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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 Memorial Museum holds 24th Annual Cajun Fest
On Saturday night, April 5, 2025, the Whitehead Memorial Museum hosted the 24th annual Cajun Fest Fundraiser.

Paul Hackemesser
Apr 9, 20251 min read


Easter Events Are In Full Swing: Connect Del Rio's Guide to Easter Festivities for the Whole Family
As Easter weekend approaches, local businesses and organizations have already begun their festivities. Beginning this weekend...

Alondra Sanchez
Apr 7, 20253 min read


Drone Video Shows Sanctioned Street Race Near Amistad Dam
Drone video taken from an area on the the Mexican side of Amistad Dam known as 'el mirador', or 'the lookout', shows a street race taking pl

Eddie Martinez
Apr 2, 20251 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


Competitive BBQers Turn Up the Heat at ‘Border Classic Cook-Off’
28 barbecuing teams from Del Rio and the surrounding area faced off at the Val Verde County Fair Grounds in a showdown to determine the regi

Eddie Martinez
Mar 30, 20252 min read


Emo Subculture Shows Its Strength at Casa de la Cultura's Emo Night
Casa de la Cultura traded its traditional color palette for shades of black on Saturday night, hosting a packed Emo Night on March 15, 2025.

Stevie Quilo
Mar 24, 20254 min read


Another Successful Armored Catfish Tournament held at San Felipe Creek
A joint effort between the Casa de la Cultura, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and local Game Wardens, this year’s Armored Catfish/Mudsuckers Tour

Alondra Sanchez
Mar 24, 20251 min read


Casa de la Cultura Set to Host First Women's Conference Since 1986
In honor of International Women’s Month in March and International Women’s Day on the 8th, committee members are gearing up to host Del Rio.

Alondra Sanchez
Mar 17, 20252 min read


Border Bass Battle Competitors Come Out Victorious
On Sunday, March 9, 2025, the Special Projects Committee of the Chamber of Commerce presented the March Border Bass Battle competition.

Paul Hackemesser
Mar 16, 20252 min read


Protestors Form Coalition and Rally for Women and Immigrant Rights at Civic Center
Veteran and activist, Ruben Bustamante, organized a peaceful protest at the Del Rio Civic Center on International Women’s Day (IWD).

Stevie Quilo
Mar 12, 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


Career Expo Grants Students A Glimpse into Professional Opportunities in Del Rio
Over 500 students from Del Rio, Bracketville, and Ciudad Acuña toured about 70 possible careers at the Del Rio Civic Center during Southwest

Eddie Martinez
Mar 6, 20252 min read
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