Del Rio’s Barrio San Felipe, a neighborhood founded and settled by Mexican immigrants in the 19th century, continues a long-held tradition of Mexican Independence Day festivities this year. Celebrations began on September 7th and reconvened with a community festival the following weekend on Sunday the 14th lasting through tonight.

Leading up to the Del Rio Invitational bull riding event on Saturday at the Val Verde County Fair Grounds, pro bull riders are inviting rodeo fans young and old to come tip their hat and meet them at various meet-and-greets around Del Rio.

Another one for the nerds, the weebs, and the cosplayers! Del Rio continued to embrace fandom culture at Del Rio Comic-Con on September 6th & 7th, which hosted celebrity guests from the pro wrestling and fantasy TV worlds, and featured a slew of vendors with fandom wares and merch that would make any fanboy happy.

The Guatemalan Consulate of Del Rio has hosted community cultural events for years, but their latest endeavor topped the charts. Nearly 100 guests attended “Con Café Guate Sabe Bien” on July 9 at the Val Verde County Library. More than 200 free cups of freshly ground espresso and flavorful imported coffee were distributed. Each guest could sample 3 or 4 different varieties. The room was buzzing; caffeine-fueled laughter filled the normally quiet library.

The 2025 Val Verde Juneteenth Celebration provided a safe space for community fellowship, said Pastor Paul Millsaps of the Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church. Pastor Paul helped organize the special event and remarked on the increased attendance this year as compared 2024. He described the invisible boundaries which normally keep people separated into small groups, saying he hopes the local success of Juneteenth encourages the whole community to come together more often.

As Father's Day weekend approached, on June 14, 2025, Queen City Market hosted the Father's Day Market to celebrate dads alike and promote local vendors and businesses.

Del Rio was honored to welcome Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, as main celebrant at the San Felipe Springs Golf Course on May 16, 2025, delivering an inspired homily rich with history and reverence. In 1675, a pivotal moment in Texas religious history took place right here along the San Felipe Creek, the first recorded holy Eucharist Communion and Catholic Mass in Texas. 350 years later, to the day, this historic mass was commemorated with

On Saturday, May 10, 2025, at A. Ramon Imports, Queen City Market hosted the Mother's Day Market that featured multiple vendors, live music, and loteria.

Photo highlights from the recent Del Rio Comic-con!

Easter weekend is always a fun and festive time for the family in San Felipe. With popular camping sites like Lions Park situated on San Felipe Creek, celebrations can last multiple nights outdoors. Around Brown Plaza on Saturday, you could visit an outdoor chalk art contest if you found yourself camping nearby at Rotary Park.

On Saturday, April 12, 2025, the Casa De La Cultura hosted the 15th annual Yukfest music festival. Bands, vendors, and fans alike joined in to make a memorable night for all ages.

Ramirez has authored a cookbook, Comida Casera, that features over 100 vegan versions of Mexican dishes.