Our dear and beloved husband and father Charles William “Bill” Carr was called to be with our Lord at the age of 78 on Monday, November 17th. He passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Bill was born in San Antonio, TX July 26, 1947. He attended Elementary, Jr High and High School in Devine, TX and later joined the Army in 1967. Bill married the love of his life, Cindy Minchew, in 1990. Together, they lived in Corpus Christi and Bastrop, TX and raised a beautiful family sharing a vibrant life of 39 years full of many special gatherings with family and friends. After a 35 year career with Southwestern Bell he retired and dedicated his life to his children, grandchildren, family, friends, faith and unwavering loyalty to the Texas Longhorns. #Hookem
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Charles W and Peggy Carr and his beloved mother in law, Evangeline Minchew. Those left to cherish his memories include his loving wife, Cindy Carr; daughters, Myra (Larry) Gingold, Heather (Chris) Miller and Geena (David) Renfro; grandchildren, Taylor (Nathan), Blaine, Peyton, Josh, Brooklyn, Kylie, Aimee, Easton, Braylee, Stevie Rae, Oakley; and great-grandchildren, Lorenzo “Enzo” and Blakely; nieces, nephews and many dear friends. He will be forever missed by all who knew him. May he forever rest in peace.
A visitation will be held Monday, December 15, 2025 from 1:00- 2:00 P.M. and Memorial/Celebration of Life, Monday, December 15, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home.
Those wishing to participate, may join the family in honoring Bill’s love of the Longhorns by wearing burnt-orange.
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Virginia Marie “Mae” Kuehler Beaty
Virginia Marie “Mae” Kuehler Beaty, 93, passed away on November 29, 2025, from causes related to age.
Mae was born on February 12, 1932, in Rhineland, Texas to Leo Frank and Beatrice Mary Herring Kuehler where she grew up alongside her siblings prior to graduating from Lorenzo High School in 1949. Mae played basketball and took part in several school activities including drama and 4-H.
On November 19, 1949, she married Dorval Beaty at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Lubbock. The couple began their life together on the family farm outside Lorenzo near Estacado. Their farmhouse became the first home to seven of their eight children. As much as she loved helping others, her greatest joy was raising and caring for her growing family.
She also worked as a beautician for local residents and kept her own children looking sharp with decades of home haircuts and styling. Mae was known to have the uncanny ability to make a five-star meal out of whatever happened to be in the cupboard.
In 1967, Mae and Dorval moved to Fort Walton Beach, Florida, where they worked side by side at the family oyster bar. Mae later transitioned into a new profession with Barnett Bank.
The couple returned to Lorenzo in 1977 to care for their aging parents. Mae spent the next 20 years at Lorenzo State Bank, first as a bookkeeper and teller, and later as the receptionist who warmly greeted and put a smile on every customer as they walked through the door.
After she and Dorval retired, they relocated to McKinney, Texas, to be near six of their eight children and many of their grandchildren. A devoted member of St. Jude Parish, Mae volunteered faithfully, helping with monthly mailings and organizing bus transportation so her senior friends could attend Mass.
Late in life, even as Mae’s ability to openly communicate faded and her voice grew quiet, her faith remained strikingly clear. Those who came to offer her the Eucharist witnessed a remarkable grace.
Though everyday words often eluded her, she could recite the sacred prayers with clarity and devotion, each familiar phrase rising effortlessly from a place deeper than memory. With steady, reverent purpose, Mae traced the sign of the cross, her movements sure and meaningful, signifying a final, enduring testament to a lifetime of unwavering belief.
Mae is survived by her children Jerry “JW” Beaty, Julie (Paul) Deering, Jeana (Larry) Fitzgerald, Janet (Bob) Talabay, Joann (Charlie) Petit, Jalyn (Kristi) Beaty, and Jerel Beaty; sisters Lewellyn Moore and Marlene Kineman; brother Donnie Kuehler; 18 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dorval, her son James, grandson Christen, sister Lorene Barrett, and brother Enos Kuehler.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mae Beaty’s honor to St. Jude Catholic Church of Allen (1515 N. Greenville Ave., Allen, Tx 75002) or San Lorenzo Catholic Church of Lorenzo (PO Box 129, Lorenzo, Tx 79343).
