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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 — 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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
NEWS — City council to canvass election returns, seat new councilman
A re-elected city councilman and a new councilman will be sworn in during a special Del Rio City Council meeting Tuesday. The city council has scheduled the special meeting to begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in council chambers at City Hall, 109 W. Broadway St. The first order of business...
NEWS — Council takes next step toward drilling new water well
City council members this week took the next step toward the drilling of a new water well to augment the city’s dwindling water supply. The council voted unanimously during a special meeting Tuesday to approve an ordinance authorizing and directing Interim City Manager Manuel Chavez to approve the modification of a contract with Jimenez Engineering, doing business as International Consulting Engineers, in the amount of $54,950 for professional services.
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.
NEWS — Mayor says 90 percent of business community supports second bridge
Mayor Al Arreola recently told members of the city’s international bridge board he believes “at least 90 percent” of local business people support the construction of a second international bridge. Arreola made his comments about the proposed second bridge during the international bridge board’s April 23 meeting...
COMMUNITY — Sacred Heart showcases school’s upgrades
Sacred Heart Catholic School held their Grand Re-Opening Showcase Thursday, May 9 at 209 E. Greenwood St. Julie Ricks, principal of SHCS, said the reason for the showcase was to show the community the many changes the school has gone through, including a new safety fence outside, a new canopy, new water fountains, and upgrades to the playground. She also let everyone know about the new laptops in their computer lab and the addition of chrome books students will receive for their classes.
COMMUNITY — Fourth of July Pageant Deadline Around the Corner
With summer coming around the corner, the 2024 Fourth of July Pageant will be held again this summer on June 22, and the deadline for participants to sign up is on Friday, May 10. From the Del Rio Community Spotlight Facebook page, the pageant is under the direction of the...
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