NEWS — Candidates state positions on county zoning, other topics
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times First of two parts Five candidates for county judge and two county commissioner seats stated their positions on issues ranging from expanding county zoning authority to creating a groundwater district during a roundtable session hosted by The Border Organization on Saturday, Oct. 17. About
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NEWS — Candidates state positions on county zoning, other topics
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times First of two parts Five candidates for county judge and two county commissioner seats stated their positions on issues ranging from expanding county zoning
NEWS – Sheriff Clarifies Position on Abbott “Endorsement”
Publisher’s Note: Val Verde County Sheriff Joe Frank Martinez issued the following statement this morning. VAL VERDE SHERIFF’S OFFICE JOE FRANK MARTINEZ SHERIFF 10/20/2026 In light of recent news reporting
NEWS — Homeland Security Task Force prosecution results in multiple convictions of alien smugglers in Del Rio
Press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas A federal jury convicted three codefendants in a Homeland Security Task Force case for their involvement in
NEWS — Traffic stop leads to arrest for DWI—third or more offense and resisting arrest
Press release from the Del Rio Police Department On Oct. 18, 2026, at approximately 1:03 a.m., a Del Rio Police Department officer conducted a traffic stop in the 2000 block
NEWS — Council wrestles over conflict-of-interest questions on Buena Vista Pool project
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times An almost evenly divided city council failed to pass a motion during its Tuesday, Oct. 13, meeting to award a pool reconstruction contract to
NEWS — Early voting opens with nearly 1,300 ballots cast
From staff reports Val Verde County voters turned out in force Monday, casting 1,294 ballots on the opening day of early voting for the Nov. 3 general election, according to
Del Rio Sports
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
SPORTS — Del Rio beats Eagle Pass to earn playoff berth
By Joel Langton The 830 Times The Del Rio High School tennis team is headed to the playoffs. Few victories are sweeter for a Del Rio team than beating rival
SPORTS — Queens fall to district leader United, turns attention to Eagle Pass
By Joel Langton The 830 Times The Del Rio Queens brought plenty of hustle and fight Saturday afternoon, but district co-leader Laredo United pulled away for a three-set volleyball victory.
Community
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.
Fiesta de Amistad brings new routes, familiar spirit of friendship
By Joel Langton The 830 Times Fiesta de Amistad will have a different look this weekend, with a new parade route and more activities centered at the Val Verde County
Renaissance festival gets a “huzzah” for its big turnout
By Louis Zylka The 830 Times The Del Rio Renaissance Faire returned to the Whitehead Memorial Museum with more than 1,000 patrons attending on Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct.