<h1 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;">Devine, <em>San Antonio</em></h1>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Devine is located about 25 miles southwest of San Antonio, just off Interstate 35. It has a population of just under 5,000 and covers just over three square miles. The town is named after the Honorable Thomas J. Devine, who was a native of San Antonio. Devine is also the setting of the murder mystery book <i>The Lesser Of Two Evils</i><i><b> </b></i>by Zoe E. Whitten.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Devine is a great place to purchase land. Scenic properties with tons of forest and sparkling ponds are available on the Devine real estate market. Houses for sale in Devine vary from small, fixer-upper investments to large ranches at over $1 million in value. Homeowners with horses and other animals really appreciate the space Devine properties provide.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">The Devine Independent School District services the Devine area and contains four different schools &ndash; Devine High, Devine Middle, Devine Intermediate, and John J. Ciavarra Elementary. The school received an &ldquo;academically acceptable&rdquo; recognition from the TEA in 2009. Some of the notable features of this small town include the town entrance sign which displays their motto &ldquo;Small City, Big Heart, Great Future,&rdquo; the Dr. George S. Woods Community Center and the First Baptist Church. The Devine Acres Farm is also a favorite among families. The Triple C Steak House is a local family owned restaurant that is frequented by many in the area.</p>