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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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IDENTITY OF SUSPECT APPREHENDED IN CHIHUAHUA NEIGHBORHOOD REVEALED
Citizens of Del Rio reported the sighting and subsequent arrest of an allegedly armed individual in the Chihuahua area of the city on Friday

Alondra Sanchez
Jun 25, 20241 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


Connect Del Rio Launches Vendor Central to Boost Local Businesses
Connect Del Rio is excited to announce the launch of Vendor Central, a new initiative aimed at bringing together all the pop-up stands and f

Willard Jenkins
Jun 21, 20241 min read


SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - DROUGHT STAGES AND WATER CONSERVATION METHODS
The Del Rio City Council met on June 18, 2024 for a Special Meeting to discuss Water Resource Planning and Conservation Methods. The council

Alondra Sanchez
Jun 19, 20243 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


Del RÃo Area of Retired School Personnel Association Invites New Members to Join
The Del RÃo Area of Retired School Personnel Association recently held its luncheon, an event aimed at showcasing the group's activities and

Willard Jenkins
Jun 12, 20242 min read


TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO NARCOTIC ARREST
On June 9th, 2024 at 11:39 p.m. a Del Rio Police Department officer was patrolling the 1700 block of Veterans Blvd. when he saw a vehicle tr

Connect Del Rio
Jun 11, 20241 min read


STABBING CASE
On June 8th, 2024 at 6:05p.m. the Del Rio Police Department responded to the Moore Park regarding a stabbing in progress. The caller provid

Connect Del Rio
Jun 10, 20241 min read
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