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NEWS — Del Rio man killed in Uvalde crash
Texas Department of Public Safety press release — The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred on April 19, 2024, at approximately 6:42 a.m., on US 90 approximately 16 mile east of Brackettville in Kinney County. Preliminary investigation revealed a 2002 Toyota Camry was traveling...
NEWS — Tuesday’s boom remains mystery
The source of a loud ‘boom’ heard across Del Rio and into parts of the county Tuesday remains a mystery. Val Verde County Sheriff Joe Frank Martinez said he personally received “dozens” of calls shortly after the loud sound echoed across north Del Rio about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.
BREAKING — Authorities investigating boom
Both the Val Verde County Sheriff’s Office and the Del Rio Police Department are investigating a loud booming noise heard on Del Rio’s north side about 2:30 this afternoon. Sheriff Joe Frank Martinez and a spokesman for the city said the noise is being investigated. This information will...
Airman from Atlanta found dead near Texas railway, military base says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - An airman from Atlanta stationed in Texas was found dead near a railway, according to Laughlin Air Force Base. The airman, who was identified as 2nd Lt. James Chitika, 24, was found dead on April 16. A 47th Flying Training Wing airman, Chitika was...
Laughlin AFB Student Pilot Killed on Train Tracks in Del Rio
LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, TX — A U.S. Air Force student pilot was found dead off-base in Del Rio Tuesday, April 16. Val Verde County Sheriff’s Office notified Laughlin AFB security forces that a body was found dead near a railway off base.
NEWS — Council members balk at potential $28M City Hall
Several city council members expressed unhappy surprise when they learned of the most recent price tag attached to a new City Hall – nearly $30 million. Interim City Manager Manuel Chavez said he has called a halt to the project until further and more detailed discussions can be completed.
NEWS — Councilman blasts plans for city animal service facility
City staff members say they want to move toward a kinder, gentler version of dealing with the city’s lost, abandoned and feral dogs and cats, but at least one city councilman is balking at the perceived change. Councilman Jesus Lopez Jr. again voiced his opinion that the city’s primary...
Abbott urged to create Texas homeland security office to address border crisis
AUSTIN, Texas — Elected officials in border adjacent Kinney County are pleading with Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) not to let up any in his aggressive efforts to stop illegal immigration. Kinney County’s judge, sheriff, and county attorney sent a letter to Austin this week as a token of appreciation for the state’s unprecedented efforts over […]
NEWS — Carmen Gutierrez seeks election to council seat
Maria Botello “Carmen” Gutierrez is seeking election to the Councilperson-at-Large, Place A, seat on the Del Rio City Council. Gutierrez was born in Laredo, Texas, but has lived in Del Rio since 1962 when her father transferred from the since-deactivated Laredo Air Force Base to Laughlin Air Force Base.
NEWS — Part 3, Council discusses alternate city water sources
Members of the Del Rio City Council had a range of questions for one of the city’s administrators following a presentation Tuesday about the effects on an ongoing drought on the San Felipe Springs and the city’s efforts to find alternate water sources. Assistant Public Works Director Greg...
SPORTS — Sophomore Diaz takes third at regionals, qualifies for State
It may have taken an extra year, but Del Rio’s golfing sensation Isaac Diaz is headed to the state golf tournament. Diaz, a sophomore at Del Rio High School, shot rounds of 71 and 70 at the Region IV-6A Boys Golf Tournament held at The Golf Club of Texas in San Antonio to finish third overall and qualify for his first Class 6A Boys State Golf Tournament.
NEWS — Laughlin student pilot ID’ed as man struck by train
A 24-year-old student pilot stationed at Laughlin Air Force Base has been identified as the man struck and killed by a train on railroad tracks south of Del Rio early Tuesday. Val Verde County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Gina Garcia, who heads the sheriff’s office criminal investigations division, today identified the deceased as 2nd Lt. James Mwailenge Chitika, 24, of Atlanta, Ga., a student pilot stationed at Laughlin Air Force Base.
NEWS — Early voting in city, school and hospital elections begins Monday
Early voting begins Monday in the 2024 elections to seat members of the Del Rio City Council, the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees and the Val Verde Regional Medical Center Board of Directors. Registered voters may cast early ballots in person beginning at 8...
NEWS — Sheriff’s office investigates Duck Pond death
Val Verde Sheriff’s Office investigators are still working to identify a man believed to have been killed when he was struck by a train south of Del Rio early Tuesday. Lt. Gina Garcia, who heads the sheriff’s office criminal investigations division, told the 830 Times today the sheriff’s office patrol division was notified about the incident at 1:59 a.m. Tuesday.
NEWS — Ongoing drought cutting city water source
An ongoing south Texas drought is having detrimental effects on the San Felipe Springs, the city’s sole source of drinking water, a city administrator told city council members Tuesday. Assistant Public Works Director Greg Velazquez made his remarks during a presentation to the council during a special workshop meeting...
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