Del Rio City Council Approves Saddler Subdivision Plat Request Tuesday

The Del Rio City Council held a public hearing Tuesday on a plat request for Saddler Subdivision, with Mayor Al Arreola opening the proceeding at 6:38 p.m. and closing it at 6:39 p.m. after no one stepped forward to speak for or against the proposal.

Ken Dirksen, P.E., presented the request on behalf of applicant Alan Saddler, seeking approval to subdivide two parcels in J. Mitchell Survey 183, Abstract 1295: a 1.35-acre tract at 512 Johnson Street and a 0.96-acre tract at 404 Borroum Street. All seven council members were present for the regular session held March 11, 2026.

Interim City Manager Manuel Chavez used his project update to address the evening's other notable backdrop: a storm that had rolled over Del Rio before the meeting. Chavez said he hoped residents made it through safely and acknowledged that there had been "an event" at City Hall caused by heavy rains. He publicly recognized the people who pitched in for cleanup, naming Councilwoman Ernestina "Tina" Martinez, Councilwoman Carmen Gutierrez, Scot Carcasi, Selena Mendoza, Roxy Soto, Leo Cavazos, Ricardo Aguilar, and Ruben Veliz.

Chavez also reviewed progress on several public works projects, announced upcoming city events, and recognized city employees who have logged 10 or more years of service with the city.

In the evening's only recorded vote, the council approved 7-0 an ordinance authorizing up to $10,000 in hotel occupancy tax funds for the ARA Promotions LLC Border Classic Cookoff/Team Roping, set for March 27-28 at the county fairgrounds. The council also heard a presentation on city debt, though details of that briefing were not disclosed during the session.