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Del Rio, a city of approximately 38,000 people is largely defined by its proximity to Mexico. Residents, commerce and tourists flow with ease back and forth via the Del Rio Border Crossing. Del Rio is near Laughlin Air Force Base and its warm temperatures throughout the year attract many long-term winter visitors. A draw for year-round recreation is Lake Amistad, a reservoir along the Rio Grande shared with Mexico, and Amistad National Recreation Area.
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Welcome to Del Rioan intRoduction to the aRea’s people, places and events
Rough RidersFans of exciting, full-contact sports descend upon Del Rio
each year to attend the George Paul Memorial Bull Riding
Event. the event derives its name from the legendary bull
rider George Paul, a native of Del Rio who holds the world
record for riding 79 bulls consecutively and who won the
National Finals Bull Riding Average at the 1968 RCA World
Championship. this event showcases the thrilling action of
professional riders holding on for dear life to bucking bulls
that can weigh more than 1,800 pounds. this annual rodeo
celebrated its 35th year of competition in April. For more
information, visit www.georgepaulmemorialbullriding.com.
New Business in older Areashistoric downtown Del Rio is being revitalized by the variety of
businesses setting up shop. las Playas seafood Restaurant & oyster
Bar boasts live music and distinct delicacies such as Rockefeller Filet,
Molcajetes and the scorpion shrimp Platter. CoreFitness is a fitness
studio that offers exercise machines; courses in exercise routines like
yoga, aerobics and tai Chi; and more than 1,600 square feet of floor
space. visit www.corefitnessdelrio.com for more information. Buffalo
Girls is a boutique in the heart of downtown that offers jewelry, shoes,
clothes and home décor from such brands as ivy Jane, Jan Barboglio
and it Jeans. the Brown Bag is a restaurant located adjacent to
Buffalo Girls that features soups, salads and sandwiches.
springing to life
san Felipe springs is a set of
10 springs that constitute a major
underground source of water for
Del Rio and laughlin Air Force
Base with the springs being the
fourth largest network in texas.
these springs produce about 90
million gallons of fresh water each
day, which fosters Del Rio’s ability
to support new residents and
businesses. the importance of
these springs to Del Rio’s
livelihood is nothing new as they
have been Del Rio’s primary source
of fresh water for consumption
and crop irrigation since the area
was first settled. the springs are
also home to a unique species of
fish called the san Felipe gambusia.
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Fast Factsn del Rio typically welcomes scores of “winter visitors” each december. many of these winter residents have treated the city as their second home for years, escaping harsh northern winters.
n amtrak’s sunset limited route between louisiana and california serves the del Rio area, and national park service guides from the amistad national Recreation area board the train to educate passengers about the area’s natural and cultural heritage as part of the trails & Rails program.
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VAL VERDE
pOpuLATIONDel Rio: 36,000 • val verde County: 48,879
LOCATIONDel Rio is located 153 miles west of
san Antonio and 156 miles south of san Angelo.
bEGINNINGSDel Rio’s original name was san Felipe del Rio
until 1883, when the first post office was
established and the name was shortened.
FOR mORE INFORmATIONDel Rio Chamber of Commerce 1915 veterans Blvd. Del Rio, tx 78840 (830) 775-3551
www.drchamber.com
del rio at a glance
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Del Rio
A Place to Cool offDel Rio’s local waterways provide oases
during the warmer summer days. these watery
playgrounds include san Felipe Creek and lake
Amistad. san Felipe Creek is a waterway fed by
the san Felipe springs. this creek extends nine
miles and carries an average of 50 million to 90
million gallons of water through downtown Del
Rio each day, eventually depositing the water
directly into the Rio Grande River. this creek is a
popular spot for fishing and swimming. More
information can be found at www.cityofdelrio.com. lake Amistad is located 12 miles northwest
of Del Rio and covers an area of about 65,000
acres with a maximum depth of 217 feet. the
lake’s abundant size and stocked fishing
reserves make it the perfect place for boating,
swimming and fishing. Find more information at
www.nps.gov/amis.
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An Artistic CultureDel Rio is home to several artistic outlets. A
hub of arts in the community, the Del Rio
Council for the Arts at the Firehouse Gallery is
housed in the former building of the original
firehouse, city hall and jail. there is now a dance
studio, an art gallery and a pottery studio. For
more, go to delrioarts.com. El Comité del
Pueblo’s Casa De la Cultura is an organization
that uses arts to enrich the lives of area youth by
fostering self-esteem and cultural appreciation.
lee Bunch studio Gallery is an art gallery that
showcases paintings created with various media
including watercolors, oils and pastels. see the
paintings at www.leebunchstudiogallery.com.
First Friday Art Walk gives fans a chance to
meet with area artists and tour local art centers
including the Firehouse and lee Bunch Galleries
as well as the Casa De la Cultura.
Biking through the Parks
When the weather is warm
and sunny, Del Rio has two parks
that offer the perfect places to
enjoy picnics, time on a
playground, swimming or
bicycling. these parks are Moore
Park and san Felipe lions Park,
and they are joined by the Mayor
Dora Alcala hike and Bike trail.
this asphalt trail winds along the
banks of san Felipe Creek, and its
width accommodates both hikers
and bicyclers. the trail is named
in honor of Dora Alcala, the first
female mayor of Del Rio and a
believer in the power of san
Felipe’s natural beauty to foster
economic development. the trail
builds on Alcala’s vision by
showcasing the natural beauty
of the san Felipe Creek to hikers
and cyclists who pass along the
creek’s scenic banks.
