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Hurricane Beryl death toll climbs to 28, including 15 caused by heat due to massive power outages
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Three more names have been added to the list of people who died during and after Hurricane Beryl roared ashore in Texas on July 8, bringing the total to. In an update on Wednesday, July 24, from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, we...
Mosquitos carrying West Nile Virus found in Hays County
Public health officials urge Texans to be vigilant in protecting against mosquito bites after confirming the first Texas case of West Nile virus and 10 travel- associated dengue cases this year alone. In Hays county, officials confirmed last week that several mosquito trap samples collected in the Wimberley area tested positive for West Nile Virus. The positive samples were collected from two sites in and around the city of Wimberley on July 11. There are about 20 traps in and around the Dripping Springs and Driftwood area but no mosquito samples have tested positive for the virus. These are the first reported...
Texas Court Overturns $26 Million Verdict for Paralyzed Woman In Honda Odyssey Crash
Sarah Milburn sustained severe vertebrae injuries in a 2015 Honda Odyssey crash with a pickup. The minivan’s third-row middle seat had a two-piece seatbelt, which was worn incorrectly. The victim was initially awarded $37.6 million in damages for her injuries. A woman left quadriplegic after riding in a 2011...
Biden to visit LBJ Library in Texas on Monday for 60th anniversary of 1964 Civil Rights Act
President Joe Biden will travel to Texas next week to visit the LBJ residential Library to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the White House said Tuesday.
Former Uvalde CISD police officer pleads not guilty to all 29 felony counts, attorney says
SAN ANTONIO — A former police officer with the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District who responded to the Robb Elementary shooting pleaded not guilty to all charges Thursday morning. Adrian Gonzales was indicted on 29 felony counts of abandoning and endangering a child for his alleged actions on May...
Monte Carlo night this weekend
The Devine Fire Department is hosting their big Monte Carlo night fundraiser this coming July 27. You can expect live music, and lots of great prizes. There are plenty of sponsorship opportunities ranging from $5,000 to $250, or you can be a table sponsor for $300. Silent Auction sponsors and...
Bust n Burn drawing and BBQ plates this Saturday at Devine VFW
A benefit BBQ sale and prize drawings is being hosted by Bust N Burn to help with local scholarships. The BBQ and drawing will be on Saturday, July 27 at the Devine VFW building next to the Post Office. BBQ plates of brisket, sausage and sides will be sold for...
Devine Street Paving project to be on next agenda
In the lastest council session, Devine City Administrator David Jordan reported to council that the city had received a $467,000 quote for its annual “wish list” of street paving projects that will be formally presented at the council’s next session. Funds to cover the project have been budgeted meaning the project can begin right away.
Devine council considersre-negotiation of golf course management contract
Action to consider re-negotiation of the contract governing management of the Devine golf course was approved by a 4-1 vote of the Devine City Council at its July 16 regular session. Urging the re-negotiation, Mayor Butch Cook said that under the current management of the Devine Golf Group (DGG) the...
Non-profit hopes to build a veteran wellness center in Aransas Pass
The Redford Ranch Foundation hopes to expand access to natural therapies by building a veteran wellness center in Aransas Pass. Founder, Douglas Gresenz says the concept could save countless lives.
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