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SpecialservicesofferedatValVerdeRegionalMedicalCenterincludeaFastTrackClinicforlesscriticalemergenciesavailablefrom11:00a.m.to11:00p.m.duringweekdays.Theemergencydepartmentisafullyequippedeight-bed,levelIVtraumacenter.VVRMChasasexualassaultnurseexaminer(SANE)available24-hoursadaytoassistvictimsofsexualassault.OtherservicesofferedatVVRMCincludehospicecare,afull-serviceimagingcenter,anintensivecareunit,outpatientcounselingforsenioradults,surgery,respiratorycare,

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VerdeRegionalMedicalCenterprovidespatientswithinformationonthebestuseoftheexistingproceduresandtreatments.Physicianscanbesearchedbyname,specialty,oryoucanseeacompletelistofallphysicians. Visitourwebsitetoaccessthelatestnewsandawealthofhealthinformationavailablevirtually24-hoursaday.TheHealthInformationLibraryissearchablebykeywordandtopic,andincludestopicssuchaswomen’shealth,seniors’health,men’shealth,andchildrenandparenting,justtonameafew.Alsoseeacompletelistofeachoftheservices

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive procedure that is used to evaluate soft tissues of the body, which make it especially useful in imaging the brain, muscles, the heart and cancers.

A bone density test determines whether you have osteoporosis or are at risk of osteoporosis.

Latest technology in ultrasound.

ACR accredited mammography to detect breast cancer.

High-resolution CT scanner.

The Rehabilitation Services Department offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services that include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and wound care for patients of all ages.

Our occupational therapists analyze, select and adapt activities for people whose ability to cope with their normal daily living or work tasks is impaired by developmental deficiencies, the aging process, illness or injury.

Pediatric rehabilitation.

Hospice provides comfort and emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families.

Stress testing evaluates your heart.

Our special procedures unit is equipped with the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment used to diagnose and treat various diseases.

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SpecialservicesofferedatValVerdeRegionalMedicalCenterincludeaFastTrackClinicforlesscriticalemergenciesavailablefrom11:00a.m.to11:00p.m.duringweekdays.Theemergencydepartmentisafullyequippedeight-bed,levelIVtraumacenter.VVRMChasasexualassaultnurseexaminer(SANE)available24-hoursadaytoassistvictimsofsexualassault.OtherservicesofferedatVVRMCincludehospicecare,afull-serviceimagingcenter,anintensivecareunit,outpatientcounselingforsenioradults,surgery,respiratorycare,

inpatientdialysis,rehabilitationservicesincludingphysical,speechandoccupationaltherapy,andaspecialproceduresunitincludingacardiaccatheterizationlab.Nearly1,000babieswerebornintheWomen’sCenteratVVRMCin2010. Ourstaffofnearly400health-careprofessionalsstrivestoprovidequalityservicestopatientsandtheirfamilies.AtValVerdeRegionalMedicalCenterit’sthepeoplewhomakeadifference.It’saplacewherewecareaboutyouandyourfamily–asapatient,asaneighbor.Ourplanistocontinuetobuildonour

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richtraditionofcaringasweworktomeetthehealth-careneedsofourdynamicandfastgrowingcommunity. ValVerdeRegionalMedicalCenterstrivestoofferup-to-datehealthinformationthroughourstate-of-the-artwebsite–www.vvrmc.org.It’sonourwebsitewhereyoucanfindphysicians,searchforhealthadvice,andaccessinformationtohelpmakesmartdecisionsforyouandyourfamily.Onourwebsite,youcansearchforaphysicianwhomeetsyouandyourfamily’shealthcareneeds.Inpartnershipwithourphysicians,Val

VerdeRegionalMedicalCenterprovidespatientswithinformationonthebestuseoftheexistingproceduresandtreatments.Physicianscanbesearchedbyname,specialty,oryoucanseeacompletelistofallphysicians. Visitourwebsitetoaccessthelatestnewsandawealthofhealthinformationavailablevirtually24-hoursaday.TheHealthInformationLibraryissearchablebykeywordandtopic,andincludestopicssuchaswomen’shealth,seniors’health,men’shealth,andchildrenandparenting,justtonameafew.Alsoseeacompletelistofeachoftheservices

availableatValVerdeRegionalMedicalCenteralongwithmoreinformation.