Business is up in uptownuptown Del Rio is enjoying a flurry of activity along veterans
Boulevard thanks to new restaurants and retail stores. these
businesses include Fuddruckers, Marshalls, Kirkland’s and Applebee’s.
Fuddruckers, a texas-born fast casual dinning concept, has brought
its signature hamburgers to Del Rio with its new location being the
only Fuddruckers restaurant within 50 miles of the city. Marshalls’ new
location in the Plaza Del sol mall brings Del Rio fashion at affordable
prices. Kirkland’s brings Del Rio a home décor supercenter that carries
decorations for every part of the home from kitchen cabinets to lawn
furnishings. Applebee’s offers Del Rio residents a casual dining
experience with a variety of delicacies on the menu including steaks,
sandwiches and salads. in addition to these businesses, uptown Del
Rio also houses new hotels, which promise to draw tourism into the
area. shoppers will find many more stores inside the Plaza del sol
Mall, including Foot locker, the Children’s Place and hibbett sports.
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FISHING, bIRdING, wATER SpORTS, HISTORy ANd mORE mAkE dEL RIO A GREAT pLACE TO vISIT
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Some people say Del Rio is for the birds – bird-watching, that is. Others will tell you it’s for the fish. Or the ancient art.
Whatever they like most about Del Rio, visitors agree: This is a destination that offers a vast number of ways to enjoy your leisure time.
“It’s a very diverse community, with a variety of things to do,” says Donna Langford of the city’s Convention and Visitors Bureau. “You can relax and do as much or as little as you please.”
Lake Amistad for Outdoor-loversDel Rio’s year-round tourist season lures visitors
from around the world, and is especially popular with winter tourists f leeing snowier regions and summer vacationers. Perhaps the area’s most famous attraction is Lake Amistad, straddling the U.S.-Mexican border, whose 854-mile shoreline is longer than the Texas Gulf Coast. The lake is known internationally as a rich fishing area, particularly for bass of several varieties.
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Clockwise from top left: Whitehead memorial museum; diablo east section of lake amistad national Recreation area; birding at laguna de plata bird Watching sanctuary
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Fishing at sunset on the devils River
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“The lake is just a gorgeous area,” Langford says. “Families love to come here and stay at local campgrounds by the lake where they can fish and enjoy water sports like skiing, diving and boating.”
The area boasts nine campgrounds and three places where visitors can rent condo trailers, cabins and even houseboats. Del Rio also offers 1,500 reasonably priced rooms at 13 hotels, five by the lake, and the Indian Head Ranch bed-and-breakfast, overlooking the lake, which also offers exotic game hunting.
del Rio for birding, History, Art and wineNow, about those birds. Del Rio is perfectly placed
along the migration routes used by feathered flyers, making it a paradise for bird-watchers, who can spot terns, riparian birds, aquatic birds, desert and grassland birds, king fish and warblers. The Amistad National Park Service offers monthly birding tours of the park.
History is a large part of the area’s charm, from ancient American Indian petroglyphs in Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site and the White Shaman Preserve to the Whitehead Memorial Museum on South Main Street, where Judge Roy Bean – “the law west of the Pecos” – is buried. The area’s
rich Mexican-American heritage is celebrated at Casa de la Cultura, which hosts events and classes.
Val Verde Winery, the oldest bonded winery in Texas, is the place for tastings, tours and occasional musical events. And art-lovers enjoy monthly art walks to explore the city’s galleries.
del Rio Conveniently LocatedGetting to Del Rio is easy. The city is a quick drive
150 miles west of San Antonio and south of San Angelo. It’s served by Amtrak’s Sunset Limited. Del Rio International Airport, with twice-daily United Airlines flights, and the city’s three rental car agencies help make air travel easy.
“We recently finished a nearly $2 million renovation of our terminal,” says airport manager Billie Jo Grafton. “It’s absolutely unique, and it suits the Del Rio environment – very West Texas, with warm tones that make it comfortable.”
The terminal’s new seating, convenient layout, efficient customs and security, free parking, and quick accessibility from anywhere in Del Rio have made it popular with travelers.
“It’s like being in an easy chair at home versus walking through the mall on Saturday,” Grafton says. “People love it.”
the Whitehead memorial museum comprises nine different buildings, each featuring an array of artifacts and period pieces that assist in preserving and honoring the history of del Rio and val verde county.
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RESIdENTS LIST pOSITIvES OF LIvING HERE
For All the
ReasonsRight
Del Rio has a lot going for it. There is a diverse and friendly population, great weather and
beautiful Lake Amistad. Plus Del Rio is poised for economic growth, with increased efforts in place to attract more business and industry to the community.
Never wanted to LeaveOne resident who arrived in the
city in 1968 and never departed is Donna Langford, director of the Del Rio Convention and Visitors Bureau. Langford and her husband, Bill, moved from Abilene to Del
Rio in 1968 so that Bill could begin teaching automotive technology at the brand new high school.
