The Breezeway Film Festival is an annual regional film festival held between Del Rio High School, Eagle Pass High School, and CC Winn High School students where talents are showcased through short films and music videos. This year, Del Rio High School students earned 1st and 2nd place in the Short Film categories and 2nd in Music Video.

On Friday May 16th, the entirety of the City of Del Rio government, from City Hall to Parks and Recreation (minus essential services like 911), shut down for a day of team-building activities and morale boosting ahead of the busy summer season. Dubbed ‘Staff Development Day’, the full schedule of events took place at Rotary Park and the nearby Casa de la Cultura.

The grand re-opening of Tightwad Thrift featured multiple vendors including: Three Sisters TX, Dollhouse, KQ Syrups, Rayne's Croc Charms, Gorditos Creations, and Creations by C & O, all featuring original creations, clothes, and or trinkets. The event also had food and refreshments catered by Tacos El Gordo and Mini Enterpreneurs, who sold waters, Bolis, and snacks.

Del Rio was honored to welcome Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, as main celebrant at the San Felipe Springs Golf Course on May 16, 2025, delivering an inspired homily rich with history and reverence. In 1675, a pivotal moment in Texas religious history took place right here along the San Felipe Creek, the first recorded holy Eucharist Communion and Catholic Mass in Texas. 350 years later, to the day, this historic mass was commemorated with

The Del Rio International Airport Commission and The City of Del Rio are in active discussions with two distinct regional airlines to restore commercial flights. The identified airlines operate regional jets (ERJ-145s or CRJs) and offer essential interline agreements with major carriers, like United and American Airlines. The Airport Commission convened on May 19, 2025, presenting a clear and detailed picture of the proactive efforts and progress made over the last 2 years si

Located just half-a-mile away from the Whitehead Museum down Alderete Lane is Miner Farms, also known as 14 Hand Ranch for its additional rearing of horses on the same 1.5 acre plot of land. Owned and operated by Christine Miner, who has a degree in agriculture education, Miner Farms has gained a reputation for providing supervised agricultural experiences to young Del Rioans by sponsoring the Agriculture Club of Del Rio High School and hosting regular events that welcome fam

The City of Del Rio is considering enacting an ordinance, or local law, that would define how loud certain noises, like car mufflers or backyard music, can be before they’re considered a nuisance. The ordinance would also provide a clear guide for the enforcement of the code by officers. The City says its goal is to promote public comfort and health with the acceptance of this ordinance.

At Connect Del Rio, we believe staying informed should be simple, clear, and accessible for everyone. That’s why we’ve created a new visual breakdown of the latest School Board Meeting—designed specifically with our community in mind.

The bells rang out at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Thursday May 8th, moments after the election of Pope Leo XIV. The parish on Wernett Street, along with Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, called for a Mass of Thanksgiving followed by a Holy Hour, which is the tradition of spending an hour in prayer and meditation. During the Mass, congregants were invited to pray for Pope Leo XIV during the subsequent Holy Hour.