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•24-HourEMS

•EmergencyDepartment

•FastTrackClinicHospicE carE

imaging cEntEr

•BoneDensity

•CT

•Echocardiography

•Fluoroscopy

•Mammography

•MRI

•NuclearMedicine

•UltraSound

•VascularImaging

mEdical sErvicEs

•Pediatrics

•Inpatientdialysis

•IntensiveCare

outpatiEnt sErvicEs

•GeriatricMentalHealth

•ImagingServices

•NutritionalCounseling

rEspiratory carE

•SleepLab

rEHabilitation sErvicEs

•OccupationalTherapy

•PhysicalTherapy

•SpeechTherapy

•WoundCare

spEcial procEdurEs

•Angiography

•Cardioversions

•HeartCatheterization

•Kyphoplasty

•Minorprocedures

•Outpatientbloodtransfusion

•Pacemakers

•PainManagement

surgical sErvicEs

•Dental

•GeneralSurgery

•Gynecology

•Urology

•Endoscopy

•Limitedvascular

•Minimallyinvasivesurgery

•Ophthalmology

•Orthopedic

•Podiatry

WomEn’s sErvicEs

•Obstetrics

•GynecologicalServices

•NewBornNursery

•LevelIIIntensive CareNursery

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HospicE (830) 774-4580

Human rEsourcEs/ Job linE (830) 703-1716

imaging cEntEr (830) 703-1743

patiEnt accounts (830) 778-3690

public rElations (830) 778-3651

rEHabilitation sErvicEs (830) 703-1729

rEspiratory carE (830) 703-1742

safE Kids (830) 778-3632

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive procedure that is used to evaluate soft tissues of the body, which make it especially useful in imaging the brain, muscles, the heart and cancers.

A bone density test determines whether you have osteoporosis or are at risk of osteoporosis.

Latest technology in ultrasound.

ACR accredited mammography to detect breast cancer.

High-resolution CT scanner.

The Rehabilitation Services Department offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services that include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and wound care for patients of all ages.

Our occupational therapists analyze, select and adapt activities for people whose ability to cope with their normal daily living or work tasks is impaired by developmental deficiencies, the aging process, illness or injury.

Pediatric rehabilitation.

Hospice provides comfort and emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families.

Stress testing evaluates your heart.

Our special procedures unit is equipped with the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment used to diagnose and treat various diseases.

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From its proximity to Lake Amistad to its ranches and rodeos, Del Rio has a captivating cowboy culture

unlike any other city. With approximately 50,000 residents in Val Verde County, a thriving business community, a gorgeous lake amenity and the prestigious Laughlin Air Force Base, Del Rio is not your typical Texas town.

Del Rio Rodeos and RanchesNewcomers are attracted to Del Rio’s

Western cowboy culture. Every May, Del Rio’s Val Verde County Fairgrounds host the popular George Paul Memorial Bull Riding competition. A tradition for more than 30 years, it is the oldest continuous bull riding competition in the world. In addition to this bull riding event, there are rodeos featuring steer ropers, barrel racers and a daredevil motorcycle jump over the Bad Company Rodeo trailer.

Del Rio native Houston Hutto began roping calves as a child and went on to become a national champion. He has been competing professionally all over the United States and Canada for the last eight years, but Hutto has fond memories of his hometown.

“I lived in Del Rio until I was about 21,

and I grew up on a ranch. My dad and granddad both rodeoed, so I didn’t really have a choice,” Hutto jokes. “Some of the best things about Del Rio are the lake and the hunting – they have big whitetail deer. Everybody is really friendly – there’s just good people down there.”

Sportsmen flock to area ranches such as Indianhead Ranch and Dead Man’s Pass Ranch, which specialize in hunting packages. Whitetail deer, rams, blue quail, Rio Grande turkeys and feral hogs are just of few of the animals popular with hunters in Del Rio.

Del Rio’s Ancient Rock ArtIn recent years, Del Rio has received

national attention for its ancient rock art, which dates back as far as 4,000 years. The rock art findings have attracted archeologists from around the world, and they are being studied at the Shumla School Inc., a nonprofit archeological research and education center in nearby Comstock.

“There are hundreds of rock art sites in the Del Rio area, and new ones are being discovered each year,” says Dr. Carolyn Boyd, executive director of the Shumla School. “The oldest rock art, called Pecos River style, contains images of human-like forms, animals

and all kinds of enigmatic imagery. These rock art panels are sometimes over 100 feet long and over 20 feet tall. They are painted in an array of earth colors – red, yellow, black, orange and white. A lot of the panels required native peoples to construct ladders and scaffolding.”

The Shumla School records the rock art through photography, illustrations and 3-D laser mapping. Since 2009, Shumla has archived more than 10,000 photos and illustrated more than 1,500 images. The school is always in need of volunteers to help with recording the rock art.

“Numerous famous rock art experts have said the rock art here is second to none in the world,” Boyd says. “In my travels abroad, I am often surprised to find there seem to be more people overseas who know about our art than people in our own community. I was just interviewed by Discover magazine, and they are doing a feature about it in summer 2011. I think Del Rio will see a tremendous increase in tourism as a result of increased awareness about the art.”

