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Two essential roles in Del Rio’s government turned vacant overnight. In surprise decisions by city council, the city attorney and city manager were permanently removed from their seats in the final minutes of a 5-hour meeting Tuesday evening.
U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales, whose 23rd Congressional District stretches from San Antonio through Del Rio to El Paso, said yesterday that he will not resign amid mounting evidence of an affair with a staffer, who died by suicide in Uvalde in 2025, and internal pressure from his own party.
On February 14, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Del Rio Police Department responded to the 800 block of East Bowie Street in reference to a motor vehicle collision.
Southwest Texas College has approved the institution’s first 4-year program through which students may earn a bachelor’s degree.
On February 16, 2026, at approximately 3:43 p.m., officers with the Del Rio Police Department responded to the 100 block of Century Way in reference to a burglary of habitation in progress.
Early voting in the Texas Primary Elections has begun, which includes high-profile positions like Governor and US House and Senate seats.
Bruno Lozano, former mayor of Del Rio, vies for the Democratic nomination for Val Verde County Judge against incumbent Lewis Owens. Of the match-ups in this county election cycle, Lozano vs Owens are two of the most high-profile names in local politics facing off.
On February 5, 2026, at approximately 9:48 a.m., the Del Rio Police Department responded to a disturbance in the 700 block of East Gutierrez Street.
A power outage has been reported in the Ceniza Hills & Lake View area of Del Rio. Estimated restoration time is currently set at 1:30 AM.
Out of 12 contestants in last night’s Miss Del Rio pageant, 5 made the royal court, and only 1 emerged as Queen of the Queen City. Miss Del Rio 2026 is Jazel Sanchez.
Eddie Martinez
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzalez Says He Will Not Resign Amid Scandal and Mounting Pressure 
Man Arrested for DWI Following Crash; Outstanding Warrant Confirmed 
Southwest Texas College Announces First-Ever Bachelor’s Degree Program 
Man Arrested for Attempted Burglary of Habitation 
Texas Primary Voting Begins, Local Candidates Vie in Contested Races 
City Manager, City Attorney Immediately Removed 
Man Arrested Following Aggravated Assault Investigation 
Winter Storm Updates: Power Out in North Del Rio, TX 
Miss Del Rio 2026 Crowned