City of Hondo Parks and Recreation will be hosting the Beat The Heat 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at 9 a.m. on July 27 under the TA Lopez Park Pavilion. Teams of three can compete for cash prizes with the chance to win the $400 first place prize.
Ten teams will be taken with a $40 registration fee per team.
July 24 is the deadline to register to play. Applications can be picked up at the Rec Center or the Golf Course.
Both men and women can compete in this tournament and participants must be 16 years and older.
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Naloxone: Evidence-Based Training
I wanted to share some training that we sent out to our public health volunteers. UT Health San Antonio provides an online training to educate the workforce and public about the Texas opioid crisis. In this training you will also see how to administer Naloxone and how you can order free doses if you want. I say Naloxone but most people still use the term Narcan, which is a brand name and that’s ok. There are more formulations now, so I will stick to the generic name. Some of our volunteers have done the training and said they feel more confident about the issue. Some have ordered the free naloxone and feel more confident if they needed to use it.
Local blood drive helps 51 people!
The City of Natalia and Municipal Development District would like to thank everyone who participated in the Blood Drive held on June 29th, 2024.
“With your generous donations, we exceeded the goal of units needed and fifty one people were helped with donations. God’s Blessings to you all!” said NMDD Chair Ruby Vera.
Look for information on the next blood drive soon, and be part of something big!
DHS Class of 1974 to Celebrate 50th Reunion in November
Devine High School Class of 1974 representatives, Loretta Word Geyer, Deanna Howard Kempen, Glenda Chant Allen, and DExSTA members, mailed letters to their classmates with information about their upcoming 50th Reunion activities that will take place on Homecoming weekend, Nov. 8-9, 2024. Included in the letter will be information about other Homecoming events organized by the Devine Ex-Students Teachers Association. If you are in the class of ’74, be on the lookout for your letter and contact your class reps above for more information, and make your travel plans now to be in Devine on Nov. 8-9 for the DEVINE HOMECOMING 2024!
Surviving the 70s – The Family Station Wagon
There is a scene in National Lampoon’s classic movie Vacation where Clark Griswald, played by Chevy Chase, in preparation for the big family trip, visits his neighborhood auto dealership to pick up his new car. Clark complains, “This isn’t the car I ordered. I distinctly ordered the Antarctic Blue Super Sports Wagon with the C.B. and optional rally fun pack.” Ed, the salesman, replies, “You didn’t order the metallic pea?” Clark soon returns home piloting the green Wagon Queen Family Truckster, and the rest of the story is comic history, with the station wagon front and center.
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The Big Trees
They are known by several names like Giant Redwoods or Giant Sequoia and they do not grow just anywhere. They are the largest trees in the world by total mass. They may grow to a height of 150 to 280 feet tall and have trunk diameters of 16 to 23 feet. The tallest had a height of 307 feet with a trunk diameter of 29 feet and possibly the oldest is over 3200 years old. They do not start bearing seed until they are 12 years old and start out from a very small seed that is only 1/8 to1/4 inch long and about the thickness of a fingernail. These trees remind me of a topic the Bible mentions numerous times. The Kingdom of Heaven! The Bible says it started out like a very tiny seed but will grow to become very large, (Matt 13:31 & 32). It is where God abides and rules, (Isaiah 63:15 & 66:1, Matthew 16:17). Christ Jesus ascended there after His crucifixion, (Mark 16:19, John 20:17) and it is not visible today but will be revealed in the future, (John 18:36, Colossians 3:4, Revelation 21:1-4). Jesus taught that it is available to us, (Luke 8:1) but only to those that know Him personally, (Luke 10:20, John 1:12). Those that have rejected Christ will never be allowed there, (Matthew 18:3, Hebrews 3:18 & 19). See you in Church next Sunday. Brother J
Answering Bible Questions with Bible Answers
Question: What does the Bible say about raising children?
Answer: According to the Bible, children are a gift from God and should therefore be raised to know and serve Him. The Bible says in Psalm 127:3, “Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”
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Emma McIver makes Vballrecruiter National Watchlist
Emma McIver
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Devine 8th grade student-athlete Emma McIver’s dedication to volleyball outside of the regular school season has paid off in a big way as she recently earned her way on to the Vballrecruiter Nationals Watchlist.
McIver has played in multiple all-start games over the last few years, capping it off this summer by not only making the National Watchlist but qualifying along with her teammates for Nationals and standing on the podium at Nationals for the second time in as many years in the Liberty Division.
McIver is the 12-year-old daughter of Arabian Head Volleyball Coach Leigh Anne McIver.
Local Student Graduates from Texas Boys State
Adam Terrazas of Natalia High School has graduated from the American Legion Texas Boys State.
One of hundreds of future leaders that assembled for the prestigious program spent a week at University of Texas learning about government
AUSTIN, Tex. – The American Legion, Department of Texas, today announced that Adam Terrazas of Natalia High School has graduated from the American Legion Texas Boys State.
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Warhorse football camp welcomes the young guns July 15-18
Jerel Beaty
Staff Writer
Dean Bates Practice Field is the site for next week’s Warhorse Annual Football Camp as Head Coach Paul Gomez and his assistants welcome youngsters from 8:30am to 11:30am. July 15 is the initial day of camp, and it runs through the morning of July 18.
The camp is designed for boys that are incoming 3rd graders through incoming 6th graders.
Campers are encouraged to wear proper attire such as shorts and a breathable t-shirt along with football cleats or tennis shoes. No crocs allowed.
The cost is $50.00. Checks are to be made payable to “Devine ISD” and designated for “Football Camp.”