Celebrating 126 Years of Serving the communities of Devine, Natalia, Lytle, Bigfoot, and Moore in Medina, Frio, and Atascosa Counties
Keep up with what’s going on in Devine, Natalia, Lytle, Bigfoot and Moore areas in Medina, Frio, and Atascosa Counties.
Chance Moorman, foreground left, a three-time Ultimate Bullfighters World Champion and reigning 2025 Bullfighters Only World Champion, is presented a proclamation by Lytle Mayor Ruben Gonzalez declaring Moorman’s upcoming birthday, August 3, 2026, as Chance Moorman Day in Lytle. Moorman is the only bullfighter to hold world champion titles in both organizations. (Photo by Anton Riecher)
The First Baptist Church of Castroville will be hosting a Clean Fun Comedy Night on Friday, February 20, bringing in a great comedy act all the way from Nashville Tennessee.
Comedian Rik Roberts has been featured on multiple television stations and channels including CMT, DRY-BAR, Pure Flix, and more!
Most recently, Rik co-starred in “Mayberry Man.” In this family friendly movie, Rik plays a “Barney Fife Impersonator” at a Mayberry Festival. The movie and a 5 episode series are available on Amazon Prime.
According to a press release, “Rik has a real knack for choosing the right material for the audience, making everyone feel like they belong, and delivering big laughs in the most unexpected places.”
“With a show that primarily revolves around family and navigating the world we live in, he unites the audience in ways few performers can.”
You can also hear Rik’s comedy daily on SiriusXM satellite radio channels Laugh USA and Jeff & Larry’s Comedy Roundup.
See the ad on page 3 for information on how to purchase your tickets for this performance.
All hands on deck…Public Works employees Jose, Dalton, Ray and Pedro of The City of Devine work to drain the area of mud and water during a recent water line break. Courtesy Photo.
Over the past six months, the City of Devine has experienced twelve water line breaks, which is mainly a result of an aging infrastructure that demands attention; parts of which cannot handle the increased pressure of ongoing water and wastewater system improvements.
“When City Administrator David Jordan was hired, the City Council made it clear that the integrity of our water and wastewater systems must be a top concern and he is meeting that challenge head on,” said Mayor Butch Cook.
The availability and quality of our water sources remain among the highest priorities for the City of Devine.
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Alijah is a very outgoing and energetic eleven-year-old, who likes to constantly be engaged in some activity, whether drawing, coloring, or playing with his toys.
When it comes to sports, Alijah also enjoys being athletic and playing outside. His favorite sports are basketball, soccer, and football, but he will play any sport that will allow him to be active.
Alijah enjoys learning and likes to discover new things every day, which is why science is his favorite subject at school.
When it comes to fun hobbies Alijah has recently expressed interest in becoming an online vlogger, as he likes to record videos of himself vlogging and talking about his day. He also enjoys watching online videos and listening to all types of music.
Alijah is very social and makes friends easily whether it is at school or when he is out at public events.
When asked what he is seeking in his forever family Alijah says parents who will support him in his education along with spending quality time with him, especially in outdoor activities.
If you think you could be a forever family for Alijah, 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.
VFW Post 3966 is having a BBQ plate fundraiser on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The plates will have BBQ Chicken, Kiolbassa Sausage, beans, rice and all the trimmings. The plates will cost $10 each and will be available for pickup at the VFW from 11:00 AM until 2:00PM. Tickets are available from VFW Post members or plates can be picked up on Saturday, February 7, 2026.Please come out Saturday to support our local VFW Post.
Orion is a vibrant 7-year-old boy with a big heart and even bigger smile, as he is one of the happiest children you will ever meet.
When his homework is done, it’s his personal reward to turn on his Nintendo Switch and play a few video games. When Orion is not gaming, he likes to play with his toy trucks and let his creativity run wild while building with his Legos.
Orion is a determined child and works to improve himself daily, he is also very independent. He has a great laugh and enjoys spending time with the people he cares about. He also has a spirit of life and determination which makes him a bright light in the lives of those around him.
Orion envisions his forever family loving and supporting him with all of his needs. Orion’s forever family will be one who can dedicate ample time to spend with him, as he values one on one time together.
Fun fact about Orion, he really likes to keep his hair styled long.
If you think you could be a forever family for Orion, 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.
By Anton Riecher
More than $5 million in upgrades to State Highway 132 from Watson Road to Colonial Parkway is under consideration as part of a massive Texas Department of Transportation rural highway improvement project scheduled over the next four years.
Details of the proposed Rural Transportation Improvement Program (Rural Tip) covering 13 counties in TxDOT’s San Antonio District including Medina were presented during the Jan. 26 Medina County Commissioners Court meeting in Hondo.
“These are projects you can expect to go to contract in the near future,” TxDOT representative Clayton Ripps told commissioners.
The Rural TIP is a federally required document that prioritizes projects for funding, acting as a budget list for districts to address immediate community needs in rural areas. TxDot is accepting public comments on the proposed project list through April 10.
Slated to begin in February 2029, the State Highway 132 project includes mill and inlay, base repair and pavement markings from FM 471 to FM 463. The proposed price tag for the project is $5.041 million.
Of the 20 projects included in the proposal, five will immediately impact the immediate Devine-Lytle region. One of those projects, seal coating and pavement markings for FM 471 from FM 2790 to State Highway 132, will begin work this October. Estimated cost for that project is $484,326.
The next two projects on the local list will not begin work until October 2027. Both involve work on Interstate 35.
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Crews worked from 11 pm on Saturday night to 3:30 am Monday morning on the water line break outside of Devine between the well and town. A contractor used this excavator to find the break 20 feet deep on CR 664. The Ingram Water Tower near the golf course drained quickly. Eventually the lines were rerouted and water restored. Temperatures were in the 20s that night. Courtesy Photo
By Kathleen Calame
Publisher, The Devine News
The City of Devine suffered a 12 inch water main break approximately 20 feet deep in the early morning hours around 11:30 pm Saturday night, January 31, 2026 which left the Ingram Water Tower empty and homes without water for about 15 hours in the golf course/Colonial Oaks area. Heavy equipment and contractors had to be called in to help since the break was so deep.
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The 2026 Medina County Junior Livestock Show wass proudly dedicated to Mr. Charles F. Brown, a true inspiration to our youth and agricultural community. Charles’s Christian values are admired by all who know him, and his deep love for agriculture and farming is evident through his children and grandchildren, continuing a legacy that will inspire generations to come. Family members were present as Charlie Brown was presented with a plaque for his many years of service to the Medina County Junior Livestock Show. Pictured from left to right: Cannon, Cody holding Crewe, Charlee, Tiffany, Chad, Charlie Brown, Vanessa holding Rikki, Chuck, Kyle, Kylie, Rossie, Oakley, and James holding Keaton.
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Devine FCCLA attended the Region V Leadership Conference held on January 29 through 31, 2026, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Fourteen teams attended to learn more about leadership and compete in STAR events. Those competing were…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!
