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Foster Children of Val Verde County Now Have a Voice Thanks to CASA
In Val Verde County there are 42 children in foster care, and each has their own story and unique set of needs. The process of being removed from home, having court appearances, and meeting new people in a new school can be traumatic and inhibit a child’s sense of safety and confidence. Volunteer Supervisor for CASA of Val Verde, Megan..
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F.O.B. Del Rio Holds Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Veteran Housing Project
On Friday, June 20, 2025, F.O.B. Del Rio officially welcomed veterans into their housing community with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new tiny homes.

Paul Hackemesser
51 minutes ago2 min read


Demolition Pending for Dangerous Dilapidated Property: Illicit Activities and Public Safety Concerns
Known nuisance property, located on the corner of East 1st Steet and the 300 block of Avenue J, has been linked to documented illicit activity for years. Without active trash or sewer service, garbage and waste repeatedly pile up. The city has cleaned up the lot quite a few times already, covering all associated costs. The most recent clean-up that took place on June 12, 2025, is a temporary fix. Due to increased public health and safety concerns, matters have now escalated t

Stevie Quilo
1 day ago3 min read


State Rep. Eddie Morales Urges Gov. Abbott to Veto Texas THC Ban; Deadline Today
On Juneteenth, State Representative for Del Rio, Eddie Morales, sent a letter to the office of Governor Greg Abbott that explains why Morales believes enacting the Senate Bill attempting to ban the selling of THC products in Texas, or SB3, would harm those living within his District 74 in Texas. District 74 spans from Eagle Pass to El Paso, covers 11 counties, and is home to 203,000 Texans as of 2020.

Eddie Martinez
1 day ago1 min read


Foster Children of Val Verde County Now Have a Voice Thanks to CASA
CASA of Val Verde Interim Exec.Director Carmen Abreu (far left), and Volunteer Supervisor Megan Martinez (far right), and two CASA...

Eddie Martinez
2 days ago1 min read


County Judge Calls for Investigation of Alleged "HOT Funds Misuse" at Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
County Judge Lewis Owens Jr. provided “Judge’s Comments” at the end of County Commissioners Court on 6/18/25. He spoke about the Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, alleged misuse of funds, FBI inquiries, and potential cover-ups and corruption. During his statement, Owens called out, by name, two different owners of local news media businesses, as well as the City of Del Rio. Owens granted an in-person interview to Del Rio News Network on 6/20/25 to clarify some pressing de

Stevie Quilo
3 days ago4 min read


Del Rio Teen Boxer Throws Punches At Junior Olympics This Week
Carlos Muñiz, 17, competes at the National Junior Olympics this week in Las Vegas, NV. Carlos Muñiz stepped into No Quit Boxing Club when...

Eddie Martinez
6 days ago2 min read


Queen City Market Hosts Father's Day Market!
As Father's Day weekend approached, on June 14, 2025, Queen City Market hosted the Father's Day Market to celebrate dads alike and promote local vendors and businesses.

Paul Hackemesser
6 days ago1 min read


Border Town Locals Join "No Kings" National Day of Protest on June 14 in Del Rio
More than 75 protesters rallied at the Civic Center in Del Rio Texas this afternoon June 14 for a “No Kings” demonstration. Del Rio was one of thousands of cities who saw protests at the exact same time around the country, from the Texas State Capital building in Austin to the “No Kings” main gathering in Philadelphia. The nationwide movement was purposefully timed to coincide with the “250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army Grand Military Parade and Celebration” that started on

Stevie Quilo
Jun 145 min read


Army Vet’s Passion Sparks Memorial Day Gathering at H-E-B
On April 7, 2003, Pam Fellers was joking around with a fellow serviceman, Specialist George A. Mitchell, just south of Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Thirty minutes later, Spc. Mitchell would be struck by an enemy rocket, killing him at 35 years old. This Memorial Day, Spc. Mitchell, and other fallen servicemen and women, were enshrined with photos inside of H-E-B on a ‘Wall of Honor’, thanks to the efforts of Fellers.

Eddie Martinez
Jun 142 min read


Lightning Strike Believed to Spark Fire That Gutted Hwy 90 Home, Family Requests Privacy
An 85-year-old homeowner is unharmed after her house, located off Hwy 90 near Lakeview, became engulfed in flames during last night’s storm. Sources close to the situation are reporting that the cause of the fire was a lightning strike. Video of the fire shows the home’s second floor appearing to be completely engulfed as firefighters battled the flames overnight.

Eddie Martinez
Jun 111 min read
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