“We got involved in our church, our young daughter’s school, my husband’s school, and we made a lot of friends,” Langford says. “We never wanted to leave.”
Langford eventually worked for the school district and then owned a hair salon, and for the past 15 years has been with the Del Rio Convention and Visitors Bureau.
“Bill and I raised two children who are successful, which speaks highly of the education system,” she says. “I have been happy in
Del Rio for nearly 45 years.”Col. Tom Murphy also knows
about the positive aspects of Del Rio. The Massachusetts native arrived in Del Rio in 1989 to undergo pilot training at Laughlin Air Force Base, and eventually became assistant flight commander through August 1994. After being assigned to several different states after that, Murphy returned to Laughlin AFB in July 2010 and today is commander of the 47th Flying Training Wing.
“The great thing about returning to Del Rio in 2010 was seeing some of the same faces I
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donna and bill langford relax with their dogs on the patio of their home on lake amistad.
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knew when I was here in the early 1990s,” Murphy says. “Guys like Lonnie Ricks, who owned Ricks Furniture where I bought furniture for my first home. It is now Ashley Furniture, and Lonnie is still there.”
Regarding activities and recreation, Murphy says his wife, Carla, enjoys shopping and the city’s restaurants, while the couple’s son, Tommy, plays varsity baseball for Del Rio High School.
“I like going to Roosevelt Park to
watch Tommy, and hang around with all the other parents,” he says. “People are really friendly in Del Rio. I notice it often.”
Home in del RioA Del Rio native who left for
college and then returned to the city is Al Arreola Jr. He is a 2000 graduate of San Felipe Del Rio and attended Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, and in 2010 was appointed executive director of the
Del Rio Chamber of Commerce.“I know there are many like me
who want to come back home to Del Rio, so as we look to the future, we need to make sure our economic growth can offer opportunities for all our generations,” Arreola says. “There is a saying: ‘I’m not from Texas, but got here as soon as I could.’ Well I’m from Texas, but I’m especially blessed that I’m home in Del Rio.”
Top left: Donna and Bill langford’s home on lake Amistad bottom left: Col. tom Murphy and Chief Master sgt. Ray Devite donate to the 2012 Air Force Assistance Fund. Above: Baseball game at Roosevelt Park
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boomtown
Lake Amistad and the Amistad National Recreation area are located northwest of del Rio in val verde County.
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Business
wATER ANd wORkFORCE ARE TwO AmENITIES FuELING dEL RIO’S CONTINuEd GROwTHtownT
he intersection of revitalization and growth is a good place to be, and that’s where Del Rio finds
itself these days.The city is benefiting from
construction in every quarter. Whether it’s new roadwork or other infrastructure renovation, new businesses coming in or entire areas being revitalized and renewed, Del Rio is on the move. And thanks to a well-educated workforce, plenty of natural resources and a pro-business attitude, there’s plenty more where all this is coming from.
“We have a lot to offer, and people continue to realize that,” says Al Arreola Jr., executive director of the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce. “We are well positioned to capitalize on the major projects both here and all around us.”
Roads Lead the wayMultiple road projects are
helping to infill areas of Del Rio that needed transportation improvements, and also are providing opportunities for new businesses and residential areas. Veterans Boulevard, the city’s main thoroughfare, has been repaved and upgraded, as have Bedell and
Dodson avenues. These improvements are being anchored by new hotel growth and expansions in the city’s growing health-care sector.
ports to plainsDel Rio is also avidly watching
the developments being spurred on by the Ports To Plains Alliance, which is advocating for a major highway thoroughfare from the seaports of Mexico up through the United States and eventually to seaports in Canada. As planned, it would run directly through Del Rio, Arreola says.
State Loop 79/Laughlin Air Force base
On a smaller but no less important scale, Del Rio saw the opening of the new State Loop 79 roadway, which encompasses the entire city and connects the lakeside toward Laughlin Air Force Base. And speaking of Laughlin, it was declared the busiest airfield in the United States in 2011, and Del Rio continues to benefit from the myriad activities there.
“They are as healthy as ever, and so the base’s contributions to us continue,” Arreola says. “We continue to benefit from their employees, who shop and live here,
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and by also providing goods and services to the base itself as much as possible.”
San Felipe Springs/Acuna partnership
Underlying it all is the San Felipe Springs, a source of water that is literally centuries from being tapped out.
“We know that we have that sustainable resource for a long time, and having a stable water supply has been key to our business and residential growth,” Arreola says. “It is the literal groundwork that consistently helps us bring in new development.”
Now add in a 40-year, ongoing relationship with Acuna, Del Rio’s neighbor across the Mexican border. That partnership has not only led to significant industrial development between the two municipalities, but also for shared economic growth that will only continue with the major developments to come.
“The Ports to Plains project, and the many other things happening, are really going to be a way for Del Rio to capitalize on all that it has to offer,” Arreola says. “All these things are in line with what we’ve been doing for years, even decades, so we are definitely going to benefit.”
The new State Loop 79 roadway is now open in del Rio.
