Inc. 1911. [36] Next door to the San Felipe neighborhood. Explore Del Rio, The Oasis of Texas, a quaint border town that sits just a few miles from the scenic Lake Amistad and the Mexican town of Ciudad Acuna. By 1820, Cincinnati locals had begun calling it "The Queen City" and "The Queen of the West" in conversation and local writing, in reference to the culture, arts, and civilization the city offered in the midst of the . //--> Actor: Hurricane Bianca. Water was then pumped from the creek to a large wooden tank located north of the railroad tracks. However, the newspaper was short-lived. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 3.56. The first railroad depot, made of wood, was located at the same location that a newer and much larger brick depot would be built in the 1920s. Today, there is nothing left of the post but a historical marker. was published in the 1920s; the book Del Rio, Queen City of the Rio Grande by Douglas Braudaway was published in 2002. Del Rio historian Douglas Braudaway is a member of the Val Verde County Historical Commission and the Texas State Historical Association, as well as the author of two previous volumes of local history. In 1874 the first school was built, and Judge Kratz was the teacher, starting with just 15 students. Brinkley Mansion, Del Rio, Texas by Kathy Alexander. With the many snow birders, fishermen, and water enthusiasts flocking to one of the most beautiful blue lakes in Texas, Del Rios population increased to almost 31,000 people by 1990. Originally known as Camp San Felipe, it was an outpost of Fort Clark, some 28 miles to the east. More small businesses followed. We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Eastside: Named by locals after the school on the corner of Bedell & 7th Street, the neighborhood is also home to Star Park. Google Books No one was ever held accountable for the deaths. Fargo, North Dakota. Blessed with a superior natural water supply, San Felipe Springs, with constructed irrigation canals and fertile soil local farmers produced virtually every type of crop that could be had. Babies have been born under the bridge, Del Rio's mayor said during a news conference on Saturday. 830-775-3551. On January 5, 2023, the City of Del Rio announced that American Airlines will terminate service to DRT effective April 3rd, 2023, leaving Del Rio without scheduled air carrier service. Kelley said the project began in June and started with just one unit, but this week increased to two teams, and should increase to 12 teams within the month that will actively seek out private lands and permission from landowners to build the private fences atop. Discarded as trash in 2006. Feb 17, 2023. [4] The United States Border Patrol moved many into a camp underneath the Del RoCiudad Acua International Bridge. Situated on San Felipe Creek, the site of old Camp Del Rio is located near on the northeast corner of Dr. Fermin Calderon Blvd (U.S. 277) and De La Rosa Street by Kathy Alexander. 29 May 1949, Dallas (TX) Morning News, Vacation Center: Sights Across Rio Grande Beckon Del Rio Visitors by Charles Burton, sec. San Felipe: The original neighborhood in Del Rio, the city originally got its name from it as in "San Felipe del rio", south of Barrio Chihuahua and the Northside. When World War II started, the army opened a base near the city and was called Laughlin Army Field in 1943 for pilot training and a bombardment school. Del Rio: Queen City of the Rio Grande offers readers both young and old an entertaining and informative look at the town from its earliest days to the new millennium. 1960 New York, NY: Rinehart Lyrics written by Buddy Bernier and sung by Edythe Wright. Queen City of the Rio Grande (Del Rio nickname), Long range shooting is like golf, but for men, Explain this to me like I wear a mask alone in my car, When all else fails, vote from the rooftops.