Devine, Texas — Rylee Esquibel, Devine High School graduate and former Arabian is taking her volleyball talents across the globe. Lakeland University Women’s Volleyball Team will be traveling to Brazil internationally to experience the global side of the sport.
The trip will provide Esquibel and the Lakeland University squad with the opportunity to play against international teams while immersing themselves in Brazil’s vibrant culture. For the athletes, the experience will be about more than just competition — it will also be about representing their university and communities on an international stage.
Esquibel, who made a name for herself during her time at Devine High School as a dedicated and hardworking athlete, continues to build on that legacy at the collegiate level. Known for her strong work ethic, she has become a valuable contributor to Lakeland’s volleyball program.
The international experience will allow the athletes to explore Brazil’s landmarks, cuisine and culture, while creating memories that will last well beyond their volleyball careers.
For the Devine community, seeing one of their own succeed at the collegiate level and travel internationally is a source of pride. Esquibel’s journey from a local high school gym to international volleyball courts serves as an inspiration for young athletes.
As Esquibel continues her volleyball career at Lakeland University, her trip to Brazil marks another milestone in a journey that began in Devine — proving that dedication, teamwork, and passion for the game can open doors around the world.
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Warhorses team champs in Lytle with 195 points
Warhorse Enoch Hall and Pirare Angel De La Rosa race with full effort towards the finish line during the track meet in Lytle. Photo by Moose Lopez.
Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Warhorse track and field team keeps racking up championship plaques as they secured yet another just down I35 in Lytle last week. Devine almost hit the 200-point plateau falling just short with 195 but it was still more than enough to defeat runner up San Antonio Cole who finished with 116. Lytle was third with 102.
Devine had several first place finishes, especially in the…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
Arabian track pops 211 in Lytle, Rylie Wells sets school record in Long Jump
Arabian Claria Gulley hands off the baton to Brooklyn Hinnat during Devine’s dominant win at the track meet in Lytle. Photo by Moose Lopez.
Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Once again, the Arabian track and field team put together a 200-point performance as they won the Lady Pirate Relays in Lytle last week. Their 211 points topped Hondo who finished with 99 while third place San Antonio Cole wrapped up the day with 91 points.
As one can imagine, Devine had several gold medal outcomes but none more impressive as Rylie Wells setting her new…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
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Lady Mustangs high powered offense breezes by Blanco and Bandera
Lady Mustang Claire Wise is hounded by her teammates after hitting a homerun. Photo by Mable Byrd.
Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Varsity Lady Mustangs were lights out at the plate in their last two games before the start of district. In their last three games (all wins), Natalia has scored a total of 37 runs. At the time of press the Mustangs are 9-8 and are clicking at the right time.
Vs Blanco
In Natalia’s dominant win over the Panthers, the Lady Mustangs set the tone early, running the score up to 6-0 at the bottom of the first inning. They opened up the scoring after an error from Blanco scored one run, then Selyene Gallegos doubled scoring one run. Then another error by the Panthers scored two runs, and a wild pitch scored two runs. The final…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
Devine pummels Pearsall, drag Jags in back-to-back district wins
Arabians Tucker Traylor (left) and Olivia Taylor (right) both hit clutch homeruns during Devine’s comeback win against Floresville.
Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Devine Arabians opened up district play with two big wins over Pearsall and Floresville. In their last three games (all wins) the Arabians have tallied 24 runs scored while allowing a total of just 5 runs scored, all of which came in their dramatic win over Floresville. At the time of press the Arabians are 12-8-1 and hold second place in the district.
Vs Pearsall
In their overwhelming victory over the Mavericks, the Arabians scored four runs in the first frame and never looked back. Pearsall had no answer…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
Warhorse baseball 3-1 at Dilley Tournament, 27-4A now underway
Warhorse Riley Gutierrez accepts his All Tourney trophy from Coach Heath Poppe.
Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Back-to-back 3-1 tournament win-loss records has the Warhorses looking good on the baseball diamond, winning six of their past 7 games overall to improve to 8-5 on the year. Head Coach Heath Poppe was hoping that recent tear would continue into his team’s March 10 District 27-4A opener against Uvalde at Warhorse Field.
