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NEWS — County opposed to 2nd bridge in present location
Val Verde County Commissioners Court currently won’t support the construction of a second international bridge northwest of Del Rio. County Judge Lewis G. Owens Jr. reiterated that statement Wednesday, after a county resident approached commissioners court asking for more information about the court’s stance on the proposed construction of a second international bridge by city of Del Rio officials.
NEWS — Community stops to remember fallen officers
The sacrifice and legacy of five Val Verde County Sheriff’s Office deputies and two Del Rio Police Department officers who died in the line of duty was remembered and honored during a recent ceremony outside the county courthouse. Participants in the ceremony included members of Del Rio, Val. Verde...
NEWS — County resident says council ‘ignoring constituents’
A county resident who said he has more than 1,200 signatures on a petition against the proposed placement of a second international bridge north of Del Rio recently urged city council members to represent all their constituents. Jordan Ediger, a county resident and a member of the Amistad Community Action...
NEWS — Commissioners court honors high school athletes
Val Verde County Commissioners Court members recently honored a group of Del Rio High School athletes who have exceled at the regional and state level. Commissioners court members during their April regular term meeting on April 10 unanimously approved a resolution “honoring Del Rio High School sophomore Kailyn Lomas for winning the 105 weight class state championship” and a group of other high school athletes and their coach.
Border Patrol agent fires at migrant after assault, law enforcement source says
QUEMADO, Texas — A Border Patrol agent and migrant were both sent to the hospital for injuries after an incident in which excessive force was used, according to a Customs and Border Patrol statement. The incident took place near the border in the Del Rio area near Quemado, Texas...
NEWS — Randy Quiñones sworn in as newest city councilman
Small business owner Randy Quiñones was sworn in Tuesday as the newest member of the Del Rio City Council. Quiñones will represent District III on the city council after winning. election to the seat by defeating the incumbent, Alexandra Falcon Calderon, in the May 4 General Election. City...
NEWS — Postal workers deliver the food
Instead of delivering the mail Tuesday morning, Del Rio’s postal carriers handed over nearly three tons of food they’d collected Saturday, as they worked to stamp out hunger. Each year, letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect...
Texas border patrol agent, his family killed in crash with suspected drunk driver on Mother's Day in Arizona
COCONINO COUNTY, Ariz. — A Texas border patrol agent, his sister and his mother were killed on Mother's Day after being hit by a suspected drunk driver near Tuba City, Arizona, according to a verified GoFundMe for the victims. Arizona Department of Public Safety officials identified two of the...
Guatemalan Consulate brings services to Laredo
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Guatemalan Consulate from Del Rio, Texas, is heading to Laredo this weekend to help Guatemalan citizens in the area. The mobile consulate will be at Catholic Charities on Cedar Avenue for two days, opening its doors to all Guatemalan citizens seeking assistance. The services being offered include important documents such as passports and identification.
Youngblood places in 4-H
Crockett County—The Crockett County 4-H competed at the State Wildlife Habitat Education Project contest this past Saturday and Sunday. Lucas Youngblood represented the 4-H at the State Wildlife Habitat Education Project in Lufkin, Texas. He showcased his knowledge and dedication in Wildlife habitat, earning third place.
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