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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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Baile Folklorico: One of the Many Ways Casa de la Cultura is keeping Del Rio’s Art & Culture Alive
Connect Del Rio’s journalist, Alondra Sanchez, had a chance to speak with the teen and adult beginners Folklorico class at the Casa de la Cu

Alondra Sanchez
Aug 3, 20244 min read


Chelaz Holds Grand Opening for Their Vibrant New Location
Chelaz, now located on Mary Lou Drive in Del Rio, TX, has quickly become a beloved addition to the local dining scene here in Del Rio. Follo

Willard Jenkins
Aug 2, 20243 min read


Introducing Divine Energy Tattoo: A New Tattoo Shop By Women, For Women
Connect Del Rio recently caught up with local artist Marycruz Flores to talk about her brand new tattoo shop, Divine Energy Tattoo, located

Alondra Sanchez
Jul 27, 20243 min read


SFDR-CISD Education Foundation Receives $10,000 Grant from AEP Foundation
The SFDRCISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Carlos H. Rios were presented with a $10,000 Grant check from the AEP Foundation at th

Alondra Sanchez
Jul 19, 20242 min read


New Book "Blindcat and Tadpole" Explores Del Rio’s Unique Underground Wildlife
Lisa Johansson and Bianka Santillan have joined forces to create a captivating and educational children's book titled "Blindcat and Tadpole.

Willard Jenkins
Jul 18, 20242 min read


July Business of the Month Spotlight - THE GYM
Kicking off the month of July, Connect Del Rio’s President Willard Jenkins and Operations Officer, Anakaren Aguilar, presented the Business

Alondra Sanchez
Jul 8, 20242 min read


2024 Del Rio Babe Ruth 14u All Star Team headed to the Babe Ruth World Series
The 2024 Del Rio Babe Ruth 14u All Star Team is heading to the regional baseball tournament in Starkville, Mississippi on June 18th, 2024. U

Alondra Sanchez
Jul 6, 20244 min read


The City of Del Rio Receives Prestigious Governor’s Community Achievement Award
Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) has recognized The City of Del Rio as one of 10 winners of the 2024 Governor’s Community Achievement Awards (GCAA

Connect Del Rio
Jun 24, 20242 min read


SECOND COMMUNITY INPUT MEETING FOR DEL RIO SKATE GARDEN
Members of the community gathered again at City Hall on June 21, 2024 for a second community input meeting on the proposed new skate park at

Alondra Sanchez
Jun 22, 20244 min read


Shane's Whiskey and Bourbon House Marks Its Anniversary
Shane’s Whiskey and Bourbon House, a prominent spot in Del Rio's social scene, celebrated its anniversary. Known for its extensive selection

Willard Jenkins
Jun 18, 20242 min read


JUNE BUSINESS OF THE MONTH SPOTLIGHT - ONO SWEETS
This month of June, Connect Del Rio had the honor of presenting local small bakery, Ono Sweets with our Business of the Month Award.

Alondra Sanchez
Jun 17, 20242 min read


CTE Future Educators Earn the Educational Aide 1 Certificate
Students enrolled in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Education and Training Dual Credit program earned the Educational Aide I Certi

Connect Del Rio
May 29, 20241 min read
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