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80’s Throwback Party at the Park

You’re invited to join the “Ultimate 80’s Throwback Party at the Park” this coming Saturday, Sept. 16th in Pleasanton. Admission is FREE, so bring your lawn chairs, blankets and ice chests (no glass please).
It’s BYOB.
There will be great music featuring the 86’d and The Texas Tone Rangers, face painting, photo booth, and lots of vendors to shop.
The Corn hole tournament begins at 6:30 PM. There’s also a huge drawing for a 2024 Chevrolet Trax.
Costume Contest-There is a FREE 80’s Costume Contest with big cash prizes, including $500 for first place.

Medina County to collect $2 Million more in property taxes at new tax rate

By Jerry Beck
On September 7, the focus of the Medina County Commissioners Court session was on Employee raises, the Tax Rate and the 2023-24 Budget.

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Hundreds of new laws go into effect this month

By Gary Borders
A total of 774 new laws went into effect on Sept. 1, affecting Texans in many areas of their lives, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The new laws concern property taxes, registration fees and voting access, among other issues. Several have drawn court challenges from opponents.

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Freedom Walk this Saturday

Join the Lytle VFW Post 12041 and Auxiliary and the City of Lytle for the 2023 Patriot Day Freedom Walk Remembrance at John Lott Municipal Park. The Freedom Walk will be this Saturday, September 9 at 10 AM, followed by a Remembrance Ceremony to honor victims of 9/11. It’s an all day event going on until 10:30 PM.
Enjoy hot dogs and chips provided by the VFW while supplies last. Bring the whole family and enjoy shopping local vendors, food trucks, games, music, face painting and more! There will also be lots of music!

Local Korean War Veteran selected for Honor Flight

Dear Veteran, “We are pleased to inform you that you have been selected to participate in our Honor Flight Austin #85 to see the war memorials that were built in your honor in Washington, D.C,” on September 8-9, 2023.
Chief Master Sergeant, USAF Ret. Steve Lopez of Devine, Tx was drafted into the US Army with the 1st Armored Division at Ft. Hood, Tx where he did his initial training. Pvt. 1st Class Lopez served in Korea in 1952 and 1953 with the 8th Army I Corp in the Armored Munitions Depot in Uijeongbu, South Korea. After returning from combat duty, he later served in the 149th Fighter Group, Civil Engineering Squadron, of the Air National Guard at Kelly AFB in San Antonio, Tx.

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Horses go hawg-wild in 45-0 victory!

Jerel Beaty-Staff Writer
Devine’s determined defense paved the way for the offense to get itself going in the second half as the Warhorses turned a slim 13-0 halftime lead into a 45-0 dismantling of Crystal City Friday night. The Javelinas had little success in moving the ball against a Warhorse defense that allowed only 27 yards rushing, picked off a pass, recovered a fumble, and gave up only three pass completions.
“It is always good to get a ‘W’ and I am proud of our guys,” stated Head Coach Paul Gomez after the lopsided victory.

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