On March 30, 2026, at approximately 1:00 a.m., a Del Rio Police Department officer was patrolling the area of E. 17th Street and Veterans Boulevard when he observed a white Nissan passenger vehicle traveling southbound at a speed higher than the posted limit.
The three-term Republican, who represents the vast border district that includes Del Rio, said he will not seek another term.
A power outage has been reported in the Ceniza Hills & Lake View area of Del Rio. Estimated restoration time is currently set at 1:30 AM.
Out of 12 contestants in last night’s Miss Del Rio pageant, 5 made the royal court, and only 1 emerged as Queen of the Queen City. Miss Del Rio 2026 is Jazel Sanchez.
Amidst an on-going government shutdown, a local non-profit handed out nearly 2,000 free meals to federal workers.
Val Verde County voters will decide the outcome of a proposed $50 million bond for the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District (SFDR-CISD) in a special constitutional amendment election on November 4, 2025. The bond is intended to fund major infrastructure improvements at four schools: Bobby Barrera Elementary, Del Rio Freshman, San Felipe Middle, and Buena Vista Elementary.
Driver Arrested for DWI and Fleeing 
Tony Gonzales admits to affair, pulls out of race 
Winter Storm Updates: Power Out in North Del Rio, TX 
Miss Del Rio 2026 Crowned 
SFDR-CISD and Val Verde County Share New Details and Documents on $50M Bond Election