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  • Lytle discusses water woes, votes 3-1 to adopt tax rate
    In Lytle, Precinct 5 Alderman Charles Cate votes via Internet against a proposal to adopt a 2022-2023 tax rate of $.3643 per $100 valuation to [...Read More]
  • AREA EVENTS…
    National Night Out October 4th
    Devine America’s Night Out Against Crime, is asking for you and your family to come partner up against crime in Devine at our Devine Municipal Golf [...Read More]
  • Devine negotiating with trash collector, tensions over contract and service
    Tony Gawlik, left, and Donovan Rodriguez, also standing, of Republic Services address the Devine City Council on Sept. 20 regarding a five-year [...Read More]
  • Brand new field awaits Friday night lights this week
    The Natalia Mustangs (1-3, 0-0) will welcome the Comfort Bobcats (0-5, 0-1) for the Grand Opening of the Brand New Mustang Field . [...Read More]
  • Tree thieves?
    32 trees stolen in Lytle
    In skimming the local police reports, this one might stick out a little.A suspect in Lytle apparently stole close to three dozen trees this past [...Read More]
  • St. Joseph Octoberfest dance this Saturday
    Jeremy Richards Band to headline dance, huge silent auction and drawing for vehicle The Jeremy Richards Band will headline the St. Joseph Octoberfest [...Read More]
  • Young girl’s family searching for living kidney donor
    Gwyn DeLeon gives little brother a piggy back ride. DeLeon is in need of a kidney transplant. By Kayleen HolderEditor [...Read More]
  • Medina County burn ban remains in effect
    By Anton RiecherA burn ban in place in Medina County since June 24 remains in effect after county commissioners tabled further action this month.The [...Read More]
  • MAJOR ROAD CLOSURE:
    Northbound ramp in Lytle at IH-35 to be closed for weeks starting todayTXDOT will be closing the NB entrance ramp to IH-35 (the one by Lytle State [...Read More]
  • MAJOR ROAD CLOSURE:
    Northbound ramp in Lytle at IH-35 to be closed for weeks starting todayTXDOT will be closing the NB entrance ramp to IH-35 (the one by Lytle State [...Read More]
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Colts & Filly Sports

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City & County Politics

  • Lytle discusses water woes, votes 3-1 to adopt tax rate
    In Lytle, Precinct 5 Alderman Charles Cate votes via […]
  • Devine negotiating with trash collector, tensions over contract and service
    Tony Gawlik, left, and Donovan Rodriguez, also […]
  • Public hearing on Medina County tax increase on Thursday, September 22
    While the tax rate has gone down some, higher […]
  • Devine city tax rate cut discussed
    By Anton RiecherThe only private citizen to attend the […]
  • Lytle approves
    $8.5 million bond sale to finance water, sewer improvement
    Andrew Friedman, representing SAMCO Capital Markets, […]
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Lytle Pirates & Lady Pirate Sports

  • Lopez, Gomez, Mujica, Scotello, Ortega, & Cook pace Lady Pirates to Islander Splash team championship
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  • Junior Varsity Natalia Mustang’s #17 and #18 set up a block.
  • JV Pirate CC Team Champs!
  • Lytle set for showdown with Jefferson at the Rockpile Friday Night!

Natalia Mustangs & Lady Mustangs

  • Natalia Junior Varsity Lady Mustangs stay home to play D’Hanis squad
  • Natalia Varsity Lady Mustangs play tough 3 sets against D’Hanis
  • Natalia wins 8th straight vs. rival Lytle
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Devine Schools

  • New DHS Principal voices concerns about number of failing students
    September 21, 2022
  • Teachers rally to help Ricky get a new hip, local custodian touched by community’s kindness
    September 19, 2022

Natalia Schools

  • Brand new field awaits Friday night lights this week
    September 28, 2022
  • Devine to host first home football game Friday, Natalia and Lytle on the road
    August 24, 2022

Lytle School News

  • Devine to host first home football game Friday, Natalia and Lytle on the road
  • Local schools meet the grade, earn “B”s in accountability ratings
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Lifestyles

  • Season opening meeting of the Current Events Club
    KK DuBose Calame, second from left, was the guest [Read More...]
  • Devine ISD heads Back to School
    Annistyn Markwordt (left) is bright eyed and all [Read More...]
  • “A Kiss for Charity” book signing in Devine Saturday, Aug. 6 at 1pm
    The experience of seeing her story come to life has [Read More...]
  • Home Run King!
    Local boy competes on NCS World Series 9u [Read More...]
  • Finto family could use a helping hand
    Case Finto (on right) and her mom Candy after getting [Read More...]
  • John Southwell, 89, leaves a legacy of love and comfort for children in need
    “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a [Read More...]
  • Party of Five
    Party of 5….Mrs. Lindy Teetsel shares the story of how [Read More...]
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Events

1st Saturday Market in downtown Devine

Enter the Parade…<br>Devine Cactus<br>Fall Festival set for November 5

AREA EVENTS…<br>National Night Out October 4th

Friendship Art Club to host Falls Arts and Crafts Show on Oct. 1

Season opening meeting of the Current Events Club

Fundraiser for Rangel

Medina County burn ban remains in effect

MAJOR ROAD CLOSURE:

Clogging and Line Dancing classes Thursdays in Devine, join in

National Night Out set for Oct. 4th

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Obituaries

  • Concepcion Martinez Velasquez
    Concepcion Martinez Velasquez went to be with the Lord [Read More...]
  • Mary Elizabeth Craig
    Mary Elizabeth Craig, 78, passed away on September 11, [Read More...]
  • Dysen Wade Jones
    Infant Dysen Wade Jones of Poteet, TX born on July 3, [Read More...]
  • Chester Ray “Chet” Stacy
    Chester Ray “Chet” Stacy of Devine, TX was born on [Read More...]
  • Larry Wayne Mercer
    March 20, 1948 ~ September 13, 2022 Larry Wayne [Read More...]
  • Dale Edward Milward
    Dale Edward Milward passed away suddenly on May 29, [Read More...]
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Commentary

  • Straddling both sides of the fence
    I heard a person recently refer to their opinion as […]
  • Tucker’s PF Flyers
    We went shopping at both of the local thrift stores in […]
  • “Slow” week
    The Lytle P.D. numbers say we had a “slow” week. We […]
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