Medina County youngster Lance Haby, 4 years old, was struck by a rattlesnake this past Saturday, August 26. He was rushed to University Hospital by ambulance, and has received 40 vials of life-saving antivenom.
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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.
Down to one water well… Devine calls emergency meeting, new pump and back-up on the way
By Kathleen Calame
Publisher, The Devine News
The pump on the Edwards Water Well #1 went down last Friday, August 25, 2023 leaving only one well to service the entire City of Devine, prompting an emergency meeting. At one point in time the City of Devine had five wells.
Warhorses host Crystal City in Devine for Parent’s Night
Crystal City comes to Warhorse Stadium Friday night for each team’s second game of the 2023 season. The Javelinas are coming off a 42-28 setback at the hands of Brackettville and, similarly to Devine, are looking to get their first “W” of the season.
The opening night crowd was good, and the student section definitely showed out! Let’s Maroon Out the stadium this Friday for Parent’s Night.
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Clutch Field-Goal lifts Pirates to opening victory!
Eric Smith
Staff Writer
There is a buzz around Lytle, Texas, as a new sense of hope and pride is alive and well. This pride escalated last Friday night, as Pirate Nation was able to “Dig Deep” with 28 seconds to go as the Pirates were set for a game winning 31 yard field goal attempt.
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DExSTA HOMECOMING GOING “OLD SCHOOL”– OCT. 13-14, 2023
TxDOT report offers no “silver bullet” to fix Devine’s airport woes
By Anton Riecher
A recent report from the Texas Department of Transportation’s Aviaition Division on the Devine Airport contained no “silver bullet” to quickly resolve the many problems plaguing the facility, airport board president Hap Squires told the city council Aug. 15.
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Name drive underway……For Medina County veterans who have served our nationAdd your loved ones name to Veterans Memorial Monument
The cost for a Medina County veteran’s name to be engraved on the Monument will be $125.00 per name. The deadline for all names to be turned in will be September 1st, 2023.
Local releases new book“Dream Warrior”BOOK SIGNING SATURDAY
Teresa Villarreal aka Reece Pierson (her pen name) will have her book signing at the VFW in Devine this Saturday, August 26 from 12-3pm.
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New location:10th DJ Carlson Memorial BUST N BURN shoot, silent auction, BBQ eventSept. 8-9, 2023 in Devine
Special feature…Game Highlights on Arabian v Owls Rivalry Matchup
The Arabians played an impressive game in the rivalry matchup with the Owls.
By Kayleen Holder
The Varsity Arabians all played together as a team and showed great hustle and great attitude when things got tough, sending the Owls back across the creek with a loss. Here’s some of the game highlights!
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