Source: fda.gov
On January 15, 2025, the FDA issued an order to revoke the authorization to use FD&C Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs. Manufacturers who use FD&C Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs will have until January 15, 2027 or January 18, 2028, respectively, to reformulate their products. Consumers could see FD&C Red No. 3 as an ingredient in a food or drug product on the market past the effective date in the order if that product was manufactured before the effective date.
FD&C Red No. 3, also referred to as Red Dye No. 3, Red Dye 3, and erythrosine, is a synthetic food dye that gives certain foods and drinks a bright, cherry-red color, and is found in certain candy, cakes and cupcakes, cookies, frozen desserts, and frostings and icings, and ingested drugs. Like other color additives, its uses must be approved by the FDA, and it is used in small amounts. The FDA requires manufacturers to list FD&C Red No. 3 in the statement of ingredients when added to food.
The FDA is revoking the authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. 3 based on the Delaney Clause of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). The Delaney Clause, enacted in 1960 as part of the Color Additives Amendment to the FD&C Act, prohibits FDA authorization of a food additive or color additive if it has been found to induce cancer in humans or animals.
The FDA determined that the data presented in a 2022 color additive petition show that this ingredient causes cancer in male laboratory rats exposed to high levels of FD&C Red No. 3 because of a hormonal mechanism that occurs in male rats. Studies in other animals or in humans did not show the same effect and there is no evidence showing FD&C Red No. 3 causes cancer in humans.
In the case of color additives, manufacturers submit data and information to the FDA as a petition requesting approval of the intended use. The FDA evaluates the petition, and other existing data and information, and if the data available demonstrates that the substance is safe under the proposed conditions of use, the agency issues a regulation authorizing the use of the color additive. When evaluating the safety of a new color additive or a new use for a listed color additive, the FDA considers factors, including likely amount of consumption, intended use, the manufacturing process, and its physical and chemical properties, among others.
Under the FDA’s food labeling regulations, certified colors must be declared in the statement of ingredients on food labels by “FD&C Red No. 3” or without the “FD&C” prefix or the term “No.”– “FD&C Red 3” or “Red 3”.
Other countries allow the use of FD&C Red No. 3 under a different name, such as in Canada and Europe under the name erythrosine.
Past Regulatory Actions on FD&C Red No. 3
In 1969, FD&C Red No. 3 had already been in use in foods and ingested drugs and these uses were permanently listed under the FDA’s color additive regulations.
In 1990, the FDA responded to a petition requesting that the FDA permanently authorize the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in cosmetics and topical drugs. Before that time, the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in cosmetics and topical drugs was provisionally listed. As part of the process to request authorization, the petitioner needed to provide data that supported the safe use of the color additive. Due to the existence of data demonstrating that the use of FD&C Red No. 3 caused cancer in rats, the FDA denied the petition based on the Delaney Clause.
In 1992, the FDA announced its intention to revoke the permanent listings for the uses of FD&C Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs (57 FR 16702) based on the Delaney Clause due to effects observed in male rats. The agency decided not to take action at that time, given the resources required to remove this authorization. However, available data does not raise safety concerns for humans.
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Edwards Aquifer Authority Hosts Plant Giveaway in Lytle, Texas
San Antonio, TX – This Friday, May 8, 2025, the Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) is taking its Rooted in Texas Drive-Thru plant giveaway on the road, arriving at the Lytle Community Center, located at 19031 Priest Blvd, Lytle, TX 78052, to pass out free purple coneflower and turk’s cap plants to attendees. The giveaway will start at 10 a.m., include goodie bags filled with EAA promo items, and continue until supplies are exhausted.
The EAA’s Rooted in Texas Drive-Thru plant giveaway is an ongoing effort that began with the inaugural event taking place in 2024 at EAA headquarters in San Antonio, Texas. This initiative has garnered attention within the community as a way for Texans who reside within the EAA jurisdiction to come together and cultivate an appreciation of, and preference for, Texas native plants.
