Situated on the border of the United States and Mexico, Del Rio is the county seat of Val Verde County, Texas. In 1883, when its residents requested postal service, the U.S. Post Office shortened its name from San Felipe del Rio" to "Del Rio" to avoid confusion with "San Felipe de Austin."
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This Del Rio, Texas company manufactures heavy-duty grill guards, headache racks, running boards, stirrups and steps. It also sells and installs fuel tanks, bed covers, trailer hitches and toll boxes. Its products and services are featured, with its location and hours of operation.
http://www.arcrite.com/
The elected and appointed officials of this Texas city are presented on the official municipal site, which also describes the various city departments and services. Online services include the payment of municipal fees and fines, as well as utility bills, public documents, and other resources.
http://www.cityofdelrio.com/
Maintained by a local business membership organization, information about living and working in Del Rio is presented here, along with a guide to area lodging facilities, recreational opportunities, and events. Suggestions for traveling in Mexico are also presented.
http://www.drchamber.com/
Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The DRHCC is a member organization in Del Rio, Texas, seeking to lead efforts to strengthen and support small, minority and women-owned businesses, to advocate for business growth, and promote awareness of the Hispanic heritage. A directory of members is featured, along with membership information, an application, and calendar of events.
http://www.drhcc.org/
The online edition of a print newspaper serving Del Rio and Val Verde County includes English and Spanish versions, presenting news and sports reports, community information, obituaries, opinion columns, and other features.
http://www.delrionewsherald.com/
RGC is a campus of Sul Ross State University, and a member of the Texas State University System, located in Del Rio, Texas. RGC news and events are posted, and the college's academic, alumni and student services are described.
http://rgc.sulross.edu/
Val Verde Regional Medical Center
VVRMC is a hospital in Del Rio, Texas. Its facility, history, mission, location and contact information are provided, along with a directory of physicians associated with the hospital, its services, and hospital news. A private employee area is included, and patients may pay bills online.
http://www.vvrmc.org/
