Celebrating 126 Years of Serving the communities of Devine, Natalia, Lytle, Bigfoot, and Moore in Medina, Frio, and Atascosa Counties
The City of Devine will be implementing Phase I of its street improvement project starting October 8th and continuing through October 31st. This will be an $496,070.00 investment into the following streets.
Boy Scout Troop 72 offers free membership to the next 20 youths who join in 2024. This offer is for boys aged 11-17.
Adult volunteer membership is half-priced at $30 for the remainder of the year.
All are welcome to stop in at the regular meetings, which are held every Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. at VFW Post 3966, Devine.
For more information, contact Kenneth M. at 210-439-6327 or email devinetroop072@gmail.com.
Do you have an interest in painting and/or drawing? Do you want to find a place to paint and draw with others with the same interests? Every Tuesday morning the Lytle Friendship Art Club meets from 0930 to Noon at the Church of Christ located at 15340 Main Street Lytle, TX. Please call Jane Brown on 210-415-2546, for additional information.
Quince, a fruit My week was one of those that is semi-busy. My weekend with my daughters here was wonderful, we got a lot done, including defrosting my chest type freezer, hanging curtains, vacuuming, etc., etc. My house was pretty spotless when they left, and there wasn’t a dish in the sink, nor a bed that had not been changed and made over, and all towels were clean and in the linen closet! Girls, your work was truly appreciated. I worked two days in the gift shop, as someone was out Not too busy and I always enjoy working a different day, and seeing different people. Since we had a shipment of merchandise in, I was able to help price and get it displayed, and everything is nice and neat with new fall merchandise and lots of things for October, Breast Cancer Awareness month. When I left Devine and headed home, I had to stop for gas in Pleasanton, and since I knew company was coming, a trip to the HEB grocery store was pretty close to the top of my list. When I got to the fruits and vegetables, one of the first things I noticed was a display of what I thought was Golden Delicious apples, instead, I was looking at a fruit by the name of “Quince”. I had heard of these in the past by never seen them, also, since I read quite a bit, I’ve seen them mentioned in different books, but knew nothing about them. Time for an article! People often ask me where I get my ideas…this was one of those times.
Last week, Lytle P.D. officers managed 56 calls for service and conducted 82 traffic stops. Of those 82 stops, 33 resulted in citations and 49 were warnings. A lot more warnings than citations, there must be a “nicest officer” poll on social media somewhere and our staff is competing.
Only one arrest was made last week. Officers were called to the Outlaw Seafood and Bar & Grill for a report of an intoxicated male. A 68-year-old male was cited for public intoxication and released to a responsible adult.
Officers took reports of three property crimes last week. #1 – H.E.B. Plus reported that someone made off with a hanging basket and a tree with a total value of $55. I have learned through the years that for every item, no matter how big or small, there is someone out there who will steal it. #2 – A complainant reported that their wallet was stolen from their shopping basket. #3 – A complainant reported that $1,000 worth of tools was stolen. He had taken them out of the bed of his truck so he could drive his truck through the new car wash. When he came out somebody had taken off with them, imagine that! Lt. Dear and Ofc. Mendez had a vehicle description; would you believe while on patrol they saw the suspect vehicle at a house? They made contact and recovered the tools; the owner didn’t want to file charges.
I have included three messages from Mayor Ruben Gonzalez, this is some “good stuff to know,” so please pay attention:
In the last 68 days, Black Creek has been kinda dry, specially around the CasaVerde location. Only been able to catch 1.2 inches of rain during that period and that come on September 3rd.
Did some checking and found out that (as of last Monday) Medina County has 38,293 registered voters. Would be great to see a 50% showing in the final numbers of the November Election but, my guess is that it will be closer to 12-15 percent.
There will be an ESD #4 meeting on Wednesday evening at the EMS barn on Dixon St. If you are able, show up and learn about where your taxes are being spent. There is also a meeting of the Republican Party of Medina County on September 14th at the Medina County Annex across from Tractor Supply and I believe that they both start at 6:30 PM.
Gonna be a long road for the victims of hurricane Helene to recover. Sheriff Brown and a host of others are gonna travel to Yancey County in North Carolina and drag several enclosed trailers loaded with necessities to aid in the recovery effort and provide law enforcement support in the area. I don’t beleive that the $750 provided to the folks up there by the government will be worth anything,,,,but, don;t fret. Billions are being sent overseas to help in protecting the borders of a foreign country and assist the citizens there in their recovery.
Not that anybody at Casa Rosenauer has been counting, but as I sit down and write this Tale the 2024-2025 White Tail Deer Season is exactly one month away from starting.