Summer 2025 Activitiesfor Children in the Devine Area
Vacation Bible Schools:
June 9th – 13th Moore Baptist Church
Monday-Friday evenings Call 830-444-1838
June 12th -14th Redemption Baptist Church, Devine
9am -12pm, Thur.-Sat. Call 830-665-9421
June 16th – 20th Devine First United Methodist
8:30am, Mon.-Fri. Call 830-663-3185
June 16th – 20th Betania Baptist Church, Devine
5:30-8:30pm, Mon.-Fri. Call 210-744-9450
July 7th – 11th Devine First Baptist Church
8:30am, Mon.-Fri. Call 830-663-4408
July 13th – 16th Yancey Baptist Church
4:30pm Sunday, 6pm, Mon.-Wed. Call (713) 594-5764
July 21st – 28th Devine Christian Church
6 – 8pm, Mon.-Fri. Call (830) 444-2925 or 830-665-2755
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Help build handicap ramps,walk-in showers for elderly in Devine/Natalia
By Kayleen Holder
Editor
Mission Devine volunteers are hoping to complete around 33 projects this year for those in need. They need volunteers of all abilities, but they are especially in need a few people with at least some carpentry/plumbing experience to lead teams of volunteers.
They always have more projects pending on finding enough leaders with a little experience who are willing to take the reins.
“We have a 4-5 elderly residents needing handicap ramps, and I know we have one volunteer who will be the lead on some of those, but we have more than one project leader can handle. So we need someone comfortable with taking on a couple of those ramp projects,” said volunteer Cliff Redus.
Another great need are handyman volunteers to install handicap bathroom items.
“We have several elderly and or handicap residents needing bathroom remodels where we are taking out a bathtub and installing walk-in showers, and we will need leaders for some of those projects as well,” Redus said.
Project leaders aren’t necessarily professional contractors, but have at least a little bit of experience, and will help guide a group of 4-5 volunteers on their teams.
“Whenever our leaders feel like they get into an issue that is a little more than they can handle, we have some professions who are on-call to help out when needed,” Redus said.
On the other end of the spectrum, Mission Devine has smaller projects as simple as yard work, installing a ceiling fan, and exterior paint jobs.
Mission Devine will also be helping four local families in need of roof repairs this year.
What makes Mission Devine special?
“The scriptures teach us to be doers of the work,” Redus said. “To me, it’s a wonderful opportunity to set aside your own agenda for a week and give back to other who just need a little bit of help….to be the hands and feet of the Lord.”
When is it?
Mission Devine work week will be Monday June 2nd through Friday, June 6, though occasionally volunteers will complete projects before or after the main work week.
The Kick off service will be at Devine First Baptist Church. During the week of Mission Devine, St Joseph Catholic Church will host.
What can you help with?
Ways to help: Painting crew, tree and yard service, our prayer team, carpentry work, electrical, plumbing, roofing and much more.
We start every morning with breakfast and devotionals. Come back at noon for noon meal. Please help spread the word
Where can you sign up?
If you need to fill out an application online, please go to Missiondevine.org.
TO VOLUNTEER, you can contact Heather Yanta on Facebook or call Todd Summers at 210-287-6883.
Hondo Teen sentenced to 60 years for Murder
Press Release by the Medina County District Attorney’s Office–A Hondo teen has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for the shooting death of his biological father in October 2023 on Avenue D. in Hondo. 17-year-old Christian Hernandez, who was 16 at the time of the shooting, was sentenced after a week-long jury trial for charges of Murder and Tampering with Evidence.
Due to Hernandez’ age at the time of the shooting, the matter was originally set in the Juvenile Court. After a day-long hearing last summer, however, the Juvenile Court determined that Hernandez should be tried as an adult and ordered transfer of the case to the 454th District Court, where it ultimately went to trial.
During testimony, investigators described a young man with a deep familiarity with gun showing the jury numerous images and videos of Hernandez, and other young men, with handguns and high capacity magazines. Hernandez claimed………
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Jesus is a sweet, caring, and energetic teenager
Jesus is a sweet, caring, and energetic teenager who enjoys school and is always eager to learn, he is particularly fascinated by learning how things work.
While he enjoys playing video games, basketball, football and track, his true passion is baseball. Jesus is inspired by both professional athletes and his peers and is determined to learn and improve his skills.