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Business
scorecardbuSINESS AT
A GLANCE
$513 millionAnnual Retail Sales
$14,197Retail Sales
per Capita
$58 millionAnnual Hotel
and Food Sales
3,235Total number
of firms
source: U.s. Census QuickFacts
Business
Biz Briefsdel Rio’s niGhtliFe scene contRibutes to the city’s thRivinG
economic climate and makes it easy to Find a little Fun.
dOC HOLLIdAy’SBiz: Dance hall and restaurantBuzz: Doc Holliday’s, which re-opened in Del Rio in April 2012, offers music, food and nightlife. An indoor dining room and an outdoor patio provide space for eating and socializing, and an area for playing pool and darts is available. Doc Holliday’s also offers a late-night menu that features items such as pizza by the slice.(612) 850-5619
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Lone StarSelf-Storage
Office Hours:
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Controlled-Access Gate
Fenced • Lighted
Surveillance Cameras
2604 Veterans Blvd. • Del Rio, TX 78840 • Fax: (830) 774-3267
(830) 774-2397 www.storagedelrio.com
vERANdA bEER ANd wINE GARdENBiz: Wine barBuzz: Owned by wine connoisseurs Mark and DJ Goddard, Veranda Beer and Wine Garden provides more than 30 red and white wines, as well as approximately 20 varieties of beer. Light appetizers and desserts such as cheesecake and chocolate strawberries are also offered. In addition to an indoor sitting area, guests can enjoy a tropical garden complete with a waterfall and stream.www.verandawineandbeergarden.com
CHApARRAL NIGHT CLubBiz: Night club and barBuzz: Open since 2011, Chaparral Night Club offers music, dancing and a variety of special events such as Girls Night Out and holiday parties. Guests can also take in live entertainment; past performers include Grupo Duelo and the Josh Peek Band. Chaparral Night Club is open from Wednesday through Saturday from 8 p.m. until 2 a.m.www.chaparralnightclubdelrio.com
wHITE HORSE LOuNGEBiz: Restaurant and barBuzz: White Horse Lounge, located inside Ramada Del Rio, features a stocked bar and a menu that includes appetizers, burgers, Mexican food, steaks and other items. Customers can enjoy the lounge’s big screen televisions, SIRIUS radio, outdoor cigar patio and more. White Horse Lounge is open daily until 2 a.m., opening at 4 p.m. on weekdays and noon on weekends.www.ramadainndelrio.com
CLub ARRIbABiz: Night club and barBuzz: Club Arriba offers high-energy music and drink specials, as well as contests and special events. The club also gives back to the Del Rio community and has worked with organizations such as the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Early Childhood Intervention and The Children’s Shelter. Club Arriba is open from 8 p.m. until 2 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday.www.clubarribadelrio.com
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LaughLin heritage Foundation MuseuM
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday10 a.m.-12 p.m. • 1 p.m.-4 p.m.Call for group appointments
309 S. Main • Del Rio, TX (830) 719-9380
http://sites.google.com/site/laughlinheritagefoundationinc/
Business
chamber reportchambeR backs a doin’ RiGht campaiGn
del Rio has a lot going for it
such as hard-working
people, solid businesses, great
weather and more.
And now, expanding on those
positives, the Del Rio Chamber of
Commerce and several businesses
and organizations are supporting
a Del Rio Doin’ Right campaign.
“this is a community project
to bring more positive emphasis
on Del Rio, to better recognize
what a fine city we have, and
what nice people live here,” says
Al Arreola, Del Rio Chamber of
Commerce executive director.
“We have a lot to appreciate in
this city, and a lot to offer.”
Arreola says Del Rio residents
are already creating a better city.
“Every day in our community,
there are people contributing
their time, energy and efforts into
making this a better place to live
and work, and that’s what this
feel-good campaign is all about,”
he says. “the campaign motto is,
‘No task is too small or too large,’
and its purpose is to get more of
our residents involved in activities
that will make Del Rio even
stronger and more attractive.”
Wooden tokensArreola says when a resident
sees someone Doin’ Right, they
should hand that person a Doin’
Right token which can be found at
local businesses and at the Del Rio
Chamber office.
“When a token is given to a
deserving person, be sure to start
a conversation with that person to
explain the campaign, and ask the
person to pass on the token
whenever they see someone else
Doin’ Right,” he says. “the token
could be presented for a Del Rio
beautification project, a fundraiser
for a good cause, picking up
trash, good customer service,
volunteer work, or being a good
neighbor. Any act – small, large or
somewhere in between – deserves
to be recognized and encouraged.”
tell the WorldArreola adds that if someone
sees a person Doin’ Right, tell the
world by contacting the chamber
through social media.
“stories of Del Rio Doin’ Right
will set the example for others to
follow,” he says. “the chamber
has embarked upon an intense
promotional campaign by
branding Del Rio Doin’ Right on
all of our communications and
events. Branding irons, stamps,
t-shirts, magnets and signs are
a constant reminder to catch
Del Rio Doin’ Right.”
– Kevin Litwin
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wORkFORCE
31,638total Workforce
77% White-collar Jobs
23% blue-collar Jobs
EduCATION
del Rio city manager109 W. Broadway st.
