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San Angelo storms bring hail, gusty winds to rural Val Verde County

A line of thunderstorms moved into rural Val Verde County from San Angelo, bringing lightning, small hail and gusty wind...

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1920s Spanish Revival Southern Pacific Depot Restored as Del Rio Amtrak Center

The restored Southern Pacific Passenger Depot now serves as the Del Rio Amtrak/Regional Transportation Center, boosting ...

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Devils River SNA access tips: DRAP permits, Del Norte gate, Dan Hughes

Controlled access, permits, and remote roads affect Devils River visitors; plan ahead for DRAPs, Del Norte gate, and Dan...

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Del Rio City Council approves 15 measures Tuesday on budgets, reports

Del Rio City Council approved 15 measures Tuesday, including public-safety grants and an RFQ for Buena Vista Pool, moves...

Lonnie Gonzalez Identified in Del Rio Aggravated Assault Injuring Woman

A Del Rio man was arrested after a woman suffered serious facial injuries in a home assault on East Gutierrez Street; th...

Western National Parks Partners with Amistad NRA to Support Visitor Programs

Western National Parks added Amistad National Recreation Area as a partner to operate the visitor store and expand fundi...

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Del Rio Ciudad Acuña Bridge History, Traffic Role and Second Bridge Plans

Del Rio's international bridge is the primary 24/7 link to Ciudad Acuña; plans for an Acuña II bridge aim to move commer...

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Western District of Texas Reports 11,542 Border and 652 Civil Immigration Cases

Federal prosecutors say the Western District of Texas handled 11,542 border prosecutions and 652 civil immigration cases...

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Del Rio Joins Regional Coalition to Restore Commercial Airline Service

Del Rio joined a regional coalition to restore commercial airline service, a move that could ease travel and boost local...

Del Rio Building Standards Commission to Hear Possible Demolition Case February 12

Del Rio Building Standards Commission held a public hearing on a possible demolition, a matter that could affect nearby ...

Del Rio man arrested after barricading himself in bedroom following domestic disturbance

Police arrested a Del Rio man after a domestic disturbance escalated into a bedroom barricade; the incident underscores ...

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Del Rio City Council to Meet Feb. 10, 6:30 PM; Agenda Posted

Del Rio City Council met Tuesday evening, Feb. 10, 2026, at 6:30 PM at City Hall; the city posted that the full meeting ...

Three Fugitives Wanted for Sex Offenses Arrested by CBP at Texas Ports

CBP officials say officers at multiple Texas ports of entry apprehended three men wanted on felony sex-related warrants;...

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Union Pacific Maintenance to Close Frontera Road Crossing Feb. 10

Union Pacific will close the Frontera Road railroad crossing for maintenance on Feb. 10, disrupting local traffic and ac...

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Federal Prosecutors File 192 Human Smuggling and Immigration Cases in West Texas

Federal prosecutors filed 192 immigration and human-smuggling cases in the Western District of Texas, a surge that under...

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Del Rio Invites Bids for Phase III Paul Poag Theatre Rehabilitation

Del Rio has posted a request for bids for Phase III of the Paul Poag Theatre rehabilitation; general contractors must su...

Man Arrested in Del Rio After Woman Found With Serious Facial Injuries

Officers arrested a man after finding a woman with serious facial injuries inside a Del Rio home; the case highlights lo...

Abbott Announces $17M Loan to Del Rio for Water Upgrades Benefiting Laughlin

Governor Greg Abbott announced a $17M TMVRLF loan to Del Rio for containment-wall rehabilitation and a water treatment p...

Devil’s River SWCD to Review FY 2027-28 at Feb. 19 Meeting

Devil’s River SWCD filed an agenda to review the FY 2027-28 biennium at a Feb. 19 meeting in Del Rio, a step that could ...

Internal Affairs Completes Del Rio Jail Use-of-Force Probe; Arrest Reported

The City of Del Rio says an Internal Affairs probe into a February jail use-of-force incident is complete and is under r...

Del Rio Fire Department to Showcase Grant-Funded Equipment Feb. 10

Del Rio will display new vehicles and equipment from the FY2025 Border Zone Fire Grant Program at a public showcase, a b...

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Val Verde voters invited to meet primary candidates at SWTC forums

Val Verde voters were invited to meet primary candidates at SWTC forums, giving residents a chance to compare choices be...

Education

Del Rio defeats Medina Valley 74-55 in Castroville district game

Del Rio beat Medina Valley 74-55 at Medina Valley High School in Castroville, a district victory that evens the season s...

Del Rio Man Arrested After Sexual Assault, Family Violence on Playground Walk

Del Rio police arrested 24-year-old Edward John Mayer Jr. after officers found a victim with visible upper-body injuries...

Laughlin T-6A Executes Nose Gear-Up Landing Feb. 5; Pilots Safe

A T-6A Texan II at Laughlin AFB landed with nose gear not fully extended; local bases report the incident and community ...

Business

Val Verde Winery Endures, Anchors Del Rio Wine Tourism Economy

Val Verde Winery in Del Rio continues to operate under the Qualia family, maintaining one of Texas's oldest continuous w...

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Val Verde County Outlines Key Offices, Services And Contacts

Val Verde County maintains a centralized information structure for essential services, posting Commissioners Court agend...

Del Rio Downtown Places Preserve History, Support Community Life

Del Rio’s downtown offers a concentrated set of cultural assets and civic landmarks that anchor Val Verde County identit...

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Val Verde County posts DA press release covering Val Verde, Kinney, Terrell

A press release from the Office of the District Attorney serving Val Verde, Kinney and Terrell counties was posted in Va...