NEWS — City approves funding agreement for Bedell sidewalk project
By Karen GleasonThe 830 Times City council members recently took another step in a project to construct a sidewalk along more than a mile of North Bedell Avenue. The council during its July 14 meeting voted 6-0 to approve a resolution authorizing and directing Interim City Manager Manuel Chavez “to
Del Rio News
NEWS — City approves funding agreement for Bedell sidewalk project
By Karen GleasonThe 830 Times City council members recently took another step in a project to construct a sidewalk along more than a mile of North Bedell Avenue. The council
NEWS — City council okays application for small business grant program
By Karen GleasonThe 830 Times City council members have given their blessing to an application submitted by city administrators for a federal grant that would allow the city to provide
NEWS — Amistad on the rise
From staff reports Lake Amistad continues to rise as floodwaters from recent heavy rains across the region make their way into the reservoir. The lake stood at 1,055.52 feet at
NEWS — Val Verde Sheriff’s Office investigates flood death
By Karen GleasonThe 830 Times The body of a woman swept away in flood waters in northern Val Verde County was recovered today, Val Verde County Sheriff Joe Frank Martinez
NEWS — Co-Founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia Sentenced to Life in Prison and Ordered to Forfeit $15 Billion in Drug Trafficking Profits
Publisher’s Note: The following press release was provided by the U.S. Department of Justice. Ismael Zambada Garcia also known as El Mayo, 77, of Sinaloa, Mexico, was sentenced today to
NEWS — Woman accused of murder seeks lower bond
By Karen GleasonThe 830 Times A woman accused of murder in the stabbing death of another woman will be in court on Wednesday as she seeks a reduction in her
Del Rio Sports
SPORTS — Chivas legend visits local soccer shop
By Brian Argabright The 830 Times An estimated 200 people strolled into Del Rio’s lone store dedicated to the “beautiful game” for an opportunity to meet a Mexico soccer
SPORTS — Pro wrestling event fills Joe Ramos gym for Fourth of July
By Brian Argabright The 830 Times While the sun blazed and turned the area around the Dr. Alfredo Gutierrez Amphitheater into something of an outdoor oven, a different kind
SPORTS — Pro wrestling returns for Fourth of July
By Brian Argabright The 830 Times What better way to celebrate America’s Independence Day than to take in a pro wrestling card! Texas Wrestling Entertainment, a longtime visitor to
SPORTS — Mitchell signs with University of the Southwest
By Brian Argabright The 830 Times William “Lefty” Mitchell took his time to make a collegiate choice, but his faith has guided him the entire way. Mitchell, a former
SPORTS — Rams alum Cooper headed to A&M
By Brian Argabright The 830 Times Texas State’s loss is Texas A&M’s gain. The Del Rio High School grade, and Rams baseball program alumnus, has moved from Texas State
SPORTS — Golf booster club holds scholarship tournament
From staff reports The Del Rio High School Golf Boosters will host their 2026 Annual Scholarship Tournament on Saturday, June 27, at the San Felipe Springs Golf Course. Registration begins
Community
New rains soak Del Rio
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times A train of powerful thunderstorms barreled over Del Rio early today, bringing torrential rains that flooded the San Felipe Creek and low-water crossings
COMMUNITY — Youthful production of Alice in Wonderland Jr. arrives this weekend
By Brian Argabright The 830 Times It’s a flurry of makeup adjustments and wardrobe tests. several versions of the same character are standing or seated around the Del Rio
Independence Day Rodeo kicks off tonight
By Joel Langton The 830 Times Rotary Club’s annual tradition returns June 26-27 at the Val Verde Fairgrounds. Del Rio will kick off celebrating America’s 250th birthday will start about
COMMUNITY — Val Verde 4-H mohair judgers win top honors in state competition
By Karen GleasonThe 830 Times A trio of Val Verde County 4-H members were honored by county commissioners court Wednesday after placing first in a statewide mohair judging competition. Tommy
Catch fish and protect your local creek
By Louis Zylka The 830 Times The annual Armored Catfish Tournament will take place in the San Felipe area from Friday, June 19, through Sunday, June 21, and families
City of Del Rio previews 2026 Fourth of July events
By Louis Zylka The 830 Times With the Fourth of July around the corner, city officials have announced the list of events for this year’s celebration of Independence Day. Esme
