Margaret Elizabeth (Newton) Dennis was born to Clyde and (Lara) Lydia Newton on January 28, 1941 in Drexel, North Carolina and went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2025.
Married to the late Keith Dennis, her loving husband of 62 years, Margaret was the beloved matriarch of a large family including her 4 children (Randall, Angela, Laura, and Lisa) along with 13 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. She loved her family fiercely.
Margaret was a woman of profound faith. She shared the gospel and her love of God with the world through her beautiful singing. She was the Music Minister at Redemption Baptist Church for nearly 50 years as well as a Sunday School teacher. She shared Jesus with everyone she came in contact with and is now walking down those streets of gold in His presence alongside her darling husband Keith, two of her children (Randall Dennis and Angela Carter), and countless loved ones who have gone on before.
Margaret is survived by daughters Laura West (husband John West) and Lisa West (husband Louis West), sister Coleen Brackett, brother Ray Newton (his wife Wanda Newton), sisters-in-law Christine Newton and Greta Newton, all her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and nieces and nephews.
Services will be held December 2, 2025 at Redemption Baptist Church in Devine, Texas with Visitation beginning at 8:00am and the Funeral Service following at 11:00am. Interment will be held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 2:30pm.
Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the online guestbook may do so by visiting www.primrosefuneralservices.com Arrangements are under the direction of Primrose Funeral Services, 14822 Main Street, Lytle, Texas, 78052, (830) 709-0698.
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Carolyn Mae Hazard
Carolyn Mae Hazard, 77, of New Braunfels, Texas went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2025 in New Braunfels. She was born February 11, 1948 in San Antonio, Texas to Ollie and Annie (Ouzts) Bassett.
Carolyn was raised in Devine, TX and graduated from Devine high school in 1966. She moved to San Antonio and worked for the Office of Personnel Management until she retired in 1995. She met her husband, Don, at church and they got married on April 3, 1968. She and Don were married 55 years until his passing in November of 2023. She was a caring and selfless wife, mother, and grandmother whose deep love for her Lord Jesus Christ guided every aspect of her life. Carolyn had a sincere desire for others to understand the gospel of salvation by grace through faith in Jesus, and she shared that hope generously with all who knew her.
Carolyn will be remembered for her joyful personality that brightened the lives of her family and friends. A gifted quilter, Carolyn created many beautiful quilts throughout her life. She cherished the time she spent with her friends and the fellowship they shared.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Don, her mother Annie and father Ollie Bassett, her sister Jennifer Bassett, and her brother Jodie Bassett.
She is survived by her daughters, Lisa (Keith) Dunn of New Braunfels, Texas and Lauren (Andrew) Jennings of Burleson, Texas, as well as her brother Ron (Gloria) Bassett of Lubbock, TX, and sister-in-law Debbie Bassett of Boerne, TX. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Nick (Michelle), Zack, and Emily Dunn, and Anna, Ethan, and Luke Jennings as well as great-grandchild Michael Dunn.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 24 at 10:00 AM at Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home in New Braunfels. The committal service will follow at 12:00 PM at Hill Country Memorial Gardens in New Braunfels.
Laura Fern Brown
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Laura Fern Brown of Devine, Texas, on November 22, 2025.
She was born in Devine, Texas on July 30, 1938 to parents Rayburn Ray and Elizabeth Allena Cadenhead. Laura was a kind and gentle spirit that was very involved in her church and had a strong relationship with Christ. She loved the Cowboys and the Spurs!
She is preceded in death by her parents, Rayburn Ray and Elizabeth Allena Cadenhead, and her beloved husband, Larry Allen Brown.
Laura is survived by her daughters, Lou Anne Frazier (Chris), Sherri Kelly (Mike), siblings; Billy Rhea, Betta, and Mary; grandchildren, Shawn and Fiance, Ashley, Nathan (Shannon), Jessica (Miguel), Ryan (Sarah), Isaiah, Jonathan. She will also be missed by her great grandchildren, Adan, Aaron, Amber, Tristan, Jacob, Caleb, Kaesan, Rylee, Aria, Camilla, and Norah.
There will be a visitation held in her honor on Wednesday, December 3rd from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Primrose Funeral Services in Devine, Texas. A funeral service will be celebrated on December 4th at 10:00am at First Baptist Church of Natalia, Texas. Her interment will be held at 2:00pm at Mission Burial Park South in San Antonio, Texas.
