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DISTRICT CHAMPS!

This is the Pirates’ ninth consecutive District Championship and the Lady Pirates seventh straight District Championship in Cross Country. Congratulations to all the athletes!

Author adminPosted on October 21, 2026October 21, 2026Categories Lytle Pirates & Lady Pirates Sports, Sports

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  • Natalia celebrates soon-to-be Multipurpose Center with a ribbon cutting
    The new multipurpose center in Natalia is on track to be built during 2027! Plans are ready and the funding should be coming in soon to finalize all the rest of the paperwork needed. Leaders celebrated with a ribbon cutting this Tuesday. Full story on page 2. [...Read More]
  • Early voting in progress
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  • Devine King & Queen
    Margarita Vizcarra and Rowdy Esparza were crowned Devine’s Homecoming King and Queen. [...Read More]
  • New road marks a milestone
    For the Lytle Coal Mine families and the local leaders who have long worked to improve access to the neighborhood, the road marks a milestone decades in the making. Funded and built by Rowan and its partners, the new paved road gives residents and emergency responders a second route in and out of the neighborhood, when the primary road is blocked by a train on the tracks. Story on page 3. [...Read More]

Arabians & Warhorses

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City & County Politics

  • Devine school board approves final $678K payment on 2023 bond project
    By Anton RiecherBy unanimous action, the Devine school […]
  • Natalia celebrates soon-to-be Multipurpose Center with a ribbon cutting
    The new multipurpose center in Natalia is on track to be built during 2027! Plans are ready and the funding should be coming in soon to finalize all the rest of the paperwork needed. Leaders celebrated with a ribbon cutting this Tuesday. Full story on page 2. […]
  • Data center annexation, zoning draws heat during Lytle special hearings
    Citizens gather Monday evening for a series of public hearings regarding the Rowan Digital Infrastructure data center east of County Road 683 and north of Highway 132. (Photo:Anton Riecher) […]
  • Last-minute modifications approved for new Lytle water tower
    By Anton RiecherA design conflict involving the city […]
  • Multipurpose Center ribbon cutting Oct. 20th in Natalia
    The City of Natalia is inviting everyone to join in on […]
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Lytle Pirates & Lady Pirate Sports

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  • Regional Cross Country for Class 3A on Oct 27
  • Pirates come up short against Hondo, 42-20

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  • Lady Mustang Cross Country finishes season ranked 4th in 28-3A
  • Mustangs fall to Crystal City, 48-15
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Devine Schools

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Natalia Schools

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Lytle School News

  • Devine, Natalia and Lytle bands to participate in UIL Marching Contest Saturday
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Lifestyles

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  • Suhr and Rumfeld chosen asLions Students of the Month
    Lions Club Students of the Month are Caroline Suhr and Jack Rumfield. Pictured are DHS Principal Michael Gomez, Lion VP Bill Herring, DHS Students of the month Caroline Suhr and Jack Rumfield, Lion President Lewis Stroud and Lion District 2-A2 District Governor Jeffrey Almoney. The students of the month are chosen by the faculty at Devine High School. “Homecoming games are October 16, and this year we are bringing back the Homecoming Dance, and of course the Bonfire”, said Principal Gomez. [Read More...]
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Obituaries

  • Juan “Coyote” Jose Gutierrez
    Juan Jose Gutierrez, affectionately known as “Coyote,” [Read More...]
  • Charles “Chuck” Edward Bayne
    Charles “Chuck” Edward Bayne, 83, of Lytle, Texas, [Read More...]
  • Carl Ross Chandler Sr.
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  • Aracely Shirley Pompa
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  • Memorial Service for Nancy Bales Oct. 10th
    Nancy Janelle Love Bales, 86, of Devine, Texas, passed [Read More...]
  • Deacon Miguel “Mike” G. Perez, Jr.
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Commentary

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