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Perry Gregory Pye (Greg)

Perry Gregory Pye (Greg) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Houston, Texas at the age of 82 years old.
Greg was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on October 31, 1942 to Frances and Perry Glenn Pye. He grew up on the west side of Houston, TX, and graduated from Spring Branch High School in 1960. As a young boy, Greg dreamed of being a cowboy and was a member of Spring Branch Future Farmers of America. Greg graduated from Texas A&M in 1964 with a degree in Agricultural Economics.  He was a proud member of Texas A&M’s Corp of Cadets and served two years as an officer in the United States Army after graduating college. After his release from the Army as a First Lieutenant, Greg met his wife, Mary Ann, while working for her father in Houston, TX, and they were married in 1968.
Greg pursued his passion with ag related career choices which took him and his family from Houston to the Texas panhandle in the early 70s. Greg and Mary Ann’s early family years were spent in Stratford, TX, while raising their two children, Garrett and Page. After nearly 10 years, Greg moved his family to Devine, TX, for warmer weather and to work for Cox Cattle Company. Greg ultimately retired as Vice President of Medina Valley State Bank in 2011, and he and Mary Ann remained in Devine until 2023. They were members of the First Baptist Church of Devine for 40 years. In 2023, they moved to Houston, TX, to be closer to their children and grandchildren.
Spending time with his family brought Greg the most joy. He was a loving father and grandfather, always curious to hear about the lives of his children and grandchildren and laughing at their stories.
Greg is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 57 years, Mary Ann Pye; son, Garrett Pye and his wife, Robyn; daughter, Page Schwertner and her husband, Brian; grandchildren, Douglas Schwertner, Jake Pye, Zach Pye, Page Pye, and Meryl Schwertner.

Local Police report

Devine Police Report

April 4
2:25AM – Assisted MCSO on IH 35 S with stolen vehicle.
10:30AM – Complainant on Jack Nicklaus Dr reported a broken bedroom window.
15:50PM – Officer dispatched to Bentson Dr for a minor accident.
17:42PM – Office dispatched to IH 35 S for a minor accident.
21:50PM – Officer dispatched to IH 35 S for theft of merchandise <$100. Subject cited and released.
April 5
23:00PM – Complainant on Devine Dr reported a disturbance. Unable to locate.
17:18PM – Complainant on Jamison Dr reported a white male subject walking in people’s yards. Unable to locate.
20:47PM – Officer dispatched to Coker Ave for minor accident.
April 6
15:07PM – Officer dispatched to IH 35 S for minor accident.
22:52PM – Officer dispatched to Park Ave for suspicious activity. People were sitting on benches. All okay.
April 7
1:05AM – Complainant on Zig Zag reported suspicious activity. Officer observed both driver’s side doors open and equipment inside. Made contact with owner who advised okay to just shut doors.
3:14AM – Assisted MCSO with physical disturbance on CR 761 between male and female.
8:27AM – Complainant on Teel Dr S called in reference to suspicious male loitering in area.
21:58PM – Officer initiated traffic stop on Hondo Ave E. Male subject DWLI; vehicle towed.
23:30PM – Complainant on SH 132 N called in reference to male subject knocking on door and left. Unable to locate.
April 8
14:57PM – Officer dispatched to Crouch Ave for disturbance. Officer made contact with male and female; female departed. All okay.
15:49PM – Complainant on Wilkens Ave reported vehicle parked in front of residence. Officer made contact with Spectrum Mobile, advised of city ordinance and asked to advise his supervisor as well.
16:37PM – Complainant on Teel Dr reported white F-250 runs stop sign daily in afternoon.
20:38PM – Complainant on Hondo Ave reported black Camaro with tool bag on ground. Made contact with owner who stated son was getting car and left tool bag there. Officer made location and retrieved bag.
20:53PM – Complainant on Malone Dr advised she was assaulted by her boyfriend about an hour ago. Boyfriend no longer at location. Arrest warrant obtained for offender.
23:25PM – Complainant on Colonial Pkwy called in reference to suspicious truck parked. Unable to locate.
April 9
4:30AM – Officer dispatched to IH 35 to assist Frio Deputies in pursuit of vehicle. Vehicle took exit 132 and Frio terminated. Vehicle located at Webb/Gutierrez and was unoccupied.
12:54PM – Complainant on Ingram Rd reported elderly man walking around and appears to be lost. Area checked but unable to locate.
April 10
8:08AM – Complainant on Devine Dr reported there is a dark color Lexus that keeps driving back and forth. Uanble to locate.
10:10AM – Complainant on Commercial Dr reported a male with Dos X box acting strange. Officer made contact with male who stated he was picking up trash. Officer gave subject courtesy ride to residence.
16:22PM – Officer dispatched to Wilson Dr for a welfare check. 14 year old female unresponsive but breathing on school bus; believed to have been vaping. Juvenile transported to Medina Regional. 13 year old male juvenile was taken to Juvenile Detention Center for Poss CS PG2 Less 1 Gram DFZ.

