Del Rio, TX

About Del Rio

• • Radmar Agana Jao, a champion powerlifter, hails from Del Rio.
• • White Horse Saloon, Texas's oldest continuously operating saloon, opened in 1938.
• • The arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1883 spurred Del Rio's growth.
• • Del Rio is the closest U.S. city to the Nazas, Coahuila ghost town.
• • The devastating 1954 flood on the Rio Grande River reshaped the city.
• • Named 'Del Rio' in 1883 for area irrigation, it was incorporated in 1911.
• • With about 34,000 residents, it's smaller than nearby Eagle Pass.
• • At 948 feet, the elevation offers stunning views of the Texas landscape.
• • Government and military employment are key job sectors in Del Rio.
• • A warm, resilient spirit permeates the air, reflecting its borderland identity.
• • The area's geology is dominated by Cretaceous-era limestone formations.
• • Amistad National Recreation Area features the canyons of the Rio Grande and its tributaries.
• • The Rio Grande River forms the border between Del Rio and Mexico.
• • The endangered Proserpine Shiner fish is found in the nearby Rio Grande.
• • Dominated by desert scrub and grasslands, vegetation includes mesquite and cacti.
• • The area was historically inhabited by Coahuiltecan tribes.
• • In 1916, Pancho Villa raided Del Rio, prompting a military response.
• • The Whitehead Memorial Museum showcases a historic ranch house from the late 1800s.
• • U.S. Route 90 is a major highway that passes through the heart of Del Rio.

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