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“A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs.  It’s jolted by every pebble on the road.”

Henry Ward Beecher

 If you like to laugh, you need to meet Toby Jones, urban entrepreneur.  WARNING -those without a sense of humor should stop reading now.
 Toby is an interesting guy.  Involved with many creative business interests, here is his personal bio - copied word for word from one of his many enterprising websites.
 “Tobias R. Jones, ‘Toby’, grew up idolizing his favorite hood rapper Pokey Da Hot Spitta.  He followed his idol’s life and gained employment as a Street Pharmaceutical Sales Rep in 2003.  Toby held that job for a year before he saw his Distribution Manager get shot.  Toby realized that the street life was not for him and wanted to become an MC.  He entered a contest to try to get his lyrics heard on 88.5 WHKP.  Toby won the contest but never got his lyrics published.  He became a roadie for a rap group The Famous Boys, all the while trying to make a name for himself with other artists.  While on the road, Toby learned about real estate auctions and decided to return home to try out yet another line of work.  He found a large warehouse on the south side that was going up for auction the next week.  Toby was able to buy that warehouse for $1.00.”  And thus, Toby’s entrepreneurial pursuits began. 
 Toby’s first business was Jones Big Ass Truck Rental and Storage.  He is also responsible for Jones Cheap Ass Prepaid Legal and Daycare Academy.  He is most famous however for Jones Good Ass BBQ and Foot Massage.  
 Jones Good Ass BBQ and Foot Massage is obviously a fictitious business, but the video ad starring Toby Jones is arguably one of the greatest low-budget commercials ever created.  To date it has garnered over 15 million views on YouTube.  The video is an intentional parody of a hard-sell low-budget commercial that you might find on a local cable TV station.  Toby Jones is portrayed by comedian and actor Robert L. Hines, and is the creation of Pedro and Romero Castro, core members of the Big Dog Eat Child sketch comedy group.     
 The Castro brothers had previously created a parody cereal commercial for YouTube, but another idea was percolating in their heads.  They just needed

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Did you know that the US has more than 200,000 troops deployed overseas?

By Kayleen Holder and Catherine Richard
Did you know that the US has more than 200,000 air, ground, and naval personnel deployed overseas? Key areas of deployment include approximately 5,000 in Africa, approximately 100,000 in Europe, approximately 10-15,000 in Southwest Asia, and more than 80,000 in East Asia (2024), according to the CIA’s World Fact Book which can be accessed online.
The World Factbook defines “deployed” as a permanently stationed force or a temporary deployment of greater than six months. Paramilitaries, police, contractors, mercenaries, proxy forces, and deployments smaller than 100 personnel are not included in these figures. The numbers provided are estimates.
With the 23rd anniversary of 9/11 and the beginning of the War on Terror having just passed and with the approach of Veteran’s Day, Americans can take this time of remembrance and support the service members that are currently serving their country.
There are a few programs in place designed to bring encouragement to deployed service members. Some organizations offer letter-writing programs, where personal letters can be sent in care packages to service members. Other organizations take donations and send out packages to either specific individuals or to an unspecified unit that requests them. Listed below are a few of these organizations.

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ALL FORMER DEVINE BAND MEMBERS TO BE HONORED@ Devine 2024 HOMECOMINGon Nov. 8 & 9!

DHS Band Blast from the Past Pictures! Bill Bain was the John Phillip Sousa Award winner in 1963. Bass Drum with new Warhorse logo from the mid-1970s. DHS Band picture from the 1974-75 school year.

*All former Devine Band members will be honored at Homecoming this year! You will be recognized in the stands at the HC football game on Friday night, Nov. 8th then again on Saturday, Nov. 9th at the VFW, you will be honored at the DExSTA HC Social, starting at 1:00pm. Come join us and bring pictures or old uniforms, music, etc, for our Band Memory table. If you were ever in the band, no matter how recently, or how long ago – this is for you!! Should be fun to catch up with others and see how the band has changed over the years! Pass this info on to your former band classmates too! See you on Nov. 8-9!
*For more information about this, contact Nancy Ehlinger Saathoff ’75 at 210-289-6205 or gnsaathoff@aol.com or on the FB page for the Devine Ex-Students Teachers Association.