Lytle Police Report

Monday, April 07
11:45 AM – 700 Blk. SH 132 Natalia – Officers completed a follow-up on an open theft case.
12:35 PM – John Lott Park – Officers responded to a report of a lost cell phone. The phone was located with their child.
5:00 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to unlock a 2014 Mitsubishi.
5:05 PM – 63300 Blk. Diaz St. – Officers responded to a suspicious vehicle call to discover it was a contractor installing phone lines.
Tuesday, April 08
3:00 AM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
3:12 AM – 14600 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to an active alarm to discover the front window broken and a gaming machine stolen.
4:10 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of an upset customer throwing a piece of peppermint candy and striking an employee.
8:39 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of shoplifting on 12/14/2024 and 4/4/2025. The female shoplifter was observed stealing under $500 worth of merchandise. The case is under investigation.
Wednesday, April 09
12:37 AM – 16000 Blk. Tassel Branch – Officer observed a suspicious vehicle. Everything was okay.
12:40 AM – Assist Atascosa EMS –19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to assist a patient having a medical emergency.
8:53 AM – Main St. @ Diaz St. – Officer observed an abandoned vehicle and discovered it had a blown tire.
9:32 AM – 14700 Blk. Railroad St. – Officers observed a male with a known active warrant. A 33 year old male was arrested on an active Bexar County Warrant for Burglary of a Habitation. Subject was also charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
11:47 AM – Lytle PD – Officers received a phone call regarding fraudulent checks being cashed at the El Buffalo Pawn Shop by two separate males.
2:09 PM – 19700 Blk. IH 35 Frontage Rd. – Officers responded to a verbal disturbance over a handicapped parking spot.
8:30 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
Thursday, April 10
8:44 AM – 14500 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a report of an unwanted male at the business.
12:40 PM – Lytle PD – Officers spoke to a female regarding her ex-husband.
5:56 PM – Lytle PD – Officers spoke to a parent regarding child custody.
6:26 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a box of ammunition found on a gas pump. The officer secured the ammunition at the PD.
7:42 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to an accidental 911 hang up call.
10:05 PM – 18900 Blk. N. Prairie St. – Officers responded to a verbal disturbance between a husband and wife.
11:05 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
Friday, April 11
6:36 AM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
7:54 AM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
8:51 AM – 21000 Blk. IH 35 – Officers responded to unlock a 2001 Ford F-150 pickup.
9:20 AM – Lytle PD – Officers attempted to contact a complainant regarding a disturbance but could not locate the female in the Lytle MHC.
1:39 PM – 15600 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a report of neglect. The owner supplied water and shade to the dogs.
3:21 PM – Hester St. & Martin St. – Public Works alerted our staff to evidence of a possible water theft from two fire hydrants.
6:19 PM – John Lott Park – Officers responded to a report of marijuana use but could not locate anyone smoking.
8:17 PM – 14800 Blk. Railroad St. – Officers initiated a traffic stop for speeding that resulted in the arrest of a 33 year old male for possession. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
9:06 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
9:51 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a homeless male. The man was okay.
Saturday, April 12
10:00 AM – Benton City Water – Officers attended the Baton City Water Spring Fling.
10:57 AM – 14900 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to check on a resident but were unable to contact her.
2:15 PM – 15000 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a report of a reckless driver and spoke to the vehicle’s occupants.
5:02 PM – IH 35 Frontage Rd. @ MM 130 – Officers responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
7:30 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a possible disturbance. Everything was okay.
10:08 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a male in the roadway and could not locate him.
10:23 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a male sleeping outside the store. The male departed the location.
10:42 PM – N. Prairie St. @ Houston St. – Officer observed a vehicle with the flashers on. Everything was okay.
11:14 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to an unwanted customer.
Sunday, April 13
1:20 PM – Assist Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office – IH 35 NB Frontage Rd. @ MM 131 – Officers responded outside the city limits to assist with a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
4:13 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
8:31 PM – IH 35 @ MM 131 – Officer responded to check on a female in a pink shirt but could not locate her.
9:18 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officer provided a courtesy ride to the female on the previous call to IH 35 in Atascosa.
9:54 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officers initiated a traffic stop for no license plate light, which resulted in the arrest of a 33 year old male for an active warrant out of Brazos County for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
11:51 PM – 15000 Blk. Main St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for speeding, which resulted in the citation and release of a 41 year old female for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Subject was released at the scene.

