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Del Rio Continues to Draw Top Government Leaders: A Diplomatic Hotspot

The Minister of Guatemala visited Del Rio over the weekend, just two weeks after VP JP Vance. Trump’s presidential initiatives have reignited Del Rio as a center stage for international diplomacy. Del Rio's strategic location has long made it a hub for trade and foreign relations.

Property Foreclosures Predicted to Peak in 90 Days According to Appraisal Trends

Property Foreclosures Predicted to Peak in 90 Days According to Appraisal Trends

Real estate appraiser Val Cadena, owner and operator of Cadena Appraisal Services, has been appraising properties in Del Rio for three decad

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Border Bottleneck: Bridge Express Lane Plans Stalled Despite Available Funds

Border Bottleneck: Bridge Express Lane Plans Stalled Despite Available Funds

Express Lanes (EZ Pay) for the bridge have been previously approved. Traffic across the existing International Bridge is a growing concern.

Local Government

Mar 253 min read

Overuse of Sports Facilities Forces Policy Changes and Park Upgrades

Overuse of Sports Facilities Forces Policy Changes and Park Upgrades

The Field of Our Dreams multipurpose field is closed. Only temporarily, the city hopes. The gates are still open to the public

Mar 235 min read

Janice Pokrant returning to City Hall as new Planning and Zoning Director

Janice Pokrant returning to City Hall as new Planning and Zoning Director

The City of Del Rio is welcoming back a familiar face to City Hall. Janice Pokrant has officially been appointed to serve as the new Plannin

Local Government

Mar 186 min read

Washington D.C. Advocacy Trip Gains Federal Support for Del Rio

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.”

Local Government

Mar 164 min read

Spring Cleaning Cannot Come Soon Enough as Tourism Expected to Surge in March

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.

Local Government

Mar 64 min read

Chief of Police Stands Up to Defend Animal Services Improvements

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

Local Government

Mar 27 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

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.

Local Government

Feb 254 min read

Road Closure Notice – Union Pacific Railroad Crossings

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.

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Connect Del Rio

Feb 241 min read

Del Rio Water Resource Plan Presented to State Legislator Eddie Morales in Austin

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

Local Government

Feb 215 min read

Funding for Water and Wastewater Projects Explained at Special City Council Meeting

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...

Local Government

Feb 206 min read

Local Nonprofits Gather for Civic Academy Workshop in Del Rio

Local Nonprofits Gather for Civic Academy Workshop in Del Rio

Community organizers, advocacy managers, and coalition leaders gathered at the Val Verde County Library this Saturday 2/15/2025.

Non-Profit Organizations

Feb 162 min read

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