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Del Rio Council highlights child abuse prevention, public safety and community support
Government

Del Rio Council highlights child abuse prevention, public safety and community support

Child abuse prevention, a wounded officer’s recovery and storm cleanup shaped a council meeting that also set up Del Rio’s next week of public events.

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AETC commander visits Laughlin Air Force Base, praises pilot training mission
Education

AETC commander visits Laughlin Air Force Base, praises pilot training mission

Laughlin’s top mission got a rare spotlight as Lt. Gen. Clark J. Quinn returned to the base where he trained in 1998. The visit put pilots, jobs and dorm upgrades front and center.

Marcus Williams2m read
All San Felipe school board candidates face voters at forum ahead of early voting
Education

All San Felipe school board candidates face voters at forum ahead of early voting

Seven San Felipe board candidates met in Del Rio as early voting opened, and the clearest split was over whether the district should grow its budget or hold the line.

Marcus Williams2m read
Federal prosecutors file 221 immigration cases in Western District of Texas
Government

Federal prosecutors file 221 immigration cases in Western District of Texas

Federal prosecutors logged 221 immigration cases last week, but the real Val Verde County question is how much of that pressure reached Del Rio.

Marcus Williams2m read
Del Rio trustee candidate touts policing background, school safety priorities
Education

Del Rio trustee candidate touts policing background, school safety priorities

Jesus Emilio Galindo tied 13 years with Del Rio police to four years on the SFDR-CISD board, making school safety and student outcomes the core of his pitch.

Sarah Chen2m read
Val Verde cadets, volunteers repair Vietnam memorial after hail, flooding
Community

Val Verde cadets, volunteers repair Vietnam memorial after hail, flooding

Hail, rain and flooding damaged The Wall That Heals in Del Rio, but Val Verde County cadets and volunteers fixed it so families could still visit the memorial.

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Severe thunderstorms hit Val Verde County, hail and 60 mph winds reported
Community

Severe thunderstorms hit Val Verde County, hail and 60 mph winds reported

Ping pong ball hail hit Comstock and 60 mph gusts lashed Lake Amistad near Rough Canyon, forcing boaters off the water as warnings spread across Val Verde County.

Marcus Williams2m read
Leno Hernandez highlights decades of city experience in Del Rio campaign
Government

Leno Hernandez highlights decades of city experience in Del Rio campaign

Leno Hernandez is leaning on 28 years inside Del Rio city operations, from council meeting video work to the Civic Center and Paul Poag Theatre.

James Thompson2m read
Mexican arrest returns child-sex fugitive to U.S. custody via Del Rio
Community

Mexican arrest returns child-sex fugitive to U.S. custody via Del Rio

A Bexar County fugitive was found in Piedras Negras and handed back through Eagle Pass, showing how Del Rio-area law-enforcement ties move suspects across the border fast.

Sarah Chen2m read
Del Rio family turns grief into hope at Devils River fundraiser
Community

Del Rio family turns grief into hope at Devils River fundraiser

Jessica Hester is turning Brooke’s memory into a Devils River fundraiser that has raised nearly $94,000 for childhood cancer research and family support.

Lisa Park2m read
Cavazos touts family access, responsible spending in SFDR-CISD board bid
Education

Cavazos touts family access, responsible spending in SFDR-CISD board bid

Cavazos cast his school board run as a push for easier family access and tighter spending as SFDR-CISD faces a $50 million facilities agenda.

Marcus Williams2m read
Martinez seeks reelection, touts water, infrastructure and economic growth vision
Government

Martinez seeks reelection, touts water, infrastructure and economic growth vision

Tina Martinez tied her reelection bid to water, roads and growth, as Del Rio voters weigh her record against rising utility bills and a contested Place C race.

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Elsa Reyes touts 20 years of City of Del Rio experience in council race
Government

Elsa Reyes touts 20 years of City of Del Rio experience in council race

Elsa Reyes is betting 20 years inside Del Rio city government, including transportation work, will persuade District 1 voters she can fix problems faster.

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Bryan Weston touts local roots, board experience in school trustee race
Education

Bryan Weston touts local roots, board experience in school trustee race

Bryan Weston is pitching his construction and management background as a practical asset for Del Rio classrooms, campuses and budgets. His run for SFDRCISD Place 4 comes as the district faces higher maintenance and operations taxes.

