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Val Verde County News

Local news for Val Verde County, Texas, county seat Del Rio. Every story is from a local paper or regional outlet, with a plain-language bottom line on what it means for residents and a link to the original reporting. Updated daily.

Oct 14 · Sports · 830 Times (Del Rio)
SPORTS — Queens win district cross country title; Rams finish 3rd, both advance to regionals
Del Rio’s cross country teams advanced to regionals, with the Queens winning the District 30-6A title and the Rams finishing third. Both teams will compete at the Region IV-6A championships in Corpus Christi.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 14 · Government · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — Council names Manuel Chavez new city manager
The Del Rio City Council unanimously appointed Manuel Chavez as the new city manager, effective immediately, following a Tuesday meeting.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 13 · Public safety · KENS5 San Antonio
'My heart sunk to my stomach' | Del Rio murder suspect released on $2M bond; Clerk's office says no bond conditions have been filed
Del Rio murder suspect Amaya Diaz was released on a $2 million bond, though the Clerk's office reports no bond conditions have been filed yet.
Original at KENS5 San Antonio ↗
Oct 13 · Government · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — Commissioners tempers flare during discussion of Precinct 4 light request
Medina County commissioners clashed over a $151 streetlight request for Precinct 4, with the motion failing 2-3 after a heated exchange between Commissioners Flores and Garcia.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 13 · Elections · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — Morales rebuts Garza’s campaign’s claim
State Rep. Eddie Morales rebutted a claim by challenger Robert Garza that he missed a special redistricting session, stating he stayed in Austin to maintain quorum and fight for fair representation.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 12 · Community · 830 Times (Del Rio)
COMMUNITY – Emiliano Ortiz releases “Pompeya,” featuring Nashville guitar legend Brent Mason, as the first single from his forthcoming Spanish-language country album
Acuña singer Emiliano Ortiz released “Pompeya,” the lead single from his upcoming Spanish-language country album, featuring Nashville guitarist Brent Mason.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 12 · Sports · 830 Times (Del Rio)
SPORTS – Brackett falls to Harper, 49-34
Brackett High School lost to Harper 49-34 in a district football game on October 9, dropping their record to 1-6.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 9 · Public safety · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — Woman accused of murder in stabbing death released on bond
Amaya Cookie Diaz, 19, was released on $2 million bond after being accused of murdering Caroline Pena in a June stabbing. Her sister and a third woman remain in custody.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 9 · Community · 830 Times (Del Rio)
COMMUNITY – Bring families and friends to go pumpkin shopping
The 17th Annual Pumpkin Patch is open at First United Methodist Church in Del Rio through October 31, offering pumpkins, hayrides, and a country store. Proceeds support local charities, including Val Verde Regional Medical Center and CASA.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 9 · Community · 830 Times (Del Rio)
COMMUNITY – Whitehead travels back in time to the renaissance era
The Del Rio Renaissance Faire returns to the Whitehead Memorial Museum on Oct. 9 and 10 with later evening hours, 18 vendors, and entertainment including a petting zoo and costume contests.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 8 · Community · 830 Times (Del Rio)
COMMUNITY — Val Verde County celebrates National Night Out
Hundreds of Val Verde County residents attended National Night Out at the county fairgrounds on Oct. 6, interacting with local law enforcement, fire departments, and first responders.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 8 · Community · 830 Times (Del Rio)
COMMUNITY — Chamber offers special raffles ahead of Wild Game Dinner
The Del Rio Chamber of Commerce is selling firearm raffle tickets and cards to fund scholarships and advocacy ahead of the 38th Wild Game Dinner on December 5.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 8 · Government · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — Commissioners approve road funding, public defender agreement
Val Verde County Commissioners Court approved a federal grant application for the adult drug treatment court and a $750,000 Community Development Block Grant application. The court also approved a $2,500 payment to Belong of Del Rio for community safety training.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 7 · Sports · 830 Times (Del Rio)
SPORTS — Queens volleyball catches fire in October
Del Rio’s volleyball team defeated Laredo LBJ 3-1 on Tuesday, improving to 15-10 overall and 3-6 in District 30-6A. The win ended a four-match losing streak and evened the season series with LBJ.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 7 · Public safety · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — DRPD arrests man following 911 threat call
Del Rio police arrested Noah Fidencio Flores after he allegedly made a 911 call claiming he was intoxicated, armed, and intended to harm others. He was charged with Terroristic Threat and released to GEO custody.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 7 · Elections · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — Garza defends going to granddaughter’s christening, missing TBO event
House District 74 candidate Robert Garza defended missing The Border Organization’s forum to attend his granddaughter’s christening, stating family and faith come first.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 6 · Community · 830 Times (Del Rio)
COMMUNITY — Bands rocked out at Whitehead, attracting hundreds of people
More than 900 people attended Draculinafest at the Whitehead Memorial Museum in Del Rio on Oct. 2 and 3, featuring rock, metal, and punk bands alongside local vendors and dance performances.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 6 · Sports · 830 Times (Del Rio)
SPORTS — Queens avenge opening loss, split series with Southwest
The Del Rio Queens avenged their opening loss to San Antonio Southwest with a four-set victory, splitting the district series and ending a four-match losing streak.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 6 · Sports · 830 Times (Del Rio)
SPORTS — Comstock boys claim sixth straight district cross country title
Comstock High School boys won their sixth straight District 31-1A cross country title in Utopia, qualifying for the Region IV meet in Corpus Christi.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 6 · Elections · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — Federal, state candidates face grilling from The Border Organization