Local Police report
Natalia Police Report
11/24/2025 – Officers responded to 100 Block of 3rd street for assault with deadly weapon the case is still under investigation.
11/27/2025 – Officers were called to the Police Department for a civil matter case that is still pending investigation.
11/29/2025 – Officers made a warrant arrest at the intersection of 8th and Miller.
11/30/2025 – Officers responded to the Loves Truck Stop for a civil matter.
Lytle Police Report
Monday, November 24
2:37 AM – Assist Bexar County Sheriff’s Office – IH 35 SB @ Luckey Rd. – Officer responded outside the city limits of Lytle to assist with a vehicle vs. deer accident.
7:27 AM – 15300 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to a report of a damaged fence for a $400 loss.
9:30 AM – 19200 Blk. Bank St. – Officer responded to the death of a 77-year-old female.
10:20 AM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke to a complainant regarding unwanted phone contact by a contractor.
10:40 AM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to the report of a homeless male in the roadway but was unable to locate him.
12:24 PM – Lytle PD – Officer took a statement regarding an assault between a husband and wife.
1:30 PM – 20200 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to a report of three shoplifting incidents in November, resulting in a loss of $1,700. The male suspect stole forty-three Perks 7-Hydroxmitragynine packages from a locked glass case. The case is under investigation.
2:30 PM – 20200 Blk. IH 35 – Officers responded to unlock a 2007 Ford Focus with children locked inside.
3:14 PM – 18200 Blk. Ball Rd. – Officers responded to an active alarm. Everything was okay.
4:12 PM – Assist Medina County Sheriff’s Office – 18600 Blk. Wisdom Rd. – Officers responded to look for a male involved in a stabbing in Natalia but were unable to locate him.
7:24 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to check on a homeless male. Everything was okay.
8:01 PM – 14600 Blk. Richard Dr. – Officer responded to a 911 hang up but could not locate the caller.
8:17 PM – IH 35 @ MM 133 – Officer responded to look for a lost cell phone but could not find it.
9:10 PM – 17900 Blk. Wisdom Rd. – Officer responded but was unable to contact the adult son of the caller.
Tuesday, November 25
2:18 PM – 1500 Blk. FM 3175 – Officer responded outside the city limits of Lytle to assist in jump-starting a vehicle.
3:34 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer received information for the repossession of a 2011 Kia Optima.
4:02 PM – 19700 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to unlock a 2023 Dodge Challenger.
6:55 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to the report of a male in the roadway. The homeless male was out of the road upon the officer’s arrival.
7:22 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to report of a suspicious vehicle and found that everything was okay.
11:18 PM – Assist Medina County Sheriff’s Office – Main St. @ Martin St. – Officer assisted with a traffic stop.
Wednesday, November 26
2:04 AM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a homeless male sleeping inside the store. Everything was okay.
3:44 AM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a male in the roadway but was unable to locate him.
4:47 AM – FM 2790 @ Farmer Rd. – Officer responded to a three-vehicle injury accident.
8:03 AM – Assist Medina County Sheriff’s Office – 15000 Blk. Rodeo St. – Officer responded to assist a stranded motorist.
10:22 AM – Assist Medina County Sheriff’s Office – 19800 Blk. IH 35 – Officers responded to check on a male experiencing a mental crisis but were unable to locate the vehicle or the male.
1:17 PM – 14800 Blk. Star Cross Trail – Officer responded to the death of a 101-year-old female.
1:46 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a report of children being left alone in a vehicle. A 29 year old female was cited and released.
2:35 PM – Lytle-Somerset @ Bruce St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for disregarding a stop sign, which resulted in the arrest of a 20 year old male, for Possession of Marijuana and Unlawful Carry of a Weapon. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
4:53 PM – 18800 Blk. Live Oak St. – Officer responded to a report of a loose dog.
6:10 PM – Lytle PD – Officer responded to a civil matter regarding child custody.
7:28 PM – 14800 Blk. Lytle-Somerset St. – Officers responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
Thursday, November 27
2:37 AM – Benton City Rd. @ Rodeo St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for speeding, which led to the arrest of a 23 year old male for Driving While Intoxicated, 1st offense. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
6:23 AM – IH 35 SB @ Atascosa/Medina County Line – Officer responded to a report of a dresser in the roadway and moved it out of the road.
11:45 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers assisted in closing the store for the holiday.
