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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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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


Murphy USA To Open Stand-Alone Convenience Store In Del Rio
Long recognized for its fuel kiosks in front of Walmart stores, Murphy USA has stepped into a new era with its new stand-alone convenience s
Eddie Ray
Mar 16, 20251 min read


Comstock Panthers Cross Country State UIL Champs
On March 7, 2025, Comstock ISD held a celebration for their state cross country champions who had achieved this milestone in late February.

Paul Hackemesser
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Washington D.C. Advocacy Trip Gains Federal Support for Del Rio
The City of Del Rio visited Washington D.C. for an advocacy trip last week, regarding “key projects that will shape our community’s future.”

Stevie Quilo
Mar 16, 20254 min read


VVRMC Unveils New M7 Ambulance
VVRMC Marketing Director, Eirin Albritton shared that, “Val Verde Regional Medical Center (VVRMC) is thrilled to announce the arrival of our

Alondra Sanchez
Mar 14, 20251 min read


LAFB Engineering Squadron Visits DRMS CTE Engineering Students
Del Rio Middle School's 8th Grade CTE Engineering classes recently had the privilege of hosting a visit from the 47th Civil Engineering Squa

Connect Del Rio
Mar 14, 20251 min read


Highlights from VP Vance Border Visit
VPOTUS JD Vance brought SECDEF Pete Hegseth and DNI Tulsi Gabbard aboard Air Force Two and landed at Laughlin Airport (KDLF) on Wednesday.

Stevie Quilo
Mar 13, 20255 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


SFDR-CISD Names February CTE Students of the Month
San Felipe Del Rio CISD Career and Technical Education (CTE) recently named its February CTE students of the month.

Alondra Sanchez
Mar 12, 20251 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
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