Celebrating 126 Years of Serving the communities of Devine, Natalia, Lytle, Bigfoot, and Moore in Medina, Frio, and Atascosa Counties
The Lytle Pirates baseball squad took down Poth in a two game series sweep to secure the Area Championship and advance to the Regional semi-final round!
The 2026 Lytle Pirate baseball team: Weston Jackson, Chase Guevara, Damien Barco, Easton Burely, Easton Davila, Toby Davila, Piercen Moreno, Patrick Guillen, Travis Norton, Jayson Fuentes, Lee Mills, Juan Patlan, Maddox Moreno, Ethan Elizondo, Seth Pierce, Mason Hill, Devin Cordova.
Devine will be sending 8 athletes to the State Track and Field meet on Thursday, May 14th in Austin at Mike A. Myers Stadium. Representing the Warhorses: Karter Brown, Rowdy Esparza, Bo Wheeler, Alex Garcia-Castillo, Zach Guerra, Mikey Rodriguez, and Ryan Weinkam. Rylie Wells is the sole representative for the Arabians. Pictured above are the athletes heading off with their manager Brooke Dubose. Good luck, go make Devine proud!
Lytle will be sending 3 athletes to the State Track and Field meet on Thursday, May 14th in Austin at Mike A. Myers Stadium. Pictured above are: Jewell Hicks, Sebastian Garcia and Jacob Cantu. Good luck to the athletes!
The twins Margaret and Marjorie on the front porch of their house in the country with their mother, Annie Mullins Halliburton.
With a lifetime of shared memories, twin sisters Margaret Billebault and Marjorie Burris will celebrate their 90th birthday on May 21, 2026. The sisters were born in Waelder, Texas on May 21, 1936—Marjorie arriving first, followed just 15 minutes later by Margaret, much to their parents’ surprise. The youngest of six children, the twins were raised in the country outside of Devine on land gifted to their family by their great-aunt, Emma Dubose Taylor, a cattle baron.
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By Anton Riecher
Taking the oath of office as Lytle mayor for the third time, nine-year city council veteran Ruben Gonzalez announced at the council meeting Monday that he plans to step down after completing his latest two-year term.
“I value this decision dearly,” Gonzalez said. “I want our council to move on and continue to do important things but this will be my last term.”
Medina County Judge Keith Lutz issued the oath to Gonzalez and three returning council members – District 1 Alderwoman Anna Carrillo, District 4 Alderman Michael Rodriguez and District 5 Alderman Matthew Martinez.
Gonzalez praised his fellow council members for creating a congenial atmosphere in which to administer 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!
The Friendship Art Club recently received a donation from Lytle State Bank to support the club’s drawing held in conjunction with the Annual Arts and Crafts Show scheduled for September 26 at the Lytle Community Center. Bank President Randy Garcia presented the $100 donation to Club Secretary Elsa Rodrigues.
The drawing benefits art education, including scholarships for graduating high school students to pursue their education and artistic promise. And, the drawings success for many years can be attributed to the generosity of the business community and individual donors as well as the enthusiastic participation of the ticket-buying community at the art show.
Club members and guest artists at the annual show will exhibit their artwork—paintings, drawings, photographs, and 3-D pieces in wood, metal, ceramics, jewelry, etc.—in booths, as well as in a judged competition. The vote of the public at the show will determine the People’s Choice Award.
Information on artist applications to participate in the show will be released soon.
1st Place – The Lady Justice League
Medina County, Texas — The Walk Across Texas program brought community members together with a shared commitment to improving health and wellness, and the 2026 season proved to be a remarkable success across the county. Hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Walk Across Texas is an eight-week program that encourages participants to increase physical activity through friendly team competition and goal setting.
This year, Medina County teams logged an impressive number of miles, demonstrating dedication, teamwork, and a strong community spirit. Participants tracked miles walked, run, or completed through other physical activities, all contributing toward their team totals as they “walked” the distance across Texas (832 Miles) and beyond.
