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Val Verde County, Texas
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About Val Verde, TX

Population
Approximately 47,586 residents
County Seat
Del Rio, Texas
Coverage Area
3,233 square miles in southwestern Texas

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Val Verde Regional Medical Center, Texas Tech advance Del Rio residency program
Healthcare

Val Verde Regional Medical Center, Texas Tech advance Del Rio residency program

Val Verde Regional Medical Center hosted a second official site visit from Texas Tech leaders as the Del Rio rural family medicine residency moves toward interviews in fall 2026 and a July 2027 launch.

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Cameron Ford Sentenced to 10 Years in Del Rio for Human Smuggling
Government

Cameron Ford Sentenced to 10 Years in Del Rio for Human Smuggling

Cameron Alexander Ford, 23, of Camden, was sentenced March 5, 2026, in Del Rio federal court to 120 months for his role in a failed human-smuggling attempt.

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Owens, Vazquez, Flores Win Democratic Nominations; Arellano Wins JP-3
Government

Owens, Vazquez, Flores Win Democratic Nominations; Arellano Wins JP-3

Owens beat Bruno Lozano 1,998-1,139 to hold the county judge Democratic nod; Vazquez and Flores also won, and Loida Arellano took JP-3 by 437-329.

Marcus Williams2m read
San Felipe-Del Rio CISD Releases Statement After Student Fight Near Fairgrounds
Education

San Felipe-Del Rio CISD Releases Statement After Student Fight Near Fairgrounds

San Felipe Del Rio CISD said two Del Rio High School students fought March 2, 2026 in front of the Val Verde County Fairgrounds; one student was taken to the Freshman Campus for treatment, the district said.

Sarah Chen3m read
Tempers Flare at Val Verde County Commissioners Court Over Precinct 4 Streetlights
Government

Tempers Flare at Val Verde County Commissioners Court Over Precinct 4 Streetlights

A 3-2 split killed the first of eight Precinct 4 streetlight items when Owens declared, "Motion fails," after County Commissioner Pct. 1 Kerr Wardlaw warned of light pollution from Del Rio.

Marcus Williams2m read
Val Verde Commissioners Court to Bill Developers for Streetlights in New Subdivisions
Government

Val Verde Commissioners Court to Bill Developers for Streetlights in New Subdivisions

Val Verde County Commissioners Court approved billing developers for streetlights when subdivisions are replatted next to unlit roads outside Del Rio; action taken March 3, 2026.

Marcus Williams2m read
Where and How Val Verde County Voters Can Vote March 3, 2026
Government

Where and How Val Verde County Voters Can Vote March 3, 2026

Voters should prepare now: the primary is Tuesday, March 3, 2026, confirm where to cast your ballot with Val Verde County Clerk Teresa Esther Chapoy before heading to the polls.

Marcus Williams6m read
Comstock ISD Board Begins Search for Next Superintendent; Applications, Survey Available
Education

Comstock ISD Board Begins Search for Next Superintendent; Applications, Survey Available

Comstock ISD posted March 1 that the Board of Trustees has opened a search for a new superintendent; application materials and a parent-staff survey are available on the district website.

Sarah Chen2m read
CBP Posts Border Patrol Recruitment Listing Naming Val Verde, Offering Incentives
Government

CBP Posts Border Patrol Recruitment Listing Naming Val Verde, Offering Incentives

A Border Patrol job posting published March 1, 2026 lists Val Verde, Texas duty locations and advertises up to $60,000 in recruitment incentives, including $10,000 after academy graduation.

Marcus Williams3m read
Del Rio-area Blood Supply Critically Low as Valley Plans March Donation Drives
Healthcare

Del Rio-area Blood Supply Critically Low as Valley Plans March Donation Drives

Del Rio-area blood supply was flagged "critically low" after a statewide demand surge; grassroots and hospital-affiliated donation drives are scheduled for early March 2026.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Laughlin AFB Boosts Del Rio Economy Through Visitor Events and STEM Outreach
Community

Laughlin AFB Boosts Del Rio Economy Through Visitor Events and STEM Outreach

Laughlin AFB contributed approximately $1.6 billion to the regional economy in 2022 and supports 8,694 direct and indirect jobs in Del Rio and Val Verde County.

Lisa Park3m read
Del Rio to Close 100-Block Fokes Street Thursday for Gas-Line Work
Government

Del Rio to Close 100-Block Fokes Street Thursday for Gas-Line Work

Del Rio will close the 100 block of Fokes Street (between Garfield Avenue and Central Street) during the daytime Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, for a scheduled gas-line replacement.

James Thompson2m read
Del Rio recovers stolen motorcycle, arrests Rene Garcia on Unauthorized Use charge
Government

Del Rio recovers stolen motorcycle, arrests Rene Garcia on Unauthorized Use charge

Del Rio police recovered a stolen motorcycle and arrested 31-year-old Rene Garcia on a charge of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, social posts and a police release say.

James Thompson2m read
Southwest Texas College Board Approves First Bachelor's in Organizational Management Fall 2026
Education

Southwest Texas College Board Approves First Bachelor's in Organizational Management Fall 2026

Southwest Texas College trustees voted Feb. 19 to pursue the college’s first bachelor’s degree, targeting a fall 2026 launch for a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Organizational Management and Leadership.

