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Significant increases in hard narcotics seized at South Texas border

US Border and Customs
March 5, 2019
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$13.9 million bond election would double I&S side of tax rate to pay for construction, election May 4

Current traffic flow. Buses on left. Exit from high school parking lot in the center 2 lanes. Student entrance to the high school is on the right. Proposed draft has the buses entering on FM 2200 instead and exiting the center lane(s) onto Hwy 173. The student drop off and pick up would be on the left where the buses currently use. And all high school students would be funneled out by way of the DSAC and Middle School onto FM 2200. If the current speed bumps were left in place the buses would have to go over at least 7 or 8 speed bumps daily.

Architects presented the first drafts of the proposed $13.9 million bond project to Devine ISD campus site based committees the week of February 28 and to the school board on February 25.
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Superintendent’s thoughts on Devine ISD 2019 Bond

The goal of our upcoming bond is to provide safety and security capital improvements to our schools. Continue reading “Superintendent’s thoughts on Devine ISD 2019 Bond”

Driver fights off turkey that smashes through windshield alive

Aaron Mcree from Dilley was sitting by Medina Glass in Devine picking glass out of himself after a large turkey flew through the window of his big rig, Continue reading “Driver fights off turkey that smashes through windshield alive”

Auditor gives City finances top mark

Certified Public Accountant Stephen Horton of Coleman, Horton & Company awarded the City of Devine an unqualified opinion on its finances, Continue reading “Auditor gives City finances top mark”

NISD third graders gain in reading proficiency while working toward end-of-year goal

Seventeen percent of third grade students in Natalia ISD are currently at or above grade level in reading comprehension and fluency, Continue reading “NISD third graders gain in reading proficiency while working toward end-of-year goal”

Arabian Aaliyah Terrazas moves on to State powerlifting competition

The regional qualifying Devine Arabian powerlifting team traveled to Pharr San Juan Alamo for the THSWPA Region 5 Championships Friday, March 2. Continue reading “Arabian Aaliyah Terrazas moves on to State powerlifting competition”

Six Lady Mustangs qualify for State lift meet

The Natalia Lady Mustang Powerlifting program had another great showing at the THSWPA Region 5 Division III Meet last Friday in Robstown. Continue reading “Six Lady Mustangs qualify for State lift meet”

$13.9 million bond election would double I&S tax rate

Wes Herring moved and seconded by Phillip Fitch to adopt an Order calling a Bond Election to be held by the Devine Independent School District in the amount of $13.9 Million Dollars.
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Funding denial may force City to cover $1.4 million water meter project

The City of Devine is facing the possibility of financing a $1.4 million water meter replacement project on its own after being denied funding from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB).
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