Devine won their initial two games in the Dilley Tournament last Thursday, then dropped their first game on Friday before salvaging the day by taking the nightcap.
vs NB Long Creek
This one started off looking like the Horses were going to be up-the-creek as New Braunfels took a 4-0 lead after the first inning. However, Devine rallied with 4 runs in the top of the second inning to tie it before going on to the 6-5 come-from-behind win.
Starting pitcher…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
PD investigating 15-18 shots fired at apartments
LYTLE POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE – SHOTS FIRED INVESTIGATION (Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon)
On March 5, 2026, at approximately 11:00 PM, officers with the Lytle Police Department responded to reports of multiple gunshots in the 14900 block of Main Street (Pecan Grove Apts.). Officers quickly arrived on scene, secured the area, and began an investigation.
Preliminary findings indicate that approximately 15 to 18 rounds were fired from two separate firearms during the incident. Investigators have determined that no one was hit during the shooting and that the shooting was a targeted event, with no indication of an ongoing threat to the general public at this time.
During the course of the investigation, one suspect has been identified and taken into custody in connection with the shooting. Detectives continue to actively investigate the incident and are working to identify two additional suspects believed to be involved.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Lytle Police Department.
📞 830-709-0277
📧 lytlepolice@lytletx.org
Meet creative, 15-year-old Izabelle
Meet 15-year-old Izabelle, who is starting the new year with the dream of becoming part of her Forever Family.
Izabelle is a sweet and imaginative young girl who enjoys engaging in arts and crafts. Her creativity comes through especially when she spends time on her original coloring artwork.
Izabelle enjoys spending time at home, but when there is a chance for an outing, it’s a trip to the movies, followed by eating at McDonald’s, where her favorite item to order is Chicken McNuggets.
Some Fun Facts about Isabelle: She is learning to speak Spanish, she is a fan of pets, she enjoys arts & crafts, and she likes to help in the kitchen and learn about cooking.
With a strong love for animals, she likes spending time with pets, and they like her as she has a gentle and calm demeanor with them. She would like her future Forever Family to know she would like her family to have a pet of any kind she could help care for.
If you think you could be a forever family for Izabelle or another Texas child, please call 1-800-233-3405 for more information or visit www.adoptchildren.org where you can find a schedule of online public information meetings, and learn about the foster/adoption program.
You can also view the www.heartgallerystx.org website, where South Texas children have their portraits along with individual personal stories they wish to share, with their future forever family.
Basic Adoption Requirements
The prospective foster/adoptive parents may be single or married and must:
be at least 21 years of age, financially stable, and responsible mature adults
complete an application (staff will assist you if you prefer)
share information regarding their background and lifestyle
provide relative and non-relative references
show proof of marriage and/or divorce (if applicable)
agree to a home study which includes visits with all household members
allow staff to complete a criminal history background check and an abuse/neglect check on all adults in the household
attend free training
Medina County top lawman devises “Brown Box” for improved school security
To date, four prototypes of the Brown Box has been built. At least two companies – one based in Dallas and the other in Houston – are pursuing the rights to build and sell it commercially, Brown said. However, Brown has repeatedly stated that his preference is to pursue federal grant money or even donations to make the device available.
By Anton Riecher
At 2 a.m., the morning following the most deadly school shooting in Texas history, Medina County Sheriff Randy Brown was still awake and thinking about all that had happened.
“I remember the clock chiming in my house after coming home from Uvalde,” Brown said. “I thought ‘What can we do?’ because we always have to be proactive. If we’re not proactive, then we’ve lost.”
What he thought about was a tool box, a readily available yet secure storage container designed to give law enforcement immediate access to the weapons and defensive equipment needed to protect those threatened by an active shooter in their midst.
A prototype of just such a tool box is currently undergoing testing at the James W. Danner Sr. training center annex in Hondo with the cooperation of County Judge Keith Lutz. Brown also made a presentation on the project Feb. 24 during the Natalia school board meeting.
The project has been dubbed “The Brown Box.”
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