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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.

Easter Events Are In Full Swing: Connect Del Rio's Guide to Easter Festivities for the Whole Family

Easter Events Are In Full Swing: Connect Del Rio's Guide to Easter Festivities for the Whole Family

As Easter weekend approaches, local businesses and organizations have already begun their festivities. Beginning this weekend...

Alondra Sanchez

2 days ago3 min read

Drone Video Shows Sanctioned Street Race Near Amistad Dam

Drone Video Shows Sanctioned Street Race Near Amistad Dam

Drone video taken from an area on the the Mexican side of Amistad Dam known as 'el mirador', or 'the lookout', shows a street race taking pl

7 days ago1 min read

Local Duo Takes Vegan-Mexican Cuisine and Cookware Nationwide

Local Duo Takes Vegan-Mexican Cuisine and Cookware Nationwide

Two local women, one from this side of the border and the other from our sister city, Acuña, Coahuila, have worked to bring a taste of home

Local Recognition

Alondra Sanchez

Apr 15 min read

Competitive BBQers Turn Up the Heat at ‘Border Classic Cook-Off’

Competitive BBQers Turn Up the Heat at ‘Border Classic Cook-Off’

28 barbecuing teams from Del Rio and the surrounding area faced off at the Val Verde County Fair Grounds in a showdown to determine the regi

Mar 302 min read

Emo Subculture Shows Its Strength at Casa de la Cultura's Emo Night

Emo Subculture Shows Its Strength at Casa de la Cultura's Emo Night

Casa de la Cultura traded its traditional color palette for shades of black on Saturday night, hosting a packed Emo Night on March 15, 2025.

Mar 244 min read

Another Successful Armored Catfish Tournament held at San Felipe Creek

Another Successful Armored Catfish Tournament held at San Felipe Creek

A joint effort between the Casa de la Cultura, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and local Game Wardens, this year’s Armored Catfish/Mudsuckers Tour

Alondra Sanchez

Mar 241 min read

Casa de la Cultura Set to Host First Women's Conference Since 1986

Casa de la Cultura Set to Host First Women's Conference Since 1986

In honor of International Women’s Month in March and International Women’s Day on the 8th, committee members are gearing up to host Del Rio.

Alondra Sanchez

Mar 172 min read

Border Bass Battle Competitors Come Out Victorious

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 162 min read

Protestors Form Coalition and Rally for Women and Immigrant Rights at Civic Center

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).

Mar 124 min read

VVRMC Safe Kids Ensures Kids Safely Enjoy BMX Festivities

VVRMC Safe Kids Ensures Kids Safely Enjoy BMX Festivities

Safe Kids provided educational materials on the importance of wearing fitting safety gear when riding bikes, measuring kids for free helmets

Alondra Sanchez

Mar 101 min read

Career Expo Grants Students A Glimpse into Professional Opportunities in Del Rio

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

Mar 62 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

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