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.
On Friday, April 8, 2022, at the intersection Easy St. and Laredo St. in front of Lytle ISD’s Walter H. Joyce, Jr. Stadium, a crowd of more than 100 people gathered to honor and celebrate two Lytle ISD coaches, Hadley Foster and Gilbert Ruiz.
Continue reading “City of Lytle renames ‘Easy Street’ to
‘Ruiz-Foster Way’ for two respected coaches”
In the wake of the 1,000-acre plus Das Goat wildfire in March, fire protection became a hot topic April 7 when Medina County Commissioners reviewed progress on various subdivisions under development.
Little Rylee Smith, 6, is officially a 4th generation beekeeper at the family business, Honig Apiary in Devine.
“Honig, actually means honey in German,” said Rylee’s mother, Deann Smith, who was excited to introduce her little girl to the family business.
It all started with Grandpa David Ivy many years ago.
“My grandpa Ivy was a beekeeper years ago before he passed away, and my mom Michelle Honig would always help him when she was younger. She just got back into it a few years ago on the family property in Devine,” said Rylee’s mother Deann Smith. “We hope to start selling at some of the markets this year.”
Granddaughter Rylee has been begging to help with the beekeeping, and she got her chance this past weekend.
“She was a natural and absolutely loved it! Thank you Grandma for teaching us the ropes!” Smith said. “She’s been begging us for a while and we finally Gave in. I thought she would get scared, but we actually had to tell her to get back a few times and to stop trying to pet all of the bees. She helped with everything and giggled the whole time. She also attempted to name them all.”
By Kayleen Holder
Editor
Newly released FTC data shows that Americans reported losing more than $5.8 billion to fraud in 2021, an increase of more than 70 percent over the previous year. In a day and age where identity theft and fraud is on the rise, it is refreshing to see stories like this one, of neighbors helping neighbors.
On a busy Friday afternoon this April, a good citizen found a check laying in the parking lot of a local grocery store in Devine. Instead of walking past it, or leaving it for someone else to find, she took the time to pick it up and turn in that check written for $12,000.
She quickly turned it into the manager who then turned it over to authorities, safe and sound.
“That’s not something we see every day,” Devine PD Lieutenant Chris Andrews. “The kindness of the citizens in a small town is awesome.”
By Kayleen Holder, Editor
Lytle’s One-Act play competed Friday, April 1st for Area. Their play, These Shining Lives, was selected along with 2 other school to advancing to Regionals!!
Jaeda Carrillo received Honor Crew, Garrett Stricker and Karizma Wroblewski both received Honorable Mention, and Celeste Perez received All-Star Cast.
Lytle will be competing the Regional One-Act Play contest Thursday, April 21st!
Saturday, March 26, 2022– A weekend blaze near Mico that scorched more than 1,000 acres prompted Gov. Greg Abbott to add Medina County to a growing list of Texas counties named in state disaster declarations due to recent wildfires.
Continue reading “Going on 8 days…Historic Mico fire consumes 1000+ acres”
A spokesperson for the Texas Forest Service says that a lonely stretch of County Road 271 near Mico proved to be a critical fire break Saturday in the battle to contain the Das Goat wildfire that consumed more than 1,000 acres of Medina County.
Continue reading “Holding the line… 95% contained as of press”
A manhunt was underway last night into the early morning hours after the Dollar General in Natalia was robbed at gunpoint.
One suspect was detained and released.
This morning, Natalia Police Department is working on securing an arrest warrant for a suspect, whose name is not being released at this time.
“We are continuing to search for the revolver,”Natalia PD Chief Valerie Naff said.
If you see anything, please contact Natalia PD.
During the incident, two shots were reportedly fired into the air from a revolver and thankfully no injuries were reported.
UPDATE Friday Evening- The suspect has been booked into Medina County jail on charges of aggravated robbery.
Follow The Devine News for further updates.
Medina County Emergency Manager Keith Lutz broke the bad news to us around 6PM…..”There is just no way to put it out right now,” Lutz said.
“It’s the worst kind of fire due to the terrain and the wind and dry conditions. They are laying down fire retardant and the fire is jumping ahead of it.”
“Experts are expecting this to be a multi-day event,” Lutz said. “I just got off a phone call with CNN.”
Several subdivisions on the north end of Medina County are in great danger, according to Sheriff Randy Brown. A short update from Sheriff around 5:30PM :
“It’s threatening to jump the highway at 1283, and we are not having much luck stopping it,” Sheriff Brown said. “The wind keeps changing directions.”
Medina Co TX : There is a mandatory evacuation in place for all residents in the following area North and Northeast of the fire near Medina Lake. If you are East of County Road 271 and West of the Medina River, and South of FM1283, You must evacuate now! This includes the town of Mico. This is a dangerous situation!! A shelter is open at Loma Alta Middle School, 266 County Road 381 South, San Antonio, TX. See social media for updates
The subdivisions listed on the previous message issued in the EARLY AFTERNOOON of 3/26/22 stated: Summit Ridge, Bear Springs, Ranchland Oaks, Medina Oaks, Laurel Canyon, and the general area. That was last listed as voluntary evacuations, but Sheriff says “that’s subject to change any time”.
NOTE: Some of the county’s emergency messages are having long delays in getting to some cell phones (including mine). So please watch the social media side as well.
Other officials noted: “This fire continues to burn with limited containment on the north. Residents need to heed evacuation orders. All vehicle traffic needs to avoid the area as it is preventing response crews from reaching areas of importance. Neighborhoods north of 1283 need to have an evacuation plan and be prepared to leave if advised.”
See social media for up to date information as the evening progresses.
Little Audrey Jane Capps, of Devine, has sweet chubby cheeks, blue eyes, strawberry blonde hair, and a smile with a light inside. Continue reading “Family fun ALL DAY at Devine Acres Farm, Dinner, live music, silent auction that evening; Race that morning”
