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Driver loses life as truck stalls on tracks

A Devine man lost his life in this accident on one of the many rural railroad crossings that do not have lights or a mechanical arm to warn of oncoming trains.

Celistino Cardena ,Jr., 64, of Devine sadly lost his life this past Thursday, February 7 when his truck stalled on the railroad tracks Continue reading “Driver loses life as truck stalls on tracks”

More horror stories of Hwy. 173 holes: “It felt like we fell in”

You can see this truck driver swerving into the oncoming traffic lane to avoid this large hole, as many drivers do to avoid horrible damage. You expect to see pot holes on back roads, but you don’t expect to see them on a state highway at 70 mph, and the outcome isn’t pretty.

Several local residents commented on our article about the fast and dangerous deterioration of State Hwy 173 through Medina County between Devine and Hondo and straight on down the road going towards Jourdanton. Continue reading “More horror stories of Hwy. 173 holes: “It felt like we fell in””

Mayor, two Council positions at stake in May 4 election

The positions of Mayor, District 2 representative, and District 5 representative for the City of Devine are up for grabs Continue reading “Mayor, two Council positions at stake in May 4 election”

Devine FCCLA students Statebound!

Devine FCCLA students Statebound!
This February the Regional FCCLA conference was held in Corpus Christi, TX. Continue reading “Devine FCCLA students Statebound!”

Arabians beat Navarro 37-34 to win Bi-District, will face Beeville in Area Feb. 15

In a game of jump balls and offensive fouls, the Arabians faced the Navarro Lady Panthers (20-14, 6-6) in a Bi-District play-off game and came away with a 37-34 win. Continue reading “Arabians beat Navarro 37-34 to win Bi-District, will face Beeville in Area Feb. 15”

Warhorses beat Hondo on the road

Update: the Warhorses beat Carrizo Springs 55-50 on Feb. 12 to lock up second place in District 29-4A. Continue reading “Warhorses beat Hondo on the road”

Lon Cozby, Khera Vay to lead Warhorse, Arabian track programs

The Devine Warhorse and Arabian track programs have new leadership for the 2019 campaign that begins this Saturday at St. Mary’s Hall in San Antonio. Continue reading “Lon Cozby, Khera Vay to lead Warhorse, Arabian track programs”

Mustangs win T.S.S. powerlifting meet

The Natalia Mustangs had an impressive showing in San Antonio at the Texas Strength System Gym. Continue reading “Mustangs win T.S.S. powerlifting meet”

Devine Police Report Jan. 24-31

Jan. 24
10:00 PM – Officers made contact with one party at Walmart regarding a road rage incident that occurred just north of Devine on Hwy. 173. Continue reading “Devine Police Report Jan. 24-31”

Natalia Police Report Jan. 26-29

Jan. 26
5:48 PM – Officer made contact with a male subject about a child exchange with his ex-girlfriend at the Natalia Police Department. Continue reading “Natalia Police Report Jan. 26-29”