If you would like to share a memory or express your condolences, please do so at www.primrosefuneralservices.com
Local Police Report
Natalia Police Report
11/19/2025 – Officer responded to Miller Street and Hwy 132 for Public Intoxication (Pedestrian)
11/20/2025 – Officer dispatched to a vehicle trapped on the Railroad Tracks at Hwy 132 and FM 471 South.
11/20/2025 – Officer responded to Love’s Truck Stop regarding a Minor Accident.
11/20/2025 – Officer dispatched to 3rd Street and Miller Street for a Suspicious Person.
11/22/2025 – Officer responded to 400 block of Mustang Rd. for a Disturbance.
11/24/2025 – Officer took into custody a Wanted Individual on FM471 and 9th Street.
Lytle Police Report
Monday, November 17
12:30 AM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to unlock a 2006 Ford F-150.
8:05 AM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a report of an unwanted homeless female on the property.
10:24 AM – 15000 Blk. Adams St. – Officer responded to an 18-wheeler stuck in a complainant’s yard.
2:37 PM – 20200 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to unlock a 2005 Ford F-150.
3:00 PM – Lytle PD – Officer located a small charm bracelet in the rear of the patrol unit.
3:15 PM – 19500 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to a report of a male with a Criminal Trespass Notice, leading to the arrest of a 39 year old male. Subject was booked into the Atascosa County Jail.
5:00 PM – 19300 Blk. S. Somerset St. – Officer assisted with traffic control at the church food bank distribution.
6:26 PM – 18100 Blk. W. FM 2790 – Officer responded to a 911 hang-up and found everything was okay.
7:10 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury accident.
7:58 PM – IH 35 SB @ MM 133 – Officers responded to a report of a reckless driver and were unable to locate the vehicle.
10:37 PM – Assist Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office – 20200 Blk. IH 35 – Officers responded to assist with a welfare check. The male was okay.
Tuesday, November 18
5:59 AM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a homeless male in the roadway.
12:45 AM – 63200 Blk. SH 132 – Officer responded to a report of an unruly customer.
3:16 PM – 14600 Blk. FM 2790 – Officer conducted a follow-up on an open investigation.
3:18 PM – 20000 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to unlock a 2001 Ford F-150.
4:00 PM – 100 Blk. Wainright St. (SA, TX) – Officers responded outside the city limits of Lytle for a follow-up in an investigation.
5:26 PM – Assist Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office – 200 Blk. Pinn Rd. – Officer responded outside the city limits of Lytle to assist with an emergency detention.
7:15 PM – 17900 Blk. Wisdom Rd. – Officers responded to a 911 hang-up call and found everything was okay.
8:25 PM – IH 35 Frontage Rd. @ Bruce St. – Officers responded to a report of an alleged accident that occurred hours before the PD was contacted.
Wednesday, November 19
7:03 AM – Saddle Ridge Blvd. @ IH 35 – Frontage Rd. Officers initiated a traffic stop for an expired motor vehicle registration, which resulted in the citation and release of a 27 year old male.
11:45 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to unlock a 2007 Saturn.
12:20 PM – 15200 Blk. Main St. – Officer provided traffic control for the Tommy Joe’s Thanksgiving plate event.
12:45 PM – Lytle PD – Officer received a phone call regarding an incident that occurred at Bill Miller’s BBQ on 11/14/2025.
6:50 PM – IH 35 Frontage Rd. @ McDonald St. – Officers responded to a report of a homeless male in the roadway.
10:35 PM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a male in the dumpster, but he was not located.
11:13 PM – 19500 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to assist a stranded motorist in jump-starting their battery.
11:31 PM – IH 35 SB @ MM 133 – Officer responded to a report of a reckless driver but was unable to locate the vehicle.
Thursday, November 20
12:17 AM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to an active alarm. The business was secure.
3:51 AM – 19900 Blk. Lonesome Dove – Officer responded
Devine Police Report
November 14
12:00PM – Officer dispatched to Hondo Ave E. Complainant observed on video surveillance a theft valued at $129.99 that occurred on 11/1/25. Suspect was identified.
16:13PM – Officer issued citation on Ross Ave for animal at large.
16:28PM – Complainant on SH173 called in reference to blue Ford pickup driving erratically, not maintaining lane. Officer patrolled area but unable to locate.
November 15
6:59AM – Officer dispatched to King Ave for husband and wife arguing. Parties separated.
12:10PM – Complainant on IH 35 S called in reference to black Toyota Corolla all over the road. Police located vehicle; driver was elderly male who was disoriented. Subject identified and released to daughter.
November 16
7:00AM – Complainant on Warhorse Dr called regarding a black vehicle seen driving back and forth slowly. Unable to locate.
