Join the Community of Lytle to Celebrate this 4th of July with their Annual Fireworks Show. Event starts at 6 p.m. at the John Lott Park, 15059 Adams Street, Lytle, Texas on Thursday, July 4th, 2024. Fireworks at dark. Free entry, DJ, food trucks, no glass bottles allowed.
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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.
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Why summer blood drives like this one are so crucial…
Community steps up to help with critical need June 29th
On Saturday, June 29, there will be a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Monument for Medina County Veterans in Natalia.
“For every one pint of blood, three people are helped,” said Ruby Vera, the coordinator for the event.
In many different types of medical treatments, blood is absolutely crucial.
However, this dire need cannot be met by doctors or researchers in a lab. It must be met through donations.
In the month of May, the American Red Cross reported about “20,000 fewer blood…
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La Coste council rejects participation in regional water management scheme
By Anton Riecher
A proposal by two major water providers in Medina County to bring communities together to better manage and develop regional water resources was rejected by the La Coste City Council last week.
La Coste Mayor Pro Tem Jeremy Johonnett, conducting the June 18 regular meeting in the absence of Mayor Andrew Keller, said the idea had merit. However, participating in a preliminary feasibility study proposed by the Medina County Regional Water Alliance would be too costly.
“I think it will be a great idea if….
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Recount rejected in local congressional race
Submitted by Chris Schuchart, incoming Medina County Republican repair:
On Saturday, June 15, Bob Oberlander and Chris Schuchart (Medina County outgoing Republican Chair and incoming Republican Chair) were informed by Jen Hall, Executive Director of the Republican Party of Texas (RPT) that Brandon Herrera, candidate for US Congress in district 23, had filed a petition for recount.
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Visit replica of miraculous Our Lady Guadalupe
Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico courtesy of iStock-copyright David Ramos cmuk-1397631432
Everyone is welcome to go visit the missionary image of Our Lady Guadalupe at St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Natalia. She will be on display through July 7.
This digital replica, is the exact size and color of the original miraculous image that Our Lady left on Saint Juan Diego’s tilma in 1531. It is certified by Cardinal Norberto Carrera, Archbishop of Mexico.
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Large Subdivisions on I-35 outside Devine…
Totaling over 1,100 acres, 750+ new homes coming
This past June 10, Medina County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a plat establishing the first 14 lots of the 520-acre Sandhurst subdivision on Interstate 35. Precinct 4 Commissioner Danny Lawler, representing the precinct where the new subdivision is located, made the motion to approve the plat.
“They’ve done the water study, feasibility study and drainage study,” Lawler said. However, he noted that some roads in the project are not currently up to county specification. The final plats have not been approved, but the county expects approximately 130 lots in this subdivision.
The Sandhurst will be located near the weigh station just south of the old Morales Feedlot on the southbound side of the interstate. Some of the Sandhurtst lots are in Devine’s school district, while some is in Frio County, Lawler noted later.
Milian Simic, representing the developer NAFTA Freeway JV, said the roads would…
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Devine Police working bizarre McAnelly Rd burglaries
WHEELCHAIR NEEDED– Call Devine News if you’d like to help
Three residences were hit by burglars this June with an odd assortment of items taken. Suspect(s) got away with a refrigerator, and sadly, even a wheelchair was stolen in the crimes which occurred the first weekend of June.
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Every vote counts!
Proven in last election, 508-507, Johnson defeats Duffy by one vote
One vote counts proof…A one vote difference actually determined an election for the Medina County Precinct 3 Constable Election as Jonathan Johnson won with 508 votes to 507 for incumbent Stephen Duffy.
Election night totals still stand, even after a hand recount.
“A hand recount of the ballots for the Medina County Precinct 3 Constable Run-Off race was conducted by the Medina County Republican Party Recount Team, and the Elections Administrator for Medina County…
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