Generosa “Janie” Gracia-Ramon, Val Verde County Clerk and election administrator, has always been passionate about voting. At 28 years old, she began working as an election clerk and has now worked elections for over 40 years

Spooky season is here, and public officials are reminding the public to practice safe guidelines during All Hallow’s Eve

Members of the Del Rio Economic Development Corporation approved a resolution pledging $300,000 to assist Val Verde County in the reconstruction of a truck route just south of the city limits

Grants for two downtown businesses, one for the repaving of a parking lot and one for repainting a building exterior, were awarded Wednesday by the Del Rio Main Street Program Board

Local, state and federal agencies are participating in a search for a missing man at Amistad National Recreation Area, national park officials said this afternoon

Various school groups, students and Mighty Ram fans will need to keep an eye on social media, as this year’s Homecoming celebrations will mostly take place online

After days of sun and heat, Del Rioans can begin to put on their favorite cold weather garments as the colder climate has arrived.

Missing the customers was the hardest part of the COVID-19 shutdown order to bar manager Yolanda “JoJo” Payne, on the heels of Gov. Greg Abbot’s executive order

Mayor Bruno “Ralphy” Lozano recently told members of the Del Rio Economic Development Corporation his next big project will be marketing Del Rio as “the crossroads of North America”

Whether or not commercial air service will resume at Del Rio International Airport will depend on decisions far out of local hands, Mayor Bruno “Ralphy” Lozano says

For the last five years, the Whitehead Memorial Museum has annually celebrated Día de los Muertos with matachines, an altar, mariachi performances, free tamales, “pan de muerto” and hot chocolate

Buscando evitar un disparo en los contagios de COVID-19, el Subcomité Regional de Salud decidió este viernes durante una reunión en Piedras Negras dar marcha atrás a la apertura de panteones con motivo del Día de Muertos

Monument. Historic. Profound.

Those are the words Del Rio Mayor Bruno Lozano used to describe the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the signing of the treaty for the Amistad Reservoir

The female black bear cub caught in town last week and sent to wildlife center Cottonwood Rehab in Española, New Mexico has a new name. Dr. Kathleen Ramsay, veterinarian and founder of Cottonwood dubbed her Flor, Spanish for “flower”

As celebrations to honor those no longer in the world of the living approach, the Consulate of Mexico is encouraging the community to take part in the traditions

The early voting center located at the Del Rio Civic Center, 1915 Veterans Blvd., will be serving Val Verde County voters extended hours on Saturday, County Clerk and Elections Administrator Generosa “Janie” Ramon said Thursday

Completion of infrastructure related to the proposed Ports-To-Plains Corridor will mean economic growth for border cities like Del Rio, Mayor Bruno “Ralphy” Lozano told members of the Del Rio Economic Development Corporation

Government representatives from the U.S. and Mexico signed an agreement addressing the water shortfall, and ensuring Mexico will meet the Oct. 24 deadline to deliver Rio Grande water to the United States, International Boundary and Water Commission officials said Thursday

Val Verde County Commissioners Court has applied for a state grant to fund the construction of two flight line projects at Laughlin Air Force Base

Education is key to success, and a native Del Rioan and successful businessman was recently awarded for supporting Hispanic youth seeking higher education

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department opened an investigation on the death of black bear sow in Del Rio, as the animal is a protected species and was shot dead despite game wardens warning the public and trying various methods to remove the animal from city limits

A local artist is working to bring live music back to Del Rio after months of silenced dance halls and venues

Due to early election voting taking place at the Del Rio Civic Center, the unwanted prescription drug National Take Back Initiative, scheduled for Saturday, will be moved to the Del Rio Police Department

The owners of a derelict commercial property on South Main Street have secured the structure and started clearing debris, overgrown vegetation and old furniture from the lot

Val Verde County 4-H members and volunteers offered “Helping Hands” to three local homeowners earlier this month in an event 4-H leaders say they hope will become an annual tradition

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department opened an investigation on the death of black bear sow in Del Rio, as the animal is a protected species and was shot dead despite game wardens warning the public and trying various methods to remove the animal from city limits

City officials from Del Rio and Ciudad Acuña came together this Monday to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the treaty that created Amistad Dam

As early voting continues for federal, state and local elections, candidates are encouraging Val Verde residents to cast their vote before the Nov. 3 general election day

Isidro Valdez Fernandez was elected president of the Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

El Diputado Emilio de Hoyos Montemayor solicitó el martes a los titulares de la Procuraduría Federal de Protección al Ambiente y de la Comisión Nacional del Agua que informen sobre las condiciones de las concesiones otorgadas a las empresas encargadas de la explotación y extracción de material pétreo de la cuenca del Río San Rodrigo 

ACUÑA, Mexico – Civil Protection and Fire Department first responders in Acuña recovered Thursday the body of a man who drowned in the Rio Grande, when he tried to cross into the United States illegally.

The Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio has denied a petition by a Del Rio attorney seeking the office of county attorney to decertify a petition filed by his opponent for a place on the ballot

One of the most opinionated writers in Del Rio, a very blunt critic of the system and one who refused to compromise, will be writing no more. Family members confirmed Thursday the death of Luis Alfonzo Rosas, a long-time Del Rio News-Herald contributor and guest columnist

On Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Drug Enforcement Administration will hold its semi annual National Take Back Initiative at the Del Rio Civic Center, 1915 Veterans Blvd., Del Rio, Texas, next to the Del Rio Police Station

With COVID-19 restrictions easing statewide, Del Rioans will look forward to the reopening of their favorite watering hole, but county/city local health authority explained these businesses would need to follow proper procedure

Early voting for Val Verde County residents and Del Rioans began on Tuesday, with many coming out to cast their vote for all the elections listed on the ballot

Food distribution for Val Verde County Precinct 1 will remain on hold until further notice, County Commissioner Pct. 1 Martin Wardlaw said

City of Del Rio council members unanimously approved Tuesday to transition city parks into the next phase of reopening, while advising Del Rioans to remain cautious during the upcoming holidays

Maria de la Paloma Villaseñor Vargas wants to continue uniting the communities of Del Rio and Ciudad Acuña, while also providing information and resources to immigrants as the new head consul for the Consulate of Mexico to the U.S. in Del Rio

The City of Del Rio is conducting a survey through the end of November, an opportunity for Del Rioans to let the city know how they are doing

After more than a year of Amanda Rosa Riojas’s passing, her family honored her legacy with a vigil while bringing awareness to domestic abuse during National Domestic Violence Month this past weekend

Early voting in Texas will begin Tuesday, with a large number of elections taking place in Val Verde County

Del Rio voters will decide on 10 proposed amendments to the city charter during the Nov. 3 General Election

Early voting for the upcoming elections begins this week, with Val Verde County Clerk Generosa “Janie” Gracia-Ramon and her staff preparing the venue for voters to cast their ballot