Val Verde Shares Warming Center Transport and Assistance Contacts for Residents

Val Verde County provided direct phone contacts so residents without transport or basic supplies can reach the City of Del Rio’s Community Warming Center during the recent winter weather event. The county directed anyone who needs rides to call the County Judge or their County Commissioner, and urged elderly residents, veterans and single-parent families who need meals or blankets to contact their commissioner for help.

County Judge Lewis Owens is listed as a contact at 830-734-0575. County Commissioner Precinct1 can be reached at 830-309-6460, Precinct2 at 830-734-5608, Precinct3 at 830-309-6369 and Precinct4 at 830-765-6168. The county also provided a Veterans Officer contact at 830-703-0493. Warm blankets are available to residents who request them.

The county notice functions as both a coordination step and a practical lifeline. By routing transportation requests through elected county officials, Val Verde County aims to connect residents directly to the City of Del Rio’s warming center resources. The county and city coordinated on the response, and the county distributed an official flier containing the phone numbers and instructions for accessing services.

Local impact is concentrated on vulnerable groups. Elderly residents with limited mobility, veterans who may lack transportation, and single-parent families balancing childcare and limited resources face heightened risk when low temperatures set in. Access to transport and a staffed warming center reduces exposure to hypothermia and other cold-related health problems, and meals and blankets address immediate basic needs while weather conditions persist.

This approach relies on county infrastructure and existing elected offices rather than emergency-service hotlines. That places responsibility on County Judge Lewis Owens and the four County Commissioners to triage calls and coordinate pickups or supply distribution. The Veterans Officer number gives a direct line for armed services veterans seeking assistance. Residents should call the appropriate listed number for their precinct or the County Judge if transport is needed.

For Val Verde County residents, the practical step is straightforward: if you or someone you know needs a ride to Del Rio’s Community Warming Center or requires meals or blankets because of age, veteran status or single-parent household circumstances, call the county contacts provided. Officials provided phone numbers so that help can be arranged quickly as the cold snap continues.

The county’s outreach highlights how local governance channels perform in real time during weather emergencies. Keep these numbers accessible and pass them along to neighbors who may not have internet access or who need immediate assistance. County coordination will determine how long transport and supply support remain available as conditions evolve.