While we had “pretty much okay” rainfall amounts in the Spring and Early Summer, things have sure turned off dry of late. Of course, it is nowhere near the first- and only-time things have not been ideal from a body weight and antler development year in La Brasada. And somehow the deer herd manages to keep on going.
On my own locations, I have put out cameras to begin general evaluations of the wildlife overall, and especially the body conditions and antler development for the deer. I don’t have a firm viewpoint yet. Except for the following key points.
The Agenda states: Notice of Special Meeting BOARD OF TRUSTEES Natalia ISD Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, October 10, 2024, the Board of Trustees of the Natalia ISD will hold a Special Meeting beginning at 7:30 PM at Natalia Junior High School, Cafeteria, 401 8th Street, Natalia, TX 78059.
Agenda Items 3. CLOSED SESSION A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code section 551.074 and 551.071 discussion and consultation with attorney regarding possible proposed termination of administrator term contract employee, Marshall Lee Myers. 4. OPEN SESSION A. Discuss and take possible action regarding possible proposed termination of administrator term contract employee, Marshall Lee Myers. 5. ADJOURN Dr. Lana Collavo Dr. Lana Collavo, Superintendent Eric Smith, Board President
Dr. Lana Collavo’s statement on behalf of the District: “Natalia ISD (“District”) is able to confirm that an administrator has been placed on administrative leave in accordance with established District procedure. While the District is unable to discuss specific personnel matters in public, the District can confirm that serious issues have been brought to the attention of District Administration that have been examined by a third-party, independent investigator, and there is an ongoing law enforcement investigation resulting from the same alleged actions of the administrator. The third-party, independent investigator’s report will be considered by the School Board in closed session, and based upon the findings and recommendation of the District Administration, the Board may take action in open session. The District is committed to handling this matter with integrity and will take any necessary, appropriate action to ensure that the District’s workplace remains a safe and comfortable working environment for all employees”.
Question: Can God forgive all my Sins?
Answer: According to the Bible, yes, God can forgive all your sins, no matter how many nor how severe they are.
The Bible says in 1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” This verse says that if we confess our sins, but confess our sins to whom? To Jesus Christ our Saviour. Jesus died on the cross and took all of mankind’s sin upon Himself so that all people could have their sins forgiven. John 3:16-17. The Bible says about Jesus in Ephesians 1:7, “In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace.” Jesus was perfect, He never sinned, and it took one who was righteous and sinless to atone for everyone who was unrighteous and sinful. 2 Corinthians 5:21.
Jesus shed or poured out His perfect blood to cover our sinful blood.
In the Bible blood represents life (Leviticus 17:11) so Jesus laid down His life so that we, as people, could have life. John 15:13. The Bible teaches that before we ask Jesus to save and forgive us, we’re dead spiritually in our sins, and when we do ask Jesus to save us, He brings us to life spiritually. Colossians 2:13. Many people think that they’ve done too many bad things and sinned too much for God to forgive them, but that’s simply not true. Jesus died so that everyone could be saved, and the Bible says that whoever comes to Jesus will not be sent away. John 6:37. God says that once we accept Jesus as our Saviour, then He blots out our sins and won’t remember them anymore. Isaiah 43:25. All you have to do is call upon Jesus and ask Him to save you and forgive your sins, then He will do exactly that. Read Romans 6:23, and Romans 10:9-13 in the Bible.
Lions District 2-A2 Governor Rose Ann Barajas, Devine Lion’s Club President Lewis Stroud and DHS Principal Juan Gonzalez with students of the month Kourtni Geyer and Jacob Sollock. The Devine Lion’s Club meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at Triple C. Contact Lewis Stroud if you would like to join.
Devine High School students Kourtni Geyer and Jacob Sollock were honored as Students of the Month at a recent Devine Lions Club meeting. Both are seniors at DHS.
Kourtni Geyer
Kourtni is number three in her class of 119 students. She is president of the student council, president of her Class of 2025, president of the National Honor Society and a member of Youth Alive. She attends church at FBC Devine and is involved in the youth group. She holds a leadership position in the youth group and is the high school representative for multiple committees including children’s, youth, preschool, Lord’s Supper and baptism.
“After high school I will be attending college at Texas A&M in College Station. I will be majoring in Kinesiology and Motor Behavior. After taking 1 ½ to 2 years of pre-requisites, I will apply to the Texas A&M School of Nursing and attend for two years. This will allow me to become a registered nurse in just 4 years or less. While working as a nurse, I plan on eventually becoming a nurse practitioner,” said Geyer.
She is the daughter of Sue Geyer.
