Celebrating 126 Years of Serving the communities of Devine, Natalia, Lytle, Bigfoot, and Moore in Medina, Frio, and Atascosa Counties
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Press release, 07/28/2025–HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Hidalgo Port of Entry seized more than $1 million in cocaine in a single enforcement action.
“This substantial cocaine seizure reflects the strong dedication of our officers to safeguarding the border, as well as their skillful use of experience and technology,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo Port of Entry.
Packages containing nearly 77 pounds of cocaine seized by CBP officers at Hidalgo International Bridge.
The seizure occurred on July 26 at the Hidalgo International Bridge when CBP officers referred a 2020 Renault Oroch for a secondary inspection. A canine inspection resulted in an alert and a nonintrusive imaging system scan revealed anomalies within the vehicle. Upon closer physical examination, CBP officers discovered 30 packages containing a total of 34.90 kilograms (76.94 lbs.) of alleged cocaine hidden within the vehicle.
The narcotics had an estimated street value of $1,027,316.
CBP seized the narcotics and vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations special agents initiated a criminal investigation.
MCESD#2 who collects tax dollars to provide fire protection in the Devine area, has called a August 12th meeting as they are discussing contracting with ESD1 for fire services. They are having a called meeting on August 12th at 7:00 PM at the firehouse. Their regular meeting will be the following week.
“As always we appreciate participation and really hope that everyone who’s concerned would be able to make it and hear our options alongside of us,” said Abigail Beadle, ESD2 Commissioner.
Devine Volunteer Fire Department currently provides the service with a mix of paid fire fighters and volunteers. Less than a year ago, DVFD added 6 paid positions and have recently discovered it needs much more money to keep it going than originally proposed by the prior fire chief Greg Atkinson who resigned. Chief Cook of ESD1 talked at the last meeting about the various choices and wants to keep the local volunteer department while providing leadership and fire services through ESD1.
Severo is an active child with a big imagination, who is friendly and likes playing with his toys and peers.
Severo likes Mario Brothers characters and games, along with his collection of the Mario Brothers toys. He is also a fan of superheroes movies and action figures. For Halloween he is thinking about dressing up like a superhero.
Severo is currently not in any school activities at school but enjoys being active.
Severo is not sure what he wants to do when he grows up, but has a big imagination, so the sky’s the limit on his possibilities, with the guidance of his future forever family, encouraging him along the way, as he grows to reach his full potential.
Severo enjoys eating out, going to the movies, going to stores, and collecting replicas of his favorite characters. A fun fact about Severo, one of his favorite foods is “Hot Pockets”.
Severo does not have any pets at home but likes animals, as he enjoys playing with dogs and cats.
If you think you could be a forever family for Severo or another Texas child, please call 1-800-233-3405 for more information or visit www.adoptchildren.org where you can find a schedule of online public information meetings, and learn about the foster/adoption program.
You can also view the www.heartgallerystx.org website, where South Texas children have their portraits along with individual personal stories they wish to share, with their future forever family.
Showing everyone how to really dance are 88-yr-old Chub Hutto and his beautiful bride, 84-year-old Pris. Walking isn’t as easy as it once was for Mr. Hutto, but you should have seen Mrs. Hutto’s smile when he took her out on the dance floor during the benefit dance for Hill Country flood victims this past Sunday.
The couple has been married for 64 years…When asked if he loves her as much as the day he met her, he said “No, I love her even more.”
The event was hosted by 7A Graff Ranch in Hondo and featured a great line up of talented local artists including Jamie Lin Wilson, Weston Ripps, Dudley Ilse, Briana Adams, Garrett Talamantes, Selestial Alcoser, Jeremy Richards, Jordan Guana, Mario Olivo, Justin Gallegos, Solis Brothers, and Chuck Wimer.
Paul can be a little shy when he first meets someone new, but is talkative once he is comfortable with you.
Paul will be a great addition to a family as he can bring them love and joy, as he likes to make jokes making people laugh with him.
Paul enjoys spending his summers participating in programs at the Boys and Girls Club. He is currently in his church’s youth group and is looking forward to going on a summer retreat with the church.
