NEWS — Garcia re-elected as tax assessor collector by narrow margin
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times Elodia “Loly” Garcia has been re-elected as Val Verde County Tax Assessor Collector by a narrow margin of 22 votes over her challenger, Maricar Ortega Chattler. Garcia, the incumbent and Democratic Party nominee for the office, won the race with an unofficial total of
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NEWS — Garcia re-elected as tax assessor collector by narrow margin
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times Elodia “Loly” Garcia has been re-elected as Val Verde County Tax Assessor Collector by a narrow margin of 22
News — Eagle Pass woman arrested for kidnapping
On November 1st, 2024 at approximately 4:02 p.m. the Del Rio Police Department responded to the area of the 1000 block of Chapman Road for
NEWS — Martinez wins 5th term as Sheriff
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times Sheriff Joe Frank Martinez has won his fifth term in office, decisively trouncing his Republican challenger, Rogelio “Roger” Hernandez.
NEWS — Val Verde County election results
By Joel Langton The 830 Times Val Verde voters elected a new Commissioner Wardlaw but retained the sheriff and county tax assessor-collector to their positions.
NEWS — Suspect in fatal shooting claims he was assaulted; police seek more witnesses
NEWS — PD makes an arrest in Sunday night Stripes shooting
City of Del Rio Police Department press release On November 3rd, 2024, at approximately 7:31 P.M. Del Rio Police Department responded to a call for
Del Rio Sports
SPORTS — With playoff hopes done, Rams still have lots to play for in finale
By Brian Argabright The 830 Times Del Rio’s hopes for a playoff spot may be done, but there’s more to play for in the
SPORTS — Comstock’s Talamantez earns back-to-back State championships
By Brian Argabright The 830 Times Comstock’s Sebastian Talamantez liked being a state champion in cross-country so much he decided to win it
SPORTS — Rams win homecoming battle royale
By Joel Langton The 830 Times The Del Rio High School Rams celebrated homecoming by notching their third win of the season over the Medina
SPORTS — Comstock’s Talamantez looks to defend Class 1A state cross-country title
By Brian Argabright The 830 Times Comstock’s Sebastian Talamantez is headed back to the State cross-country meet to defend his title. The junior took
SPORTS — Brackett’s Schwandner headed to State meet
By Brian Argabright The 830 Times Brackett’s Matthew Schwandner is one step closer to bringing another state cross-country championship back to the home of
SPORTS — Del Rio’s Curtis competes at regional cross-country meet
By Brian Argabright The 830 Times Samuel Curtis gave it his all, but the Del Rio High School junior will not be running at
Community
Community — Ghosts and goblins surround courthouse Friday
By Louis Zylka The 830 Times The Val Verde County Courthouse is hosting a Halloween Maze on Friday outside the county courthouse. Val Verde County’s
COMMUNITY — Migrating Monarchs focus of city festival
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times The annual migration of millions of Monarch butterflies, one of the great spectacles of the natural world, was the
Community — 8,000 attend Del Rio Comic Con
By Louis Zylka The 830 Times Organizers say more than 8,000 people attended the annual Del Rio Comic Con at the Del Rio Civic Center.
COMMUNITY — Del Rio’s first Renaissance Fair a success
By Louis Zylka The 830 Times More than 800 people attended the first Del Rio Renaissance festival during the weekend at the Whitehead Memorial Museum.
COMMUNITY — Upstagers present Barbecuing Hamlet
By Joel Langton The 830 Times The Upstagers, who have been having performances here since 1977, have hit another home run with their latest production,
Community — First Del Rio Renaissance Faire this weekend
By Louis Zylka The 830 Times Del Rio’s first renaissance festival is happening this weekend, Oct. 12 and 13, at the Whitehead Memorial Museum. The
Outdoors
NEWS — Diablo East boat ramp reopens
By Brian Argabright The 830 Times One week after it was closed, the Diablo East boat ramp has reopened for use by boaters. Amistad
OPINION — Abroad in Del Rio: Drought and berries bring bonanza of buntings
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times As I’ve watched birds over the decades, I’ve found that usually you have to go out and find
OUTDOORS — Abroad in Del Rio: Celebrating 40 years with my best birding friend
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times On Tuesday, March 7, my best birding friend Michael G. and I celebrated the 40th anniversary of our
OUTDOORS — Abroad in Del Rio: Couch’s Kingbirds, Common Yellowthroats at the creek
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times The early morning is my favorite time of day, especially in the crisp, clear mid-winter. I love watching
OUTDOORS — Abroad in Del Rio: Bird numbers down in Del Rio, too
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times First and foremost, I want to say a huge thank you from the heart to the volunteers who
OUTDOORS – Abroad in Del Rio: Where are all the birds?
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times COMSTOCK – The morning of the annual Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count here dawned cool and misty. The