senior Arabian libero Makenna Morales was selected to represent the South All-Star Team in the Texas Association of Volleyball Coaches All-Star game held Saturday, May 19 in Pearland. Continue reading “Morales plays in TAVC All-Star game”

Jourdanton area rattled by earthquake

The earthquake that occurred just outside of Jourdanton measured a 3.4 on the Richter scale.

An earthquake measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale struck the small community of Christine, 12 miles south of Jourdanton, around 5:30 am on Friday, June 1.
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Summer sports camps begin June 11

This summer Devine High School will be home to many different sports camps including softball, tennis, baseball, volleyball, basketball, football, and a speed and strength training. Continue reading “Summer sports camps begin June 11”

Devine remembers and honors on Memorial Day

Pedro Gonzalez played a moving saxophone rendition of The Star Spangled Banner for the 4th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at VFW Post 3966, as Post members Gary Saathoff and Commander Jesse Rodriguez salute.

“Today, we remember, and honor those who gave the last full measure in service to our country.” – Memorial Day 2018
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Warhorses and Arabians honored at annual DABC sports banquet

Chesney Friesenhahn was named Outstanding Senior Arabian Athlete, Volleyball Co-MVP, and Basketball Co-MVP. For more photos, see the May 30 edition of The Devine News.

Connor Schmidt was named Outstanding Senior Warhorse Athlete, Basketball Co-MVP, and Baseball MVP. For more photos, see the May 30 edition of The Devine News.

The Devine Athletic Booster Club put on its annual sports banquet last Wednesday in the Devine High School gymnasium. Continue reading “Warhorses and Arabians honored at annual DABC sports banquet”

Memorial Day: a time for fun and remembrance

PFC Sam Richard, USMC, and LTC Cyle Richard, US Army Retired, give a final salute to flags at the Memorial Day flag retirement ceremony at the VFW. Photo by Nancy Saathoff.

Burning of American flags out of respect
They were burning the American flag across the country this Memorial Day weekend—not in protest but out of respect. Continue reading “Memorial Day: a time for fun and remembrance”

Warhorse Band honors students at Band Banquet

Band Director Jeff Miller, left, presents Austin Peterson with the John Philip Sousa Award. For more photos, see the May 30 edition of The Devine News.

The Devine Warhorse Band hosted their annual band banquet on Saturday, May 12 with awards, a meal and a dance at Ric’s to celebrate their accomplishments this school year.
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DPS traffic stop leads to human smuggling discovery

A DPS trooper discovered eight undocumented men hidden inside this truck’s covered trailer.

DEVINE – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is continuing to search for the driver of a truck tractor semi-trailer suspected of transporting undocumented persons in Medina County.
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