House Democrats will move to expel Republican Rep. Tony Gonzalez from office next week, according to a report from Axios. Gonzalez, whose vast 23rd Congressional District includes Del Rio, is already under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for his admitted affair with a staffer.
SFDRCISD says walk-through metal detection will become a regular process for students at multiple secondary campuses beginning this week.
At least one gunshot fired when a human trafficker refused to stop at a Border Patrol checkpoint north of Del Rio on HWY 277 late Thursday evening
The three-term Republican, who represents the vast border district that includes Del Rio, said he will not seek another term.
The City of Del Rio has announced a special meeting to pass resolutions appointing an Interim City Manager and Interim City Attorney on Wednesday March 4th.
Two essential roles in Del Rio’s government turned vacant overnight. In surprise decisions by city council, the city attorney and city manager were permanently removed from their seats in the final minutes of a 5-hour meeting Tuesday evening.
U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales, whose 23rd Congressional District stretches from San Antonio through Del Rio to El Paso, said yesterday that he will not resign amid mounting evidence of an affair with a staffer, who died by suicide in Uvalde in 2025, and internal pressure from his own party.
Southwest Texas College has approved the institution’s first 4-year program through which students may earn a bachelor’s degree.
Early voting in the Texas Primary Elections has begun, which includes high-profile positions like Governor and US House and Senate seats.
Bruno Lozano, former mayor of Del Rio, vies for the Democratic nomination for Val Verde County Judge against incumbent Lewis Owens. Of the match-ups in this county election cycle, Lozano vs Owens are two of the most high-profile names in local politics facing off.
Rep. Tony Gonzalez to face expulsion vote in coming week 
SFDRCISD to Beef Up Campus Safety Using Metal Detectors 
Shot Fired at Del Rio Border Patrol Checkpoint 
Special City Council Meeting Scheduled to Fulfill Interim Roles 
City Manager, City Attorney Immediately Removed 
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzalez Says He Will Not Resign Amid Scandal and Mounting Pressure 
Southwest Texas College Announces First-Ever Bachelor’s Degree Program 
Texas Primary Voting Begins, Local Candidates Vie in Contested Races