Some fun facts about Jesus, he likes cheese pizza and would like to be a professional baseball player.
Jesus has a dream of a mother & father for parents, and multiple siblings, so he can create and share adventures with them all together as a family.
In his own words what Jesus would like his future forever family to know about him, “Hi! My name is Jesus, and I love to play video games, but I really want to play baseball”.
If you think you could be a forever family for Jesus or another Texas child, call 1-800-233-3405. For more information 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 to learn about issues of abused and neglected children
Lytle pressures AT&T for credit due; goes into executive session to discuss water billing and acquisition/condemnation proceeding
By Anton Riecher
An ongoing struggle with AT&T regarding credit due following the cancellation of internet communication services with the city of Lytle may require legal intervention in the future, the Lytle City Council learned Monday.
Frontera Concepts president John Garza told the council that AT&T has not been forthcoming with billing credit due after the city opted to move internet communication to Rise Broadband last July. Frontera handles IT support for the city.
“We’ve made no progress up to this point other than we have submitted every piece of documentation we can possibility submit to them,” Garza said.…
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Devine Soccer Club launches shoe drive fundraiser through May
Devine Soccer Club (Facebook page Devine Soccer Club) is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser through June 6th. On May 3rd and May 31st from 11 am to 3 pm next to the library, they will have a drive through drop off shoes event. Also you may drop off shoes at the following locations: Devine Fire Department Station, Jalisco – 779 Hwy 173 in Devine, Sherry’s Flower Shop – 103 E College Ave in Devine, Kickstart Nutrition – 203 E College Ave in Devine, WTG – 14640 FM 2790 in Lytle, Lytle Animal Control – 17971 W FM 2790 in Lytle.
This shoe drive is to raise funds for the future development of soccer players and to help build soccer fields here locally. Devine Soccer Club will earn funds based on the total weight of the pairs of gently worn, used and new shoes collected, as Funds20rgs will issue a check for the collected shoes. Anyone can help by donating gently worn, used and new shoes at any of the above locations, or using our drop off drive thru May 3 and 31. All sport shoes are acceptable, crocs, high heels, boots, anything except roller skates, ice skates or shoes with wheels.
Donated shoes will then be redistributed throughout the Funds2Orgs network, to give back to communities and countries where footwear is not readily available. Devine Soccer Club collected pairs of shoes will be examined, cleaned, and distributed to areas where needed. These shoes will have a large impact on individuals and families alike. Shoes are also distributed in low economic areas of this country and others. Your donation will give your shoes a chance to help others who otherwise would not be able to have a pair of shoes either due to the cost of footwear or living an area where shoe are not readily available.
“We are excited about our shoe drive,” said Devine Soccer Club Director Pablo Carmona. “We know that most people have extra shoes in their closets they no longer use or will just throw away some time in the future. We would like them to donate those unwanted shoes that either no longer fit or are no longer used. By doing this we raise money for soccer fields, soccer equipment and the shoes donated have the chance to help families in developing nations who need assistance with a basic item like shoes. It’s a win – win for everyone.”
Devine Soccer Club is based in Devine. They look to help all kids, boys and girls, of all ages with the opportunity to play soccer at all skill levels. Volunteer coaches are a big part of why we succeed and we always are looking for more coaches. Registration to join a team will open up on May 17. Contact them on Facebook at Devine Soccer Club.
Our focus is to train the kids to get to the highest level of competition we can get them to and help soccer grow in Devine. We have a goal to get soccer in our schools in Devine, but first we must grow the sport in our community and hopefully the school district will take notice.
Devine ISD Summer Meal Program June 1-30
Devine ISD will be offering the Summer Meal Program at no cost this summer to provide nutritious meals for our children to learn, grow, and thrive. This program is offered to children and teens ages 18 and under, and enrolled students with disabilities up to age 21.
The Summer meal program will begin on June 1st through Jun 30th Monday through Thursday. Meals will be dined-in at our Intermediate cafeteria. Breakfast will be served from 8:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. and Lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Local Police Report
Lytle Police Report
Monday, May 05
3:39 AM Ofc. Mendez –Saddle Ridge Blvd. @ Doc Holiday Dr. – The officer responded to two suspicious males walking but was unable to locate them.