Sarah Chen2m read
Scarbo pitches leadership, fiscal reform in Del Rio council race
Government

Scarbo pitches leadership, fiscal reform in Del Rio council race

Scarbo is leaning on 50-plus years in management to argue Del Rio needs tighter leadership, better finances and a City Hall that works together.

James Thompson2m read
Del Rio woman jailed after allegedly trying to hit two officers
Government

Del Rio woman jailed after allegedly trying to hit two officers

A search-warrant operation on East 10th Street escalated into a second violent felony case when Veronica Guadiana Vowell allegedly drove at two Del Rio officers.

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San Antonio fugitive wanted for child assault captured in Mexico, returned to U.S. custody
Government

San Antonio fugitive wanted for child assault captured in Mexico, returned to U.S. custody

A San Antonio fugitive accused of child sexual assault was found in Piedras Negras, expelled through Eagle Pass, and handed to U.S. Marshals.

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Retired Del Rio firefighter Vargas seeks council seat on public-safety record
Government

Retired Del Rio firefighter Vargas seeks council seat on public-safety record

A firefighter and EMT with 21 years in Del Rio city service is now seeking the District 1 seat held by Jesus Lopez Jr.

Marcus Williams2m read
Del Rio Rams win second straight district golf title, advance to regionals
Education

Del Rio Rams win second straight district golf title, advance to regionals

Isaac and Isaiah Diaz led Del Rio to its second straight district crown, with Isaac’s fourth straight individual title sending the Rams back to regionals in San Antonio.

Sarah Chen2m read
Border Patrol arrests smuggler after rural-road chase in Val Verde County
Government

Border Patrol arrests smuggler after rural-road chase in Val Verde County

A rural-road chase in Val Verde County ended with a smuggler in custody, underscoring how back roads still carry migrant smuggling traffic.

Marcus Williams2m read
Arreola seeks second term, touts stability, public safety, infrastructure progress
Government

Arreola seeks second term, touts stability, public safety, infrastructure progress

Al Arreola is asking Del Rio voters to judge four years of stability by the condition of streets, safety and water bills as he seeks a second term.

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Horning cites Marine service, youth mentoring in mayor's race
Government

Horning cites Marine service, youth mentoring in mayor's race

Ryan Horning is pitching Marine discipline and youth mentoring as Del Rio’s next mayor, as voters weigh six candidates for city hall.

James Thompson2m read
DeReus cites military leadership, efficiency, budget fixes in Del Rio mayor bid
Government

DeReus cites military leadership, efficiency, budget fixes in Del Rio mayor bid

DeReus is pitching Air Force discipline as Del Rio’s answer to a $6.65 million budget gap, betting voters will trust command-style management at City Hall.

Marcus Williams2m read
Amistad National Recreation Area anchors Del Rio’s outdoor identity and economy
Community

Amistad National Recreation Area anchors Del Rio’s outdoor identity and economy

Amistad is Del Rio’s working lake, not just scenery: 851 miles of shoreline, water access, camping rules and low-water conditions shape every visit.

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Briones touts business experience, community ties in Del Rio council bid
Government

Briones touts business experience, community ties in Del Rio council bid

LeRoy Briones is campaigning on budgets, water bills and city services in Del Rio’s At-Large Place C race, where utility costs have become a top issue.

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Weekend thunderstorms dump nearly 2 inches of rain across Del Rio, county
Community

Weekend thunderstorms dump nearly 2 inches of rain across Del Rio, county

Ceniza Hills took 1.84 inches as San Felipe Creek rose to 10.87 feet, with water overtopping the Johnson/Academy Street Bridge.

Marcus Williams2m read
Laughlin Air Force Base expands career training partnership with CISD
Education

Laughlin Air Force Base expands career training partnership with CISD

Laughlin widened its CTE pipeline into HVAC and electrical work, giving Del Rio juniors and seniors direct access to base trades that can lead to local jobs.

Sarah Chen2m read
Del Rio federal court sentences drug trafficker to 330 months in prison
Government

Del Rio federal court sentences drug trafficker to 330 months in prison

A Del Rio judge gave Jose Antonio Gabaldon-Salas 330 months after a highway stop exposed cocaine, bundled cash and his role in a trafficking ring.

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Del Rio leader touts business, council experience, infrastructure priorities
Government

Del Rio leader touts business, council experience, infrastructure priorities

Alexandra Falcon Calderon is leaning on small-business discipline and council experience to argue Del Rio needs better streets, clearer budgets, and faster fixes.

Marcus Williams6m read