(830) 774-8558
GOvERNmENT OFFICES
del Rio mayor office
109 W. Broadway st.
(830) 774-8558
www.cityofdelrio.com
Del Rio municipal court
109 W. Broadway st.
(830) 774-8506
Federal bureau-investigation
111 E. Broadway st.
(830) 775-0076
www.fbi.gov
Angie Farhat, President2200 Veterans Blvd. • Del Rio, TX 78840
Val Verde County 830-778-BOOT • 830-775-8026 fax
mAjOR EmpLOyERS
Federal agencies
1,955 employees
san Felipe del Rio cisd
1,567 employees
laughlin air Force base
(civilian employees)
1,455 employees
laughlin air Force base
(military personnel)
1,327 employees
val verde Regional
medical center
500 employees
city of del Rio
485 employees
Wal-mart supercenter
473 employees
plaza del sol mall
445 employees
h.e.b. Grocery
256 employees
val verde county
206 employees
INCOmE
$14,429per capita income
$40,240average annual household expenditure
TRANSpORTATION
del Rio
international airport
1104 W. 10th st.
Del Rio, tx 78840
(830) 774-8538
www.cityofdelrio.com
union pacific Railroad co.
100 N. Main st.
Del Rio, tx 78840
(830) 775-9865
www.up.com
amtrak
100 N. Main st.
Del Rio, tx 78840
www.amtrak.com
transportation department
100 ogden
Del Rio, tx 78840
(830) 703-5324
www.cityofdelrio.com
ECONOmIC OvERvIEwtourism contributes greatly to the local economy since the region is
a tourist destination for winter texans, birders and sport fishermen.
ECONOmIC pROFILE
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Cormorants perch in the lake near Lake Amistad National Recreation Area.
Photo by Brian McCord
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Casa de Vino – a wine store, bar and restaurant – features a variety of wines.
Photo by Brian McCord
see the City
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Cactus flower in Diablo East at Lake Amistad National Recreation Area
Photo by Brian McCord
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Brian Day does a backflip into San Felipe Creek, which flows through Del Rio.
Photo by Brian McCord
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health & Wellness
Since 1959, Del Rio residents
have received care from val
verde Regional Medical Center,
and it’s still going strong.
As the only full-service acute
care hospital in the county, val
verde Regional Medical Center is
a critical health-care resource for
the area. the facility provides
more than 90 beds, a level iv
trauma center, a full-service
imaging center, an intensive care
unit and much more.
Forging a PartnershiP With methodist healthcare
the name Methodist in south
texas is synonymous with high-
quality health care. in 2010,
vvRMC entered into a management
agreement with Methodist
healthcare system in san Antonio.
through this agreement, vvRMC
is able to tap into the rich
resources available to them to
help enhance quality and further
develop clinical areas so that
there is more depth and breadth
to the services offered locally.
constantly groWingAttracting the best doctors to
Del Rio is a top priority. in recent
years, vvRMC has been successful
in expanding orthopedics,
nephrology and cardiovascular
specialties. the hospital has also
opened a weekend urgent care
clinic that will help alleviate the
stresses placed on the emergency
department and help to more
appropriately triage those
patients who need quick in-and-
out care when their doctor’s
office is usually closed.
a toP 10 emPloyervvRMC is vital to the local
economy. it is one of the top 10
employers in the county, with
more than 400 employees. Nearly
40 of those employees have more
than 25 years of service. the
medical center is a great place
to work, as evidenced by strong
employee engagement scores
year after year. the hospital
fosters a spirit of teamwork and
has a culture that supports a
a lifetime of Quality caretop-notch hospital, assisted livinG Facility seRve the community
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healthy work environment.
assisted livingDel Rio also offers assisted
living at Country Place living, which
accommodates mature adults age
75 and older, and provides an
intimate, comfortable environment.
the facility comprises 3,600 square
feet and includes eight bedrooms
with attached bathrooms. Residents
are served three nutritious meals
daily and can enjoy amenities such
as free wireless internet and cable
television, an outdoor patio,
landscaped grounds and more.
An additional assisted living
facility is in the planning stages
and is scheduled to open in the
area in the future.
From left: val verde Regional medical center; a bedroom and living room in a private suite at country place living
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local Flavor
Three restaurants located
along Del Rio’s lake Amistad
offer diners a mix of enticing
food, beverages, casual dining
atmospheres and lakeside views.
icon Bar and grill Part of the four-season
Amistad lake Resort, icon Bar
and Grill is the place to go for
excellent food and views of the
water. open every day at 5 p.m.,
the icon features
a variety of delicious menu items
such as classic mild or spicy
wings, hand-battered steak or
chicken tenders, burgers, salads,
enchiladas and more. house
specialties include the Famous
Corona chicken, Byron’s fish tacos
and the fried fish basket. Available
seven nights a week, rib-eye steak
was recently added to icon’s ever-
changing menu. icon also features
nightly dinner specials like
saturday’s prime rib offering,
which is quickly becoming a
customer favorite.
After dinner, be sure to watch
your favorite team on one of the
large tvs located in the icon’s full
bar, or listen to music in the
outdoor patio area, where live
music can be heard during one of
the special events held at icon
every year.
casa de vino originally opened four years
ago as a retail wine shop, Casa
De vino has since expanded into
a casual dining restaurant that
serves mouthwatering food
Wednesday through saturday.