4:03 AM – Main St. @ Prairie St. – Officers responded to a disabled vehicle blocking the roadway.
6:50 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to unlock a 2022 International Truck.
12:23 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to the theft of a $1,200 phone left on the checkout counter.
1:57 PM – IH 35 SB MM 132 – Officers responded to a one-vehicle rollover with injuries.
3:01 PM – 15300 Blk. Oak St. – Officers responded to the death of a 68-year-old male.
3:46 PM – Phone Call – Officers spoke to an elderly female on the phone regarding a lost cell phone and wallet, possibly in Natalia, at an unknown location.
5:42 PM – Main St. @ N. Prairie St. – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
Tuesday, May 06
6:15 AM – 19900 Blk. IH 35 – Officers responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
7:45 AM – 15100 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to a homeless male. Everything was okay.
1:25 PM – 14600 Blk. FM 2790 – Officers responded to unlock a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe.
6:45 PM – 19900 Blk. Wyatt Earp Way – Officers responded to speak to a juvenile regarding texting.
7:12 PM – 15300 Blk. Adams St. – Officer responded to unlock a 2014 Chevrolet Sonic.
7:45 PM – 20200 Blk. IH 35 – Officers responded to jump-start a stranded vehicle.
9:01 PM – Lytle-Somerset St. @ IH 35 Frontage – Rd. Officers initiated a traffic stop for disregarding a stop sign, which resulted in impounding a 2008 Dodge pickup for multiple vehicle violations.
11:04 PM – 14000 Blk. Railroad St. – Officer was flagged down by a motorist needing directions to San Antonio.
Wednesday, May 07
8:56 AM – FM 2790 @ IH 35 Frontage Rd. – Officer responded to check on a homeless male lying in a culvert but was unable to locate him.
11:39 AM – 14700 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to a physical altercation between two males.
1:50 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to unlock a vehicle.
1:50 PM – 15300 Blk. Main St. – Officer responded to check on a juvenile male.
2:48 PM – Lytle PD – Officers spoke to a female regarding unwanted contact from an ex-employee.
3:27 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to the report of $900 of merchandise shoplifted on 5/6/2025. The case is under investigation.
4:15 PM – Lytle PD – Officer spoke to a female regarding an incident at Lytle ISD.
10:16 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to reports of suspicious noises coming from inside a residence. Everything was okay.
Thursday, May 08
12:20 AM – 15400 Blk. Cottage St. – Officers responded to a verbal disturbance between a husband and wife.
2:06 AM – 15300 Blk. Oak St. – Officer responded to the death of a 52-year-old male.
10:10 AM – 14400 Blk. Pine St. – Officers responded to a complaint regarding the stench of a dead cow in a nearby pasture.
8:23 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a person of interest from a previous theft. The subject had left before the officer’s arrival.
Friday, May 09
8:45 AM – 19000 Blk. Priest Blvd. – Officers attended the Edwards Aquifer “Rooted in Texas” plant giveaway to the first 500 families.
8:50 AM – Assist City Agency / Code Compliance – S. Somerset St. @ Hester St. – Officer issued a stop-work order for new construction that had started without a permit.
12:45 PM – 18900 Blk. FM 2790 – Officers provided a bus escort out of the city for the Lytle High School Baseball team.
4:28 PM – 14500 Blk. Main St. – Officers received a report of a 14-year-old juvenile who ran away from home earlier in the morning. The juvenile was located and returned to her mother.
6:11 PM – 19700 Blk. IH 35 – Officers responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
8:05 PM – IH 35 @ MM 131 – Officer responded and was unable to locate the vehicle.
8:21 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
9:43 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to unlock a 2021 Subaru Forester.
10:31 PM – 14800 Blk. Main St. – Officers initiated a traffic stop for a defective headlamp that resulted in the citation and release of a 20 year old male for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Saturday, May 10
12:22 AM – IH 35 @ Park Place – Officer observed a stranded vehicle. The driver had help on the way.