Team Results
After weeks of tracking steps and encouraging one another, the final results highlight the incredible effort of all participants:…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!
2nd Place – The Fast Trackers
3rd Place – Agrilife Extension- Medina County
HARTS Scholarship Committee awarded three scholarships to three area 2026 graduates. Pictured above are HARTS President Earline Schlortt, committee members Darlene Haby, Irene Dubberly, Esther Johnson and Scholarship Committee chair Elaine Neuman. Scholarship recipients (seated) are Kaylee Kavensky, Medina Valley, who will be attending Our Lady of the Lake; Cheyenne Vera, Pearsall, who has her eyes set on Tarleton University; and Mason Barr, Hondo, who has chosen Texas Lutheran.
May 1
5:55AM – TXDot Notified of stop lights at intersection of SH 132 not working properly.
10:03AM – Officer dispatched to IH 35 NB MM 123for a minor two vehicle accident.
10:17AM – Guard rail damage due to vehicle accident on IH 3 NB MM 123. TXDot notified.
11:55AM – Officer dispatched to SH 132 for minor two vehicle accident.
20:58PM – Complainant on Corley Dr called in reference to suspicious male standing at corner. Male was identified by police.
May 2
0:26AM – Complainant on Rossville reported male walking down street. Officer made contact with male and gave courtesy ride to his residence.
7:06AM – Complainant on Hondo Ave E observed suspicious vehicle with two occupants. Identified by police; all okay.
May 3
9:15AM – Complainant on Bright Dr N reported male and female arguing. Female backed into male’s vehicle. No charges filed at residence of male vehicle owner.
17:35PM – Complainant on Bright Dr N reported male and female arguing. Officer arrived at residence – arguing to get her belongings. Parties were separated.
May 4
3:30AM – Assisted MCSO with major accident and arrest on IH 35 S MM 130.
8:07AM – Late Entry – Officer stopped vehicle for traffic violation. Male subject cited for DWLI on FM 2200 173 EB. Occurred at 043026 at 1545 hours.
10:12AM – Complainant on IH 35 SB MM 123 reported 18 wheeler unable to maintain lane, appears to be on cell phone. Officer searched area but unable to locate.
14:35PM – Complainant on Dilley Ave W reported subjects on their property for unknown reason.
16:39PM – Complainant on Benton Ave W reported disturbance. Officer made location and confronted reporting party who state their cat went onto property on Dilley the night prior. Both parties advised to stayed away from each other’s property.
21:00PM – Called on Benton Ave W reported suspicious person in parking lot of church. Identified by police; all okay.
May 5
0:20AM – Caller on Transportation Dr N stated that male pulled into driveway of residence, stating he was there to pick up property. Although he criminal trespassed on property, property owner declined to file charges.
3:54AM – Officer stopped vehicle on Commercial S and impounded it due to no insurance and no driver’s license.
11:07AM – Complainant on 4514 and 3513 found a set of keys on railroad tracks while delivering packages.
15:29PM – Complainant on Teel Dr N reported assault on business owner. Subject arrested for injury to elderly and resisting arrest. Subject jailed.
17:52PM – Caller on Upson Dr N wanted to report ex-boyfriend was violating his conditions of bond. Report was taken.
20:50PM – Complainant on SH 173 @ 5710 reported red Jeep Wrangler not maintaining lanes. Checked area but unable to locate.
21:00PM – Caller on Bright Dr N reported male damaged her vehicle. Officers determined no damage was caused by male. He was not home. Parties separated. All verbal.
May 6
10:45AM – Complainant on Teel Dr N reported husband took off in their F150 truck and he was intoxicated.
17:15PM – On duty AP at IH 35 S reported he had one male shop lifter detained. Subject was cited and released.
May 7
9:22AM – Male subject found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and a crystallized substance on Teel Dr N. 9:27AM – Male on Teel Dr transported to San Antonio Behavioral Health by PD for an emergency detention.
