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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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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


Visitor "Favorite Places" Ranked by Chamber’s New Artificial Intelligence Software
“Top 5 Lists” have been identified by AI for the following categories: Del Rio Visitor’s Most Frequented Hotel Chains, Dine-In Franchises,

Stevie Quilo
Mar 11, 20254 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


Spring Cleaning Cannot Come Soon Enough as Tourism Expected to Surge in March
Del Rio needs all-hands-on-deck to help clean up trash around the city, as a surge of visitors is expected in town this March.

Stevie Quilo
Mar 6, 20254 min read


BMX Team Brings Crowd to Main Street for Sports Fest
On Saturday, March 1, 2025, the Del Rio Main Street Program presented The Freestyle Action Sports Fest, where the Robert Castillo BMX...

Paul Hackemesser
Mar 3, 20252 min read


Chief of Police Stands Up to Defend Animal Services Improvements
When the value of Animal Services was put to vote, debate sparked at City Council meeting. Councilperson J.P. Sanchez used emergency water a

Stevie Quilo
Mar 2, 20257 min read


CASA Val Verde Looks Forward to Expanding Advocacy for Local Youth
CASA Val Verde became an official CASA program in September of 2024, located at 317 S. Main St., and is recruiting volunteers and funding.

Alondra Sanchez
Feb 26, 20255 min read


Del Rio to Hire New City Planner, EDC Director, and Other Essential Staff in Preparation for Projected Population Growth and Emergency Infrastructure Projects
The near future will bring significant economic development and population growth to the City of Del Rio.

Stevie Quilo
Feb 25, 20254 min read


Road Closure Notice – Union Pacific Railroad Crossings
Union Pacific will be conducting a series of repairs and upgrades at multiple railroad crossings throughout the town.

Connect Del Rio
Feb 24, 20251 min read


IGNC Holds "Taste of France" Wine & Cheese Scholarship Fundraiser
On Friday, February 21, 2025, the Del Rio Chapter of the International Good Neighbor Council held the 5th Annual Wine & Cheese Fundraiser.

Paul Hackemesser
Feb 22, 20252 min read


Del Rio Water Resource Plan Presented to State Legislator Eddie Morales in Austin
The City of Del Rio composed a Water Resource Plan that includes three problem statements and proposed solutions. “City administration recen

Stevie Quilo
Feb 21, 20255 min read


Funding for Water and Wastewater Projects Explained at Special City Council Meeting
Amid the startup of numerous high-cost infrastructure projects, City Manager Shawna Burkhart called a special city council meeting...

Stevie Quilo
Feb 20, 20256 min read
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