Former professors at Texas A&M University, Boyd and her husband

Left: Lake Amistad; Above: Del Rio Feed & Supply is one local business that has benefited from being located near the Mexican border.

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val verde WineryWine enthusiasts will not want to miss the unique wines produced at val verde Winery in

Del Rio. Founded in 1883, this family-owned business focuses on quality handmade wines.

this attention to quality has garnered multiple awards for the exceptional wines crafted at

this Del Rio locale. taking advantage of the Lenoir grapes flourishing under the warm

southwest texas sun, italian immigrant Frank Qualia saw the opportunity to continue his

family’s wine-making tradition through what would become the val verde Winery. Wine-

making has truly become a family affair as the winery is now operated by a fourth

generation of Qualias. the texas Department of Agriculture even awarded the val verde

Winery with the Land heritage Award for single-family ownership of the vineyards for more

than 100 years. it’s hard to choose just one wine when the wide selection available at the

vineyard includes a Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Sweet Red, texas Rose, muscat Canelli,

Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Pinot noir, Lenoir and the famous Don Luis tawny Port.

Bull Riding at its Bestthe nastiest bulls this side of ornery arrive in Del

Rio each may at the George Paul memorial Bull Riding

competition at the val verde County Fairgrounds. held

in memory of legendary bull rider George Paul, who grew

up locally and died in a plane crash in 1970, the event has

been held for more than 30 years, making it the oldest

continuous bull riding in the world. Paul, a legendary

rider, remains the only man to ride 79 consecutive bulls

in competition. Bull riding fans will not want to miss the

exciting two-day event at the fairgrounds.

Access PointsWhether it’s by train, plane, car or bus, there

are many transportation options in Del Rio. in

addition to running two tri-weekly trains, the Del

Rio train station now serves as the transportation

center for local transit, city bus and taxi

companies. the Del Rio international Airport

provides daily flights to houston, where

passengers can make multiple connections.

Del Rio’s highway 90 serves as one of the city’s

major highways, and traveling by bus is easy at

Del Rio’s Greyhound Bus station. the Del Rio

transportation Department also offers curb-to-

curb transportation for city residents, with the

elderly and disabled having priority.

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Firehouse Artthe arts are alive and well in texas thanks to the Del Rio Council

for the Arts at the Firehouse. Blending cherished town history with

the arts is the focus of the work at the Firehouse, which has been

serving the community since 1977. through its arts education

program, the Firehouse provides classes in fine arts, fiber arts,

dance, photography and theater. in addition to the numerous class

offerings, the Phillip mahl memorial Kitchen at the Firehouse works

to integrate the culinary arts and local culture with year-round

programming and events related to food preparation, nutrition,

food preservation and wine appreciation. Art lovers can also enjoy

local Del Rio talent in the Coffee Room at the Firehouse every third

Saturday of the month. Always striving to supply the community

with affordable art education and entertainment, the Firehouse also

conducts arts outreach programs in local schools, including free

student performances and specially designed art programs.

mexico: hello neighbor!Just minutes from Del Rio rests a manufacturing

mecca that’s home to some of the world’s most

prominent companies. Dozens of global leaders

have discovered the advantages of maquiladoras

located in northeast mexico’s Ciudad Acuña.

operating under the north American Free trade

Agreement, the mexican factories import materials

and equipment on a duty-free and tariff-free basis

for assembly or manufacturing and re-export the

assembled product back to the originating

country. Acuña’s maquiladoras are recognized for

their healthy labor atmosphere and world-class

workforce virtually free of labor unions. Located

along the border halfway between the east and

west coasts of the united States, Acuña offers

lower prices on product loads and transfers of

raw materials and finished products.

Del Rio Adventuresoutdoor adventurers can be wild about wildlife hunting in Del Rio. the area is home

to several ranches that specialize in hunting packages, with diverse opportunities for

those who like to hunt by bow, rifle, from a stand, rattling or spot-and-stalk. Fishing and

hunting enthusiasts can enjoy their experience with Lake Amistad Guide Service. Led by

experienced fishermen, the guide service offers large mouth bass fishing year round,

as well as seasonal white bass fishing on beautiful Lake Amistad. those interested in

hunting can also take part in guided package hunts for white tail deer, turkey, dove and

quail. martin Ranch management also helps Del Rio visitors explore the great outdoors.

Package hunts and leases for feral hogs, Rio Grande turkeys, whitetail deer and exotic

animals such as axis deer, buffalo or elk are available. Another popular outdoor

adventure provider is Provost Adventures who, in addition to offering traditional deer

and elk hunting packages, provides mountain lion and alligator hunting trips as well.


