(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-11. This will be the 25th year of Texas’ oldest sales tax holiday. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks — priced below $100, saving shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend. The dates of the sales tax holiday and list of tax-exempt items are set by the Texas Legislature.
07/29 Deceased Person – Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Aubrey street for a deceased person call, it was determined that the deceased was ill and died of natural causes 07/30 Suspicious Circumstances – Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of 4th street for a report of a distressed person who heard voices warning her that other people intended to steal her money. Officer reported this to a further attending agency. 07/31 Verbal disturbance – Officers were dispatched to the 21000 block of FM 471 S. for a report of a verbal disturbance. Two truckers had a verbal confrontation.
Monday, July 29 9:12 AM – S. Somerset St. @ Main St. – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident. 9:33 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of the theft of a paint gun. Video from HEB showed the theft did not occur at HEB Plus. 10:31 AM – Main St. @ McDonald St. – Officers responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident. 4:20 PM – 63300 Blk. San Juan St. – Unlocked a 2007 Pontiac.
2nd Timothy 3:16-17 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” I trust, hope, and pray that you are doing well so far this week. As always I encourage you to get into the word of God on a daily basis. Have you read your Bible today? Let us also continue to pray for our nation’s defenders and our first responders. Our question for the week is; “Where in the Bible will I find someone told to watch what they say about the king because a bird might tell him what you said?”
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Clayton Wood Jr.. Danny left peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the age of 73, surrounded by loved ones who were singing his favorite church hymns, to help ease his transition. Danny was born in San Antonio, Texas on June 22,1951. He was the beloved son of Daniel Clayton Wood Sr. and Virginia Wood; he was also the cherished sibling of Leota Wood and Mike Wood, all of whom preceded him in death. Danny was a remarkable individual whose intelligence, dedication, and resourcefulness left a lasting impression on all who knew him. His life was a rich tapestry of faith, family, AND his passion for all things sports and outdoors.
Terry Raymond Elliott of Natalia, TX passed away on July 26, 2024. He was born on August 22, 1955 in Castroville, TX to parents Tom and Doris Elliott. Terry is survived by his sister Sherry Elliott, nieces Cherise & Ashley Stricker, nephews Jake & Luke Stricker, and his honorary family, Dana & Willa Woodson along with their family. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Jerry & Gerry Elliott. Terry’s memory will be honored with a visitation from 5-9 PM on Wednesday, August 07, 2024. A Funeral service will take place at Primrose Funeral Services in Devine, Texas at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 08, 2024. Burial followed the funeral service at Evergreen Cemetery. If you would like to express your condolences or share a memory, please do so at www.primrosefuneralservices.com Funeral Arrangements are under the care of Primrose Funeral Services of Devine, Texas To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Terry R. Elliott, please visit our flower store.
Melrose Helen Biediger Hester, of La Coste passed away July 26, 2024 at the age of 87. She was born August 24, 1936 in Castroville, Texas to Daniel Joseph Biediger and Irma Lima Haby Biediger. Melrose graduated from St. Louis High School in 1954. On November 10, 1963, she married Robert “Bob” Dale Hester at St. Louis Catholic Church in Castroville. They were blessed with almost forty-nine years of marriage at the time of his passing in 2012.
Patricia Ann Osterman, age 87 of Devine, Texas walked through the violet flame on Thursday, July 25, 2024. She was born April 7, 1937, in Jacksonville, Florida to Frank and Ona (King) Mustaine. Patricia was welcomed into heaven by her parents, Baby boy Buvinghausen, Husband William F. Osterman, Son Tom Buvinghausen, Stepson Kevin Osterman, Sister-in-law Jan Mustaine, Granddaughter Samantha Buvinghausen and Great Granddaughter Kamryn Smith.
Devine Depot – March 1909 – visiting Rev. F.M. McConnell of Longview leaving Devine by train after conducting a revival at the First Baptist Church
HOMETOWN HISTORY: Devine, Texas 1909
By Nancy Ehlinger Saathoff – Devine Historical Committee In the early 1900s, train travel on the railroad was a big deal in Devine! The Devine Depot was the “get-on and get-off” point for people visiting or leaving; and often times a group of family, friends, or business people would wait at the depot for them to arrive or take them to the depot and give them a “send-off” when they left. In early 1909, what the train brought to Devine was Reverand F.M. McConnell for a Revival for the Baptist Church! Being a Christian community, visiting ministers were welcomed enthusiastically throughout our town! Rev. McConnell, assisted by evangelist singer H.L. Spark, were very busy during the several weeks that they were in Devine! They led revival prayer meetings in the mornings and the evenings, going from house to house, and in various parts of the town in the afternoon! Yes, they were very, very busy!
March 1909 Baptism at Coker Tank near Devine
Although there is not a lot of information about the Revival itself, it must have been a huge success because it resulted in a large number of people, young and old, being baptized in the local *Coker Tank (stocktank/pond). It was reported that 1000 to 1500 people, regardless of religious affiliation, attended and witnessed the baptism of 47 people! Thirteen others were baptized at a later date. Some of the last names of the people included Redus, Fullerton, Long, Evans, Williams, Slater, Goslin, and more. *Coker Tank was located on the Coker Farm “north” of Devine, which in 1909 was probably somewhere along what is now Coker Ave. That special day in March of 1909 was memorialized in history by a photographer, Mr. Martin, who photographed the group at the baptism. (photo shown). Rev. McConnell (photo shown) had left a few weeks earlier than the baptism, but his work was done in Devine, and it was left to the leaders of the church to tend to the new members of their flock! So, it was back to the depot for Reverand McConnell’s “send-off” back to Longview! It is fortunate that Mr. Martin also photographed that day, when Rev. McConnell, who had come in by train, left Devine by train; but not before making his mark on the hearts of sixty newly baptized people in Devine, Texas.
