Del Rio Grapples With Record Rain Floods Border City
Del Rio faced one of its wettest years as storms saturated the area. Rainfall topped 3.8 inches by mid afternoon, with airport totals over three inches by 9 p.m. A flash flood watch was issued for Val Verde County. Roads including State Highway 55 and US Highways 277 and 377 were closed by barricades. Police urged caution as drivers sought alternate routes while crews worked to clear flooded streets.
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Protest at Del Rio Bridge draws hundreds in rain
Protesters marched from Flores Flea Market toward the Del Rio International Bridge, braving heavy rain and lightning. Organized by SNEEJ on Columbus Day, about 250 people joined from San Antonio and local supporters, waving flags and chanting Justicia si racismo no while calling for End militarization of the U S border.
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Environmental and Economic Justice
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Diana Abrego
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del Rio Port of Entry
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City water project resumes delay after chemical sheen sighting
Del Rio city engineers pause a major 12th Street water line project near Veterans Boulevard after a chemical sheen appeared on water surfaces in a deep bore hole. Testing completed. restart possible once site dries. Officials cite traffic preservation and a potential old service station nearby as a possible contamination source.
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del Rio
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