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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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populAtionDel Rio: 38,000 • 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.

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Around the Water in Del RioWhether it’s a relaxing afternoon of swimming and fishing at san Felipe

creek or exploring the scenic coves of Amistad national Recreation Area, the Del Rio area offers plenty of refreshing water recreation opportunities. situated along the u.s.-mexico border, Amistad national Recreation Area is a major draw for outdoor recreation. Residents also enjoy fishing and swimming in san Felipe creek. Featuring the fourth-largest springs in texas, the san Felipe Area provides the perfect backdrop for outdoor recreation.

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From its proximity to Lake Amistad to its ranches and rodeos, Del Rio has a captivating cowboy culture

unlike any other city. With approximately 50,000 residents in Val Verde County, a thriving business community, a gorgeous lake amenity and the prestigious Laughlin Air Force Base, Del Rio is not your typical Texas town.

del rio rodeos and ranchesNewcomers are attracted to Del Rio’s

Western cowboy culture. Every May, Del Rio’s Val Verde County Fairgrounds host the popular George Paul Memorial Bull Riding competition. A tradition for more than 30 years, it is the oldest continuous bull riding competition in the world. In addition to this bull riding event, there are rodeos featuring steer ropers, barrel racers and a daredevil motorcycle jump over the Bad Company Rodeo trailer.

Del Rio native Houston Hutto began roping calves as a child and went on to become a national champion. He has been competing professionally all over the United States and Canada for the last eight years, but Hutto has fond memories of his hometown.

“I lived in Del Rio until I was about 21,

and I grew up on a ranch. My dad and granddad both rodeoed, so I didn’t really have a choice,” Hutto jokes. “Some of the best things about Del Rio are the lake and the hunting – they have big whitetail deer. Everybody is really friendly – there’s just good people down there.”

Sportsmen flock to area ranches such as Indianhead Ranch and Dead Man’s Pass Ranch, which specialize in hunting packages. Whitetail deer, rams, blue quail, Rio Grande turkeys and feral hogs are just of few of the animals popular with hunters in Del Rio.

del rio’s Ancient rock ArtIn recent years, Del Rio has received

national attention for its ancient rock art, which dates back as far as 4,000 years. The rock art findings have attracted archeologists from around the world, and they are being studied at the Shumla School Inc., a nonprofit archeological research and education center in nearby Comstock.

“There are hundreds of rock art sites in the Del Rio area, and new ones are being discovered each year,” says Dr. Carolyn Boyd, executive director of the Shumla School. “The oldest rock art, called Pecos River style, contains images of human-like forms, animals

and all kinds of enigmatic imagery. These rock art panels are sometimes over 100 feet long and over 20 feet tall. They are painted in an array of earth colors – red, yellow, black, orange and white. A lot of the panels required native peoples to construct ladders and scaffolding.”

The Shumla School records the rock art through photography, illustrations and 3-D laser mapping. Since 2009, Shumla has archived more than 10,000 photos and illustrated more than 1,500 images. The school is always in need of volunteers to help with recording the rock art.

“Numerous famous rock art experts have said the rock art here is second to none in the world,” Boyd says. “In my travels abroad, I am often surprised to find there seem to be more people overseas who know about our art than people in our own community. I was just interviewed by Discover magazine, and they are doing a feature about it in summer 2011. I think Del Rio will see a tremendous increase in tourism as a result of increased awareness about the art.”

Former professors at Texas A&M University, Boyd and her husband

left: Lake Amistad; Above: Del Rio Feed & supply is one local business that has benefited from being located near the mexican border.


moved to Comstock in 2003 to run the Shumla School.

“We love it here. It really still has that Wild West feel,” she says. “The people are fabulous, the landscape is breathtaking and the history is remarkable. What more could a person ask for?”

del rio and AcuñaLocated six miles away and just

across the border from Del Rio is the Mexican city of Acuña. There is a strong relationship between the two cities that extends from government officials to residents who cross the border to both work and play.

“Del Rio is really nice for raising a family. We haven’t had any major negative incidents like other cities, and the lake benefits both sides of the border by bringing in tourists,” says Jorge Ramon, economic development director for the city of Acuña. “I actually live on both sides of the border, working in Mexico during the week and living in Del Rio on weekends. I have three kids, and the quality of life is really nice in Del Rio. We also like visiting my parents, who live in Del Rio.”

Local businesses such as Del Rio Feed & Supply and Plaza Del Sol Mall have benefited from being near the border, and Del Rio has been known to give support to Mexican towns. Del Rio and Acuña enjoy a great relationship and have partnered to help the region appeal to newcomers.

