NEWS — Tuesday’s boom remains mystery
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times The source of a loud ‘boom’ heard across Del Rio and into parts of the county Tuesday remains a mystery. Val Verde County Sheriff Joe Frank Martinez said he personally received “dozens” of calls shortly after the loud sound echoed across north Del Rio
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NEWS — Tuesday’s boom remains mystery
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times The source of a loud ‘boom’ heard across Del Rio and into parts of the county Tuesday remains a
NEWS — Council members balk at potential $28M City Hall
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times Several city council members expressed unhappy surprise when they learned of the most recent price tag attached to a
BREAKING — Authorities investigating boom
Both the Val Verde County Sheriff’s Office and the Del Rio Police Department are investigating a loud booming noise heard on Del Rio’s north side
NEWS — Del Rio man killed in Uvalde crash
Texas Department of Public Safety press release — The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred on April 19, 2024,
NEWS — Randy Quiñones seeks election to council seat
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times Randy Quiñones is seeking election to the Councilperson, District III, seat on the Del Rio City Council. Quiñones was
NEWS — Elsa Reyes seeks election to council seat
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times Elsa Reyes is seeking election to the Councilperson-at-Large, Place A, seat on the Del Rio City Council. Reyes was
Del Rio Sports
SPORTS — Sophomore Diaz takes third at regionals, qualifies for State
By Brian Argabright The 830 Times It may have taken an extra year, but Del Rio’s golfing sensation Isaac Diaz is headed to the
SPORTS — Del Rio sophomore Lomas wins State powerlifting title
By Brian Argabright The 830 Times Del Rio may finally have its first female state champion in athletics. Del Rio High School sophomore
SPORTS — Records fall at latest Border Bass Battle
By Brian Argabright The 830 Times It was a record-setting day for the Border Bass Battle. Saturday’s single-day event featuring hourly weigh-ins set records
SPORTS — Angler sets NPFL record on Amistad
From NPFL press release A Tennessee angler just took home $100,000 as he set a new National Professional Fishing League record with a three-day total
SPORTS — Ker, Dobbins lead Rams basketball all-district honorees
By BRIAN ARGABRIGHT The 830 Times A pair of Del Rio High seniors were recognized as two of the best boys basketball players in District
SPORTS — Rams, Queens soccer teams post wins in district openers
By Brian Argabright The 830 Times Del Rio High’s soccer teams kicked off their district schedules with wins Friday night. The Rams traveled to
Community
NEWS — New pageant winners announced for 2024
By Lou Zylka The 830 Times The 44th Annual Miss Val Verde Pageant took place at the Del Rio Civic Center Saturday. Pageant Director Claudia
COMMUNITY — Concerts to crawfish boils set for eclipse
The Del Rio Chamber of Commerce has taken point over the last 24 months doing everything possible to help our community prepare for the upcoming
COMMUNITY — Crowd turns out for “The Long Game” pep rally
By Joel Langton The 830 Times It was a historic moment in Del Rio’s San Felipe neighborhood Good Friday afternoon. Cast and crew from
NEWS — ‘The Long Game’ set to arrive in Del Rio today
By Brian Argabright The 830 Times What was once lost to time is now getting its chance to shine on the silver screen.
NEWS — Mayor issues ‘Mustang Miracle Day’ proclamation ahead of ‘The Long Game’s’ Del Rio premiere
By Brian Argabright The 830 Times San Felipe High School’s 1957 state golf champions now have their own day. City of Del Rio Mayor Al
Community — Del Rio’s Chinese New Year festivities celebrate 20 years
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times Hundreds of Del Rioans made the most of a gorgeous spring afternoon Saturday to watch the 20th annual Chinese
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