top of page

Featured Story
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.
Search


Real Fruit Ice Cream Shop, Sweet Scoops, Joins the Growing Number of Businesses Downtown
The newest addition to the growing number of stores and businesses revitalizing downtown Del Rio and Main Street, is Sweet Scoops, a new ice

Alondra Sanchez
Dec 28, 20243 min read


Local Gypsy MC and Elks Lodge Host 2024 Toy Drive
The Gypsy Motorcycle Club International and the Elks Lodge joined forces to host the 2024 Toys for Tots, bringing holiday cheer to underpriv

Willard Jenkins
Dec 28, 20242 min read


New Parking Ordinance To Take Effect January 1st
Following the passage of an updated ordinance on vehicle parking on city streets and addressing issues regarding the blockage of driveways a

Alondra Sanchez
Dec 27, 20242 min read


Murder Investigation Update
On December 12, 2024, at approximately 4:33 p.m., a concerned citizen arrived at the Del Rio Police Department requesting a welfare check fo

Connect Del Rio
Dec 19, 20242 min read


DRHS Smokin' Rams BBQ Club Teams traveled to San Antonio to compete in the St. Gregory the Great Regional Qualifier and placed in several categories
10th place Grilled Cheese, 7th place Ribeye Steak, 9th place Chicken Lollipops, 5th place Chili, 5th place Pork Ribs, & 5th place OVERALL

Connect Del Rio
Dec 18, 20241 min read


Updated Del Rio City Council Approves Increased Residential Homestead Exemptions
The Del Rio City Council has approved Ordinance 0:2024-024, which increases the property tax exemption for residents aged 65 and older from

Connect Del Rio
Dec 18, 20241 min read


Cafe Sol Brings A Little Coffee, A Little Sunlight to Del Rio
The self proclaimed, Hallmark movie-style bakery has been a lifelong dream for owner Graciela Alvizo, who has been baking for over 20 years,

Alondra Sanchez
Dec 17, 20244 min read


DISTURBANCE LEADS TO THREE CHARGES
On 12/14/2024 the Del Rio Police Department responded to a disturbance at the 300 block of Vicky Street. While en route, the emergency commu

Connect Del Rio
Dec 16, 20241 min read


Cocoa in Hand, Community in Heart: Del Rioβs Police Host Successful Cocoa with a Cop Event!
It was a cool evening in Del Rio, the local police department welcomed families and the community to their holiday-themed gathering, a warm

Willard Jenkins
Dec 14, 20242 min read


WELFARE CHECK RESULTS IN MURDER INVESTIGATION
On 12/12/2024 at approximately 4:33 p.m. a concerned citizen arrived at the Del Rio Police Department requesting a welfare check on a relati

Connect Del Rio
Dec 13, 20241 min read
bottom of page