12:30 AM – 14800 Blk. Lytle-Somerset St. – Officers observed a male urinating in public. A 61 old male was cited and released for disorderly conduct.
4:59 AM – Assist Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office – 90 Blk. La Paz – Officers responded to a call outside the city of Lytle regarding suspicious activity, but the call was canceled before they arrived.
3:30 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to assist a stranded vehicle blocking the road. The car was pushed off the roadway.
6:36 PM – 17900 Blk. IH 35 – Officers responded to unlock a 2018 Chevrolet.
9:11 PM – 14800 Blk. Railroad St. – Officers initiated a traffic stop for speeding. The smell of marijuana resulted in the arrest of a 21 year old male for fail to ID fugitive intent to give false info. and an active warrant out of Hays County for assault causing bodily injury family member. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
10:39 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to an unwanted customer.
Sunday, May 11
1:28 AM – 15500 Blk. Main St. – Officers responded to an unwanted person at a residence who refused to leave.
5:43 PM – 63300 Blk. Cortez St. – Officers responded to a report of an unwanted person at a residence.
8:07 PM – Lytle PD – Officers received a phone call regarding a person consuming alcohol in the store.
10:05 PM – 18600 Blk. N. Prairie St. – Officers responded to a report of suspicious activity and were unable to locate anyone near the residence.
8:22 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
Devine Police Report
May 2
10:21AM – Complainant on Rosewood called regarding suspicious vehicle parked at neighbors, appeared to be smoking marijuana. Officer ID’d male who state he was working on vehicle. No marijuana odor observed, all okay.
13:05PM – Complainant on Colonial Pkwy advised seeing two young boys with skate boards crawl under fence on premises. Location checked, unable to locate.
20:15PM – Complainant on Zig Zig reported a suspicious vehicle with stripes on it. No license plate provided. Unable to locate.
May 3
0:05AM – Officer served warrant on male subject on LC Martin Drive. Subject jailed.
2:24AM – Officer dispatched to Dixon Dr to check on EMS not responding on radio after advising CPR in progress on walk up. Male subject pronounced by JP via phone.
6:29AM – Officer dispatched to IH 35 SB mm 124 for minor accident.
12:50PM – Officer dispatched to Wilson Dr for minor accident.
16:00PM – Complainant on Devine Dr advised of open door on property. Home cleared and secured; all okay.
16:49PM – Officer dispatched to Enterprise Ave for hospice death.
23:00PM – Complainant on Mockingbird Lane called in reference to loud music. Homeowner advised he would need to lower music.
May 4
14:04PM – Officer dispatched to IH 35 N to assist EMS coming from Frio County. Male subject feeling sick on Mexico bus. All okay.
20:02PM – Complainant on IH 35 S called in reference to two males fighting then departed location in white car and SUV before officer’s arrival.
21:55PM – Male came to PD to give statement for above fight.
23:35PM – Officer dispatched to Renfro for verbal argument between female and male. All okay.
May 5
0:10AM – Late entry – occurred 050425 @ 2328 hours to 0022 hours. Officer dispatched to Colonial Pkwy to assist MCSO with translating.
14:43PM – Officer dispatched to Hondo Ave for disturbance with weapon. Male made arrangements to purchase rest equipment from another male. Equipment was old and purchaser change his mind and a disturbance occurred. No charges filed.
May 6
2:40AM – Complainant on Hondo Ave called in reference to a female causing a scene and manager wanted her out. Female left prior to officer’s arrival. Manager requested a criminal trespass warning.
14:38PM – Complainant on Teel Dr called in reference to male subject in drive through possible intoxicated. Driver failed sobriety test and jailed.
17:40PM – Complainant on CR 773 called in reference to female in business screaming. Officer made location to assist. All okay.
May 7
4:38AM – Complainant on Teel Dr stated his wife was on location to open for the day and a male subject was on location, attempting to open her door by accident. All okay.
10:16PM – Complainant on Freedom Dr called in reference to unoccupied Ford vehicle with hazards on. All okay.
13:05PM – Complainant on FM 2200 advised vehicle in roadway with hazard lights on. Vehicle moved off roadway.