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VVRMC Memorializes Late Mental Health Program Director
At the center of Val Verde Regional Medical Center, you’ll find an outdoor courtyard known as the Tranquility Garden.
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Guatemala Consul Castillo Receives Promotion, Awards, and Fond Farewell
Mr. Randy Estuardo Castillo Tocay, Consul of Guatemala in Del Rio, has called Del Rio home for 5 years. Henceforth he will be known as General Consul, but his promotion comes with a difficult goodbye.

Stevie Quilo
Apr 153 min read


Janice Pokrant returning to City Hall as new Planning and Zoning Director
The City of Del Rio is welcoming back a familiar face to City Hall. Janice Pokrant has officially been appointed to serve as the new Plannin

Stevie Quilo
Mar 186 min read


Chief of Police Stands Up to Defend Animal Services Improvements
When the value of Animal Services was put to vote, debate sparked at City Council meeting. Councilperson J.P. Sanchez used emergency water a

Stevie Quilo
Mar 27 min read


Funding for Water and Wastewater Projects Explained at Special City Council Meeting
Amid the startup of numerous high-cost infrastructure projects, City Manager Shawna Burkhart called a special city council meeting...

Stevie Quilo
Feb 206 min read


Council Approves Collaboration with Rotary Club on Pump Track
Following the Rotary Club’s presentation on the potential plans for a bicycle pump track adjacent to the Del Rio Skate Garden at the previou

Alondra Sanchez
Feb 21 min read


New Parking Ordinance To Take Effect January 1st
Following the passage of an updated ordinance on vehicle parking on city streets and addressing issues regarding the blockage of driveways a

Alondra Sanchez
Dec 27, 20242 min read


Council Returns Garage Sale Permit Fee Back to Original Price
After previously clarifying that the council’s approval of an ordinance that included vendor permit fee increases mistakenly passed an incre

Alondra Sanchez
Nov 26, 20243 min read


AARC Urges Council to Improve Animal Control Facility Conditions and Address Stray Animal Population
Members of the Del Rio Animal Advocacy & Rescue Coalition took to the podium during the citizen’s comments portion of the November 19th City

Alondra Sanchez
Nov 20, 20242 min read


Border Organization and Other Local Groups Form Southwest Water Coalition
Sandra Fuentes, Co-chair of the Border Organization, offered an update on the Water Coalition that the Border Organization has formed alongs

Alondra Sanchez
Sep 30, 20241 min read


Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Advocates for the Second International Bridge
Former Mayor of Del Rio and current board member and secretary of the Del Rio chapter of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Dora Alcala addre

Alondra Sanchez
Sep 30, 20243 min read


Citizen Urges the City Council to Prioritize Water Conservation Amid Ongoing Drought
Sandra Fuentes, co-chair of the Border Organization, took to the podium during the citizen’s comments portion of the Regular City Council Me

Alondra Sanchez
Aug 29, 20242 min read
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