15:31PM – Disturbance reported at Tuttle Dr. Male left walking. Subject jailed for drug possession and probable violation of warrant.
21:00PM – Assisted county with major accident on 173 and 1343.
Monday, May 04
3:42 AM – Assist Medina County Sheriff’s Office – SB IH 35 @ MM 130 – Officers responded outside the city limits of Lytle to assist with a single-vehicle rollover, but the call was canceled before their arrival.
12:46 PM – 15100 Blk. Main St. – Officers made contact with a homeless female, which resulted in the arrest of a 54 year old female for an active Criminal Trespass warrant out of Bexar County. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
4:47 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
5:50 PM – 63300 Blk. Juarez St. – Officer responded to a verbal family disturbance.
7:38 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a report of a male attempting to open vehicle doors. Officers discovered a male juvenile pulling the handles and placing business cards on the door handles.
Tuesday, May 05
8:03 AM – 140 Blk. CR 6842 – Officers responded to a report of gunfire and discovered a resident firing his gun to scare away feral hogs that were damaging his shed.
9:54 AM – 20200 Blk. IH 35 – Officers responded to a report of the theft of an iPad valued at $441. The iPad was recovered and returned to the business. No charges are pending at the business’s request.
2:40 PM – 14900 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a report of a male in all black jumping up and down and yelling. Officers were unable to locate the male.
4:49 PM – Assist San Antonio PD – Lytle PD – Officer received information regarding an open case from 2022.
5:19 PM – IH 35 @ MM 129 – Officer responded to a report of a reckless driver and was unable to locate the vehicle.
7:24 PM – Assist Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office – FM 3175 @ IH 35 – Officer spoke to the driver and passenger of a vehicle regarding a verbal disturbance occurring outside the city limits of Lytle. Everything was okay.
7:26 PM – 19400 Blk. FM 2790 – Officer responded to a report of a vehicle with wood falling from the vehicle in the roadway. No vehicle or wood was in the roadway upon the officer’s arrival.
9:03 PM – 15200 Blk. Adams St. – Officers responded to an open door reported by a neighboring business. Everything was okay.
Wednesday, May 06
10:04 AM – Hidalgo St. @ San Juan St. – Officer responded to a report of a possible intoxicated driver but was unable to locate the vehicle.
12:06 PM – 14800 Blk. Lytle-Somerset St. – Officer responded to an attempted theft that caused minor damage to the building’s exterior. The case is under investigation.
1:16 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer received information about the repossession of a 2007 Ford F150.
7:18 PM – 19600 Blk. Bruce St. – Officers responded to a verbal disturbance between a boyfriend and girlfriend.
7:18 PM – 14600 Blk. Richard Dr. – Officer spoke to a parent regarding a civil matter regarding child custody.
7:41 PM – Main St. @ McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a possible disturbance in a passing vehicle but could not locate it.
8:20 PM – Delgado Hills – Officer responded to a report of a large group of people in the park. No violation occurred.
Thursday, May 07
1:42 PM – 18900 Blk. FM 2790 – Officers provided a bus escort for the Lytle HS Baseball Team leaving for the playoffs.
2:21 PM – N. Somerset St. @ Houston St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for an Expired Motor Vehicle Registration, which resulted in the Citation & Release of a 25 year old female and a 24 year old female for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
4:15 PM – 14900 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a report of a verbal family disturbance.
4:40 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a male walking around a customer’s vehicle. Everything was okay.
7:39 PM – Lytle-Somerset St. @ S. Somerset St. – Officer observed a vehicle pulling a trailer without a tire and had it pulled off the roadway.
7:52 PM – 15000 Blk. Adams St. – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
8:05 PM – Assist Lytle VFD – 15300 Blk. Lake St. – Officer responded to a report of an unauthorized fire that was found to be a resident cooking.