6:25 PM – 14900 Blk. Star Cross Trail – Officer received a phone call regarding a water leak.
7:59 PM – Main St. @ McDonald St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for speeding, which resulted in the citation and release of a 21 year old female for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
8:32 PM – Assist Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office – Las Palomas Dr. – Officers responded outside Lytle’s city limits to assist with a suspicious vehicle and found everything was okay.
8:54 PM – Main St. @ McDonald St. – Officer initiated a traffic stop for speeding, which resulted in the arrest of a 54 year old male for Driving While Intoxicated 2nd Offense. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
10:51 PM – IH 35 MM 131 SB Exit – Officer responded to a report of a reckless driver but was unable to locate the vehicle.
Friday, November 28
11:00 AM – 14900 Blk Main St. – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
8:36 PM – Main St. @ Railroad St. – Officer responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle but was unable to locate the vehicle.
8:48 PM – Wisdom Rd. @ Lake St. – Officers responded to a report of two Police Units blocking the roadway. The units were gone before the officer’s arrival.
Saturday, November 29
12:54 AM – FM 2790 @ Main St. – Officers responded to a two-vehicle hit-and-run accident.
2:38 AM – 19400 Blk. Davis St. – Officers responded and were unable to locate a male or female in the area as reported.
4:00 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded and cited, and released a 40 year old for shoplifting $79.75 of baby merchandise.
7:19 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to the report of a homeless male in the roadway.
7:37 PM – Lytle PD – Officers were conducting an earlier hit-and-run accident, which resulted in the arrest of a 41 year old female for Driving While Intoxicated, 2nd offence. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
9:00 PM – Lytle PD – Officer responded to speak to a complainant regarding a female and was advised she was arrested for DWI.
Sunday, November 30
2:10 AM – Bank St. @ Mesquite St. – Officer contacted Lytle Public Works regarding a water leak.
3:15 AM – IH 35 Frontage Rd. @ FM 2790 – Officers conducted a field contact, which resulted in the arrest of a 25 year old male for Public Intoxication. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
4:39 AM – 19800 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to the report of an auto alarm activation in the parking lot. Everything was okay.
6:20 AM – 18500 Blk. Live Oak St. – Officer provided next of kin notification for the death of a 43-year-old female.
10:20 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to speak to an employee regarding a cell phone dispute.
11:17 AM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke to a male regarding a threatening phone call.
2:20 PM – 15000 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a report of an open door. The owner arrived and secured the business.
3:50 PM – Lytle PD – Officer received a phone call regarding an open case.
6:47 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle but were unable to locate the white Chevrolet Suburban.
Red Light Rescue – Healing at Home
“Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.”
-Mark Twain
The pursuit of good health has always been big business. From the snake oil salesman and quack doctors in years past to the biohackers and industrial medicine of today, there have always been “experts” ready to heal you for money. Today, with new drugs and treatments galore for every malady known to man, this health pursuit continues and can get confusing.
Most of us are sharp enough to know the bare basics of maintaining good health. Proper nutrition (eating whole and healing foods – quality meats, fruits and vegetables – avoiding highly processed factory food from a box), drinking plenty of water (staying hydrated so you don’t look and feel like a piece of leather), deep restorative sleep (only possible when we put our stupid phones down well before bedtime – screen time ruins slumber), these are all part of keeping our bodies alive and well. But the basics are not always fun. You may forget about them as you scroll through your phone with a bowl of ice cream in your lap at two in the morning. But at the risk of adding more to the pile of “should do” health advice rattling around in your head, let me share some solid info. It relates to a recent helpful discovery that I have made that is frankly too compelling not to share with my readers. This might be a game changer for those who are aging and often find themselves sick and “stove up” as the old timers used to say. And what is this great discovery? It is red light therapy.
A word of caution here – do your own research and consult your doctor before embarking on this restorative health journey. Don’t take my word for it. I am just an old, bearded guy in a ball cap, slumped over my typewriter with a cup of coffee most mornings trying to stay healthy and out of trouble. Learn about the benefits of red light for yourself.
Red light therapy has been around since the 1990s, beginning when our astronauts tried their hand at cosmic farming. At that time NASA introduced red-light omitting diode (LED) devices to help grow potatoes in space. When astronauts were tending their plants, they noticed that the red light helped heal wounds on their hands. This prompted further research, revealing that this red light fostered healing on a cellular level. The light seemed to supercharge the body’s natural healing ability.
