Del Rio is in Val Verdy County and it lies close to the US
Mexico border. Laughlin Air Force Base is in Del Rio and it is a busy training
base for pilots. The Laughlin Air Force Base is one of the largest employers
in the Del Rio area. The other major employer is the three Border Stations
which are sited in and around Del Rio. In the 1930's Del Rio was the US
postal address for Xera the well known Mexico radio station. Del Rio was
originally called San Felipe del Rio. The name was shortened to Del Rio
in order to avoid its name being confused with another town with a similar
name. The town of Del Rio was incorporated as the City of Del Rio in 1911.
Del Rio City Hall
109 W. Broadway
Del Rio Texas 78840
