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What residents are talking about in Del Rio public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Recent coverage of Del Rio from local and regional media.
By Karen GleasonThe 830 Times Val Verde County Judge Lewis G. Owens Jr. is urging residents of Val Verde County, whether they live inside or outside the Del Rio city […] The post NEWS — County judge urges citizens with storm damage to file with state...
Jul 26, 2026By Karen GleasonThe 830 Times City officials have confirmed that a low-speed collision on the Union Pacific railroad tracks on Del Rio’s east side today did not result in a […] The post City: Train collision caused no fire or release of hazardous mat...
Jul 24, 2026United States Attorney for the Western District of Texas Justin Simmons, seen in a file photo, announced an indictment Friday charging 11 people in an alleged human smuggling ring connected to the deaths...
Jul 24, 2026The following information was provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas. The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas announced Friday that a federal […] The post NEWS — Three Del Rio residents among 11 indicted ...
Jul 24, 2026By Karen GleasonThe 830 Times City council members have given their blessing to an application submitted by city administrators for a federal grant that would allow the city to provide […] The post NEWS — City council okays application for small busi...
Jul 22, 2026By Karen GleasonThe 830 Times Writer’s note: The writer was not present for the meeting. This story was written from a review of the video recording of the meeting posted […] The post NEWS — Council finalizes Ana Markowski Smith as city attorney appe...
Jul 22, 2026By Karen GleasonThe 830 Times City council members recently took another step in a project to construct a sidewalk along more than a mile of North Bedell Avenue. The council […] The post NEWS — City approves funding agreement for Bedell sidewalk proj...
Jul 22, 2026From staff reports Lake Amistad continues to rise as floodwaters from recent heavy rains across the region make their way into the reservoir. The lake stood at 1,055.52 feet at […] The post NEWS — Amistad on the rise appeared first on 830Times.
Jul 22, 2026By Karen GleasonThe 830 Times The body of a woman swept away in flood waters in northern Val Verde County was recovered today, Val Verde County Sheriff Joe Frank Martinez […] The post NEWS — Val Verde Sheriff’s Office investigates flood death appeare...
Jul 21, 2026Even for Texas, last week’s weather was extraordinary. Days of torrential rain sent rivers to record levels, flooded communities across a broad swath of the state and spawned a tornado in San Antonio.Across...
Jul 20, 2026By Karen Gleason The 830 Times All five members of Val Verde County Commissioners Court were present for Tuesday’s meeting. Here’s what happened at the meeting: Former city councilwoman addresses […] The post NEWS — Val Verde County Commissioners Cou...
Jul 19, 2026The following press release was provided by the South Texas Food Bank. The South Texas Food Bank is urgently calling on the community to support ongoing flood relief efforts as […] The post NEWS — South Texas Food Bank issues urgent call for support ...
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