“The two mayors meet to discuss issues, and the two cities work together on prospects on both sides of the border,” Ramon says. “It’s a really nice relationship. We have international events together. And a lot of our population shops in Del Rio, which benefits their economy.”

A city of 160,000 people, Acuña is home to 70 industrial companies based in the United States. Roughly 2,500 of their 35,000 total employees live in Del Rio and work in Acuña, crossing the border every day to get to and from work.

“It only takes about five minutes to get across the border here, or 30 minutes if you’re in a large exporting truck,” Ramon says. “It’s fast and easy compared with other places along the border.”

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For more than half a century, Laughlin Air Force Base has kept the people of Del Rio, and the local economy, looking up.

Originally opened during World War II, Laughlin AFB became a prestigious Strategic Air Command base in 1957 and then a pilot training facility in 1962. Though its mission is to get undergraduate pilots for the United States and allied nations “mission-ready,” Laughlin has been an integral part in shaping Del Rio’s economy and played a significant role in developing the city’s personality.

“In a lot of ways, Del Rio is what it is because of Laughlin Air Force Base,” says Sid Cauthorn, president and CEO of The Bank & Trust. “It’s a very important part of our community.”

economic impactIn 2009, Laughlin directly employed

2,642 people and indirectly generated

employment for 1,436 others. Laughlin’s payroll was nearly $96 million, and the base provided a total estimated economic impact of more than $217 million.

“Laughlin could not have accomplished these great things without the support of the local community,” says Commander Col. Michael Frankel. “Our partnership ensures that we provide the best specialized undergraduate pilot training for the United States and its allies, and ensures that our airmen are ready to support Air Expeditionary Forces worldwide.”

Cultural impactBut Cauthorn, who has been with

Bank & Trust since 1993, says there is a value to Laughlin that goes beyond mere numbers. The base also has a cultural impact on Del Rio, from the popular air show held there each year to the national influence Laughlin provides.

“The people at Laughlin come in from all over the country,” Cauthorn notes. “While people serve at Laughlin, they become a part of our home. They are friends, neighbors and citizens that bring a diversity to our community that we all enjoy. From their specialized skill sets to their significant economic impact, Del Rio would not be the same without our friends at Laughlin Air Force Base.

“These people support a lot of local restaurants and businesses in town. Hardware stores and auto parts stores do real well here, because a lot of those Air Force people work on their cars and homes.”

The Del Rio Chamber of Commerce has long recognized the importance of Laughlin. The Chamber fought to keep the base open in 1962 when facing closure. In 1975 it formed the Military Affairs Association to promote the bond between the community and the base.

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While Laughlin Air Force

Base generates an

economic force through the

air, another project is underway

to keep the Del Rio economy

moving on the ground. the

Ports-to-Plains Alliance involves

officials from nine states along

a 2,300-mile corridor from Del

Rio to Alberta, Canada. the

Alliance has helped raise

funds for major transit and

infrastructure projects along

the corridor, including the

creation of State Loop 79

around Del Rio. the $102.7 million

project will enable truck traffic

to avoid passing through the

downtown area.

“Port-to-Plains is going to

be a major trade corridor for

energy, agriculture, you name

it. And State Loop 79 is a

piece of that corridor,” says

Al Arreola, Jr., executive

director of the Del Rio Chamber

of Commerce. “most of the

corridor is complete with the

exception of San Angelo to

Del Rio. We’re just waiting on

that final portion, and it will be

complete from mexico all the

way to Canada. this is a really,

really big deal.”

– Cary Estes


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DeL Rio’s economic cLimAte

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$394 millionAnnual retail sales

$11,385retail sales

per capita

2,716total number

of firms

source: U.s. Census QuickFacts

the BAnk & trustBiz: Full-service bankBuzz: The Bank & Trust has served Texas customers since 1910 and has two Del Rio locations. Bank employees adhere to its “E squared” mission, which means providing exceptional and excellent service. The Bank & Trust offers banking, insurance and investment services with cutting edge technology and a knowledgeable staff. www.thebankandtrust.com

the rAmAdABiz: Hotel and conference centerBuzz: The Ramada mixes business with pleasure with its technological amenities and large meeting spaces, plus proximity to beautiful Lake Amistad and luxurious service for vacationers. The hotel combines Texan and Mexican cultures with its restaurants and cabana-style atmosphere, making it a relaxing and pleasurable experience for guests.www.ramada.com

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roBerts jeWelersBiz: Fine jewelerBuzz: Roberts Jewelers brightens Del Rio with its unique selection of fine jewelry, including custom designs in everything from rings to earrings, a variety of loose diamonds to choose from and repair services for those precious pieces. The business was founded in 1975 by Jeanne Robert Roe, a trained gemologist.www.robertsjewelersdr.com

