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History of Del Rio and Val Verde County

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Extreme personalities, extreme weather, and extreme planes . . .  these are just some of the things that have put Del Rio, TX on the map! History buffs will enjoy checking out the historic tour mapped out in Explore Del Rio.

Mustang Miracle

Back to Blog Not Just a Game of Golf In 1957, this team of Hispanic golfers shocked Texas by winning state Read Article Here by Texas Standard – FULL STORY   Mustang Miracle- Golf Team tells story made of legend Read Article Here by Latin Sports Hall of Fame – FULL STORY Joe Treviño, Felipe…

Gone But Not Forgotten: San Felipe ISD’s Legacy

Back to Blog For 41 years, San Felipe ISD stood as a beacon of pride, resilience, and cultural identity for Del Rio’s Latino community. You may not see too many Del Rioans sporting Purple and Gold T-shirts or sweaters nowadays, nor hear chants of ‘Yea Mustangs!’ But for 41 years, from the early ’30s to…

Texas Highways: Ancient Artistry

Back to Blog Ancient Artistry: Texas’ prehistoric artwork is a premier archeological resource Texas Highways highlights opportunities to see local rock art up close in this piece by Amanda Ogle.

Texas Parks & Wildlife: Destination Del Rio

A first-hand account of a trip to Seminole Canyon and a Rock Art Foundation Rendevous.

Plains flying over water

Laughlin Air Force Base

Originally called Laughlin Field, Laughlin Air Force base has been training pilots on a variety of airframes since 1942.

Border Radio

In the 1930s, the controversial Dr. Brinkley established a million-watt radio program to hawk his wares, setting the stage for XERF.

Army Days

What do camels, the army, and a 1950s television series have in common? Learn more about the history of Fort Clark.

Photo of Judge Roy Bean in Black and White

Judge Roy Bean

Who was Judge Roy Bean and how did he become known as “the Law West of the Pecos”?

The flooded streets of Acuna

The Great Acuña Flood & Amistad Dam

Before there were early warning systems or the Amistad Dam, a hurricane surge overwhelmed our sister city of Acuña and washed out Texas bridges.

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