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In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Del Rio from local and regional media.
Del Rio Police Contract Talks Remain Unresolved After City Withdraws Proposed 8% and 10% Raises
DEL RIO, Texas — Contract negotiations between the City of Del Rio and its police association remain unresolved after city representatives withdrew a proposal offering salary increases of 8% and 10% for entry-level police personnel, replacing it with...
Oct 21, 2026Overtime Takes Center Stage in Del Rio Police Contract Negotiations
DEL RIO, Texas — Overtime earnings became a central point of discussion during contract negotiations between the City of Del Rio and its police association, as city officials presented compensation figures showing that some officers earn more in tota...
Oct 21, 2026NEWS — 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 […] The post NEWS — Council wrestles over conflict-of-interest questions on B...
Oct 20, 2026Morales Criticizes Lack of Coordination Between Del Rio and County Officials, Discusses Funding and Infrastructure
State Rep. Eddie Morales Jr. raises concerns over local government cooperation while outlining funding for Val Verde County, data center safeguards, border barriers and support for a second international bridge. DEL RIO, Texas — State Representative ...
Oct 20, 2026Former Del Rio Mayor and District 74 Candidate Robert Garza Discusses Infrastructure, Data Centers and Puerto Verde
DEL RIO, Texas — Former Del Rio Mayor and Republican Texas House District 74 candidate Robert Garza discussed economic development, infrastructure, data centers and international bridge projects during an interview with Del Rio News Network’s The Pol...
Oct 19, 2026NEWS — PD teams up with DPS, ICE, take 7 into custody
Press release from the Del Rio Police Department On Oct. 14, 2026, at approximately 9:07 p.m., Del Rio Police Department officers responded to a hotel in the 2100 block of […] The post NEWS — PD teams up with DPS, ICE, take 7 into custody appeared fi...
Oct 19, 2026NEWS — Council roundup, Chavez gets city manager post as council tackles water projects, pool contract
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times Six of the seven members of the Del Rio City Council were present. Councilwoman Elsa Reyes was absent. Here’s what happened at the meeting: […] The post NEWS — Council roundup, Chavez gets city manager post as council t...
Oct 15, 2026NEWS — Council names Manuel Chavez new city manager
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times Writer’s note: The writer left at the start of the council’s executive session. This account was written from the city’s Facebook Livestream of the […] The post NEWS — Council names Manuel Chavez new city manager appear...
Oct 14, 2026Manuel Chavez Named Del Rio City Manager After Years in City Government
DEL RIO, Texas — After years of helping run Del Rio from behind the scenes — and repeatedly stepping into the city’s top administrative position when needed — Manuel Chavez is now officially the city manager. Following an executive session Tuesday ni...
Oct 14, 2026NEWS — No agreement yet between city and police officers in pay talks
Karen Gleason The 830 Times A gaping divide remains between police officers and city administrators in ongoing contract talks centered on officer pay, with the city offering only a fraction […] The post NEWS — No agreement yet between city and police...
Oct 11, 2026More Than $5 Million in Financial Actions Cross Val Verde County Commissioners Court Agenda
DEL RIO, Texas, — More than $5 million in identifiable financial actions crossed the Val Verde County Commissioners Court agenda during its October 7 meeting, ranging from new debt for county roads to grant applications, contracts, equipment purchase...
Oct 9, 2026Police Association Says 18 Del Rio Officers Have Applications Out as Pay Talks Continue
DEL RIO, Texas — The Del Rio Police Association says the number of officers with applications out to other agencies has increased from about 12 to 18 as contract negotiations with the City of Del Rio continue. The number was raised during the latest ...
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