8:51 PM – 19900 Blk. FM 2790 – Officers responded to an irate consumer. The male was transported to the San Antonio Behavioral Hospital for a higher level of care on an Emergency Detention warrant.
10:50 PM – 14800 Blk. Adams St. – Officer responded to a kitten stuck in the engine compartment of a car. The cat was safely removed.
Friday, May 08
8:35 AM – 14400 Blk. Main St. – Officer spoke to a resident regarding one of his goats that was killed by a possible wild animal.
10:23 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a distraught female. A friend provided the female with a ride home.
1:51 PM – 19500 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to a report of a homeless male sleeping on the sidewalk. The male stated he was resting before heading south on IH 35 and departed.
2:39 PM – Wisdom Rd. @ Lake St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for having no trailer license plate, which resulted in the seizure of the 12’ trailer due to no VIN # and no identifying stickers.
4:43 PM – 14600 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to check on the business’s TABC license.
7:11 PM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke to a female on the phone regarding a traffic accident that occurred outside the city limits of Lytle.
7:26 PM – 19500 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
8:52 PM – 15200 Blk. Oak St. – Officers responded to a report of a juvenile boy who was assaulted by three unknown males. Officers were unable to locate the suspects.
Saturday, May 09
12:30 AM – Assist Bexar County Sheriff’s Office – Old Frios City Rd. @ Wisdom Rd. – Officers responded outside the city limits of Lytle to look for a possible injured female but were unable to locate.
2:12 AM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St – Officer responded to a report of a verbal disturbance between a male and a female at the fuel pumps but was unable to locate them.
9:08 AM – 14300 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to several locations provided by the female caller on 911 but were unable to locate her.
10:03 AM – 14900 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a verbal disturbance between a husband and wife.
2:03 PM – Wyatt Earp Way – Officer responded but was unable to locate the small white vehicle.
2:27 PM – IH 35 SB @ MM 133 – Officers responded outside the city limits of Lytle to assist with a 2013 Dodge Charger that was on fire. Lytle VFD extinguished the fire.
7:17 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a 911 hangup but could not locate the caller.
8:05 PM – 15100 Blk. Main St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for an obstructed front license plate, which resulted in the impoundment of a 2011 Ford F-150 for an Expired Motor Vehicle Registration, no Insurance, and a suspended Driver’s License.
9:41 PM – Main St. @ McDonald St. – Officers responded to a report of a silver Ford pickup driving recklessly. Everything was okay.
Sunday, May 10
11:19 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a report of a missing elderly female but were unable to locate her.
2:38 PM – Main St. @ Bank St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for speeding, which resulted in the seizure of Methamphetamine. Charges are pending.
7:19 PM – IH 35 Frontage Rd. @ FM 3175 – Officers were dispatched to look for a gray Dodge Durango stolen by the owner’s 13-year-old son outside the city limits of Lytle. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, which resulted in a pursuit. Officers terminated the pursuit on IH 35 at the Medina River in Von Ormy for public safety. The driver was stopped in Guadalupe County.
7:38 PM – 19700 Blk. FM 3175 – Officers responded and conducted an Emergency Detention on a consumer. The consumer was transported to the Cedar Hills Behavioral Hospital in San Antonio.
10:30 PM – 20100 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
10:57 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a report of a slashed tire on a 2025 Hyundai Elantra.
Mary Jane (DuBose) Dennis, 91, of San Saba, TX. passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on May 11, 2026. A visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, May 17. A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2026 at Blaylock Funeral Home in San Saba. Interment will follow at Colony Cemetery in Bend, TX. Online condolences can be made at www.blaylockfuneralhome.com
Another Angel on earth gained her wings on Monday night, May 11, as our dear sweet Aunt Mary Jane Dennis, 91 years old, went to Heaven with the love of her life by her side, Uncle George, and their daughters my cousins Shannon & Sidney and their pet dog Luna aka “Horse”. Family members and friends had been in and out over the past few weeks to help and share their love and memories.