Lytle Police Report

Monday, September 30
12:30 AM – 15300 Blk. Oak St. – Officers responded to a suspicious knock at the front door. Everything was okay.
2:10 AM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. -Officer provided a courtesy ride to a 23-year-old male’s residence in the 18200 Blk. Joan Way.
5:46 AM – Assist Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office – FM 3175 @ IH 35 N. – Officer responded to look for a male involved in a verbal disturbance but was canceled while en route.
8:40 AM – Lytle PD – Officer received an Apple Air Tag that was found at John Lott Park.
9:10 AM – 14000 Blk. FM 476 – Officer conducted a follow-up for an accident that occurred on 9/25/2024.
1:33 PM – S. Somerset St. @ Mesquite St. – Officer responded to a report of a verbal disturbance but could not locate it.
3:10 PM – 20100 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to an active alarm that was set off accidentally.
7:20 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a possible intoxicated male attempting to purchase beer.
9:35 PM – – FM 3175 @ Short St. – Officer responded but could not locate the vehicle.
10:35 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a dog being dumped at the store.
Tuesday, October 01
1:22 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a stolen hanging basket and a tree valued at $55.

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NATALIA PD BLOTTER

NATALIA PD BLOTTER
09/30/24  Citizen walked into the police station to report that her ex- was attempting to contact her after a judge had set a no contact order, and an officer is investigating the complaint.

09-30-24 Officers responded to the intersection of FM 471 S. @ IH 35 for a stranded motorist assist, officer physically pushed the vehicle off the road allowing traffic to continue flowing.

10-01-24 Officers were dispatched to a local business to check on a tucker that had not made his periodic check in with his trucking company, officers arrived and saw that the trucker was sleeping and all was well

10-01-24 While on city patrol officers encountered a pedestrian and as the officer drove closer to the pedestrian the officer noticed something in his hands, the officer asked what he had in his hands and the pedestrian admitted to carrying drugs, the officer addressed the crime.   

10-01-24 Natalia Police Department and the City of Natalia sponsored the National Night Out event, we had a wonderful turnout, people enjoyed the Music of DJ Chris, The Ice Cream, and popcorn.  The Natalia Fire Department was also present, their Firefighters sponsored a wonderful water hose interactive children’s game.  

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Robert “Bob’ Lous Hilliard

Bob was born June 2,1946, in Victoria, Texas. He left us on September 25, 2024. Bob was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time on the ICW and the Texas Gulf as well as lake fishing. Bob was a board member of the Sugar Land CCA Chapter. He started work at Bell & Howell in San Antonio as a service supervisor and then as a sales rep for Kodak. He retired as President of BH Imaging in 2014.
Bob leaves his wife of fifty-five years Barbara Shafer Hilliard, daughter Andrea Evans (Bryan), son Jeffrey Hilliard (Ashley), granddaughters Jessica, Abbey, Parker, and grandson Logan. Also, his sisters Esther Harrell and Phyllis Gregory of Devine, Texas, as well as a niece and nephews, who will all miss Uncle Bobby. Bob is preceded by his father Earnest Hilliard and mother Evelyn Wiemers Hilliard.
A Memorial Service for Robert (Bob) Louis Hilliard, age 78, of Sargent, Texas, will be held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Sargent. Pastor Eugene Davis will officiate.
“In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to an organization that was very important to Bob, The Coastal Conservation Association of Texas. Bob was a board member of the Sugar Land chapter and hosted many events at his and Barbara’s home. Donations can be made at: https://ccatexas.org/donate/. “

Blanca Segovia Gonzales

Blanca Segovia Gonzales, aged 87, passed away on October 6, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. Born on November 3, 1936, she lived a life marked by the love and joy she shared with her extensive family and numerous friends.
Blanca is survived by her brother, Gabriel Segovia; her daughter, Lucy Castillo; and her sons, Carlos Segovia, Julio Gonzales, Alejandro Gonzales, Gabriel Gonzales, Edwardo Gonzales, and Francisco Gonzales. Her legacy also includes 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, all of whom brought her immense pride and happiness. She leaves behind many other relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Lucia Segovia, two sisters, and three brothers.
Blanca’s life was one of vibrant social connections and familial dedication. Her presence will be profoundly missed by all who knew her.
The viewing will take place on Saturday Oct. 12. From 9-10 a.m (for family) at Castle Ridge Mortuary North 10901 W Loop 1604 N in San Antonio, TX 78254, and from 10-11 a.m. the public is welcome. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. at the same location.

