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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.

Devine City Council tables consideration of First Baptist Church property

Members of the Devine City Council and City administration at the Special meeting on March 30. Pictured from left to right are Steve Lopez, David Espinosa, Interim City Administrator Dora Rodriguez, Mayor Bill Herring, Kathy Wilkins, City Attorney Tom Cate, David Valdez, and Hal Lance.
First Baptist Church Pastor Mike Barrera addressed City Council regarding the church’s property.

The Devine City Council voted unanimously to take no action on the possible purchase of the former Whitfield and Briscoe properties now owned by the First Baptist Church in a Special meeting held Thursday, March 30.
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Devine City Council purchases ticket writing system, considers speed bump on Fullerton Dr.

Devine Police Chief Kandy Benavides and Cardinal Tracking, Inc.’s Laura Mason show off the new ticketing system City Council agreed to purchase for the police department at the Special meeting on March 30.

Devine Police Chief Kandy Benavides and Lieutenant Chris Andrews presented the Devine City Council with a proposal for the purchase of two mobile ticket writing systems from Cardinal Tracking, Inc., at the Special meeting on Thursday, March 30.
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Paul Gomez new “Chief” on Warhorse football sidelines

Coach Paul Gomez is taking over as head football coach.
Paul and Cassandra Gomez with sons Matthew, Marcus, and Mason.

Paul Gomez was promoted to Devine ISD’s new Head Football Coach, succeeding Chad Quisenberry who stepped up to be the full-time Athletic Director for the district’s boys’ and girls’ programs. Continue reading “Paul Gomez new “Chief” on Warhorse football sidelines”

Quisenberry promoted to full-time boys’ and girls’ Athletic Director

Coach Chad Quisenberry has stepped down as head football coach in order to become full time Athletic Director for both the Warhorses and Arabians.
Coach Paul Gomez is taking over as head football coach.

Chad Quisenberry stepped down as head coach of the Devine Warhorse football program after 13 successful seasons to become the full-time Athletic Director for the boys’ and girls’ programs at Devine ISD. Continue reading “Quisenberry promoted to full-time boys’ and girls’ Athletic Director”

County names Watson Pct. 4 Constable, hires new delinquent tax collection firm

Malcolm Watson was named Pct. 4 Constable at the March 27 meeting of the Medina County Commissioners Court.

Tax Assessor Collector Melissa Lutz hopes a new delinquent tax collection firm will help the growing needs of the County. The County is the tax collection entity for all taxing units in Medina County, i.e., cities, schools, ESDs. Continue reading “County names Watson Pct. 4 Constable, hires new delinquent tax collection firm”

First Baptist Church excited about land purchase, future youth facility

The First Baptist Church has purchased the vacant lots next door previously occupied by the Whitfield and Briscoe homes.

First Baptist Church Devine (FBCD) is excited about all the possibilities their new purchase of land will bring to not only their church membership but the community of Devine as well. Continue reading “First Baptist Church excited about land purchase, future youth facility”