Customers can relax in Casa De
vino’s comfortable atmosphere
while enjoying impeccable service
and some of the restaurant’s
house specialties like the certified
Angus beef 16-ounce rib-eye
steak or Annie’s special quail.
Flavorful Fare, lakeside viewsRestauRants alonG del Rio’s lake amistad oFFeR tasty dininG options
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World’s Greatest Hamburgers & Fudds Favorites
As its name strongly suggests,
Casa De vino is also the place to
find your favorite wine as the
restaurant features over 3,000
varieties of wine from around the
world. Casa De vino is open from
3 p.m. to 12 a.m., tuesday through
saturday.
lorina’s cantina lorina’s Cantina is a family-
operated establishment offering
beer, wine, mixed drinks and food
specials. sit outside and enjoy a
lakeside view on lorina’s covered
outdoor patio. lorina’s also
features five big-screen tvs,
darts, pool, a 2012 live golf
machine, and karaoke on
Wednesday and saturday nights.
Be sure to stop by lorina’s on
Wednesday for steak night and
order the special 10-ounce rib-eye
with baked potato, salad, beans,
roll and chili toreados for just
$15.00. lorina’s is open daily from
2 p.m. to 2 a.m.
– Barbara Biehlerleft: icon bar and Grill’s corona chicken is served atop a bed of rice pilaf. above: casa de vino is a wine store, wine bar and restaurant.
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Arts & Culture
The eyes have it in the scenic
and inspiring city of Del Rio,
where several artists have
paintings, sculpture, pottery,
jewelry and photography
showcased at various studios and
galleries. here are some examples:
el comite cultural del PueBlo’s casa de la cultura
Del Rio and sister city Ciudad
Acuña, México, straddle the
border and share common
hispanic culture, and helping to
preserve those traditions is El
Comité Cultural del Pueblo’s Casa
de la Cultura, located on Cantu
street in Del Rio. Besides art
pieces, the Casa hosts educational
programs for children and adults
that include ballet folklórico,
ceramics, computers, drawing,
literacy, painting, piñata-making
and rondalla. More than 40,000
people participate annually in
the Casa’s programs.
First Friday artWalkAn estimated 5,000 people
participate each month in the
First Friday ArtWalk, which occurs
in several galleries throughout
downtown Del Rio. the walk is
sponsored by the heARt of Del
Rio, an association of galleries
with diverse clientele. Each event
runs from 7-9 p.m., and many of
the participating galleries have
live bands and food.
Feast your eyesdel Rio aRt scene is beautiFul to behold
Clockwise from top: murals decorate buildings across the street from casa de la cultura; pam bunch paints at the lee bunch studio Gallery in downtown del Rio; the White shaman site features rock art dating back over 4,000 years.
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These fine people don’t look like a group of battle hardened troops. But
take a closer look. When it comes to fighting cancer, this bunch is made up
of Del Rio’s most battle-tested foot soldiers. As a team of cancer treatment
professionals with decades of experience, Dr. Susan Taylor and her staff
wage war every day … for every patient … every time.
Remember that, when you find yourself in the fight of your life.
This is what we do. We’ve got your back.
Above: brothers learn to work with clay at casa de la cultura.
lee Bunch studio gallery
local artist and Del Rio
resident Pam Bunch showcases
her own work along with that of
others in her shop called lee
Bunch studio Gallery, located on
the second floor of one of Del
Rio’s historic buildings – Del Rio
loan Company on West
Greenwood street. the gallery
displays southwestern works of a
dozen local and regional artists.
rock artDel Rio has been receiving
national attention for its ancient
rock art, which dates back as far
as 4,000 years. the hundreds of
rock art sites in the Del Rio area
have attracted archeologists from
around the world and are being
studied at the shumla school inc.,
a nonprofit archeological research
and education center in nearby
Comstock. the oldest rock art is
called Pecos River style and
contains images of human-like
forms, animals and all kinds of
enigmatic imagery. Rock art
panels are sometimes 100 feet
long and 20 feet tall, produced by
native peoples.
the FirehouseA gathering spot for visual arts
and education – and other forms
of the arts – is fittingly called Del
Rio Council for the Arts, or more
commonly the Firehouse. the
name comes from its two-story,
brick-red 1922 edifice – Del Rio’s
first city hall, fire station, police
department and jail – that has
housed the arts organization in
the city’s downtown since 1977.
the Firehouse hosts up to 18 art
exhibitions annually and offers an
array of art classes.
– Kevin Litwin
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sports & Recreation
Leaning pines Golf Course is situated on Laughlin Air Force base.
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Ahh, fresh air. Del Rio has a
variety of outdoor
recreational activities, and most
of them draw upon the city’s
natural beauty. here are some
examples:
Festivals, Family entertainment
Del Rio shares a historical
kinship with Acuña, Mexico, which
is why Del Rio celebrates many
Mexican holidays in Brown Plaza.
Another event location is val
verde County Fairgrounds, home
to the George Paul Memorial Bull
Riding superBull – the largest
bull-riding event in America.
hunting and guided adventures
lake Amistad Guide service
provides fishing and hunting
packages as well as tours of the
area around lake Amistad. Devils
River outfitters has canoe and
kayak rentals, shuttle services,
gear, and guided fishing trips
along the Devils River. Martin
Ranch Management features
hunting accommodations
including a bunkhouse and cabin,
hunting blinds, and access to a
five-square-mile hunting area.