Today both red light and NIR (near infrared light) therapy are producing massive benefits. Red light therapy is non-invasive, doesn’t burn, and is considered completely safe. When the light hits your skin, it is absorbed by your mitochondria (the energy factory within your cells) significantly boosting the production of ATP (helpful adenosine triphosphate). Simply stated, this greatly increases your body’s ability to produce energy and repair cellular damage, and in the process essentially healing itself. It’s like charging your body’s battery. Red light therapy is commonly used to promote skin care, but can also support muscle recovery, brain health, and provide serious relief from chronic pain and disease.
My personal experience with red light therapy has been overwhelmingly positive. Plagued with skin issues and the normal aches and pains of a well-seasoned old guy, we purchased a simple red-light pad recently. Concerned about some strange spots on my aging face, after using the pad for a few months, those spots are gone. In the process my beard has started to grow darker, so something strange is working. Most surprisingly, the pain in my aching shoulder, which used to keep me up at night, is now completely gone after using my pad for a short time. I now use my pad anytime and anywhere I have pain or a problem (esp. occasional knee and foot pain – gone usually after a few sessions). I think I’ll go ahead and invest in a larger full-body red light blanket to cover and heal all my parts at once.
If you would like to try red light therapy, here are a few things to consider. First, do your own research before buying anything. And see your doctor if you have any potentially serious issues that need medical attention.
There are a variety of red-light devices available. Find what works for you. I started with a small pad (17” x 24”) that could be used anywhere needed. And make sure your device offers both red light (for skin deep healing) and NIR – near infrared light (for deeper healing in muscles and joints). My little pad is rated at 660nm for red light and 850nm NIR (this seems standard) and can run both wavelengths at the same time for optimum benefit with a treatment time of 20 minutes with automatic shut-off.
It is best to test your device and use it in the morning to start. If treating muscle or bone issues you may experience initial discomfort or irritation that might keep you awake at night, so better to use early in the day to avoid compromising sleep.
If you are not as spry as you used to be, red light therapy might be just what you need as you stagger back to good health and vitality. Try it today!
© 2025 Jody Dyer
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‘Beauty bias’ strongly shapes who we view as leaders
By Emma Lawson, Texas A&M University Division of Marketing and Communications
New research shows physical attractiveness is one of the first qualities used to determine leadership skills. Read online
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Nov. 26, 2025 — According to a new Texas A&M University study, physical attractiveness has a measurable — and surprisingly strong — effect on who’s viewed as leadership material, influencing decisions across industries and institutions.
The findings, based on a meta-analysis of 65 pre-existing studies, confirm that the “beauty bias,” a term often used to describe situations where attractive people gain advantages based on looks alone, plays a significant role in who is chosen for leadership roles in classrooms, companies and executive suites. Published in the Journal of Management, the paper co-authored by Dr. Stephen Courtright, professor of management at Texas A&M’s Mays Business School and director of the Flippen Leadership Institute at Mays, concludes that physical attractiveness is consistently linked to perceived warmth and competence, in turn influencing who is seen as a leader.
“What we find is that people lend a lot of credence to good looks when they’re selecting leaders, even though good looks have no effect on leader effectiveness whatsoever,” Courtright said. “And the reason we fall into this beauty bias is because we assume that better looking people are more caring and competent — which also isn’t the case based on past research.”
The tendency to associate attractiveness with perceived warmth may explain why certain individuals are perceived as leaders before they’ve demonstrated their skills or experience. Courtright, whose research focuses on organizational leadership, teamwork and work-family dynamics, said that people subconsciously associate attractiveness with having strong people skills and intellect.
One famous example: the 1960 presidential debates between candidates Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy. Viewers who watched on television overwhelmingly favored Kennedy’s youthful, charismatic and suave appearance, while radio listeners preferred Nixon.
“Essentially, in the face of limited information, we use physical attractiveness as an indicator of the key skills we want in leaders — namely, being smart and being good with people,” he said. “And it doesn’t matter if you’re an executive, a politician, a frontline manager or a college student. We find that the beauty bias is very common and more pervasive than what we originally thought.”
