https://eddiemartinez.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Eddie MartinezenFri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://delrionews.com/2026/03/06/tony-gonzales-admits-to-affair-pulls-out-of-race/The three-term Republican, who represents the vast border district that includes Del Rio, said he will not seek another term.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://delrionews.com/2026/03/06/tony-gonzales-admits-to-affair-pulls-out-of-race/https://delrionews.com/2025/12/17/sports-complex-breaks-ground/Years in the making, a multi-field sports complex broke ground at a dedication ceremony on December 16. The community space will be a first-of-its-kind asset for the underserved region of Del Rio, and garnered emotional sentiments from local leaders...Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://delrionews.com/2025/12/17/sports-complex-breaks-ground/https://delrionews.com/2025/12/06/city-discusses-water-sewer-rates-and-del-rios-water-challenge-at-public-hearing/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. DEL RIO, TEXAS — Back in October, water and sewer rates were raised and met with immediate backlash from Del Rio residents. Citizens attended a council meeting en masse to voice a message of adverse financial affect from the rate hike, proclaiming, “People simply cannot afford that,” and, “What you’re doing is...Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://delrionews.com/2025/12/06/city-discusses-water-sewer-rates-and-del-rios-water-challenge-at-public-hearing/https://delrionews.com/2025/11/23/transgender-literature-display-at-public-library-removed-by-county-judge/A local LGBT advocacy group has called it a possible violation of the first amendment.Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://delrionews.com/2025/11/23/transgender-literature-display-at-public-library-removed-by-county-judge/https://delrionews.com/2025/11/05/nearly-2000-meals-handed-out-by-fob-del-rio-to-gov-workers-amidst-shutdown/Five weeks into a government shutdown that is now tied for the longest in U.S. history, government workers in Del Rio are reaching out to non-profits, like FOB, for help.Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://delrionews.com/2025/11/05/nearly-2000-meals-handed-out-by-fob-del-rio-to-gov-workers-amidst-shutdown/https://delrionews.com/2025/10/25/heavy-precipitation-overnight-damages-obstructs-roadways/Heavy storms and flash flooding dealt damage to property and infrastructure across Val Verde County overnight. For some Del Rio residents on Tomahawk Trail, unsafe conditions garnered visits from Councilwoman Carmen Gutierrez and City Manager Shawna Burkhart.Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://delrionews.com/2025/10/25/heavy-precipitation-overnight-damages-obstructs-roadways/https://delrionews.com/2025/10/04/jazzing-things-up-iconic-117-year-old-building-opens-to-the-public-in-october-as-a-jazz-club/Owners and stewards of the 117-year-old Cassinelli Gin House, Ely and Buddy Laing are the latest successors to contribute to a rich legacy in perhaps its most defining, and jazzed up, era yet.Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://delrionews.com/2025/10/04/jazzing-things-up-iconic-117-year-old-building-opens-to-the-public-in-october-as-a-jazz-club/https://delrionews.com/2025/09/20/community-gym-renovated-and-re-opened-after-20-years-locked-away/In downtown Del Rio, the Cody Wardlaw Memorial Gymnasium was dedicated in 1951 and became home to the then Del Rio Wildcats. Learn about one career educator’s emotional connection to the gym’s history as it reopens its doors after 21 years abandoned.Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://delrionews.com/2025/09/20/community-gym-renovated-and-re-opened-after-20-years-locked-away/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwkgRST0EcQProject Run Club (PRC) began as a group of 6 friends. In June, Brandon Diaz, physical trainer and co-founder of the small athletic group, decided to publicize their run meetups on social media and welcome others to join, just to see what would happen. The message he put out was one of support and acceptance of all athletic levels. As it turns out…people love the idea, and the group quickly multiplied. By August they reached 110 members, and there’s no sign of slowing down. Del Rio News Network on Facebook and Instagram READ MORE:Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwkgRST0EcQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keemaD24quwSocials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialconnectdelrio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConnectDelRio www.connectdelrio.com Connect Del Rio is a local news and content creation organization based in Del Rio, Texas. As a small business, it focuses on providing relevant news, community events, media content, and innovative digital tools to the residents of Del Rio and the surrounding areas. The organization prides itself on being a reliable source of information for local news, events, community interests, and innovative ideas/tools.Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keemaD24quw