Born on October 9, 1909, in Stamford, TX, Hubert Van Treese, my daddy, was just 72 when he passed away of heart failure. Continue reading “Hubert Matthew Van Treese”
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Dot your “I’s”
I’m sitting here reading the little Father’s Day card that A’Dell made for her daddy. It is so messy and so precious. Continue reading “Dot your “I’s””
Three thefts, two arrests
Last week officers completed 47 calls for service and conducted 12 traffic stops (7 citations and 5 warnings). Continue reading “Three thefts, two arrests”
Schmidt, Crouch earn THSBCA All-State recognition
With the conclusion of the state baseball playoffs recently in the rear view mirror, honors are pouring in for a couple of standout players on the Regional Quarterfinal, District 29-4A champion Devine Warhorse baseball team. Continue reading “Schmidt, Crouch earn THSBCA All-State recognition”
Group analyzes causes for Natalia ISD’s academic struggles
A Root Cause Analysis group consisting of Natalia ISD administration and parents summed up the district’s recent struggles in one sentence: “Due to a lack of vision, mission, set expectations and internal accountability, student academic performance declined.” Continue reading “Group analyzes causes for Natalia ISD’s academic struggles”
Burglars hit multiple vehicles overnight in Devine
Several residents woke up to find that their vehicles had been burglarized overnight this past Wednesday, June 13 or early Thursday morning. Continue reading “Burglars hit multiple vehicles overnight in Devine”
Six-year-old in ICU after falling from horse
Updated Tuesday 12:00 pm—Six-year-old Cashlynn Gierisch was riding her horse this past Sunday morning around 10 am when the saddle girth suddenly broke. Continue reading “Six-year-old in ICU after falling from horse”
Devine ISD trustees approve tax rate reduction
Good news for property Taxpayers! At their regular monthly meeting on June 18, 2018, the Devine ISD School Board unanimously approved the ordinance setting the 2018 Devine ISD ad valorem tax rate at $1.335, down from $1.37. Continue reading “Devine ISD trustees approve tax rate reduction”
Benton City Water enters Stage III water restrictions
Benton City Water has implemented Stage III water restrictions for all members.
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