BuffAlo Wings & ringsBiz: Sports restaurant franchiseBuzz: Buffalo Wings & Rings serves some of America’s favorite sports food, like juicy buffalo wings drenched in one of nine signature sauces or an old-fashioned burger. This restaurant thrives on bringing families and friends together around great food and a good game. The Del Rio location on Veterans Boulevard opened in September 2009.www.buffalowingsandrings.com

plAzA del solBiz: Shopping mallBuzz: Plaza Del Sol is a full-scale indoor shopping mall providing Del Rio with major retailers such as JCPenney and Ross Dress for Less. The mall also includes a Cinemark theater with eight screens, an Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, and several local favorites like Tilt Game & Party Room, El Rinconcito and the Snack Attack.www.plazadelsolmall.com

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chamber reportAFteR 75 yeARs, chAmBeR continues to heLp city spARkLe

occasion, and the texas

Legislature passed a resolution

honoring the organization for

“contributing significantly to

the city’s development.”

the chamber was formed

in 1936, during the heart of the

Great Depression. the official

history says the chamber was

created by “a dispirited group of

Del Rio businessmen.” the city’s

economy was floundering and

new Deal assistance from

Washington, D.C., was not solving

the problem. So local officials

decided the best solution was

to organize a group that could

improve Del Rio from within.

laughlin Air force Basein the decades that followed,

the chamber played a crucial role in Del Rio’s growth and development, most notably Laughlin Air Force Base. in the 1950s, the chamber lobbied to have Laughlin reopened following its closure at the end of World War ii, and then successfully campaigned to have Laughlin become a prestigious Strategic Air Command base. in 1961, the chamber and its military Affairs Association managed to keep Laughlin open after it had been slated for closure once again.

Big ideas“the chamber continues

to operate with big ideas with minimal finances, and our staff works hard to support our business community,” says Al Arreola Jr., executive director of the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce. “For the past 75 years, much of the chamber’s success has come from continuous pressure to achieve real long-term goals. throughout our history, the chamber has continued to rise to the occasion regardless of the economic challenges, and we will continue to work to develop and promote economic growth and quality of life for our community. We are a group that has done more for our area than any other, and we will continue to advocate, promote and protect our local economy.”

– Cary estes

out of the rough years of

the Great Depression,

a diamond celebration has

emerged in Del Rio.

the Del Rio Chamber of

Commerce is celebrating its

75th anniversary in 2011. the

chamber created a new diamond-

shaped logo to mark the

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goVernment offiCes

Del Rio city manager 109 W. Broadway St.

(830) 774-8558

Del Rio mayor office 109 W. Broadway St.

(830) 774-8558

Del Rio municipal court 109 W. Broadway St.

(830) 774-8506

Federal Bureau-investigation 111 e. Broadway St.

(830) 775-0076

us District court clerk 111 e. Broadway St. # L100

(830) 703-2054

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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

inCome

$14,429per capita income

$40,240Average Annual household expenditure

trAnsportAtion

Del Rio

international Airport

109 W. Broadway St.

Del Rio, tx 78840

(830) 774-8558

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

transportation Department

100 ogden

Del Rio, tx 78840

(830) 703-5324

www.cityofdelrio.com/index.

aspx?niD=431

WorkforCe

31,638total Workforce

77% White-collar Jobs

23% Blue-collar Jobs

eConomiC oVerVieWtourism contributes greatly to the local economy since the region is

a tourist destination for winter texans, birders and sport fishermen.

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Local Flavor

del Rio restaurants vary from

coffee shops to glamorous

night spots. Del Rio features

restaurants based on a rich

heritage drawn from mexican

culinary influence.

memO’s restaurantmemo’s Restaurant is a family-

owned restaurant that has

become a landmark of Del Rio.

memo’s Restaurant was originally

named “el Aguila Café” when

Guillermo “memo” and Leonòr

“none” Calderòn opened it in

1936. over the years, the

restaurant has been renamed and

passed down to memo’s son

moises “Blondie” Calderòn. After

Blondie died in 2000, the

restaurant passed to Blondie’s

wife, Dolly, and his youngest

daughter, Patricia Ray. Dolly and

Patricia keep the memo’s

Restaurant tradition alive with a

menu featuring an abundance of

delicious meals and live music on

thursday nights, which is a tribute

to Blondie who had been a piano

player and music director for

distinctive tastesAReA Dining RAnges FRom coFFee shops to upscALe night spots

Above: the tapatio plate is described as brisket taquitos covered with sour cream, cabbage, tomatoes and served with rice and beans at Julio’s restaurant on hwy 90 in Del Rio, texas near Laughlin Air Force Base.

julio’s small garage operation has grown into julio’s Chips,

a successful restaurant operation in del rio and a full line of

products including chips, salsa and julio’s special seasoning.


noted country music singer and

songwriter Ray Price.

