NEWS — Blood supplies reach critical levels ahead of Del Rio blood drive
From staff reports South Texas Blood & Tissue is urging local residents to donate blood as supplies of several blood types have fallen to critical levels. A blood drive is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau,
Del Rio News
NEWS — Blood supplies reach critical levels ahead of Del Rio blood drive
From staff reports South Texas Blood & Tissue is urging local residents to donate blood as supplies of several blood types have fallen to critical levels. A blood drive is
NEWS — Court hears update on county’s indigent defense initiative
By Karen GleasonThe 830 Times Commissioners court members heard an update Wednesday on the county’s ongoing initiative to transition to a public defenders office to represent persons charged with crimes
NEWS — TPWD graduates 68th Texas Game Warden and State Park Police cadet class
The following information was provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department graduated its 68th Texas Game Warden and Texas State Park
NEWS — Man gets 16 years in federal prison for aggravated smuggling conspiracy
The following information was provided by the U.S. Department of Justice, Western District of Texas. A Mexican national with legal permanent resident status was sentenced in a federal court in
Man gets 30-year federal prison sentence for drug trafficking
The following information was provided by the U.S. Department of Justice, Western District of Texas. An Oklahoma man was sentenced in a federal court in Del Rio to 360 months
NEWS — Hello screwworm! County judge declares ‘local state of disaster’
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times County Judge Lewis G. Owens Jr. signed a “declaration of local state of disaster” Friday after a New World Screwworm case was confirmed in
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 — Class of 1984 awards 12 scholarships
From staff reports The Del Rio High School Class of 1984 continued its tradition of giving back to the community by awarding 12 scholarships to local graduating seniors this year.
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
