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SPORTS — Josh Frost adds to family’s legacy at George Paul
Hall of Famer Lane Frost is no longer the only member of his family to claim George Paul gold. Josh Frost, second-cousin to the late Lane Frost, added his name to the wall of champions when he captured the champion’s buckle at this weekend’s 46th Annual George Paul Memorial XTREME Bull Riding at the Val Verde County Fairgrounds.
UPDATE — Brown Plaza places in San Antonio
Update — On Tuesday, April 30, The Brown Plaza Association was notified of their float winning second place in the out-of-town category in the Fiesta Flambeau Parade. Dolores Martinez, treasure for BPA, said they were surprised and excited for winning second place. “It inspired us more (to win) and...
SPORTS — Diaz finishes tied for 19th at State
Del Rio’s Isaac Diaz gave it his all and finished as one of the top 25 golfers in the state. Diaz, a sophomore at Del Rio High School, shot a two-day 145 to finish tied for 19th overall at the Class 6A Boys State Golf Tournament held Monday and Tuesday.
NEWS — Election Day is Saturday for city council, school board, hospital board, Comstock bonds
Voters who did not cast early ballots in the elections to seat city council members, public school board trustees, elected hospital board directors and a Comstock bond election will have a chance to vote on Saturday. Saturday, May 4, is Election Day for three seats on the Del Rio City...
NEWS — Council gives go-ahead for water well tests
City council members have given the go-ahead for the next step in the city’s search to find at least one alternate water source. The council took action on the issue during its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 23. Assistant Public Works Director Greg Velazquez spoke to the council about...
NEWS — Council discusses funding for street improvements
Planned repaving and reconstruction of city streets was the focus of a discussion by city council members during a recent workshop on next year’s proposed capital improvements project. The proposed capital improvement projects were presented during a special council workshop on Tuesday. Interim Assistant Finance Director Roxy Soto gave...
Exmark Roughstock Athlete of the Week: Josh Frost Goes Two-for-Two in Del Rio
Josh Frost is now the No. 5 ranked bull rider in the World after a huge win came his way at the 46th George Paul Memorial Xtreme Bull Riding. This win makes him your Exmark Roughstock Athlete of the Week. Frost’s matchup in Round 1 was Rafter G Rodeo’s Caesar....
The Importance of Redundancy in Law Enforcement Technology
The recent 9-1-1 outage in several states caused by a fiber cut during the installation of a light pole highlights the system's fragility and stresses the crucial need for redundancy in public safety. The most recent outage impacted Nevada, South Dakota, and Nebraska for approximately three hours, impacting the public’s ability to reach 9-1-1. Areas with text-to-9-1-1 capabilities urged residents to text 9-1-1 or use a landline to call 9-1-1.
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.
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 — 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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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