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San Felipe Del Rio CISD would like to thank all the parents for all the patience and kindness they displayed as they waited to be reunified with their students. We are extremely grateful to all local law enforcement, emergency personnel, district staff, administrators, teachers, and support staff for their quick response and assistance throughout today’s evacuation and reunification.
Due to a foul odor reported at Ceniza Hills Elementary, all students and staff have been evacuated as a precautionary measure.
On April 11, 2026 Del Rio Police Officer Alexis Ramos was shot and injured while responding to a call in the 900 block of E 10th St. Since then, the Del Rio Community has been sharing their thoughts on how the City of Del Rio pays, recruits, and keeps our first responders. The shooting started an online conversation with residents, current, retired, and former police officers all concerned that the department’s pay scale isn’t competitive enough.
A filmmaker originally from Del Rio is currently in the final stages of a fundraising campaign to bring a new cinematic project to life. Lorenzo Leyva has reached a critical point in the production of his short film, “I Just Need a Moment to Breathe,” a story he describes as a celebration of artists, community, and the inherent “chaos of chasing your passion”.
On April 24, 2026, at approximately 9:46 a.m., officers with the Del Rio Police Department responded to a reported theft at a retail store located in the 2400 block of Dodson Avenue. The caller provided a description of the suspect and the license plate of the vehicle involved.
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