Sarah Chen2m read
Republicans Pick Nominees for Val Verde County Races, Nettleton to Face Owens Jr.
Government

Republicans Pick Nominees for Val Verde County Races, Nettleton to Face Owens Jr.

Republican voters chose local nominees March 3, 2026; former County Commissioner Robert Beau Nettleton will face incumbent Owens Jr. in the November general election.

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Second Chances Thrift Grand Opening Feb. 28 at 5334 US‑90
Community

Second Chances Thrift Grand Opening Feb. 28 at 5334 US‑90

Second Chances Thrift held a grand opening at 5334 US‑90 in Del Rio on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, with public listings showing a 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm event.

Sarah Chen2m read
Del Rio posts Feb. 19 Planning and Zoning video to Internet Archive
Government

Del Rio posts Feb. 19 Planning and Zoning video to Internet Archive

Del Rio uploaded a roughly 27-minute recording of its Feb. 19, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to the Internet Archive, with the archive entry added Feb. 25, 2026.

Marcus Williams3m read
Val Verde County Schedules Early Voting Ballot Board Meeting March 3
Government

Val Verde County Schedules Early Voting Ballot Board Meeting March 3

Val Verde County posted a notice that the Early Voting Ballot Board will convene Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Val Verde County Elections office, 400 Pecan Street, 3rd Floor.

James Thompson3m read
Val Verde County website fails to consolidate essential public services and records
Government

Val Verde County website fails to consolidate essential public services and records

Val Verde County’s official website scatters tax and property records, jury duty, veteran services, election administration, commissioners court agendas and public safety contacts, complicating access.

Marcus Williams2m read
Four Arrested After Large Fight Erupts at Plaza Del Sol Mall
Community

Four Arrested After Large Fight Erupts at Plaza Del Sol Mall

A dispute inside Movies 8 at Plaza Del Sol Mall spilled into the parking lot, leading Del Rio police to arrest four people, two juveniles and two 17-year-olds, on assault charges.

Lisa Park2m read
Del Rio Rams Edge O'Connor Panthers 5-3 at North East Sports Park
Education

Del Rio Rams Edge O'Connor Panthers 5-3 at North East Sports Park

Del Rio edged O'Connor 5-3 at North East Sports Park, extending the Rams' winning streak to three and improving their record to 7-3.

Sarah Chen2m read
Del Rio Council Votes 5-2 to Dismiss City Attorney, Approve Manager's Separation
Government

Del Rio Council Votes 5-2 to Dismiss City Attorney, Approve Manager's Separation

Del Rio council votes 5-2 to remove city attorney Ana Markowski Smith and approves a mutual separation with the city manager after an executive session.

Marcus Williams1m read
What to Know About Permits and Visitor Resources at Amistad NRA
Community

What to Know About Permits and Visitor Resources at Amistad NRA

Amistad NRA draws more than 1,000,000 visitors a year and issues about 5,000 lake use permits; know visitor center hours, permit rules, and who to call before filming or camping by boat.

Lisa Park3m read
Del Rio Judge Gives Salvadoran 20-Year Sentence for Reentry; Child-Sex Convictions Cited
Government

Del Rio Judge Gives Salvadoran 20-Year Sentence for Reentry; Child-Sex Convictions Cited

Del Rio U.S. District Judge Ernest Gonzalez sentenced Salvadoran Celso Rivas‑Gonzalez to 20 years in federal prison for unlawful reentry after two deportations, prosecutors said.

James Thompson2m read
Judge Roy Bean Visitor Center in Langtry Boosts Val Verde Tourism, Education
Community

Judge Roy Bean Visitor Center in Langtry Boosts Val Verde Tourism, Education

Judge Roy Bean Visitor Center at 526 State Loop 25 in Langtry draws about 80,000 visitors a year and preserves the Jersey Lilly saloon, a one-room adobe opera house and a seasonal cactus garden.

Marcus Williams3m read
Laughlin AFB Team XL Brings STEM Buddies to Lamar Elementary
Education

Laughlin AFB Team XL Brings STEM Buddies to Lamar Elementary

Students at Lamar Elementary in Del Rio teamed up with Laughlin AFB volunteers for a STEM Buddies afterschool session on Feb. 27, 2026, linking base personnel directly with local elementary pupils.

Sarah Chen2m read
Tomas Estrada-Torres Sentenced to 151 Months for Harboring Illegal Aliens Causing Injury
Government

Tomas Estrada-Torres Sentenced to 151 Months for Harboring Illegal Aliens Causing Injury

Tomas Estrada-Torres of Quemado was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison after prosecutors announced his conviction for conspiring to harbor illegal aliens that caused injury.

Marcus Williams2m read
Del Rio Council Authorizes RFQ for Design-Build Rehabilitation of Buena Vista Pool
Government

Del Rio Council Authorizes RFQ for Design-Build Rehabilitation of Buena Vista Pool

The Del Rio City Council voted on Feb. 10, 2026 to let the city manager advertise an RFQ for a design-build rehabilitation of Buena Vista Pool off Kings Way on the city's north side.

James Thompson2m read
Val Verde County Commissioners Court meets in regular session; all five present
Government

Val Verde County Commissioners Court meets in regular session; all five present

County Judge Lewis G. Owens Jr. led a unanimous 5–0 court that adopted a new hotel-occupancy-tax policy and authorized a TWDB request for emergency sirens; a nine-light LED upgrade was tabled.

Marcus Williams2m read