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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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Del Rio Gains New Royalty! Miss Del Rio & Miss Val Verde Pageant held with Massive Support!
It was an eventful evening at the Ramada Inn Ballroom as the team from Queen City Productions prepared to host the Miss Del Rio & Miss Val V

Willard Jenkins
Oct 15, 20242 min read


Del Rio Experiences The Sleeping Lady Kingdom for the First Time! Del Rio Renaissance Faire is a Success, Hazzah!
On Saturday, October 12, 2024, the Del Rio Renaissance Faire took place the Whitehead Memorial Museum. This event wasn't your average market

Willard Jenkins
Oct 15, 20241 min read


Tightwad Thrift Brings Bright New Spin on Secondhand Shopping to Del Rio
Among the busy events across town this past weekend was the grand opening of the new, colorful, and fun secondhand shop, Tightwad Thrift loc

Alondra Sanchez
Oct 14, 20242 min read


Mighty Ram Band Named Finalist at Bands of America South and West Texas Regional Competitions
Originally shared to San Felipe Del Rio CISD Social Medias, it seems our Mighty Ram Band has been named a Finalist for the Bands of America

Willard Jenkins
Oct 2, 20241 min read


"Border Kids" Podcast Explores Untold Truths of Life on the Texas-Mexico Border
DEL RIO, Texas – September 24, 2024 – Get ready to experience life on the Texas-Mexico border like never before with "Border Kids," a ground

Connect Del Rio
Sep 24, 20242 min read


It's Time! Del Rio Skate Garden Has It's Groundbreaking Ceremony!
It was a fresh but hot afternoon as City officials and representatives from the Del Rio Parks Foundation attended the long awaited groundbre

Willard Jenkins
Sep 18, 20244 min read


My's Sunshine Art Brings Bright, Nostalgic, Fun to First Friday Art Walk
Connect Del Rio paid a visit to Maya Ortiz, the local artist behind My’s Sunshine Art, at her showcase for September’s First Friday Art Walk

Alondra Sanchez
Sep 9, 20242 min read


Del Rio Babe Ruth 14u All Star Team Receives Certificate of Recognition from Mayor Arreola
During the Mayor’s Announcements portion of the August 27, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting, Mayor Al Arreola took a moment to recognize th

Alondra Sanchez
Aug 28, 20242 min read


Mass Turnout for Border Federal Credit Union's Back-to-School Teacher Appreciation Event
Border Federal Credit Union (BFCU) organized a Back-to-School Teacher Appreciation Vendor Fair in the BFCU Community Room, where approximate

Willard Jenkins
Aug 27, 20241 min read


DRHS Cheer Media Day: Showcasing Team Spirit and Del Rio Pride
The Del Rio High School Cheer Booster Club and DRHS Cheerleaders held a Media Day as a "Meet & Greet" event for the community. This is their

Willard Jenkins
Aug 26, 20242 min read


AUGUST BUSINESS OF THE MONTH SPOTLIGHT — FIVE POINTS MARKET
Connect Del Rio sat down with Rick and Spanky Martinez of Five Points Market, the winners of our Business of the Month for the month of Augu

Alondra Sanchez
Aug 12, 20244 min read


Jericho's Foundation Hosts Del Rio's First-Ever Downtown Bull Riding Event
Jericho's Foundation made an exciting introduction for themselves as they hosted the first "Bull Bash on South Main" this past weekend. The

Willard Jenkins
Aug 4, 20244 min read
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