To quantify the beauty bias, Courtright and his colleagues empirically analyzed dozens of pre-existing studies conducted by social scientists after reviewing more than 1,000 research articles exploring how physical traits relate to organizational outcomes. Their goal was to identify how attractiveness specifically influences perceptions of who should become a leader — and whether that influence differs by gender, culture, work experience, and other factors.
The results show that this link is not only real, but sizeable. Compared with gender, personality traits, or IQ, physical attractiveness was a stronger predictor of who is seen as a leader. Furthermore, the beauty bias was equally strong for men and women — meaning both could be unfairly helped or hurt by it – and it was consistent across different contexts and cultures.
The good news is that while physical attractiveness heavily shapes early impressions of leadership potential, it has no impact on actual leadership capabilities, Courtright said. Over time, teams begin to value qualities that determine leadership success — like knowledge and empathy far more than appearance.
Hiring managers can also use well-defined and valid criteria when determining leadership potential so they can avoid promoting unqualified individuals to leadership positions, Courtright said.
“You can’t control some things about attractiveness other than ‘dressing the part,’ but what you can control is how much you can connect with people and gain competence as a leader. Ultimately, that’s what makes the most difference in becoming a successful leader: Can you do your job well, and are you good with people? If you have those two down, you have the skills needed to be a great leader, no matter what your level of attractiveness might be,” he said.
Horses are hoopin’, spreading the wealth
Varsity Warhorse #2 Ray’sean Beaver looks to beat his defender off the dribble to penetrate the defense during Devine’s win over Highlands. Photo by Moose Lopez.
Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Devine was simply en fuego from the floor the last two ball games as they rung up 154 points in their victories over Laredo Martin and Jourdanton. The Horses gave Tony and the rest of the Tigers all they could handle winning easily 83-67 then smoked the Indians 71-37 this past Saturday, a game in which each player got at least a two-point mark by their name in the scorebook.
The Horses hit the pavement this weekend as they compete in the Cypress Christian Tournament.
vs Laredo Martin
In a growing trend of playing teams Devine players and there fans are not used to seeing is Coach Alegria getting Laredo Martin to travel to Sessions Court to take on the Warhorses prior to Thanksgiving.
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Arabian hoops hits Navarro Tournament
Back row left to right: Coach Julie Orapeza, Kyrie DuBose, Kenadi Marek, Kallie Bedford, Maddie Hester, Payton Appling, Lilly Owen. Front Row left-right: Greeley Malone, Caroline Suhr, Karsyn DeLeon, Aaliyah Moralez, Maddie DeLaGarza.
Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
The Devine Arabians look to continue their recent winning ways as they travel to Navarro for their annual tournament this weekend as they take on Great Hearts Northern Oaks and San Antonio Southside on December 4 then play St. Mary’s Hall on December 5 before advancing out of pool play and into bracket competition.
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Lady Pirates wrangle Mustangs
Varsity Lady Pirate Aliana Cardenas drives into the lane during Lytles win over Nixon-Smiley.
Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The varsity Lady Pirates have continued to accumulate experience and cultivate their skills as the season goes on. Head coach Lori Wilson said the Southside tournament was a great learning experience for the team and they got to build valuable chemistry before heading into Thanksgiving break.
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Pirates raring to hit the hardwood
Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The varsity Pirates will host John F. Kennedy High School Tuesday, Dec. 2 for their first game out of Thanksgiving break. Head coach Arturo Vela said he is excited for this game and believes Lytle…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!
Natalia Classic tournament on the horizon for Lady Mustangs
The varsity Lady Mustang bench getting hyped after a big play during Natalia’s first home game of the season against George West High School. Photo by Moose Lopez.
Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
Coming out of Thanksgiving break, the Lady Mustangs’ record is 3-8 with a packed schedule ahead of them. Starting on Thursday Dec. 4, the Natalia Classic tournament will begin and the Lady Mustangs will play five games over a three day span. Head coach Steven Spangler said this is a good opportunity for the squad to try new things, stating that “sometimes you just have to play games to see how things are working.”
“They have to be able to adjust on the fly when something isn’t working and push ahead when it is,” Spangler said. “I’m hoping that we can use this tournament to figure out what’s going to work for us scoring wise.”
Spangler said the Lady Mustangs have had some scoring.
“Our defense is doing pretty well, but we have to match that on the offensive side of the ball,” Spangler said. “We have to improve in that area if we want to be competitive in district.”
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