Monday, September 30
12:30 AM – 15300 Blk. Oak St. – Officers responded to a suspicious knock at the front door. Everything was okay.
2:10 AM – 19500 Blk. McDonald St. -Officer provided a courtesy ride to a 23-year-old male’s residence in the 18200 Blk. Joan Way.
5:46 AM – Assist Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office – FM 3175 @ IH 35 N. – Officer responded to look for a male involved in a verbal disturbance but was canceled while en route.
8:40 AM – Lytle PD – Officer received an Apple Air Tag that was found at John Lott Park.
9:10 AM – 14000 Blk. FM 476 – Officer conducted a follow-up for an accident that occurred on 9/25/2024.
1:33 PM – S. Somerset St. @ Mesquite St. – Officer responded to a report of a verbal disturbance but could not locate it.
3:10 PM – 20100 Blk. IH 35 – Officer responded to an active alarm that was set off accidentally.
7:20 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officers responded to a possible intoxicated male attempting to purchase beer.
9:35 PM – – FM 3175 @ Short St. – Officer responded but could not locate the vehicle.
10:35 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a dog being dumped at the store.
Tuesday, October 01
1:22 PM – 19300 Blk. McDonald St. – Officer responded to a report of a stolen hanging basket and a tree valued at $55.
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09/30/24 Citizen walked into the police station to report that her ex- was attempting to contact her after a judge had set a no contact order, and an officer is investigating the complaint.
09-30-24 Officers responded to the intersection of FM 471 S. @ IH 35 for a stranded motorist assist, officer physically pushed the vehicle off the road allowing traffic to continue flowing.
10-01-24 Officers were dispatched to a local business to check on a tucker that had not made his periodic check in with his trucking company, officers arrived and saw that the trucker was sleeping and all was well
10-01-24 While on city patrol officers encountered a pedestrian and as the officer drove closer to the pedestrian the officer noticed something in his hands, the officer asked what he had in his hands and the pedestrian admitted to carrying drugs, the officer addressed the crime.
10-01-24 Natalia Police Department and the City of Natalia sponsored the National Night Out event, we had a wonderful turnout, people enjoyed the Music of DJ Chris, The Ice Cream, and popcorn. The Natalia Fire Department was also present, their Firefighters sponsored a wonderful water hose interactive children’s game.
Robert “Bob’ Lous Hilliard
Bob was born June 2,1946, in Victoria, Texas. He left us on September 25, 2024. Bob was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time on the ICW and the Texas Gulf as well as lake fishing. Bob was a board member of the Sugar Land CCA Chapter. He started work at Bell & Howell in San Antonio as a service supervisor and then as a sales rep for Kodak. He retired as President of BH Imaging in 2014.
Bob leaves his wife of fifty-five years Barbara Shafer Hilliard, daughter Andrea Evans (Bryan), son Jeffrey Hilliard (Ashley), granddaughters Jessica, Abbey, Parker, and grandson Logan. Also, his sisters Esther Harrell and Phyllis Gregory of Devine, Texas, as well as a niece and nephews, who will all miss Uncle Bobby. Bob is preceded by his father Earnest Hilliard and mother Evelyn Wiemers Hilliard.
A Memorial Service for Robert (Bob) Louis Hilliard, age 78, of Sargent, Texas, will be held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Sargent. Pastor Eugene Davis will officiate.
“In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to an organization that was very important to Bob, The Coastal Conservation Association of Texas. Bob was a board member of the Sugar Land chapter and hosted many events at his and Barbara’s home. Donations can be made at: https://ccatexas.org/donate/. “
Blanca Segovia Gonzales
Blanca Segovia Gonzales, aged 87, passed away on October 6, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. Born on November 3, 1936, she lived a life marked by the love and joy she shared with her extensive family and numerous friends.
Blanca is survived by her brother, Gabriel Segovia; her daughter, Lucy Castillo; and her sons, Carlos Segovia, Julio Gonzales, Alejandro Gonzales, Gabriel Gonzales, Edwardo Gonzales, and Francisco Gonzales. Her legacy also includes 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, all of whom brought her immense pride and happiness. She leaves behind many other relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Lucia Segovia, two sisters, and three brothers.
