At the regular Devine ISD Board of Trustees’ meeting on August 20th, 2018, Superintendent Scott Sostarich reported on information from Darren VanFossen, (Director of Operations/Custodial Services) about the status of installation of exterior security fencing at the school campuses: “The project is progressing and is mostly complete at the Elementary and Intermediate school. Continue reading “Devine ISD campus security project progressing”
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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.
Natalia ISD leadership stresses need for $10.7M bond
During the Natalia ISD School Board meeting held last Monday, August 13, both Superintendent Hensley Cone and Board members stressed the importance of the $10.7M bond election called by the Board in that meeting.
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Sheriff’s department tracks down thief who stole Bible, golf cart
The Medina County Sheriff’s Department arrested a male subject this past Sunday, charging him with Burglary of a Habitation and Theft as well.
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Large police presence patrols Hondo over the weekend

Approximately 45 police units patrolled the Hondo area this past Sunday, including a DPS helicopter which stood at the Medina County Sheriff’s Department “just in case.” Continue reading “Large police presence patrols Hondo over the weekend”
USGA report to be presented at Devine City Council meeting August 21
The Devine Golf Course is under renovation so the doors are closed currently as the City of Devine is making some minor repairs, renovations to the club house, maintaining the greens and seeking advice from professionals on the golf course and its financial and physical needs. Continue reading “USGA report to be presented at Devine City Council meeting August 21”
Natalia ISD Board calls for $10.7M bond election
The Natalia ISD School Board voted unanimously to call for a $10,725,000 bond election to be held on November 18.
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17th Annual Arabian Volleyball Round-up this weekend
Sixteen teams from all around the region will travel to Devine this coming weekend for the 17th Annual Devine Arabian Volleyball Round-up. Continue reading “17th Annual Arabian Volleyball Round-up this weekend”
Fund set up to help Johnnie and Don Evans with medical expenses
Friends and family of a sweet local couple, Don and Johnnie Evans, are reaching out to the community they love and have served for over 80 years for help, as both have fallen ill in health and have lost wages. Continue reading “Fund set up to help Johnnie and Don Evans with medical expenses”
Natalia, Brackett supporting OUR DAY TO SHINE through donations at Friday’s scrimmage
Natalia High School and Brackett High School will be hitting the field for a scrimmage this Friday, August 17, 2018 and donating all proceeds to the THSCEF Benevolence Fund; a day known as OUR DAY TO SHINE. Continue reading “Natalia, Brackett supporting OUR DAY TO SHINE through donations at Friday’s scrimmage”
Fire Marshall investigates 4:00 am fire at Murdock’s Mini Storage

A fire broke out in a section of Murdock’s Mini Storage in downtown Devine in the early morning hours of Friday, August 10, 2018. Continue reading “Fire Marshall investigates 4:00 am fire at Murdock’s Mini Storage”