Best of Del Rio 2017

32,718 Votes Counted

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Thank You ATTORNEY AT LAW, PC Thank you Del Rio for your recognition of my law office under the ‘Best Attorney’ category. I am immensely honored but as flattering as this distinction is nothing makes me feel more proud and priveleged than to serve as your attorney.

Thank you Del Rio for continuing to entrust us with your most important legal matters.

Phone: 830.774.0000 · Fax: 830.774.3011 212 East Garfield Ave · Del Rio, TX

www.escamillalaw.com

Congratulations To All Of The 2017 Winners!

The Del Rio News-Herald’s ‘Del Rio’s Best’ Reader’s Choice Awards have quickly become one of the area’s most prestigious forms of community recognition.

Although, the results are not scientific, businesses are proud of the attention and honor that comes from being voted one of the top businesses in Val Verde County.

The awards are based on raw results taken from print ballots collected for the purpose of recognizing those businesses that receive the most votes. While our goal is to get a fair representation of the opinions of our readers, we do not verify each vote for authenticity.

We simply present the result in a fair manner for which the votes were cast.

The tabulations are done to show the top three businesses that received votes. In a category where there were many businesses that received votes, it is possible we show less than the top 3. This program is not in any manner an endorsement by this newspaper or our staff about any business or the services they provide.

We hope you enjoy looking through the results and thank you for your participation. Congratulations to all those businesses recognized and everyone that works hard to make Del Rio such a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family.

2205 Bedell Avenue Del Rio, Texas 78840 Phone (830) 775-1551 Fax (830) 774-2610

www.delrionewsherald.com

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BEST Bakery

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BEST Bar-B-Que

First Place

Thank You Del Rio Thank you Del Rio readers for voting and choosing us as

BEST MEXICAN PLATE Seafood Available

Daily Specials OPEN 6:00AM TO 10:00PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY OPEN 24 HOURS Major Credit Cards Accepted

808 Ave G • Del Rio, Tx 78840 • 830-775-8808

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for Voting us one of the Best!

Judy Cox G.W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home 114 Fletcher Drive Del Rio, Texas 78840 830-775-2000

Thank you, Del Rio, for a great year!

We are honored to serve your insurance needs since 1906.

If you care about it, we can insure it.

VOTED ONE OF THE BEST

Edwards-Graham Insurance Agency Auto · Home · Mobile Home · Renters · Motorcycle · Boat Commercial · Workers Compensation · Bonds

1906 Veterans Blvd., Del Rio, TX • 830-775-2411 or 800-753-0102

Voted One of the

BEST REALTORS IN DEL RIO! 3 Years in a Row! Thank you Del Rio for placing your trust and confidence in me!

I appreciate your vote and I am honored for this recognition!

TEXAS HERITAGE Real Estate When Honesty & Integrity Count

Need To Buy Or Sell Your Home?

(830) 734-2945

2116 Veterans Blvd Ste 8 Next to Subway • (830) 775-0700 www.texasheritage.com BEST OF DEL RIO 2017 5

BEST Pancakes

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BEST Fries

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BEST Meat Market

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BEST Mexican Plate

First Place

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Pictured left to right top row: Mari Guadarrama, Nicole Luna, Jenny Salazar, Lulu Bejarano, Lilly Cedillo, Lark Whitaker, Amy Najera and Elizabeth Ayala.

Pictured bottom row: Dr. Ruben E. Mora, D.D.S., Dr. Victoria Balderas, D.D.S. Not pictured Office Manager, Maria Araujo

Thank you Del Rio!

We would like to express our most sincere gratitude for being chosen best dentist!

We appreciate each of you, and look forward to the opportunity of serving your family!

Del Rio Dentistry PC

www.delriodentistry.com 551 W. Cantu Rd Del Rio TX, 78840 • 830.775.2421 Fax: 830.774.4231

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BEST Mexican Restaurant

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BEST Pizza

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BEST Salsa

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BEST Sandwich

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BEST Tackle Shop

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BEST Furniture Store

First Place

Congratulations To All Of This Year’s Winners!

