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Nashville's Del Rio Influence: An Interview with Radney Foster

Singer/songwriter and producer Radney Foster hails from Del Rio. The second of four children of John and Bette Foster, born in 1959, he learned to play the guitar at age 12, living in his ancestral home on Hudson Ave. in south Del Rio.
 

On the Air with Javier Martinez

Javier Martinez is an icon of local Del Rio radio. His “Town Talk Live” is a popular hour of talking about the issues. Or, detractors would say, one hour of local political drama. He is also the founder of the local chapter of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
 

Local Group Claims 14 UFO Sightings Near Del Rio

UFO sightings aren't new to the skies of Del Rio. Sightings here include one in 1950 near Langtry which has been called "the other Roswell" by some – as in Roswell, N.M.

 

Inside Del Rio's Amistad Quilters

They piece things together -- whether it's a small scrap or a large strip of fabric. The Amistad Quilters use their talents, special techniques and imagination to create quilts for themselves, family members and friends. Many times these "fabric-aholics" make quilts for strangers and charities that offer comfort through a quilt made with loving hands.
 

The Story Behind the 1951 Chevy Delivery Sedan in Del Rio

Grayson Settle is a soft-spoken man who lets his car do his talking for him. His car or more accurately is a 1951 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery. This is a type of vehicle that was used by businesses in the late 1940’s and into the 1950’s for deliveries and other light hauling. With Podcast!
 

Downtown Del Rio Gears up for Taste of the Town June 7

Shannon Brown discusses the upcoming Taste of the Town scheduled for June 7 in historic downtown Del Rio.
 

"Javelina" the Horror Flick Being Filmed Near Del Rio

Carta Valley, a ghost town located about one-hour north of Del Rio on U.S. Highway 377, was the site of the filming of a horror film over the past two weeks. We were there and have the photos to prove it!
 

South First Band to Perform at Del Rio's "Taste of the Town" June 7

The Second Annual Taste of the Town will be held on South Main Street June on 7th. Vice Chairperson Jackie Robinson is predicting it will be bigger with more vendors this year. She took a little time out Thursday afternoon to talk briefly about the event. She also announces that the critically-acclaimed, and fast rising on the Texas music charts group, The South First Band, will be the headliner band for the event. With Podcast and VIDEO!
 

Grey Matters and Amor Patriae

By Joe Hyde - Posted on May 14th, 2008

I may have clocked a good one on the recent poll, “With all the tornados and earthquakes happening in the World, do you believe these are the 'End Times' forecasted in the Bible?” posted this week.

It brought about a interesting discussion, led by Whirlwind, about Christianity and the U.S. Constitution, which lead further into a discussion on grey areas vs. black and white worldviews.

 

Not Time for Drama in Del Rio's Dart League

It's a social event with a little competition thrown in – at the dartboard.
 
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