Blanca’s life was one of vibrant social connections and familial dedication. Her presence will be profoundly missed by all who knew her.
The viewing will take place on Saturday Oct. 12. From 9-10 a.m (for family) at Castle Ridge Mortuary North 10901 W Loop 1604 N in San Antonio, TX 78254, and from 10-11 a.m. the public is welcome. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. at the same location.
The burial will take place at 1:30 p.m. at St. Josephs Cemetery in Devine.
Ernestina Molinar Hernandez
Ernestina Molinar Hernandez, of Devine, Texas, has passed away at the age of 92 surrounded by her loved ones.
Ernestina grew up on a ranch in Terlingua with her family, and was a fantastic story teller. She was the baby of her twelve siblings and was “spoiled” by her father. She was known to be the feistiest and most headstrong of all her siblings, and had an incredible memory until the end.
Family was the center point of her life, she was fully devoted to the care and comfort of her children and husband, and was an excellent grandmother.
Ernestina is preceded in death by her parents, Paz and Maria Molinar, her husband, Jesus Islas Hernandez, and was the last of her twelve siblings.
She is survived by her children; Armando Arispe, Belinda DelaCruz (Roland), Doris Figueroa (Miguel), Juan Jesus Hernandez, and Elaine Carrasco (Ralph). She also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
A Viewing will be held in her honor at Primrose Funeral Services Chapel in Devine on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 5:00p.m. to 9:00p.m., Rosary to be recited at 7:00p.m. Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:00a.m. in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Interment to follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
If you would like to share a memory or express your condolences, you may do so at www.primrosefuneralservices.com
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Primrose Funeral Services, Devine, Texas.
Locals collecting donations for disaster victims
Sheriff Randy Brown called to let us know that they are collecting donations of items such as toiletries, flashlights, batteries, non perishable food, water, clothing. People from several law enforcement agencies will be traveling to Carolina to help disaster aide efforts.
“We will be going into some of the rural areas that have maybe just a two or three man fire department and really need the help, ” Sheriff Brown said.
“I remember going to help during Hurricane Katrina and how much a pair of socks meant to people who have lost everything,” Brown adds.
You can Drop off donations at the Medina County Annex in Devine or in Hondo offices. If you have any questions, call 830-741-6150.
If you have donations and can’t drop them off, they can possibly pick them up as well. They will be leaving Monday, October 7th. Any monetary donations can be made out to the Medina County Brown Santa program.
Freshman Arabian volleyball rockin’ it as they slam Poth/ Somerset
Arabians Gigi Madrid, Greeley Malone, Mackenzie Hennessey, Maddy Hester, Sydney Solis, Aaliyah Moralez, Addison DuBose, Kenzie Ray, and Leann Guemes get excited after a block by A’Dell Holder.
Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Devine picked up a couple more wins last week as they defeated the Lady Pirates in Poth in two sets prior to returning to District 29-4A action to win a dog-fight against Somerset in three sets.
The Arabians were set to face Pearsall on press night to move to 5-0 in district standings and now prepare to take on possibly their biggest challenge as they face Floresville Friday night in Devine.
vs Poth
“We kind of struggled to get things going in the first set with many unforced errors due to little communication,” Coach Kara Stacy stated about her squad being down 17-11 before turning it around to win 26-24. “Finding a way to come back and fight for every single point the girls managed to pull off an intense comeback win.”
With all the energy now clearly on the Arabians side of the net, the second set was never in doubt as Devine took the set 25-11 and the match 2-0.
“Carrying the first set momentum into the second set made for a much quicker and clean set of volleyball.”
“After putting ourselves in an unnecessary position the girls did a great job fighting for the win in this game!”
vs Somerset
A three-set barnburner against the Lady Bulldogs is not what the Arabians originally had in mind, but they came out victorious and better after the battle.
“We had a solid start, coming out with good intensity and were ready to play.”
Devine won set one 25-15 and carried over a great…
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Middle blockers get some air….A’Dell Holder (on left) have both had some great blocks. Photos by KK Calame.
