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  • Dog saves local business from fire
    On Sunday, March 28th, the Super Mart was saved from an electrical fire when the owner’s dog alerted him to the smoke. [...Read More]
  • Citizen of the Year awarded for Doc Neel’s heroic actions in Covid-19 pandemic
    Congratulations to Castroville 2020 Citizen of the Year, Dr. Richard L. Neel, M.D., M.P.H. [...Read More]
  • Driver crashes into ‘vital’ electric pole while asleep
    Friday, April 2nd, a driver crashed head on into an electric pole on East Hondo at Rossville Ave. and Briscoe Ave. in between the Viva Zapata [...Read More]
  • American Rescue Plan funds of $14 Million to be given to Medina County and its cities, Atascosa Co and its cities projected at $15 Million
    Medina County is projected to receive $10,004,399 as part of the American Rescue Plan, and the ciites will receive separate allocations. [...Read More]
  • Devine Mayor Thompson to face Hicks in upcoming race
    The Devine City Council District 2 and District 5 seats, as well as the position of mayor, will be on the ballot [...Read More]
  • Medina County Ag facility proposed, as “Proposition A” for Medina County voters on May 1 ballot, fund $10 million facility and levying of a tax in payment thereof
    Scott Simpton of the Medina County Junior Livestock Show (MCJLS) presented an initial proposal for a modern county show compound [...Read More]
  • County urges locals to continue taking Covid-19 seriously; Pfizer Vaccines open to anyone over 16
    “People are still getting hospitalized and are still dying of COVID so get vaccinated,” said Medina County in a press release this [...Read More]
  • 6-year-old hopes a liver donor will come forward soon for her baby sister
    Devine Ciavarra Elementary student Elayna Hernandez, 6 years old, hopes to help her baby sister Esme get the partial liver donation from a living [...Read More]
  • Easter Bunny spotted in Lytle!
    Every year, the city of Lytle holds an ‘Easter Eggstravaganza’ for local kids [...Read More]
  • Area Track Meet in Devine April 14
    The Area Track Meet will be hosted in Devine next Wednesday, April 14. [...Read More]
  • Arabian track CRUSHES IT with 302 points at District 29-4A Meet; Earn 4th straight District Championship
    Ok, I thought I was emphasizing a point last week when I put in the main headline the Arabians scored 224 points in their regular season track finale. [...Read More]
  • Warhorse track amass 271 points to notch 6th consecutive District Championship
    The Devine Warhorses captured their sixth consecutive district championship on their home turf [...Read More]
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Arabians & Warhorses

Devine track on a roll; claim 7 of 8 District Championships

Arabians end first half 3-1

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Devine Tennis brings home 6th in major tournament

JV Arabian track wins district by 50 points over 2nd place Somerset

JV Horses 2nd place at district track

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Colts & Filly Sports

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City & County Politics

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    The Devine City Council is holding a Public Hearing on […]
  • Devine volunteer firefighters complete specialized training to aide medical responders
    Since DVFD has received First Responder Organization […]
  • 7,000 cans of emergency drinking water donated to Natalia Volunteer Fire Department by Silver Eagle Beverages and Anheuser-Busch Partner
    Natalia, Tx. (February 5, 2021) – Silver Eagle […]
  • Devine City Council fields request for road, utility line extension
    Michael Carson of Starson Investments, LLC, was […]
  • Election of Jopling, Manning fills out Chamber Board
    Sandy Jopling and Bonnie Manning were elected to the […]
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Lytle Pirates & Lady Pirate Sports

  • Pirates sit at 6-0
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  • Lady Pirates 3rd place team at district
  • Lytle JV track results; Lady Pirates team champs, Pirates 3rd

Natalia Mustangs & Lady Mustangs

  • Natalia Softball works past J-Town
  • Indians dominate Natalia Baseball
  • #22 Cotulla Cowgirls stun #17 Natalia Softball
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Devine Schools

  • Local 5th grader featured in Pig Royalty show on discovery+
    April 1, 2021
  • One Act Play snags seven district and bi-district awards
    April 1, 2021

Natalia Schools

  • Natalia PK and Kinder round up April 6-8
    April 1, 2021
  • 6 Natalia HS Band students Statebound
    March 12, 2021

Lytle School News

  • Lytle Pirate Flute Quartet advances to STATE!
  • Lytle One Act Play receives 2nd; Advances to Bi-District
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Lifestyles

  • Mission Devine on for 2021
    Organizers of Mission Devine have announced [Read More...]
  • Devine City parks closing April 6 for weed control
    The City of Devine will be closing both city parks on [Read More...]
  • Young couple gets to say “I do” twice in one year
    Loving husbands often tell their wives “I love [Read More...]
  • Bakery Pub opens in downtown Lytle
    LYTLE,TX–There’s a new pub in town! [Read More...]
  • Sanchez wins 3 minute shopping spree
    Ruby Sanchez won a 3 minute shopping spree at Food [Read More...]
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Events

Devine Little League meeting Jan. 18

23rd Annual Livestock Booster fundraiser Jan. 16

Farmer’s Market in Lytle Dec. 19

Devine Winter Bazaar Dec. 12

St. Matthias used medical equipment drive Dec. 5

Devine Food Pantry rummage sale Dec. 5

St. Joseph’s Christian Mothers annual Christmas Luncheon Dec. 4

Blood drive for Emm Key Feb. 23

Women’s Brunch reunion Feb. 13

Fun Bus trip to Eagle Pass casino Feb. 10

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Obituaries

  • Sandra Kay (Collins) West Outlaw
    Sandra Kay (Collins) West Outlaw passed away on Easter [Read More...]
  • Louise Katherine Martin
    Louise Katherine Martin joined our Lord on April 6, [Read More...]
  • Casimiro Velasquez
    Casimiro Velasquez, 68, beloved Father, was called to [Read More...]
  • Tommy Ray Shoemake
    Tommy Ray Shoemake of Floresville, Texas went to be [Read More...]
  • Betty Juanita Long
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  • Lacey Wayne Hipp
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