JuliO’s chipsJulio t. Garcia was raised in

Acuña, mexico and worked as a

cook in Del Rio restaurants for

many years. After a restaurant he

worked at closed, Julio tried to

market a seasoning he developed.

Progress was slow initially until a

woman asked him to make her

some tortilla chips. Julio agreed

and made the chips with specially

developed seasoning. the woman

took the chips to a party where

others discovered the chips’

wonderful taste. As word of

mouth spread, more and more

individuals flocked to Julio

seeking chips flavored with his

special blend of seasoning. As

demand grew, Julio enlisted

the help of family members to

increase supply. over time, Julio’s

small garage operation has grown

into Julio’s Chips, a successful

restaurant operation in Del Rio

and a full line of products

including chips, salsa and Julio’s

special seasoning. these products

are now sold throughout texas in

areas including Abilene, midland,

San Angelo and odessa.

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the River City Donuts and

Coffee Shop is the perfect place

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Local Flavor

or to get some tasty donuts for

a late-night treat. With its

convenient location on veterans

Boulevard, River City Donuts is

open from early morning until

late at night to accommodate

customers’ cravings for tasty

delights at virtually any time.

BuFFalO Wings & ringsthe recently opened Buffalo

Wings & Rings on veterans

Boulevard has become a local hot

spot, offering live music and a

menu that ranges from soups &

salads to burgers and, of course,

wings. those wings, which are

boneless and lightly hand

breaded, come in a variety of

flavors from sweet and tangy to

sizzling and spicy. there are up to

45 possible flavor combinations

and five levels of hotness to

choose from.

ranchO OJO de aguathis family-opereated ranch is

located west of Ciudad Acuña, in

Coahuila, mexico. the ranch is

across the Rio Grande from Del

Rio. Rancho ojo de Agua have

raised quality beef cattle for more

than 40 years, and now market

grassfed beef directly to

customers in Del Rio and San

Antonio, tx. Rancho ojo de Agua

also manufactures and markets

as exclusive line of Bolsas, or

mexican handbags, from

re-purposed feed sacks, and

offer premium whitetail deer,

dove and quail hunting, as well

as fishing excursions.

– Braxton Shoop

from top: A variety of treats from River city Donuts; band plays at Buffalo Wings & Rings

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Val verde Regional medical Center is the only

full-service acute care hospital in the county

and is a critical healthcare resource for the area.

Since opening its doors in 1959, the hospital

continues to evolve and enhance its services to

meet the needs of its patients.

“As we have now passed the half-century mark

serving the citizens of Del Rio and the neighboring

communities, our focus, now more than ever, is to

gain the trust and confidence of our community,”

said marc Strode, the newly named Chief executive

officer of vvRmC. “this is their hospital and there

are so many opportunities to do well here so that

our residents don’t have to go elsewhere for their

healthcare needs.”

FOrging a partnership With methOdist healthcare

the name methodist in South texas is synonymous

with high quality healthcare. 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.

“While on one hand vvRmC wants to do all it can

to meet the growing needs of the city, there will

always be situations that call for a higher level of

care,” Strode said. “the relationship with methodist

affords us the opportunity to move those patients

seamlessly along the continuum as needed.”

cOnstantly grOWingAttracting the best doctors to Del Rio is a top

priority. Recently 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 ten 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-

over-year. the hospital fosters a spirit of team

work and has a culture that supports a healthy

work environment.

healthy OutlookvAL veRDe RegionAL hAs community WeLL coveReD

health & Wellness

350Number of employees at Val Verde

Regional Medical Center

93Number of beds at the medical center

1959The year then-named Val Verde

Memorial Hospital opened


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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/

del Rio is a scenic and

inspiring city that has

attracted a large number of

artists who operate studios and

galleries around town. the artists’

talents in paintings, sculpture,

pottery, jewelry making and

photography are visible at

several different Del Rio venues.

all Fired upone hub for visual arts and

education – as well as for other

forms of the arts – is fittingly

called Del Rio Council for the Arts,

or more commonly the Firehouse.

the colloquial 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 downtown since

1977. the Firehouse hosts up to

18 art exhibitions annually.

mi casa, su casaDel Rio and sister city Ciudad

Acuña, méxico, straddle the

border and share common

hispanic culture, and helping

to preserve those traditions is el

Comité del Pueblo’s Casa De La

Cultura, located on Cantu Street

in Del Rio. the Casa focuses on

educational programs for children

and adults that include ballet

folklórico, rondalla, ceramics,

piñata-making, computers,

drawing, painting and literacy.

more than 40,000 people

participate annually in the

Casa’s programs.

