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F.O.B. Del Rio Builds Housing for Struggling Veterans
"To help veterans re-establish their lives for themselves, their families, and their communities" is the mission of F.O.B. (Finding Our Brothers and Sisters) Del Rio. To provide a home for those who have fought and sacrificed for our country, F.O.B. Del Rio is establishing tiny homes for veterans in need.
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Noise Regulation Ordinance Passes
The City of Del Rio council members voted to enact "Noise and Sound Level Regulations" on Tuesday, which outlines unacceptable noise levels partly on the basis of their decibel measurement, though primarily on the judgement of individual officers' "common sense". The ordinance also provides city police officers the power to enforce the regulation whenever such a nuisance is reported.
Eddie Martinez
Jun 42 min read
Workplace Arrest Occurs in Del Rio: Federal HSI Alien Smuggling Investigation
Del Rio resident and U.S. citizen, Jose Manuel Villanueva, arrived to work as usual on Saturday morning, April 10, 2025. Villanueva clocked in on time around 10:00AM and was scheduled for a double that day. His shift at Long John Silver’s in Del Rio had just begun, when law enforcement agents filed into the establishment and placed him under arrest. Federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) led the operation, with support from state and city agencies.
Stevie Quilo
May 182 min read
USBP Chief Owens Retiring and Returning Home to Del Rio
United States Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens is retiring from the Border Patrol after three decades of dedicated service with an “honor first” approach. An announcement was made on January 17, 2025, that Owens would retire the same year on April 30.
Stevie Quilo
Apr 283 min read
STOLEN TRUCK RECOVERED; SUSPECT ARRESTED
On April 3rd, 2025, at approximately 11:57 a.m. the Del Rio Police Department responded to the 1300 block of East Gibbs regarding a stolen vehicle. The victim reported his 2002 Chevrolet truck had been stolen from the location while he was inside the store.
Connect Del Rio
Apr 141 min read
CHILD PORNOGRAPHY INVESTIGATION
On April 7th, 2025, at approximately 6:22 p.m. the Del Rio Police Department responded to The Baymont By Wyndham Hotel located at 3616 Veter
Connect Del Rio
Apr 82 min read
SUBJECT TRESPASSES SCHOOL AND RESISTS ARREST
On April 4th, 2025, at 7:40 a.m. the Del Rio Police Department responded to the Garfield Elementary School located at the 300 block of West
Connect Del Rio
Apr 41 min read
FEMALE ASSAULTS ELDERLY WITH A ROCK
On March 29th, 2025, at 11:50 p.m. the Del Rio Police Department responded to the 600 block of W. Cortinas Street in reference to a disturba
Connect Del Rio
Mar 311 min read
Del Rio Continues to Draw Top Government Leaders: A Diplomatic Hotspot
The Minister of Guatemala visited Del Rio over the weekend, just two weeks after VP JP Vance.
Stevie Quilo
Mar 242 min read
DEADLY CONDUCT ARREST
On March 19th, 2025, at 9:33 a.m. the Del Rio Police Department responded to the 800 block of East 9th Street for a report of a bullet that
Connect Del Rio
Mar 191 min read
BURGLARY ARREST
On March 8th, 2025, at approximately 11:29 a.m. the Del Rio Police Department responded to the 100 block of Plaza Avenue in reference to...
Connect Del Rio
Mar 111 min read
Head-On Collision Sends Chevy Through Elementary School Fence on N. Bedell Ave This Morning
Earlier this morning at approximately 10:15am on Saturday 3/1/25, a major collision occurred on N. Bedell Ave. Two cars were involved, a shi
Stevie Quilo
Mar 12 min read
SHOPLIFTER RESISTS ARREST
On February 27th, 2025, at approximately 10:05 P.M. The Del Rio Police Department responded to Wal-Mart for a shoplifter at the store.
Connect Del Rio
Feb 282 min read
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