He loves to go to school and enjoys learning. His current favorite subject is science … for his other favorites, it’s the color green and playing video games. Paul currently plays the PS4 but also enjoys computer games like Fortnite and Roblox.
Paul loves to go to church on Sunday and enjoys eating pizza and McDonald’s, however he is willing to try new foods to expand his pallet
Paul will benefit from a two-parent home with the upport system he deservees.
If you think you could be a forever family for Paul or another Texas child, please call 1-800-233-3405 or visit www.adoptchildren.org where you can find online public information meetings, and learn foster/adoptioncg.
Check out www.heartgallerystx.org to see South Texas children waiting for their forever famlies along with portraits and personal stories they wish to share.
Proceeds of this benefit will go the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, serving 10 Central Texas counties: Bandera, Blanco, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Mason, Real and Uvalde.
Join the fun this Sunday, July 27 from 1-6pm, Rain or shine at Graff 7A Ranch. It’s located at 911 US Highway 90 E in Hondo.
Enjoy live music by Jamie Lin Wilson, Weston Ripps, Dudley Ilse, Briana Adams, Garrett Talamantes, Jeremy Richards, Jordan Guana, Mario Olivo, Justin Gallegos, Solis Brothers, and Chuck Wimer.
Other Entertainment includes World-renowned trick roper, Doug Whitaker, performing throughout the day.
The G-Bar-G Cantina will be open with drinks and treats for sale. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and freshly popped Kettle Corn. We allow outside food and drinks on the premises for this event, but no alcohol, please.
Family-friendly Activities:
Twin barrel train, Zippity Doo-Dah (zipline), Tres Toboggans (mega slide), Expression Swings and Construction Zone.
Adults $20 — Children 12 and under $10 — Age 2 and under free
Tickets at: www.simpletix.com/e/2025-flood-benefit-tickets-226479
Flag Football and Volleyball, sign up by Aug 4
The 2025 Devine Youth Sports Association’s Flag Football and Volleyball registration is now open. In addition, DYFL youth Tackle Football registration is also ongoing.
DYS Flag Football is offered from Kinder-6th grade. Volleyball is offered for 1st through 6th graders. Register by August 4.
The seasons start in September and more info can be found at the registration link below:
https://leagues.bluesombrero.com/devineyouthsports
Tackle Football Sign ups July 27 & Aug. 3
Two Divisions-JRs (3rd & 4th graders) & SRs (5th & 6th graders). Football signups will be held: Sunday, July 27th and Sunday, August 3rd from 11am-3pm @ 717 Tuttle Dr. Devine, Tx..
Registration fee is $100.00 & a copy of Birth Certificate is required when registering. If questions, contact Jack Zimmerle 210.215.4944.
By Anton Riecher
City of Devine ad valorem tax collection for fiscal year 2024-2025 is projected at $1.45 million, up significantly from the $1.27 million collected the previous year, a municipal finance expert reported to the city council at its July 15 budget workshop.
Christine Green delivered a general overview in the council’s first budget workshop for the upcoming fiscal year.
“As far as your ad valorem collections I do know that property tax values throughout the state have been increasing a little bit, but it really stayed pretty flat for most cities I work at,” Green said.
In Texas, municipalities collect ad valorem property taxes, which are based on the value of real and personal property, to fund local services streets, police and fire.
Current property tax collection as of May 2025 has already exceeded projections by about $112,000, Green said.…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
By Anton Riecher
A proposal that Castroville-based Medina County Emergency Services District No. 1 assume responsibility for fire protection in Devine following financial impropriety at the local VFD was presented to the local ESD2 board at its July 15 meeting here.
Unlike its takeover of firefighting in Hondo last year, ESD1 Fire Chief Clint Cooke said volunteers would continue to be the essential mainstay of local firefighting but under administrative structures revised to emphasize greater communication with the community.
“There are ways to accomplish that and honor the history of the Devine Volunteer Fire Department while still cleaning up the business side,” he said.
Earlier this month, Cooke also made a presentation to the ESD4 board on extending ESD1 ambulance operations to Devine and Natalia as an alternative to the current contract with commercial provider Allegiance Mobile Health.
Video coverage of the meeting is posted on the Devine News YouTube channel.
While ESD1 could potentially operate local ambulance service alone, Cooke said …LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