Provost Adventures offers turkey
and white tail deer hunting on
30,000 acres.
Parks imProvementsDel Rio has some parks and
facilities that recently received
renovations including Carranza
Park and onslow Park that both
upgraded their pavilions and
bathrooms, and installed new
playground equipment. the 14th
street Park also has new
playground equipment as well as
a skate park. Buena vista Pool
received renovations to its
pavilion and bathrooms, and
Moore Park Pool added a new
pool floor and various other
improvements.
uPscale recreation oFFerings
val verde Winery is the oldest
continuously running winery in
texas with a wide selection of
wines that includes its Don luis
tawny Port, which has won
medals across the country. this
winery welcomes the public as it
offers complimentary tours and
tastings. For golfers, san Felipe
Country Club is a nine-hole golf
course that also has a swimming
pool, tennis courts and an on-site
restaurant, while leaning Pines
Golf Course is a nine-hole venue
managed by the united states Air
Force services Agency.
Water recreationlake Amistad covers 67,000
acres and is stocked with fish
ranging from largemouth bass to
Mexican tetra. san Felipe Creek is
perfect for swimming, cooking
out or relaxing along its shores,
and Del Rio also has horseshoe
Park swimming hole and san
Felipe springs, a group of natural
springs extending along san
Felipe Creek.
– Braxton Shoop
Beautiful on the outsidedel Rio has multiple outdooR RecReation options
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Education
Two convenient college
campuses in Del Rio deserve
gold stars for providing quality
education and getting students
workforce ready.
the southwest texas Junior
College campus in Del Rio
accommodates more than 1,200
students, while sul Ross state
university Rio Grande College
offers students bachelor’s
degrees in nearly a dozen fields.
here is a little background:
southWest texas Junior college, del rio
the sWtJC Del Rio campus is
on Wildcat Drive in the northwest
portion of the city. the junior
college was recently ranked
among the top 120 community
colleges in the nation by the
nonprofit Aspen institute. the
Del Rio site offers degree and
certificate programs in a total
of 24 fields. those fields include
a variety of workforce training
curriculums such as air
conditioning and refrigeration
technology, auto body repair,
cosmetology, heavy equipment
operation, law enforcement,
nurse’s aide, welding and wildlife
management.
other academic fields for
students to study include
business, child development,
computer information systems,
criminal justice, engineering,
homeland security and teaching.
sul ross state university rio grande college
sul Ross state university Rio
Grande College not only allows
students to earn bachelor’s
smart moveslocal colleGes oFFeR multiple choices
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Six-Month and One-Year Leases Available
On-Site Management
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degrees, but also master’s degrees
in education and business
administration. the campus offers
a combination of small class sizes,
an appreciation of both fine arts
and the sciences, and popular
professional programs in a
relaxed, friendly environment.
students have the opportunity to
use computer laboratories,
learning centers and an auditorium.
sul Ross state university,
which is a member of the texas
state university system, has a
main campus in Alpine, plus three
satellite campuses in Del Rio,
Eagle Pass and uvalde that
combined make up Rio Grande
College. Class sizes are small to
guarantee higher levels of
personal attention from
instructors and the university’s
support staff.
sul Ross state also offers
students plenty to do in their free
time such as several student clubs
and organizations along with a
strong athletic tradition.
san FeliPe del rio consolidated indePendent school district
the san Felipe Del Rio
Consolidated independent school
District provides education to
elementary, middle and high
school students. there are 13
schools in the district – nine
elementary schools, two middle
schools, Del Rio Freshman school
and Del Rio high school, which has
about 3,000 students. the high
school has a program – Project
lead the Way – that allows
students to take courses aimed at
helping them become problem
solvers. it’s one of many programs
designed to help develop the local
manufacturing workforce, which
extends into Mexico.
– Kevin Litwin
Left: sWtJc del Rio campus; Right: sWtJc del Rio student Government
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Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Saturday 1-5:30 p.m.
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(830) 775-3551
www.drchamber.com
city of del Rio 109 W. Broadway
(830) 774-8558
www.cityofdelrio.com
utility billing department 109 W. Broadway
(830) 774-8550
www.cityofdelrio.com
city of del Rio police department 101 lowe Drive
(830) 774-8718
www.cityofdelrio.com
natural Gas department 201 E. Del la Rose st.
(830) 774-8650
(830) 774-8622 (after hours)
www.cityofdelrio.com
city of del Rio police department 101 lowe Drive
(830) 774-8718
www.cityofdelrio.com
drivers license division 2012 veterans Blvd.
(830) 775-2367
val verde county voter Registration(830) 774-7529
www.valverdecounty.org
the city of del Rio Recycling collection station/landfill 1897 Railway Avenue
(830) 703-5320
val verde county library 300 spring street
(830) 774-7595
HOuSEHOLd INFORmATION
38,000total population
33median Resident age
58% married
42% single
33% age 19 and under
42% age 20-54
25% age 55 and over
54% White
1% black
44% hispanic
1% other
NumbERS TO kNOw
del Rio chamber of commerce
1915 veterans Blvd.