The burial will take place at 1:30 p.m. at St. Josephs Cemetery in Devine.

Ernestina Molinar Hernandez

Ernestina Molinar Hernandez, of Devine, Texas, has passed away at the age of 92 surrounded by her loved ones.
Ernestina grew up on a ranch in Terlingua with her family, and was a fantastic story teller. She was the baby of her twelve siblings and was “spoiled” by her father. She was known to be the feistiest and most headstrong of all her siblings, and had an incredible memory until the end.
Family was the center point of her life, she was fully devoted to the care and comfort of her children and husband, and was an excellent grandmother.
Ernestina is preceded in death by her parents, Paz and Maria Molinar, her husband, Jesus Islas Hernandez, and was the last of her twelve siblings.
She is survived by her children; Armando Arispe, Belinda DelaCruz (Roland), Doris Figueroa (Miguel), Juan Jesus Hernandez, and Elaine Carrasco (Ralph). She also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
A Viewing will be held in her honor at Primrose Funeral Services Chapel in Devine on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 5:00p.m. to 9:00p.m., Rosary to be recited at 7:00p.m. Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:00a.m. in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Interment to follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
If you would like to share a memory or express your condolences, you may do so at www.primrosefuneralservices.com
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Primrose Funeral Services, Devine, Texas.

Locals collecting donations for disaster victims

Sheriff Randy Brown called to let us know that they are collecting donations of items such as toiletries, flashlights, batteries, non perishable food, water, clothing.   People from several law enforcement agencies will be traveling to Carolina to help disaster aide efforts.

“We will be going into some of the rural areas that have maybe just a two or three man fire department and really need the help, ” Sheriff Brown said.

“I remember going to help during Hurricane Katrina and how much a pair of socks meant to people who have lost everything,” Brown adds.

You can Drop off donations at the Medina County Annex in Devine or in Hondo offices.   If you have any questions, call 830-741-6150.

If you have donations and can’t drop them off, they can possibly pick them up as well.   They will be leaving Monday, October 7th.   Any monetary donations can be made out to the Medina County Brown Santa program.

Freshman Arabian volleyball rockin’ it as they slam Poth/ Somerset

Arabians Gigi Madrid, Greeley Malone, Mackenzie Hennessey, Maddy Hester, Sydney Solis, Aaliyah Moralez, Addison DuBose, Kenzie Ray, and Leann Guemes get excited after a block by A’Dell Holder.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Devine picked up a couple more wins last week as they defeated the Lady Pirates in Poth in two sets prior to returning to District 29-4A action to win a dog-fight against Somerset in three sets.
The Arabians were set to face Pearsall on press night to move to 5-0 in district standings and now prepare to take on possibly their biggest challenge as they face Floresville Friday night in Devine.
vs Poth
“We kind of struggled to get things going in the first set with many unforced errors due to little communication,” Coach Kara Stacy stated about her squad being down 17-11 before turning it around to win 26-24. “Finding a way to come back and fight for every single point the girls managed to pull off an intense comeback win.”
With all the energy now clearly on the Arabians side of the net, the second set was never in doubt as Devine took the set 25-11 and the match 2-0.
“Carrying the first set momentum into the second set made for a much quicker and clean set of volleyball.”
“After putting ourselves in an unnecessary position the girls did a great job fighting for the win in this game!”
vs Somerset
A three-set barnburner against the Lady Bulldogs is not what the Arabians originally had in mind, but they came out victorious and better after the battle.
“We had a solid start, coming out with good intensity and were ready to play.”
Devine won set one 25-15 and carried over a great…

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Middle blockers get some air….A’Dell Holder (on left) have both had some great blocks. Photos by KK Calame.