7:18AM – Complainant on Hondo Ave W reported male and female walking along SH173. Officer made contact with both and all was okay.
10:40AM – Complainant on Teel Dr N reported he heard someone yelling. Unable to locate.
12:18PM – Officer cited male subject on IH 35 S for traffic violation.
15:57PM – Complainant on Melinda Dr. reported black plastic bag containing bones; appeared to be from a deer carcass.
16:04PM – Officer dispatched to Hondo Ave E for a minor accident. Driver of one vehicle cited for traffic violation.
20:03PM – Officer arrested male subject on Teel Dr S for assault causing bodily injury.
November 17
13:30PM – Officer provided traffic control on FM 1343 while Public Works repaired water main.
20:49PM – Officer assisted disabled vehicle on SH 132 while subject waited for parent to come tow vehicle home.
20:54PM – Complainant on Hondo Ave W report suspicious activity. All okay.
November 18
1:00AM – Officer dispatched to LC Martin for disturbance between caller and ex boyfriend. Juvenile threatened. Ex boyfriend jailed.
16:30PM – Officer served warrants on male subject.
19:27PM – Officer cited driver on IH 35 N for DWLI.
20:44PM – Officer dispatched to Dixon Dr. EMS crew next door could hear vehicle alarm at back lot going off. Checked the area, all appeared okay.
November 19
1:09AM – Officer dispatched to Coker Ave W for a suspicious person. Identified by police and released to his mother.
3:25AM – Officer dispatched to Hondo Ave E for unoccupied vehicle with bother driver’s side doors open. Located owner. Advised everything was okay.
7:43AM – Complainant on Hall Dr reported a parent was sitting in vehicle outside parking lot.
12:30PM – Officer dispatched to Hondo Ave W for minor accident.
13:00PM – Complainant on Oakhill Dr reported 18 wheelers parked illegally.
14:58PM – Officer cited driver on Windy Knoll for DWLI.
November 20
8:18AM – Late entry. Officer attended Bronco Breakfast at 0700 hours at Devine Intermediate School.
12:40PM – Complainant on Teel Dr noticed vehicle (2004 gray Cadillac) missing from property, taken sometime in past month. Entered as stolen.
13:05PM – Complainant on IH 35 SB report two 18 wheelers blocking turning lane on access road.
16:45PM – Officer served warrant on female subject for manufacture of marijuana out of Coweta Co So, Georgia. Sunject jailed.
20:01PM – Officer dispatched to Hester Ave for suspicious activity. Patrolled area and made contact with male subject who was about to leave.
22:15PM – Complainant on FM 376 called regarding male subject standing on bridge. Unable to locate.
Beaty and Eads join the Lions
Could You Teach School in Oklahoma?
“I had a terrible education. I attended a school for emotionally disturbed teachers.”
-Woody Allen
Much has been said in recent years about the lack of civics education in our public schools. Students, and even teachers it seems, often exhibit a lack of understanding as to how our government and country work. An interesting news story broke recently related to this very topic, and I was intrigued. Apparently, the fine state of Oklahoma has decided to tackle this problem head on, now requiring teachers to pass a general knowledge and civics exam before being employed and deployed in the classroom. Questions are primarily focused on civics, but included are questions regarding parental rights, biology, recent Supreme Court decisions, Constitutional freedoms, politics, and the proper role of education. Test questions are multiple choice, so most applicants could probably pass. Sorry, there are no essay questions.
For fun this week I thought I’d share some of this test with you. If you pass, you could probably teach school in Oklahoma. I passed the test but might not maintain employment if called by the Sooners for service based on my substandard social skills and suspect academic behavior in a former life. Here is a sampling of the exact questions from the test…
1- What are the first three words of the Constitution?
In God We Trust
We the People
Life/Liberty/Happiness
The United States
2- Why is freedom of religion important to America’s identity?
It protects religious choice from control of government
It makes Christianity the national religion
It bans all forms of public worship
It limits religious teaching in the public square
3- What are the two parts of the U. S. Congress?
The House of Lords and the House of Commons
The Judiciary and the Senate
The Executive and the Legislature
The Senate and House of Representatives
4- How many U. S. Senators are there?
435 b. 535
100 d. 50
5- Why do some states have more Representatives than others in Congress?
Representation is allocated by population
They cover a larger geographic area
They have held statehood for a longer period
Number is determined by Congress
6- Who signs bills into law?
The Vice President
The Chief Justice
The President
Speaker of the House
7- What is the highest court in the United States?
The Federal Court
The Court of Appeals
The District Court
The Supreme Court
8- Which of the following is explicitly listed in the Bill of Rights?