CLImATE
96°
July average high
40°
January average low
19”annual Rain Fall
COST OF LIvING
$35,673median household income
$40,390median home price
$596median Rent for a two-bedroom apartment
TImE zONE
central
TRANSpORTATION
14 minutesmedian travel time to Work
OvERvIEwlocated in the central border region of texas, Del Rio is an oasis with
san Felipe springs flowing 150 million gallons of water per day through
creeks and canals. Water and a temperate climate make Del Rio
a recreational mecca.
COmmuNITy pROFILE
What’s online For more stories on the people, places and events that define Del Rio, visit livability.com/del-rio/tx.
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through the lens
Julio t. Garcia launched his
business, Julio’s Chips, from
the garage of his Del Rio home
in 1995, but now his chips and
products can be found on store
shelves throughout a wide region
of texas – and the operation is
expanding.
Besides making chips, Julio
operates a full-service Mexican
restaurant with his wife, lillia. the
eatery is known for its homemade
tortillas and fresh salsas.
the business is located on
highway 90 near laughlin Air
Force Base.
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•Radio-alarmclock
•Complimentarycoffee/teamaker&supplies
•Iron&full-sizedironingboard
•37”flat-screenLCDTV
•Refrigerator
•Microwaveoven
•Speakerphonewithmodemport
•Hairdryer&makeupmirroratvanityarea
•Tub/showercombination
•Frontdeskstaffed24/7toserveyou
•RamadaMart®featuresassortedfoods, drinks,sundries,etc.available24/7
Summerfield ’s Restaurant•Openat6a.m.daily
•Freshbreakfastbuffetofferingcooked-to- orderomelets,waffles,American andauthenticlocalethnicspecialties
•Àlacartemenuavailableallmealperiods
•Dinnerspecialtiesalso:5-10p.m.nightly
•Roomservicecoincideswith Summerfield’shours
The White Horse Lounge•Opendailyuntil2a.m.
•Happyhourspecialsnightly
•Freeappetizers&snacksnightly
•HDTVswithsurroundsound
•Fullmenuavailablenightlyuntil 12midnight,Friday&Saturdayuntil2a.m.
Room Entertainment•70pluscablechannelsincluding:HBO1 &HBO2,threeESPNs,sixSpanishChannels
Business Travelers Appreciated Amenities•Multipleelectricaloutletsatdesk
•Tasklightingatdesk
•Freehigh-speedWi-Fiinyourguestroom
•Speakerphonewithmodemport
•Voicemail
•In-roomsafes(mostrooms)
•Safedepositboxesavailable
•Twolaundryfacilitieson-siteforguests
•Valetlaundry&drycleanerservice
Free Services & Amenities•Free,fresh-cookedbreakfastbuffetfor governmentemployee&Wyndham Rewardsmembers
•Freemorningpaperfor WyndhamRewardsmembers
•Freeshuttlefrom&toKDRT (DelRioInternationalAirport)
•Freelocaltelephone
•Freeparking
•Freeeasyaccessboatparking &charginglocations
Amenities& Services
DEL RIO’S PREMIER FULL-SERVICE HOTEL
Ifyouhavebeenwithusbefore,youknowthehistoryandmystiquethatisRamada–DelRio.Forover30years,peoplehavebeenexperiencingthehospitalityandhoteldevelopmentofthislegendaryhotelthatnowfeatures:183beautifulsuites,mini-suitesandexecutiveguestroomsnestledaroundoursceniccentercourtyardgracedbytropicalpalms,bananastreesandlushflowerbeds.
Peoplecontinuallyappreciateourongoingimprovementsoffacilitiesandtechnologynowofferinganew,state-of-the-art3,000-square-footconferencecenterandfreehigh-speedWi-Fithroughoutthehotelandconferencecenter.
Ramada–DelRioishometooneofthehottestnightspotsforsportsandentertainment:TheWhiteHorseLounge.TrythegreatAmericanandEthniccuisineoftheSummerfield’srestaurantofferingdeliciousmealsandappetizersuntillatenighthours.
ExpectawarmwelcomeattheRamada–DelRio,ourpersonaltouchiswhatsetsusapart.Ourstaffiscommittedtomakingyourstayexceptionalinallaspects:beitoneofourserviceorsupportmembers,eventplanners,ormanagementteamwestrivetogettoknowyouinhopesthatwhenyoudoleave,wehaveearnedanewandrespectedfriend.
Foradayofrelaxingorasabreakenjoyourpalm-shadedoutdoorpoolwithcabanahottub,sunandloungingdecks.TryoneofourthreeJacuzzisorindoorpool,threesaunas,ortwofitnesscenters.Enjoyouroutdoorjogging/fitnesstrackandyouthplaygroundthatcomplementourfacilitiesforyourultimaterelaxationandenjoyment.
Whetheryou’relookingtoplanacorporatemeeting,retreatorsimplyescapingthestressofbusiness;orwantingtojustrelax…fishingthebestbasslakeintheUS;orplanningtheperfectwedding,familyorclassreunion,weprovidetheperfectsettingforatrulymemorablevisit.
Remember:Youdoyourthing…leavetheresttous.®
2101VeteransBlvd.•DelRio
(830)775-1511•(830)768-0481fax
www.ramadainndelrio.com
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