Pauline & Brayden and I were fortunate to get to spend a couple days with them this past weekend.
To watch the love between Mary and George as he helped care for her at her side with his gentle touch and kind words and actions of faith, hope and love was an experience that I was grateful to watch and be a part of and will never forget. Her daughters shared the same love and devotion to her care so she could be in the comforts of her own home right to the end. Devoted to both her needs and wishes and that of Uncle George’s.
George and Mary met in college and have enjoyed over 60 years together. Both devoted their lives to teaching. Mary was a kindergarten teacher for 25 years and earlier taught home economics. George taught high school and college science up until his 80s and even had a Science Building named after him at San Saba High School.
Mary Jane spent many a childhood day at the Devine News office visiting her daddy CP DuBose. She was proud to be the first Homecoming Queen of Devine High School. Her mother Kathleen made her a crown out of a cereal box and aluminum foil, the most beautiful crown ever.
They hosted many a DuBose family reunion at Easter and during the summers. Aunt Mary had a special way of visiting with the little ones, many times on the floor even in her 80s, looking into their eyes and truly listening to their stories, answering their questions, playing games and doing puzzles. A fond memory we all have.
They hosted over 25 years of kindergarten field trips to their home where all the kindergarteners in the school got to float their homemade boats they made at school down the stream, took a walk down the trails and ended with a picnic under the trees. A tradition San Saba graduates remember fondly.
Aunt Mary you will be so missed. I promise we will carry on your traditions, your teachings and your love of family reunions. Love Kay Kay
Kyrie DuBose and Great Aunt Mary Jane Dennis making memories.
Edward (Eddie) Linnartz went to be with our Lord on Friday, May 1, 2026 surrounded by family and friends. “Eddie fought the good fight, he has finished the race and he has kept the faith. Now there is in store for him the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to Eddie on that day and not only to him, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8.
Eddie was born on September 11, 1949 in Boerne, Tx. His family moved to Devine shortly after his birth, where he lived until he moved to San Antonio. While in Devine, he worked for his dad, Erich, building houses. He did a lot of things in his career, Army (helicopter repair), driving 18 wheelers, working with cattle, buying and selling vehicles and became a salesman selling irrigation equipment. On May 1, 1987, he went to work for Preferred Pump and Equipment. He loved this company, the owner and all the people he worked with, plus, his vendors, suppliers and the customers. He worked for Preferred as a salesman, opened several branches, became a Regional Manager and when he retired on December 31, 2017 he still worked as a contractor after his retirement, for the company he so loved.
He was loved by so many people and had such a heart for helping whomever he could. He was a man of God and his faith and worship was important to him. He was a wonderful husband, dad, brother, Papa, and uncle. His grands always gave him great joy and he was blessed to have so many.
He is survived by his wife, Diane, of 30 years; sister in law, Nancy Ray, son Wesley McDaniel (Analisa), daughter Jessica McDaniel (William, fiancé), all of San Antonio. Son, Lance Rogers (Sherri) of Nebraska; daughter Heather Yanta (Chris) of Devine. 14 grandchildren, Wyatt,
Felipe, Riley, Korben, Violet, Archer, Carson, Rowan, Ivy, Jacob (Maggie), Ethan, Bryce, Jessica, Jarrod and 1 great grandchild, Matthew. His brother Roy Linnartz (Faye) of New Braunfels, sister Patsy Turner (Danny) of Schertz. Numerous nieces and nephews, Neal, Deborah, Alexis, Manny, Sarah, Anna. Eddie was a man that had great strength, integrity, faith and a big heart and was very loved by all. His priority in life was to take care of his family and anyone else that needed a hand. He will be greatly missed by his wife, family and friends and he has touched so many people in his life that will miss him also.
Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, May 16 at the Swanderosa at 2:00. We invite you to leave a message on the guest book at http://www.puenteandsons.com.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Down Syndrome Association of South Texas, http://www.dsastx.salsalabs.org