Bunches OF gOOd artLocal 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 works of a dozen local

and regional artists.

Walk this WayAn estimated 5,000-6,000

people participate each month

top and bottom right: students make clay pots on a field trip to casa De La cultura. Bottom left: the casa’s courtyard is adorned with colorful murals.

in the First Friday Art Walk,

which occurs in several galleries

throughout downtown Del Rio.

the walk is sponsored by the

heart of Del Rio, an association

of art galleries with diverse

clientele. each event runs from

7-9 p.m., and many of the

participating galleries offer

live bands and food.

– Kevin Litwin


del Rio features a wide variety

of recreational activities.

most of these activities are

outdoors drawing on Del Rio’s

natural beauty.

Water activitiesDel Rio is home to several

accommodating waterways.

Lake Amistad covers 67,000

acres and features fish ranging

from largemouth bass to mexican

tetra. the serene San Felipe

Creek is perfect for swimming,

cooking out or relaxing along its

shores. Del Rio also boasts local

swimming holes including the

horseshoe Park swimming hole,

the Blue Lake swimming hole,

and the San Felipe Springs,

which are a group of natural

springs extending along the

San Felipe Creek.

parksDel Rio boasts numerous

parks that have received

renovations to provide clean

and safe places for everyone to

enjoy. onslow Park completed

renovations in January 2010

to maintain its pavilions and

bathrooms, and new playground

equipment was installed as well.

Carranza Park renovations

included improvements to its

pavilions and bathrooms, and it

received new playground

equipment as well. the 14th Street

Park offers new playground

equipment and a full skate park.

Additionally, the Buena vista

Pool received renovations to

its pavilion and bathrooms,

and the moore Park Pool has

a new pool floor and various

other improvements.

hunting and guided adventures

Adventure guides showcase

Del Rio’s natural beauty. Lake

Amistad Guide Service offers

fishing and hunting packages as

well as scenic tours of the area

around Lake Amistad. Devils River

outfitters offers canoe and kayak

rentals, shuttle services, gear, and

guided fishing trips along the Devils

River. martin Ranch management

offers hunting accommodations

including a bunkhouse and cabin,

hunting blinds, and access to a

action comes naturallyRecReAtion in DeL Rio LARgeLy tuRns on outDooR ADventuRes

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upscale recreatiOn OFFerings

val verde Winery is the oldest

continuously running winery in

texas. it boasts a wide selection

of wines including its Don Luis

tawny Port, which has won

medals across the country. this

winery welcomes the public as it

offers complimentary tours and

tastings. the San Felipe Country

Club offers a nine-hole golf

course, a swimming pool, tennis

courts, an on-site restaurant, and

numerous clubhouses with

amenities including dining rooms,

meeting rooms, lounges, fitness

centers and locker rooms. the

Leaning Pines Golf Course is a

nine-hole course covering 3,230

yards for a total par of 36. it

opened in 1962 and is managed

by the united States Air Force

Services Agency.

Festivals, Family entertainment

Del Rio shares a historical

kinship with Acuña, mexico, which

is why Del Rio celebrates many

mexican holidays in Brown Plaza.

these celebratory fiestas often

feature fireworks, food, crafts,

beauty pageants and more. every

April, the val verde County

Fairgrounds are home to the

George Paul memorial Bullriding

Superbull, which is the largest

bull-riding event in America. in

addition to the exciting bull-

riding, there are steer ropers,

barrel racers, and even a

traditional daredevil motorcycle

jump over the Bad Company

Rodeo trailer.

– Braxton Shoop

left to right: Lake Amistad; Leaning pines golf course located on the Laughlin Air Force Base.

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t wo convenient college

campuses and Del Rio’s

independent school district

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.

meanwhile, the San Felipe Del Rio

Consolidated independent School

District is preparing Del Rio’s

younger students for the

workforce as well.

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

degrees, but also master’s

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degrees in education and

business administration. the

campus offers 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 isd

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 offers 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.

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1% Black

44% hispanic

1% other

trAnsportAtion

14 minutesmedian travel time to Work

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city of Del Rio

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time zone

Central

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

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

oVerVieWLocated in the central border region of texas, Del Rio is an oasis with

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Through the Lens

Ever since I was little I have

been fascinated with planes. My

dad would take me to the airport

to watch planes take off and land,

I would build models, watch

endless hours of documentaries

on planes of all kinds, and I also

flew in them. So when I saw that I

got to photograph at Laughlin Air

Force Base for Images Del Rio, I

was very excited. My chaperone

said I was like a kid in a candy

store while I took these pictures.

I hope you enjoy looking at them

as much as I enjoyed taking them.

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