Warhorse #22 Payten Edwards evades the defense against Marble Falls. Photo by Brigid Howard.
Jerel Beaty Staff writer It was a long night for Warhorse football last Fridan night in Marble Falls. The Mustangs went up 29-0 before Devine got a couple of touchdowns late in the contest. Marble Falls prevailed 34-14 as each team moves on to their district schedules to close out the season and chase the state playoffs. Devine’s first test comes this Friday night as they take on the Carrizo Springs Wildcats at Warhorse Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7pm. Marble Falls put together a long scoring drive to begin the game, taking the lead on Joaquin Aguilar’s 14-yard touchdown run. Aguilar also booted the extra point to give the Mustangs a 7-0 lead midway through the first quarter. Devine went on a nice drive of their own on their first opportunity, but after eating up the rest of the first quarter’s clock their drive stalled at the Mustang13 yard line on a 4th and 10 just moments into the second quarter. Just as they had to start the game the Mustangs chewed up half the second quarter clock on their ensuing 87-yard touchdown scoring drive to go up 14-0. Devine quarterback Karter Brown hit Michael Rodriguez with a 20 yard pass to set the ball up around midfield, but again the Warhorses were not able to convert a fourth and long situation and had to punt the ball back to the Mustangs with 2:06 to go before the break. The Warhorse defense stepped up to the task to shut down the Mustangs next drive. On a third and long, secondary player Brody Lane broke up a long pass to force a Marble Falls punt. Looking to get…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!
Varsity Arabians Rylie Wells, Emma McIver and Kyrie DuBose stand ready at the net while Bella Flores tosses up a serve in a thrilling match against Somerset. Photo by Moose Lopez.
Jerel Beaty Staff writer Nothing says being overmatched like having 12 aces served against your team, and that is what happened to the Pearsall Lady Mavericks on September 30 against the Devine Arabians. The Arabians battered the Lady Mavs 3-0 while winning in dominating fashion in each set. Devine won set one 25-11 then it just got worse for Pearsall after that as the Arabians won set…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!
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AUSTIN – As of today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has suspended the issuance of certain commercial driver licenses (CDLs) in compliance with an emergency rule change by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The department is now suspending the issuance of non-domicile CDLs and all CDLs to non-citizens who are refugees, asylees or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients as of today, Sept. 29, 2025. This suspension also impacts the issuance of non-domicile commercial learners permits (CLPs) and CLPs for non-citizen refugees, asylees and DACA recipients. The department has never issued any type of license to asylum seekers who have not been approved for lawful presence. Effective immediately, CDL/CLPs will not be issued, renewed or reissued if a customer falls under the non-domicile, refugee, asylee or DACA categories. Customers with a pending issuance will not be allowed to continue any written or skills testing until the services for non-domicile CDL/CLP are reinstated. The department will continue to update license holders and Texans as it works with FMCSA to comply with the new rules. More information will be posted on the DPS website, https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/commercial-driver-license. This action is a part of the department’s ongoing commitment to keeping Texas roads safe. Earlier this month, Governor Abbott directed DPS Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Troopers and inspectors to begin conducting English Language Proficiency reviews for commercial vehicle drivers on Texas roads.
A young lady sadly lost her life in a reported shooting incident in Atascosa near Lytle this past Monday. We were unable to obtain any additional information before going to press. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office at 210-335-6000 or email them at BCSOTIPS@BEXAR.ORG.
St. Joseph Catholic Church will be hosting their annual Octoberfest in Devine, TX on October 4, 2025, featuring an exciting drawing. The highlight of this event is the grand prize, this Ford Bronco 2025 which was generously donated by Chaparral Ford and the Dunford Family.
Devine High School’s Bella Flores and TJ Buvinghausen were crowned Homecoming King and Queen at the football game Friday night. Here’s a fun historical fact that not many know: Devine’s first homecoming queen was Mary Jane Dennis (1951), and her crown was crafted by her mama who used a piece of foil from a cereal box! Dennis now resides in San Saba with the love of her life, George and loves to tell the sweet tale.
Authorities are currently investigating and reviewing footage of this armed robbery that occurred at 402 W Leona Street in Dilley this past Monday, September 29 around 11:30 PM. If you have any information or tips regarding this Armed Robbery which occurred in Dilley, please contact 830-965-2113 or Frio County Dispatch at 830-505-7153 option 2.
One speaker asked for the Medina County commissioners to make their own positions on the project clear. “I’m not talking about what you’re getting back in jobs and taxes,” the speaker asked. “I’m talking about impact to the county of Medina. Do you feel it’s worth $5 million?”