Ten Cent Beer Night & More Bizarre Baseball

Baseball is back, and fans all over the country are again enjoying the thrill and satisfaction that only comes from America’s best sport. With baseball on my mind this week, it seemed appropriate to share a bit of bizarre baseball history. Fun and strange things can happen at the ballpark.
The Shortest Home Run in History – This is a minor league baseball story, circa 1900. Andy Oyler was a shortstop for the Minnesota Millers. After a night of heavy rain, his team found themselves playing in deep mud the next day. At bat in the bottom of the ninth inning, Oyler ducked a pitch that was apparently aimed at his head. The ball inadvertently hit Oyler’s bat and traveled approximately 24 inches before sinking into the mud in front of home plate. Oyler saw the ball, but none of the opposing fielders did. He was able to complete an inside-the-park home run before the ball was found.
The Smallest Pinch Hitter – In 1951, Bill Veeck, owner of the St. Louis Browns, came up with a wild publicity stunt. He signed professional performer Eddie Gaedel as a new player. Gaedel was a little person, standing just 3 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 60 pounds…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get INSTANT online 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 Lions Club golf tournament set for June

Club Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 7 with a shotgun start at 10 a.m.
Chartered on April 22, 1952, the Lions Club can be found all over the United States and are the largest service organization in the world.
“We help in all different aspects of the community,” Devine Lions Club president Lewis Stroud said.
Stroud, who has been president for 25-30 years, says that their annual golf tournament is the only fundraiser and all the funds accumulated go right back to Devine, which includes non-profits and scholarships…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get INSTANT online 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!

South Texas Ministerial Fellowship: Bridging Faith and Community Needs

The South Texas Ministerial Fellowship (STMF), a non-profit organization rooted in Christian faith, unites local churches and leaders in our communities. We believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and seek to work together to minister to the spiritual and physical needs of our community. While we encourage cooperation in the areas where we find “common ground”, we recognize and respect the individual beliefs and characteristics of our various member churches and ministers. With a focus on compassion, the STMF provides crucial emergency assistance, including shelter, food, clothing, healthcare, utilities, and transportation, to those facing hardship. Beyond immediate relief, we offer support for emotional well-being, education, and spiritual guidance, aiming to foster long-term stability…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get INSTANT online 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!

Planning requirements for proposed Natalia ambulance substation may postpone project

By Anton Riecher
Legal requirements governing the construction of government buildings in Texas may delay work on a Medina County Emergency Services District No. 4 ambulance substation slated to be built in Natalia later this year.
By a vote of 4-0, the ESD4 board of commissioners voted April 9 to contact their attorney, Ken Campbell, for clarification on architecture requirements to assemble a pre-engineered metal building that would serve as the new sub-station.
EMS Director Jason Miller warned the board that hiring an architect or engineer to draw plans and specifications for the new structure could mean a considerable push back in the project timeline…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get INSTANT online 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!

Lytle votes to update water, sewer mapping

By Anton Riecher
An agreement with an engineering consultant to update mapping of the water and sewer system in Lytle was approved by the city council Monday during its regular monthly meeting.
On a motion by District 3 Alderman David Emery, seconded by District 4 Alderman Michael Rodriguez, the council approved an agreement with San Antonio-based Cobb, Fendley & Associates for phase one of a two-phase project to update the city’s capital improvement plan.
City Administrator Zachary Meadows said the first phase will cover general mapping of the city’s water and sewer…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get INSTANT online 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!

When saying “Sorry” is just a flex

The Art of a Non-Apology

by Jerel Beaty
Apology: A delicate social ritual meant to convey remorse, mend fences, and acknowledge one’s shortcomings. Except, of course, when it does not. We’ve all encountered that special breed of a non-apology.
One that is so dripping with self-congratulation, deflection, and insincerity that could make one question if the offender even understands what the word “sorry” truly means. Instead of remorse, these non-apologies reek of ego, turning what should be a moment of humility into a performance of self-promotion.
Examples? Sure.
There are some apologies that may come across as, “I deeply regret that my innovative, record-breaking work ethic has inadvertently set an impossible standard for my peers.”…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get INSTANT online 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!

3 Devine FCCLA students advance to Nationals !!!

Several Devine FCCLA students placed at the state meet last Thursday.
Kamden Paige won 1st place with Interpersonal Communications and Collier Paige and Urijah Thompson won 1st place with their program National Programs in Action.
First and second places will advance to Nationals in Orlando, Florida in July.
Also placing at the state level were Amy Outlaw and Myla Sorrell received 4th place with their program Focus on Children.

This Saturday, April 19…Eggs-travaganza in Lytle

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The City of Lytle is hosting their 2025 Easter Eggs-travaganza on Saturday, April 19 from 10:00 am to 12 pm. Registration starts at 10:00 a.m. at John Lott Municipal Park
Schedule includes: 10:00 a.m. Easter Bunny Appearance. Easter Egg Hunt if for kids ages 1-8 only and starts at 11:00 a.m. Keep your ticket for the basket drawing and egg hunt gate entrance. Fee is 1 canned good or $1 per child. Every year the City of Lytle hosts an egg hunt for the children of the city and surrounding area on the Saturday before Easter.