Comstock ISD Names Dr. Gary Applewhite as New Superintendent
Press release from Comstock ISD Following a comprehensive search and interview process, the Comstock ISD Board of Trustees selected and named Dr. Gary Applewhite as the Lone Finalist considered for Superintendent of Schools for the District. Following the required 21 days required by law to hire, the Board approved the
Del Rio News
Comstock ISD Names Dr. Gary Applewhite as New Superintendent
Press release from Comstock ISD Following a comprehensive search and interview process, the Comstock ISD Board of Trustees selected and named Dr. Gary Applewhite as the Lone Finalist considered for
Man Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges Following Domestic Violence Investigation and Vehicle Assault
The following press release was provided by the Del Rio Police Department. On May 29th, 2026, at approximately 11:45 p.m. officers from the Del Rio Police Department responded to the
NEWS — Deadly drug trafficking case leads to arrests of two Californians
The following information was provided by the U.S. Department of Justice, Western District of Texas. Two California residents made their initial appearances in federal court in Del Rio on drug-related
NEWS — City council approves $2.5M contract for Paul Poag Theatre rehabilitation
By Karen GleasonThe 830 Times City council members have approved a contract for the rehabilitation of the city’s historic Paul Poag Theatre. The council voted 7-0 during its regular meeting
NEWS — Man arrested after fleeing officer on foot
The following information was provided by the Del Rio Police Department. A Del Rio man was arrested May 23 after allegedly fleeing from a Del Rio Police Department officer who
NEWS — Court eyes response to flesh-eating parasites moving toward border
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times It sounds like the plot summary of a B-grade horror movie: A community is threatened by an invader who eats its victims alive
Del Rio Sports
SPORTS — Del Rio’s Cooper leads Bobcats to A&M Regional
By Brian Argabright The 830 Times A Del Rio Rams product will take his first steps towards a possible birth in the College Baseball World Series this weekend. Texas
SPORTS — New Rams head football coach eyes return of ‘Ram Pride’
By Brian Argabright The 830 Times New Del Rio Rams head football coach Daniel Infante isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel. He simply wants to bring a sense of
SPORTS — Eight Del Rio seniors take part in signing ceremony
By Brian Argabright The 830 Times Del Rio High School may soon need more space for its athletes signed to compete in college. Recently, eight more student athletes from the
SPORTS — Young takes Friday night lead at George Paul Memorial Xtreme Bull Riding
By Joel LangtonThe 830 Times The opening night of the George Paul Memorial Xtreme Bull Riding event belonged to Grady Young, who battled a field of 10 in the short
SPORTS — Diaz brothers lead Rams golf to back-to-back district crowns
By Brian Argabright The 830 Times When Del Rio High head golf coach Oscar Cardenas first met the Diaz brothers, he told anyone who’d listen that the duo would
SPORTS — Girls powerlifting brings home three state titles
By Brian Argabright The 830 Times Del Rio High School senior Kailyn Lomas will be graduating as the most decorated female student athlete of all time. Lomas recently won
Community
COMMUNITY — AARC hosts first low-cost spay/neuter clinic after years of work
By Joel Langton The 830 Times After nearly eight years of fundraising, renovations and volunteer work, Del Rio’s Animal Advocacy & Rescue Coalition (AARC) recently hosted its first low-cost spay
COMMUNITY — SAFE Kids hosting free bicycle safety rodeo Saturday
By Joel Langton The 830 Times Families looking for a fun and educational event this weekend will have a chance to bring their children out for a free bicycle safety
NEWS — Local law enforcement supports Special Olympics
By Joel Langton The 830 Times Del Rio’s law enforcement community came together Friday morning to help deliver the torch for Del Rio’s Special Olympics event, continuing a tradition that
COMMUNITY — DRHS Smokin’ Rams BBQ Club sends four teams to nationals after strong showing at state competition
Press release from San Felipe Del Rio CISD The DRHS Smokin’ Rams BBQ Club is headed to nationals after a strong performance at the Texas High School BBQ Association state
COMMUNITY — Traveling dinosaur museum and dinosaur expert return to Del Rio
By Louis ZylkaThe 830 Times Dinosaur George and his traveling dinosaur museum return to Del Rio at the Del Rio Civic Center, 1915 Veterans Blvd., on Saturday, May 2, from
Del Rio weekend guide
Collected by Lou Zylka Cinco de Mayo celebrationsMAY 2–5 — Cinco de Mayo festivities will take place at Historic Brown Plaza, 305 E. Canal St., beginning Sunday and continuing through
