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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 robotics team places at State

The 4th place trophy was brought home by Natalia’s Invention Team Hydrotech, consisting of Andrew Walsh, Priscilla Seaton, Sean Schroeder, and Anastasia Rodriguez. Their entry was a robotic low-water crossing system to provide safety for drivers in flooding conditions.

The Natalia High School Robotics team competed in the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) State Robotics Contest this weekend. Continue reading “Natalia robotics team places at State”

One airlifted, 1 DOA, three transported in wreck on FM 1343

This Saturday, there were multiple ambulances and Air Life needed to transport patients in a serious wreck on FM 1343 involving three Devine residents, Krystal Stehle and her two children, and two men from San Antonio. Continue reading “One airlifted, 1 DOA, three transported in wreck on FM 1343”

Natalia City Council tables East Medina emergency interconnect agreement

Pictured is a concept plan of the City of Natalia’s possible emergency interconnect with the EMCSUD.

The Natalia City Council voted to table consideration of an emergency interconnect agreement with the East Medina County Special Utility District (EMCSUD) at the Regular meeting on Monday, May 15.
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Natalia ISD approves interlocal agreement with Medina County, purchases AVID curriculum set

Natalia ISD Board members approved an interlocal agreement with Medina County for the collection of delinquent taxes and agreed to bring the AVID program back to the district in the Regular meeting held May 8.
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Thompson wins Devine City Council seat

Cory Thompson handily defeated incumbent Hal Lance and fellow challenger Kevin Hicks in the District 5 election last Saturday.
The official results show that Thompson won by a wide margin.

Challenger Cory Thompson won the election of the District 5 spot on the Devine City Council, defeating incumbent Hal Lance and fellow challenger Kevin Hicks last Saturday, May 6.
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Citizens voice concerns about asbestos levels in City water

The City of Devine has been battling negative perceptions of the water supply since seeing spikes in asbestos levels in 2016.

Refugio Rodriguez, Jr., a representative from the Texas Rural Water Association (TRWA) addressed 14 Devine residents concerned about asbestos levels in the City’s drinking water in a public meeting last Tuesday, May 2.
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Union Pacific closes crossing and road to Gusville RV park

A sign declaring the road closed sits in the entrance to Gusville, forcing residents and school buses to use alternative access with limited visibility on CR 7611.

The entrance to Gusville Mobile Homes/RV Park/Mini Storage, Private Road 7615, was recently blocked off by the Union Pacific Railroad. Continue reading “Union Pacific closes crossing and road to Gusville RV park”

Medina County ESD 4 Board eyes possible EMS station expansion

The Medina County ESD 4 Board is considering the possible expansion of the EMS station in Devine.

Medina County ESD 4 Board members amended the budget and discussed the possibility of expanding the EMS station at the Regular meeting on Monday, May 1.
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