By Anton Riecher High tech data center projects continue to spread across Medina County with the commissioners’ court scheduled to vote Nov. 3 on a proposed 80 percent property tax abatement for a $600 million facility to be built west of Castroville. Backed by Dallas-based CyrusOne, this latest digital infrastructure data center is the eighth such project either proposed or under actual construction in the county. Precinct 2 Commissioner Larry Sittre referred to the pending agreement being negotiated with CyrusOne as “one of the best ones we’ve seen so far.” The new CyrusOne site, located approximately 3.75 miles west of Castroville, will be the home of a 500,000 square-foot data center facility. Plans allow for the construction of a second such structure at the site in the more distant future. At the commissioners meeting Sept. 22, the court voted unanimously to designate the 244-acre site located in precinct 2 between U.S. 90 and County Road 4516 as a reinvestment zone under Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code. Commissioners took similar action in January with regard to the Project Cinco data center under construction near Lytle. A reinvestment zone is an agreement between a taxpayer, typically a business, and a local taxing unit such as the county that exempts or abates from taxation all or part of the increase in the value of real property and/or tangible personal property. On a motion by…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!
Married 63 years, Jack and Cindy Moore, operated Cowtown Dancehall where so many danced into their own love stories over the years.
Mr. Jack Walter Moore has danced his dance….Moore passed away surrounded by loved ones this past September 15, leaving behind lots of his love, laughter, and courage in the hearts of those whose lives he touched. He and his beautiful wife, Cindy, celebrated a love story that spanned 63 years…and many inevitably found and celebrated their own love stories at the legendary Cowtown Dancehall, which the Moores and the Friesenhahns operated for over 15 years. In fact, they proudly recall featuring Mr. George Strait himself at the Grand Opening when they purchased the venue. Locals recall many-a-story of the dancehall that originally opened in the 70’s. The following eulogy was submitted by the Moore family: Jack Walter Moore was born at home on August 27, 1940 to Ellis Crosby and Adela Jonas Moore. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on September 15, 2025. He was the 2nd of 6 children. He was the father of 5, grandfather of 11 and great grandfather of 13. He was the husband of only one, his true love, our mom, Cindy Carolus Moore. They were married on June 16, 1962 in Mexico – that’s an interesting story all on its own. Just out of the Navy he got a job on June 6th and ten days later they drove to Mexico and got married – after he asked her grandmother if he could take her for a walk. One of my favorite stories he shared of his childhood was watching the Lone Ranger. When he said “Hi Ho Silver Away” he and his siblings jumped up hollering and running excitedly. He said “mama was so mad she threatened to tell Daddy, but she never did. He wasn’t a coal miner’s daughter, but he did get a new pair of shoes each year when his dad sold a hog. Jack attended 1st and 2nd grade at Leon Valley where his dad also went to school. Third through sixth grade he and his siblings went to school in Lytle and he attended 3 years at John Marshall High School before he joined the Navy. He was assigned to the USS Shangri-La and travelled to many places around the world during the Korean conflict. He sailed up and down the West & East coasts of the U.S. and then from Florida to England, spending more than 35 days at sea. He visited Japan, Taiwan, The Philippines, Chile, Italy, France, Spain and many other places. He was a good sailor and excelled at every task assigned to him. He wasn’t without mischief though… stories of stealing ice cream and frog legs meant for officers, a stay in the brig – once for 20 days because he was 3 days late coming back from leave – all entertained us for years. While in the Navy he earned $71 per month, half of which he sent back home, but since room and board were covered by the Navy all he had to worry about was money to play poker. While in the Navy Jack first came in contact with asbestos. After his discharge he worked as a master mechanic for 45 plus years being further exposed to asbestos. While he was working to provide for his wife and family, he was being poisoned by people who knew better. In the summer of 2023 this led to him being diagnosed with mesothelioma, a disease you cannot beat. He fought a good fight though, enduring immunotherapy and clinical trials. He had numerous surgeries and too many blood draws & IVs to count during this time. Anyone who knew him was aware of his extreme dislike of needles. He bore it all with determination and bravery still trying to keep us upbeat and laughing through it all. In 1992, our daddy had a heart attack which led to a lifestyle change. His motto became “if it tastes good spit it out.” The grandkids learned a new game called 50/50. When Papa ate a boiled egg, they split it 50/50. He took the “healthy” white part and they got the yoke. Each year on January 20th we celebrated Happy Heart Day – the day he survived that attack with the help of our mom and her healthy food changes. As soon as he was released by his cardiologist, he returned to work, and once again earned Technician of the Year. He was put on blood thinners after his heart attack and…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!