Freedom of Speech and Religion
Voting and public education
Reproductive rights & healthcare
Freedom from data collection / surveillance
9- What right does the Second Amendment protect?
The right to hunt & fish
The right to arm the military
The right to restrict certain kinds of speech
The right to keep and bear arms
10- What is the supreme law of the United States?
Presidential Executive Orders
Laws passed by Congress
Laws passed by state legislatures
The Constitution
11- When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1778
July 4, 1787
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1619
12- What was the primary reason the colonists fought the British?
To resist expansion of British Empire
To maintain slavery
To resist taxation without representation
To resist forced military service
13- Who is called the “Father of Our Country”?
Benjamin Franklin
Abraham Lincoln
Martin Luther King, Jr.
George Washington
14- What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Ended Prohibition
Freed Confederate Generals
Freed slaves in the North
Ended slavery in the rebelling Confederate states
15- From whom does the United States government derive its power?
The Supreme Court
The American people
The President
The military
*If you need help, here are correct answers: 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c, 5-a, 6-c, 7-d, 8-a, 9-d, 10-d, 11-c, 12-c, 13-d, 14-d, 15-b.
© 2025 Jody Dyer
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Warhorse hoops sizzlin’ at home and on the road
Varsity Warhorse #13 Karson Ray shoots the floater during a thrilling game against Highlands. Photo by Brigid Howard.
Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Warhorse Head Basketball Coach Jacob Alegria is wasting little time getting his players game action as they have now played 8 ballgames in about two weeks after yesterday’s contest against Laredo Martin and hit the road to Jourdanton this Saturday after their tryptophan has hopefully worn off from their Thanksgiving turkey.
“We have been racking up the miles and points,” Alegria said about his 4-3 squad as of this past Monday. “After opening the season with a tough loss to the #11 ranked Wimberley Texans, we reeled off three straight wins to get some momentum going.”
Devine defeated the San Antonio Highland Owls 70-60 behind the strong scoring of Mason Beaver who knocked down 32 points. Karson Ray was next with 16.
Ray’sean Beaver dealt 10 assists while Tanner Davis was hauling down 15 rebounds against the Owls.
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Take two: JV Warhorses adjust on the fly to claim tourney championship
JV Warhorses #5 Brody Lane, Becker Byrd and #55 Cohen Hershberger load up on the backline during a defensive possession during Devine’s game against Highlands. Photo by Moose Lopez.
Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
With football playoffs still going on around the area and other basketball teams just getting rolling, Warhorse JV basketball coach Zac Valenzuela shook some things up in order to keep his tournament flowing flawlessly and getting all of his players ample time to prove their game-worthiness on the court.
“With multiple teams backing out of the Devine JV Tournament, we found ourselves needing to adjust on the fly,” Valenzuela stated matter of factly. “The solution was simple. Split our roster in half and create two squads, Devine 1 and Devine 2. Instead of dividing the teams myself, I selected two captains and allowed the players to ‘draft’ their groups in a classic snake-draft format.”
Group one was dubbed “The Mckey’s” due to their captain being Jacob McKee. McKee and his band of players including Jack Bandel, Shawn Lowe, Martin Rios, Jack Rumfield, and Sergion DeLeon
Devine 1 dropped both of their matchups according to Valenzuela, as he stated, “We fell just short in a tight 56 to 57 loss to Pleasanton, then battled through a 52 to 61 defeat to a resilient Dilley squad.”
Valenzuela points out that it is still very early in the season.
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Lady Pirates pick up win against Beavers!
Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Varsity Lytle Lady Pirates basketball team has been making strides with each game played. In their game against Fall City, the Pirates fought their way back into the mix, even out-scoring Beavers in the second quarter, but ultimately fell 26-37.
Wilson said they struggled shooting from the field, but what hurt Lytle the most was free throws, the Lady Pirates were 8/20 from the line.
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Pirates Basketball battle Buffaloes in close game
Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports Editor
The Lytle Varsity Pirates have started their season 1-2, all three games have been super competitive and head coach Arturo Vela highlighted how the boys have been competing no matter who was on the floor.
Lytle’s first two games of the season were road games, to start your season on enemy territory is an uphill battle but Vela said their mindset was to “stay together and be tough.”
“The mindset was to stay together and be tough,” Vela said. “Road games force you to be disciplined, and these early experiences will help us later when district road games get tight.”
In their loss to Lanier, Vela said the pressure applied by the Volks eventually got to the Pirates, disrupting their spacing and execution, and even preventing them from getting any touches in the paint.
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