8th Colts blast Blanco 46-6
8th grade Colt Logan Alexander making his way to score a touchdown. Photo by Alyzse Cumpian
Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
A long, business-like bus drive to Blanco turned into a short, celebratory one on the way back as the 8th grade Colts improved their season record to 4-0 with their 46-6 pasting of the Panthers.
According to Coach Aaron Sotelo, “We started off fast and never took our foot off the gas through all four quarters!”
The big guys up front provided the blocking needed for Moses Contreras to get the game’s first touchdown from 22 yards.
“Elijah San-Miguel, Noah Garcia, Brody Poppe, Troy Guerra, Ezekiel Simmons, and Jayden Rodriguez did a fantastic job all night long on the offensive front.”
Devine’s 6-0 lead was about to get padded as they recovered their own kickoff in Blanco territory.
“After Moses’ touchdown our kickoff team showed amazing effort getting down the field as AJ Artiaga recovered the kickoff at the Panthers 28 yard line to give the offense the ball with great field position.”
Three plays later, Nate Valle hit pay-dirt to bump Devine’s lead to 12-0.
For the second time in the game, Devine was able to jump on a…
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JV Horses run roughshod over MV 46-12
JV Warhorses blasted Medina Valley. Photo by Brigid Howard. See more on Smug Mug.
Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
With San Antonio Christian the varsity opponent and not having a JV squad to play Devine, the Horses instead traveled over to Castroville to take on Medina Valley’s JV2 team.
Devine won running away 46-12 as Ryan Weinkam had an amazing five touchdowns in his team’s victory.
Weinkam not only found himself on the scoring end of many offensive snaps, but he was also a factor in the game’s opening kickoff as he recovered teammate Alejandro Ramirez’s booted ball to start the onslaught.
Devine scored on the first snap of their previous three games, but that did not happen this week. Instead, Warhorse Nation fans had to wait all the way to the fourth snap to see Devine put points on the board as Weinkam went in from 26 yards to put his team in front 6-0 after the failed two-point try.
The Warhorse defense was up to the task of slowing down the Class 5A offense as they forced a turnover on downs.
Devine did score on the first snap of the next possession as Ramirez found an open Weinkam for a completed pass.
“Alejandro hit an open Weinkam who unleashed his speed to outrun the secondary for an 80 yard TD. Alejandro even took in the two-point run behind a great block from Johnny Davis.”
Devine led 14-0
Mediana Valley was able to get the goose egg off the board as they finally found the end zone to cut it to 14-6.
“Even though MV scored, Cole Reyes was there to break up the two-point pass attempt.”
Weinkam still had time to get his third touchdown of the opening quarter believe it or not.
“On the ensuing deep kickoff Weinkam caught it at the…
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Natalia fights Dilley in IH-35 Battle
The Mustangs take down the opponent in a recent game.
Eric Smith-Staff Writer
The Dilley wolves used a huge second half push to run past Natalia in the 15-3A (Div.II) opener last Friday night in Frio County 64-19. Natalia trailed the Wolves just 20-13 at the half, after showing promise in the first half. “After a good job of responding in the first half with a late touchdown to cut the deficit, we had too many mistakes and turnovers in the second half and the game got away from us,” Coach Jason Reynolds said.
It was a competitive first quarter of action at Gosch Field, as the Wolves struck first on a 37-yard touchdown pass from Johnny Rodriguez to Jacob Lopez. This allowed Dilley to take a 7-0 lead following a PAT by Santiago Cruz.
The Mustangs were able to strike back before the end of the quarter, as Zach Peralta capped off a nice Natalia drive with a 2-yard rushing touchdown. Juan Gonzales put the PAT up and through allowing for a tied game 7-7.
Dilley was able to strike with two touchdowns in a row including on following a turnover. One was a 13-yard Bubba Reyes run and one was a 20-yard Rodriguez pass to Isaiah Lamber allowing for a 20-7 lead.
Natalia was able to strike right before half on a Peralta touchdown getting the Stangs within 20-13 at the half. This is as close as the game would be.
Dilley outscored Natalia 18-6 in the 3rd quarter and 26-0 in the 4th quarter courtesy of a potent rushing attack and a slew of Natalia turnovers thru the air and on the ground.
Natalia’s 3rd quarter touchdown was thanks to a nice Mason Giera pass down the visitor sideline to…
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