Three Democratic candidates for federal and state offices answered questions from The Border Organization at a Sunday accountability session in Del Rio, while all three Republican opponents skipped the event.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 5 · Water · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — Recent rains give Lake Amistad a much-needed boost
Recent rains raised Lake Amistad by over 3 feet in one week, increasing Texas' conservation storage to 43.5%.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 5 · Economy · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — The Bank and Trust, S.S.B. wins statewide Best of Community Banking Award
The Bank and Trust, S.S.B. won a Silver Eagle Award from the Independent Bankers Association of Texas for the architectural design of its Kerrville financial center.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 4 · Border · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — CBP officers seize more than $595K in methamphetamine at Del Rio Port of Entry
CBP officers seized 64.73 pounds of methamphetamine worth over $595,000 at the Del Rio Port of Entry on Sept. 28. The drugs were hidden in a van driven by a 59-year-old lawful permanent resident.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 3 · Elections · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — Grassroots group to host candidate accountability session
The Border Organization hosts a candidate accountability session on Oct. 4 for state and federal races affecting Val Verde County and District 23.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 2 · Community · 830 Times (Del Rio)
COMMUNITY — Fiesta de Amistad kicks off tonight with celebration at Ramada Inn
Fiesta de Amistad begins Friday, Oct. 2, with a kickoff event at the Ramada Inn Ballroom in Del Rio, featuring dance performances and community recognitions.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 2 · Community · 830 Times (Del Rio)
COMMUNITY – Free shuttles for Del Rio’s First Friday Art Walk
The City of Del Rio and the Chamber of Commerce will provide free shuttles to downtown art galleries on Friday, Oct. 2, to revive the First Friday Art Walk.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 2 · Border · Texas Border Business
CBP Officers Seize more than $595K in Meth at Del Rio Port of Entry
CBP officers seized 64.73 pounds of methamphetamine worth over $595,000 from a van at the Del Rio Port of Entry on Sept. 28. The driver, a 59-year-old lawful permanent resident, was arrested by HSI.
Original at Texas Border Business ↗
Oct 2 · Community · 830 Times (Del Rio)
COMMUNITY – Local museum to transform into concert stage
The Whitehead Memorial Museum in Del Rio will host Draculina Fest, a two-day rock and metal music festival, on October 2 and 3.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 1 · Community · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — Border Animal Mission announces free spay and neuter clinic
Border Animal Mission and Helping Paws Across Borders will host a free spay and neuter clinic in Del Rio from Oct. 16-19. Appointments are limited and must be booked by email.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 1 · Community · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — H-E-B celebrates 100 years of serving Del Rio
H-E-B celebrated 100 years of serving Del Rio with a community gathering at its Pecan Street store, honoring the location as the company's second successful expansion after Kerrville.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 1 · Public safety · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — Suspect arrested for aggravated robbery after threatening store employee with knife
Del Rio police arrested Arnold Mendoza Jr. for aggravated robbery after he threatened a Stripes Convenience Store employee with a knife during a theft attempt on September 29, 2026. He was also charged with giving false information to officers.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 1 · Public safety · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — Two taken to hospital following wreck on Bedell
Two drivers were hospitalized Wednesday after a collision between a Buick Envision and a Toyota Camry at North Bedell Avenue and Cantu Road in Del Rio.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 1 · Health · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — Hill Country MHDD opens clinic in Tony Faz County Annex
Hill Country MHDD opened a second mental health clinic in Del Rio on Sept. 25 inside the Judge Antonio “Tony” Faz III County Annex.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Sep 30 · Community · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS – City council approves use of HOT funds for Fiesta de Amistad celebration
Del Rio City Council voted to allot $7,000 in hotel occupancy tax funds to the International Good Neighbor Council for the October Fiesta de Amistad.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Sep 30 · Public safety · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — DRPD arrest leads to discovery of methamphetamine and cocaine
Del Rio police arrested Marco Antonio Rivera on September 25, 2026, after he resisted arrest and was found with methamphetamine and cocaine. He was charged with resisting and possession of controlled substances.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Sep 30 · Public safety · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — Flood watch issued for Del Rio as heavy rain approaches
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Del Rio and neighboring counties from Wednesday evening, Sept. 30, through Friday, Oct. 2, due to an approaching cold front bringing heavy rain.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Sep 30 · Sports · 830 Times (Del Rio)
SPORTS — Del Rio beats Eagle Pass to earn playoff berth
Del Rio High School tennis defeated Eagle Pass 10-5 Tuesday to secure a playoff berth. The team will face San Antonio O’Connor on Monday in San Antonio.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Sep 15 · Government · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS – City council unanimously approves proposed budget, tax rate
The Del Rio City Council unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and tax rate at their September 8 meeting. The property tax rate remains at $0.7070 per $100 valuation, and the general fund is balanced.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Sep 15 · Public safety · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — Firefighters to focus on salaries in contract meetings with city
Del Rio firefighters and city administrators held their first meet-and-confer session on Sept. 4 to begin contract negotiations focused on salaries. The meeting established ground rules for future talks, with the next session designated as the first official meeting.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Sep 14 · Border · Big Bend Sentinel (Marfa)
Big Bend landowners file suit over border wall
A coalition of 230 Big Bend landowners filed a sixth lawsuit in Washington, D.C., challenging the Trump administration's authority to seize private land for border barriers. The suit opposes plans to construct 165 miles of wall and related infrastructure across the region.
Original at Big Bend Sentinel (Marfa) ↗

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