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Thunderstorms slam Del Rio, knocking out power and damaging property
Community

Thunderstorms slam Del Rio, knocking out power and damaging property

Strong winds toppled limbs, damaged property and cut power to several thousand Del Rio residents as a 56-mph gust hit the airport.

Marcus Williams1m read
Two men arrested on felony heroin charges after Del Rio stop
Government

Two men arrested on felony heroin charges after Del Rio stop

A Veterans Boulevard call led Del Rio police to syringes, a BB gun and heroin that field-tested positive, and two men now face state jail felony charges.

James Thompson2m read
Mexican, U.S. officials meet in Del Rio on border security coordination
Government

Mexican, U.S. officials meet in Del Rio on border security coordination

Mexican and U.S. officials met in Del Rio to coordinate border security across a 245-mile sector that has already faced a record migration surge.

James Thompson2m read
Val Verde County declares local disaster after screwworm case confirmed
Government

Val Verde County declares local disaster after screwworm case confirmed

Val Verde County moved to brace for screwworm after the first Texas case landed in Zavala County, just 70 miles from Del Rio. Judge Lewis G. Owens Jr. signed a disaster declaration to speed aid.

Marcus Williams2m read
Del Rio corridor smuggler gets 16-year prison sentence for violent conspiracy
Government

Del Rio corridor smuggler gets 16-year prison sentence for violent conspiracy

A Del Rio judge gave Armando Garcia-Martinez 195 months after prosecutors said a smuggling ring held a pregnant woman and child hostage in Eagle Pass.

James Thompson2m read
Del Rio traffic stop leads to heroin arrest, two men booked
Community

Del Rio traffic stop leads to heroin arrest, two men booked

A suspicious-persons call on Veterans Boulevard ended with heroin, syringes and a BB gun in a car, and two men booked on state jail felony charges.

Lisa Park2m read
Del Rio showcases spring-fed recreation, history and local culture
Community

Del Rio showcases spring-fed recreation, history and local culture

Del Rio’s creek walk, museums and heritage sites double as everyday amenities, giving Val Verde County families a low-cost way to use parks, history and arts close to home.

Marcus Williams5m read
Del Rio judge sentences Oklahoma man to 30 years for cocaine smuggling
Government

Del Rio judge sentences Oklahoma man to 30 years for cocaine smuggling

A Del Rio federal judge handed Jordy Alexander Amaya 30 years after CBP found 1.9 kilos of cocaine in his car at Eagle Pass.

Marcus Williams2m read
Special weather statement issued for Val Verde County, heavy rain possible
Community

Special weather statement issued for Val Verde County, heavy rain possible

Val Verde County stayed under a special weather statement through 9 p.m. as Del Rio faced slow-moving storms, heavy rain, gusty winds and lightning.

Lisa Park2m read
Del Rio Rotary Club sets annual Independence Day Rodeo for June 28-29
Community

Del Rio Rotary Club sets annual Independence Day Rodeo for June 28-29

Presale tickets are $10 at four Del Rio businesses, and children under 18 get in free for the Rotary Club’s June 28-29 rodeo at the fairgrounds.

Lisa Park2m read
Del Rio man faces felony charges after domestic violence investigation
Community

Del Rio man faces felony charges after domestic violence investigation

A Veterans Boulevard disturbance escalated into felony charges after police said Luis Abel Hernandez struck a woman’s vehicle twice and violated protective orders.

Lisa Park2m read
Val Verde County sheriff says smuggling remains a public-safety threat
Government

Val Verde County sheriff says smuggling remains a public-safety threat

Border crossings have fallen sharply, but Val Verde County’s sheriff says smugglers still have a foothold in Del Rio’s rail corridor.

James Thompson2m read
Val Verde County court weighs road lights, flood and safety projects
Government

Val Verde County court weighs road lights, flood and safety projects

Three votes could change daily life in Val Verde County: brighter Cienegas Road nights, better flood alerts, and grant money for safety work.

Marcus Williams6m read
Del Rio man arrested after foot chase, evading charge enhanced
Government

Del Rio man arrested after foot chase, evading charge enhanced

A motorcycle stop on East Gutierrez Street turned into a foot chase when Rene S. Garcia ran from police, and his evading case was upgraded because of a prior conviction.

