NEWS — Judge Owens announces cancer diagnosis
From staff reports The 830 Times At 7:50 p.m. Wednesday, Val Verde County Judge Lewis Owens announced he’d been diagnosed with cancer. Owens, in the midst of a re-election campaign, said it’s full speed ahead on the campaign trail, although he’d had a tough time finding the right words to
Del Rio News
NEWS — Judge Owens announces cancer diagnosis
From staff reports The 830 Times At 7:50 p.m. Wednesday, Val Verde County Judge Lewis Owens announced he’d been diagnosed with cancer. Owens, in the midst of a re-election campaign,
NEWS — Suspect arrested Wednesday morning following disturbance involving firearm
Press release from the Del Rio Police Department On Oct. 28, 2026, at approximately 12:37 a.m., Del Rio Police Department officers responded to an apartment complex on Space Boulevard following
UPDATE — Police confirm homeowner shot suspected burglar inside Ricks Drive residence
The 830 Times staff reports The Del Rio Police Department has provided an update on a shooting in a home on Ricks Drive reported by The 830 Times’ Micheal Elizondo
NEWS — Police investigate shooting on Ricks Drive
By Michael Elizondo The 830 Times Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday, Oct. 24, at a residence in the 200 block of Ricks Drive. Local and state law
NEWS — Eagle Pass man pleads guilty in Del Rio to producing child pornography
Press release from the U.S. Department of Justice An Eagle Pass man pleaded guilty in federal court in Del Rio to producing child sexual abuse material (CSAM), announced U.S. Attorney
NEWS — County commissioners tackle 16 agenda items, including paving projects, Laughlin funding and community events
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times Writer’s note: The writer did not attend the county commissioners court meeting. This report was written from the video of the meeting posted online.
Del Rio Sports
SPORTS — Rams rally before falling to Alexander, 21-14
By Joel Langton The 830 Times The season of almosts continues for the Del Rio Rams football team. On Oct. 16, the Rams almost knocked off San Antonio Southwest Legacy,
SPORTS — Brackett Tigers in playoff mix with win over D’Hanis
From staff reports Don’t let the Brackett Tigers’ overall record fool you. They’re right in the thick of the District 14-2A Division II playoff race. Brackett defeated D’Hanis 40-26 Friday
SPORTS — Queens win district cross country title; Rams finish 3rd, both advance to regionals
By Joel Langton The 830 Times The Del Rio Queens captured the District 30-6A cross country championship Wednesday, Oct. 14, while the Rams finished third to give Del Rio two
SPORTS — Queens volleyball catches fire in October
By Joel Langton The 830 Times The Del Rio Queens’ pink shirts for October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month simply say “Fight.” It’s a word the Queens have taken to heart,
SPORTS — Queens avenge opening loss, split series with Southwest
From staff reports The Del Rio Queens and San Antonio Southwest split their district volleyball series this season, with each team winning on the other’s home court after the Queens
SPORTS — Comstock boys claim sixth straight district cross country title
From staff reports The Comstock Panthers captured their sixth consecutive District 31-1A boys cross country championship Monday, Oct. 5, in Utopia, Texas, sweeping the top three individual places and qualifying
Community
NEWS — Hundreds celebrate epic migration at third annual Monarch Festival
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times Hundreds of Del Rio residents made their way to historic Brown Plaza in the city’s San Felipe neighborhood Friday, Oct. 23, to celebrate the
COMMUNITY – Friday’s Monarch Festival celebrates astounding migration
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times Every year in October, Del Rio and Val Verde County get ringside seats to one of the great spectacles of the natural world –
NEWS — SFDRCISD educator Chris Cardenas honored at Texas Teacher of the Year Celebration
Press release from the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District proudly recognizes Chris Cardenas of Lamar Elementary School for being
COMMUNITY — Annual Fiesta de Amistad Parade celebrates friendship
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times The new route for the Fiesta De Amistad Parade on Saturday, Oct. 17, did nothing to dampen enthusiasm for the annual event, as hundreds
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT from International Good Neighbor Council – Del Rio Chapter
Fiesta de Amistad 2026 THE FIESTA WILL GO ON! The International Good Neighbor Council (IGNC) – Del Rio Chapter would like to reassure the community that NONE of our Fiesta
COMMUNITY – Enjoy fall vibes and Halloween games at Sacred Heart
By Louis Zylka The 830 Times The Annual Sacred Heart Catholic School (SHCS) Fall Fest returns with food, music, games and more at 209 E. Greenwood St. on Friday, Oct.