Del Rio Sector Border Patrol Headquarters recently hosted the 2018 Border Patrol Explorer Academy. Twenty-five Explorers graduated the academy earning them a place as team members at their respective post.

ACUÑA, Mexico – From August 20-25 the Second National Day vs. Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya will be held. Health officials will undertake activities to control these diseases transmitted by the Aedes Aegypti mosquito, said Dr. Guillermo Herrera Téllez.

As Del Rio’s recycling program nears its 10th year, city officials say the services are underutilized and encourage citizens to increase their efforts to limit landfill contributions.

Truck carrying animal remains spills cargo on busy intersection

A truck carrying animal remains caused sour stomachs Thursday morning when the product accidentally spilled on Veterans Boulevard. The incident prompted the temporary closing of an intersection.

Laughlin Air Force Base will continue to play a crucial role in training the nation’s future pilots and is working to address airmen’s’ grievances about being stationed in such a remote location.

Local actors between 5 and 18 years of age are encouraged to audition for parts in the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s annual production of “Blackbeard the Pirate.”

A Del Rio teen diagnosed with diabetes four years ago has found support and learned that life can be difficult but it is still wonderful at the Texas Lions Camp, in Kerrville, Texas, a residential camping facility for children with physical disabilities, type 1 diabetes, and cancer.

A handful of Del Rio residents were briefly evacuated from a north Del Rio neighborhood Wednesday as contractors nicked a gas line on Wildcat Drive.

Members of county commissioners court voted Wednesday to include a 5 percent pay raise for county employees in next year’s county budget.

Agriculturists are breathing a sigh of relief after recent rains brought necessary precipitation to help aid Del Rio’s current drought state.

Del Rio police officials are warning the community of fraudulent callers who are coercing money from the unsuspecting victims.

Texas Community Bank will host a festive block party Sept. 5 to celebrate the grand opening of its new downtown branch and adjacent community hall.

City streets crews are nearly done with the 2018 paving plan, and this week are continuing work on 10th Street.

A tax rate increase and a possible hike in wastewater rates are being considered by the Del Rio City Council.

ACUÑA, Mexico – Arroyo Las Vacas, the city’s emblematic creek, has been cleared of weeds, varmint, tires, plastics and construction debris, and is no longer a garbage and wastewater paradise.

Inspections of properties for appraisal inside the city will start this month, the first step in a process that includes appraisals, revisions and sometimes, appeals.

Army M. Sgt. Maliek Kearney could be facing life in prison after the 2015 murder of Karlyn Ramirez

Army M. Sgt. Maliek Kearney, the husband of a Del Rio woman who was murdered in 2015, was found guilty Thursday of crossing state lines to commit domestic violence resulting in the death of his wife.

A man who threatened to kill a police officer was found guilty of retaliation and sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison.

Young future performers concluded a three-day dance camp Wednesday night, joining one of Del Rio’s most cherished dance traditions while performing for their parents.

Only three volunteers showed up for Monday’s San Felipe Creek cleanup, but those three picked up several bags of litter in one of the creek’s most heavily utilized areas.

Transportation to medical appointments is atop of the list for ex service members

Val Verde County veterans are facing a number of issues pertaining their health-related and other benefits, but their most urgent priority, according to a round table held Tuesday afternoon, is to have comprehensive and affordable transportation for their out-of-town medical appointments.

Ales, acoustics and acquaintances came together Saturday evening at the Del Rio Park Foundation’s Pop-Up Beer Garden.

The pride of San Felipe arch project is closer to becoming a reality, and while the brick sale fundraiser has received a warm welcome among the community and former barrio residents, the deadline for the purchase of memorial bricks is quickly approaching.

Rose “Rosie” Estrada is bringing her vision of clean to customers in her hometown of Del Rio.

U.S. Senate hopeful Beto O’Rourke discussed immigration, public education and health care during a town hall meeting at Del Rio’s Plaza Hall Saturday.

A group of Val Verde County landowners opposing wind farm development here are broadening their efforts and say they’d like to meet with the Chinese owners of the wind farm properties.

Texas Community Bank is teaming up with members of St. Joseph Catholic Church’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul to help some of the city’s most needy residents beat the summer heat.

No one was injured when a Chrysler sedan caught fire and burned in the parking lot outside the Border Federal Credit Union on North Bedell Avenue Friday afternoon.