Marcus Williams2m read
Fagan withdraws from Val Verde County treasurer race, Rodriguez alone on ballot
Government

Fagan withdraws from Val Verde County treasurer race, Rodriguez alone on ballot

Fagan’s withdrawal left Aaron D. Rodriguez alone in the Val Verde County treasurer race, turning November’s contest into a near-formality. The office still controls county money, bank reconciliations and monthly reports.

Marcus Williams2m read
Assaults on Border Patrol agents rise in Del Rio sector
Government

Assaults on Border Patrol agents rise in Del Rio sector

Assaults on Border Patrol agents climbed in Del Rio even as El Paso fell, putting fresh pressure on a sector that spans 55,063 square miles and 245 border miles.

James Thompson2m read
UCO Park restrooms closed for water-line repairs through weekend
Government

UCO Park restrooms closed for water-line repairs through weekend

UCO Park restrooms were shut for water-line repairs, briefly sidelining weekend visitors before a June 1 reopening.

Marcus Williams2m read
Volunteers finish setting up The Wall That Heals in Del Rio
Community

Volunteers finish setting up The Wall That Heals in Del Rio

Heavy rain and hail did not stop volunteers from finishing The Wall That Heals at Camp Del Rio, where it stayed open around the clock through Sunday.

Lisa Park2m read
Del Rio seeks bids for brush mulching at city landfill
Government

Del Rio seeks bids for brush mulching at city landfill

Del Rio is seeking brush-mulching bids for its landfill, with sealed proposals due June 11 and late bids set to be returned unopened.

James Thompson2m read
Comstock ISD hires Dr. Gary Applewhite as new superintendent
Education

Comstock ISD hires Dr. Gary Applewhite as new superintendent

Comstock ISD has locked in Dr. Gary Applewhite after the required 21-day wait, putting enrollment, staffing and student results under a new test.

Marcus Williams2m read
Laughlin launches Warrior Action Team to boost readiness and morale
Community

Laughlin launches Warrior Action Team to boost readiness and morale

Laughlin's new team already drew 87 airmen to a 5K, and 68 finished under 40 minutes as commanders look for real readiness gains.

Lisa Park2m read
TxDOT warns drivers of new four-way stop on SL 79 in Val Verde County
Government

TxDOT warns drivers of new four-way stop on SL 79 in Val Verde County

An overnight crash turned the SL 79-US 90 E intersection into a four-way stop, disrupting a key Del Rio bypass corridor tied to Laughlin Air Force Base.

James Thompson1m read
Col. Eric Bissonette takes command of Laughlin's 47th Flying Training Wing
Business

Col. Eric Bissonette takes command of Laughlin's 47th Flying Training Wing

Col. Eric Bissonette took over Laughlin’s 47th Flying Training Wing, inheriting a mission that has produced more than 700 combat-ready pilots under Col. Tyler Ellison.

Sarah Chen2m read
Laughlin highlights mental health support as key to mission readiness
Healthcare

Laughlin highlights mental health support as key to mission readiness

Laughlin’s mental health flight serves active-duty airmen first, with 24/7 support and backup from TRICARE, the chaplain’s office and Military OneSource.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Del Rio council approves $2.5 million Paul Poag Theatre rehab
Government

Del Rio council approves $2.5 million Paul Poag Theatre rehab

Del Rio council unanimously approved a $2.5 million rehab for the Paul Poag Theatre, sending a historic downtown landmark into a new phase of work.

James Thompson1m read
Leno Hernandez Jr. sworn in to Del Rio City Council District 2 seat
Government

Leno Hernandez Jr. sworn in to Del Rio City Council District 2 seat

District 2 turned over to longtime city employee Leno Hernandez Jr. after his 832-416 win, putting a former civic facilities manager on votes that shape city services.

Marcus Williams2m read
Ranchers raise concerns over proposed border wall on western properties
Government

Ranchers raise concerns over proposed border wall on western properties

Ranchers asked Val Verde County to oppose a wall west of Lake Amistad, warning it could cut off Rio Grande access, weaken land values and trap them on their own property.

James Thompson2m read
Del Rio council bids farewell to District 2 member Jim DeReus
Government

Del Rio council bids farewell to District 2 member Jim DeReus

Jim DeReus left the District 2 seat after six years, closing a tenure that ended with a mayoral runoff loss and a changing council lineup.

Marcus Williams2m read
Two California residents appear in Del Rio federal drug case
Government

Two California residents appear in Del Rio federal drug case

Two California residents faced Del Rio federal court after prosecutors alleged they sold oxycodone and Xanax that led to a buyer’s death.

Marcus Williams2m read