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BEST Soup

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BEST Steak

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BEST Food Truck

LUCEROS MEXICAN FOOD

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BEST AC & Heating

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BEST Nail Salon

VISTA NAILS First Place

POLISHED ELEGANCE Second Place

PRO’S NAILS Third Place

BEST Dog Groomer

KEN LUCIO First Place

VIP PET RESORT

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BEST Hotel

Book your honeymoon suite First Place

Romantic Valentine’s Dinner LIVE MUSIC by: Buddy Vargas

BEST Local Boutique 2101 Veterans Blvd. Del Rio, TX 78840 830-775-1511

First Place

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Thank You Del Rio foR VoTing us one of The BesT

In Two CaTegorIes!

VOTED BEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTE! VOTED BEST MORTGAGE LENDER!

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BEST Caterer

Book your honeymoon suite Romantic Valentine’s Dinner LIVE MUSIC by: Buddy Vargas

First Place

Second Place

2101 Veterans Blvd. Del Rio, TX 78840 830-775-1511

BEST Western Wear Store

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BEST Local Attraction

LAKE AMISTAD First Place

Second Place

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BEST Health and Wellness Store

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BEST Attorney Law Offices Of

DAVID ORTIZ

First Place

Second Place

Law Offices Of

MIKE BAGLEY

Third Place

BEST Customer Service

K.D.’S ACADEMY

First Place

Second Place

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BEST Day Care

K.D.’S ACADEMY

First Place

BEST Carpet Cleaning Border City Carpet First Place

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Second Place

Superior Carpet Service Third Place

Fragolas Catering CREATING A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE THROUGH FOOD

Thank you Del Rio for your business & support!

May God continue to bless you!

Thank You Del Rio!

from the staff and Shannon Brown.

We appreciate your votes and support!

SHANNON BROWN OWNER 440 S. Main Del Rio, Texas 78840 (830) 768-4837

Tirzah Starnes Chef

Follow Us buffalo_girls Buffalo Girls & The Brown Bag

830-734-8916

fragolascatering@gmail.com facebook.com/fragolascatering

LA HACIENDA MEAT MARKET

Cuts To Order!

The friendliest little meat market in town!

• Ribeye • T-Bone & Sirloin Steaks • Grilled Hamburger 11-2 • Dine-In or Takeout • Potato Salad, Chicken Salad • Hot Hamburger • Tamales • Sunday Menudo & Barbacoa

410 East Garza • Del Rio, Texas • 830-775-5491

USDA Choice Meats Every Thursday Carnitas y Chicharrones

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BEST Tint Shop

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BEST Car Detailing

CAN CAN DO DO DETAILS DETAILS First Place

BEST Doctor Dr. Gutierrez

Val Verde Health Clinic Dr. Cadena Val Verde Health Clinic First Place

Second Place

Dr Laing Third Place

BEST Nurse

MORA GRAHAM First Place

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NADIA QUINTERO Second Place

ROLANDO LIRA Third Place

BEST Car Dealership

AUTO SALES

First Place

Second Place

Third Place

BEST Automotive Salesperson Josh Kalinchuk Ram Country Amanda Collins Pat Collins Auto First Place

Second Place

Pablo Rodriguez Hyundai of Del Rio Third Place

Ram Country 3611 HWY 90 WEST • DEL RIO, TX 2804 VETERANS BOULEVARD • DEL RIO, TX

THANK YOU DEL RIO FOR VOTING US ONE OF THE BEST IN TOWN!

830-775-7575 • www.ramcountry.com BEST OF DEL RIO 2017 19

BEST Nursing Home & Inpatient Rehab

First Place

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Third Place

BEST Bartender

Erica Del Rio First Place

Jack Mayfield Second Place

Paulita Third Place

BEST DJ

ROWLAND GARZA First Place

Second Place

Third Place

BEST Coldest Beer

White Horse Lounge First Place

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Second Place

Third Place

THANK YOU DEL RIO

FOR VOTING US ONE OF THE BEST!

