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By Kayleen Holder
Editor
Explosions could be “seen for miles” says Bigfoot Volunteer Fire Lieutenant Denise Woody who helped battle quite a blaze this past Friday, July 24. The call for a structure fire in Bigfoot came out at 8:44 pm on Hwy 173, about 5 miles east of Devine.
There were about 15-20 explosions from pressurized gas containers, within minutes, according Lieutenant Woody, who said many of those “fireballs topped the tree lines.”
The fire began in one barn and quickly spread to two other barns containing gasses used for welding and several propane cylinders as well as some ammunition.
Both Bigfoot VFD and Moore VFD responded…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!

According to the Texas Almanac, the average yearly rainfall total in Uvalde County is just over 22 inches annually. This aerial shot over the Nueces River at the FM 481 bridge in Uvalde County shows just how powerful floodwaters were as Uvalde County received a year’s worth of rain within four days from Monday, July 13 to Thursday, July 16. Photo credit: Texas Game Wardens.

If you are looking for a way to help our neighbors in Uvalde County–the Uvalde Chamber of Commerce is collecting items. They have a drop-off site from 9am-4pm at 3040 N Getty in Uvalde.
They stated they are in need of the following items:
They stated they are in need of the following items:
1) Cleaning Supplies like bleach and Clorox wipes
2) Bedding such as blankets and pillows
3) Non perishable snack food as many residents do not have kitchens to prepare food right now.
You can contact them 830-278-3361 or by email at info@uvalde.org

Want to come Volunteer??
COME TO THE VRC!!
DAILY.
8am – 5pm.
Cactus Room of the SSGT. Willie De Leon Civic Center in Uvalde. They are also accepting donations there. More info on flyer on page 5.

Suspect Joseph Vasquez was taken into custody and charged with possession of a Prohibited Weapon this past Tuesday, July 14, after Medina County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a disturbance call on Teepee Road.
“There was a disturbance call and deputies learned that the suspect supposedly had a ‘bomb’ in his vehicle. They found…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 Kayleen Holder
Devine Head Football Coach Jacob Campsey was named Interim Athletic Director on Tuesday, July 21, following the resignation of AD Doug Bull. Bull announced his resignation on Wednesday, July 15 after serving in the position for one year.
Campsey is a 2006 graduate of Devine High School, and was hired to take the reins of the Warhorses earlier this year.
When asked for a statement on the appointment, Superintendent Todd Grandjean cited Campsey’s leadership, commitment to…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!

Four candidates vying for 3 seats on EMCSUD water board

Four individuals have filed for office in the East Medina Water election. There are three director’s spots up for election. 
Three incumbents including Gina Mangold, JoNell Tarvin, and Hector De La Fuente filed for re-election as well as a new candidate Miranda Weimar.
Early voting starts July 15. Election Day is Saturday, August 1. See the public notice for more details.
About East Medina:
East Medina County SUD’s regular board meetings are generally held the third Tuesday of each month beginning at 7:00 pm

The Schweers and Moore families are excited to announce that their new business is in full swing at Craftsman Collision Center! They are located in Devine at 512 E. Hondo Avenue, and they can handle anything from a minor dent to major damage.
THE TEAM
Co-owners Toby Moore and Brandon Schweers and their team bring over 55+ years of experience working in the auto industry. Also on board is Body Technician Gerry Rios, Painter Ross Shoemake and Office Manager Yvette Schweers.
Toby Moore is an Army veteran, who resides in Natalia with his wife Jamie. Moore specializes in…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 Kayleen Holder
Editor
It’s a little known fact, but there were actually over 100 seismic events (very small earthquakes) in local counties in the past month and over 1,470 in the past twelve months. Though almost all of these are too small to feel, there were two earthquakes recorded in Frio County in the past few days that were strong enough to feel.
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), tearthquakes below 4.0 rarely cause any surface damage according to USGS. However, earthquakes typically become noticeable to humans at a magnitude of 2.5 or higher, according to USGS.
The largest one in Frio County was a 3.6 magnitude earthquake this past Sunday, July 12 about 7 miles east southeast of Dilley. It occurred at 8:52 pm at a depth of 6.8 km.
Then on Monday, July 13, a 2.8 magnitude earthquake was reported at 1:44 am. It was a little over 8 miles east southeast of Pearsall. The depth was 6.6 km.
As mentioned, there were actually 100+ reports of seismic activity in local counties over the past month, with a majority of those in the Pearsall and Dilley areas. However, most of those quakes were very small–between 1 and 2 in magnitude–so they wouldn’t be felt by residents.
According to experts, most of these small earthquakes are considered…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!