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City Manager Proposes Budget Without Layoffs After Month of Pushback; Funding Cuts Planned Elsewhere
For more than a month, city employees have been waiting and wondering if they are one of the 22 full-time employees and 4 part-time employees slated for layoffs. Pushback from City staff and the City Council has pressured City Manager Shawna Burkhart to create a version of the budget without layoffs.
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Whitehead Museum Issues "Call to Action"
A beloved landmark and invaluable community resource, the Whitehead Memorial Museum, has issued a call to action.

Stevie Quilo
Apr 9, 20253 min read


Dalton Sprague Sweeps Through 5Ks for Kids of St. Jude
Making every step count, Dalton Sprague, a 21-year-old Army soldier and student, has transformed his personal fitness routine into a powerfu

Stevie Quilo
Apr 6, 20255 min read


Local Duo Takes Vegan-Mexican Cuisine and Cookware Nationwide
Two local women, one from this side of the border and the other from our sister city, Acuña, Coahuila, have worked to bring a taste of home

Alondra Sanchez
Apr 1, 20255 min read


Kiki Ace Art to Bring Bold Colors and Textiles to Casa de la Cultura Installation Box
The artist that will be creating its newest design is local artist, Krystal Acevedo also known as Kiki Ace for her artwork.

Alondra Sanchez
Mar 30, 20252 min read


Community Coworking Space to Expand Capacity: Del Rio Spark Lab Receives USDA Grant
This lesser known spot is a completely free community resource: The Del Rio Spark Lab, a public coworking space and business incubator on Ma

Stevie Quilo
Mar 28, 20254 min read


Action Sport Dreams Becoming Reality: Rotary Club Bike Pump Track Getting "Shovel-Ready"
The push for a Bike Pump Track in Del Rio has been ongoing for years, and now the project is finally on the cusp of construction.

Stevie Quilo
Mar 27, 20253 min read


Adult Craft Hour Provides Creative Outlet for All Ages
Veteran and local creative, Dalinda “Dolly” Diaz has been helping foster creativity and expression through arts & crafts for all ages.

Alondra Sanchez
Mar 19, 20252 min read


District Art Teachers Take Funding Into Their Own Hands After Budget Cuts to Their Department
Upon the concrete path outside La Bohemia, a boutique and gallery downtown, Ms. Sheri Vela sits and draws "Welcome to Big Art Day."

Eddie Martinez
Mar 12, 20253 min read


Roberts Jewelers Celebrates 50 Years!
On Tuesday, March 6, 2025, Roberts Jewelers celebrated 50 years of business in Del Rio. Serving our community for 50 years, Roberts Jewelers

Paul Hackemesser
Mar 12, 20251 min read


Visitor "Favorite Places" Ranked by Chamber’s New Artificial Intelligence Software
“Top 5 Lists” have been identified by AI for the following categories: Del Rio Visitor’s Most Frequented Hotel Chains, Dine-In Franchises,

Stevie Quilo
Mar 11, 20254 min read


VVRMC Safe Kids Ensures Kids Safely Enjoy BMX Festivities
Safe Kids provided educational materials on the importance of wearing fitting safety gear when riding bikes, measuring kids for free helmets

Alondra Sanchez
Mar 10, 20251 min read


VVRMC February in Review
Many exciting events, upgrades, and administrative changes took place within the VVRMC system over the month of February, here’s a few.

Alondra Sanchez
Mar 7, 20252 min read
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