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Cienegas Road street lighting
Fireworks ban
Border wall / vehicle barrier
MCN community wellness initiative
Mental Health Awareness Month
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12 articlesRecent coverage of Val Verde County, TX from local and regional media.
The Latino vote is up for grabs in Texas. How could Latino voters shape the 2026 midterm elections?
Local NewsLatino voters are a growing part of Texas’ electorate, and their political views could play an important role in this year’s midterm racesBEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Latino voters make up a significant shar...
Oct 30, 2026Texas voters who need help casting ballots can choose a helper, with limits
Local NewsPeople who are blind, disabled or have the inability to read or write can cast their ballots with the help of others thanks to the Voting Rights Act.SAN ANTONIO – As early voting wraps up and Election...
Oct 30, 2026Val Verde County Judge Lewis G. Owens Faces Cancer Battle
Val Verde County Judge Lewis G. Owens announced that he has been diagnosed with cancer. Below is his full statement to the community: How’s it going, Val Verde County. Aside from being a husband, father, and g...
Oct 29, 2026Del Rio Council Revisits $1M Pool Contract Amid Ethics Debate
After a failed vote, Del Rio City Council revisits a nearly $1 million contract involving a fellow council member’s business, with officials divided over ethics, transparency and the treatment of local contract...
Oct 28, 2026Roxy Soto Confirmed as Del Rio's New Finance Director
After serving under approximately six finance directors during her career with the city, Soto takes on the department’s top position. DEL RIO, Texas — October 28, 2026 — The Del Rio City Council officially conf...
Oct 28, 2026A third person has died in the Texas floods, Greg Abbott says
A third person has died in the Texas floods, Greg Abbott says The Texas Tribune
Jul 24, 2026A third death has been confirmed from catastrophic Texas floods, governor says
A third death has been confirmed from catastrophic Texas floods, governor says Spectrum News
Jul 24, 2026South Texas flood death toll rises to 3 after driver swept away in Val Verde County, Gov. Abbott says
South Texas flood death toll rises to 3 after driver swept away in Val Verde County, Gov. Abbott says KSAT
Jul 24, 2026Texas takes over voter registration in Val Verde County amid struggles with registration
Texas takes over voter registration in Val Verde County amid struggles with registration KSAT
Jun 12, 2026Del Rio's Water and Sewer Rate Increase Set for 2026
As the City of Del Rio describes a dire need to modernize aging water infrastructure, it is almost guaranteed that the water and sewer rates will be going back up on January 1st, 2026. Watch video...
May 20, 2026Del Rio City Manager and Attorney Dismissed in Surprise Move
Two essential roles in city government became vacant overnight. In surprise decisions by council, the city attorney and city manager were permanently removed from their seats in the final minutes of a 5-hour...
May 13, 2026Texas quietly shuttered Operation Lone Star booking facility in Del Rio
Texas quietly shuttered Operation Lone Star booking facility in Del Rio KSAT
Mar 25, 2026