VOTED BEST DEALERSHIP M-F 7:45-3:00 Sat-9:00-2:00

Morning and lunch Delivery 24 hour Juice Cleanse Smoothies Fresh Veggie Juice Grab N Go Foods Vegan- vegetarían Options

Dulce Ma. Ramón Tula’s Juicery “Always Healthy Never Boring”

PAT COLLINS

AMANDA COLLINS

JESSE CAMPOS

ARMANDO “CHIEF” JIMENEZ

General Manager

Sales Consultant

VOTED BEST AUTO SALESPERSON

Sales Consultant

Sales Consultant

AMANDA COLLINS Sales Consultant

www.tulasjuicery.com

@tulasjuicery.com

(830) 422-2232 1001 South Main St Del Rio, Tx

Health Coaching Services Weekly Detox Juice Cleanse Fresh Food To Go Daily Daily Cold Pressed Juice Available

AUTO SALES THANK YOU FOR VOTING OUR FIRM AS ONE OF THE BEST FOR 2017

L-R: Filemon Ortiz Jr., F. David Ortiz

F. DaviD Ortiz FilemOn Ortiz Jr. attOrneys at law Ortiz & Ortiz, P.C.

310 N. Main Street Del Rio, Texas 78840 Office: (830) 775-0544 Fax (830) 775-5131 ortizlaw0544@yahoo.com

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VOTED THE BEST IN DEL RIO, 5 YEARS IN A ROW!

THANK YOU, DEL RIO! Fajita Taco

CORN TORTILLA CHIPS & RESTAURANT Open 6am - 8pm Drive Thru • 7am - 8pm Dine-In Located at 3900 Hwy 90E • Large orders call us at 830-298-2223

Buy chips 22 BEST OF DEL RIO 2017

Best

Enchilada Plate

Tapatios Plate

Monster Burger

Huevos Rancheros Plate

Breakfast Taco, Fajita Plate, Salsa, Mexican Plate, Mexican Restaurant

s online at www.julioscornchips.com BEST OF DEL RIO 2017 23

BEST Best Coach FRENCHIE MCCREA JASON RAMIREZ First Place

ANDREA GONZALEZ

Second Place

Third Place

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Third Place

BEST Best Librarian LAUREN BRADFORD Buena Vista Elementary First Place

BEST Best Principal JENNIFER SUTTON

SALAS First Place

Second Place

LIMON Third Place

BEST Make Up Artist

CHRISTINE COMPOS First Place

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Second Place

EDNNA MORALES Third Place

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BEST Hamburgers

First Place

Second Place

Third Place

BEST Oriental

GOLDEN DRAGON First Place

Second Place

Third Place

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BEST Fajitas

First Place

BEST Fried Chicken

MEME’S KLEEN KITCHEN First Place

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Can you conquer the

The reader’s choice pick as one of the Best hamburgers & french fries Serving Del Rio since 1978, Salas Better Burger hopes to continue doing so for many more years to come.

Thank you for your patronage.

- Salas family and staff Check out our Menu and more at www.salasbetterburger.com

MANSTER BURGER?

TACOS AL PASTOR or BISTECK

(Served with onions, cilantro, pepinos, limes with green and red salsa)

Thank you, Del Rio! We are proud to serve you! ***We would love to cater your next event, please ask for details***

Finish the Manster Burger meal in 15 minutes and get a gift certificate for a free meal!

913 East Ogden • Del Rio, Tx 78840 • (830) 775-0051

Restaurant: 830-765-8054 Food Truck: 830-765-6325

Hours of Operations: Tues-Thurs 11:00-9:00 Fri-Sat 11:00-10:00 Sun-Mon Closed

501 E. 12th St. Del Rio, TX

Thank you Del Rio for voting us Best Real Estate Agency!!!

Voted Best Realtor!

Michaelanna Hunter

2602 Veterans Blvd.

Del Rio, TX 78840 (830) 775-8518

www.delriorealestate.com BEST OF DEL RIO 2017 27

BEST Dentist Louis H. Cadena D.D.S., P.A. DENTISTRY

Dr. Mora First Place

Family

Dr. Taylor

Dentistry

Second Place

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BEST Eye Doctor

First Place

Your child is you

BEST Home Health Care Providers

Our Thank You

to the citizens of the Del Rio community & surrounding areas for selecting Dr. Ceasar Faz as the Best Pediatrics Physician to service your pediatric needs for over First Place 30 years total service in the US & Mexico.

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r. Cesar H. Faz

Academy of Ped Second Place

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BEST Pediatrician

This ongoing dialo

First Place

FAZ Service Available

OF DEL RIO 2017 28 BEST Texas Health Steps Physicals - Sports Physicals

Daycare/Head Start Physicals - Dental Physicals

Dr. Jose Nodar Val Verde Regional Medical Center

Dr. Jorge Olaya Val Verde Health Clinic

Dr. Cesar Faz Frontera Pediatrics

Second Place

staff assures t

possible care. W Third Place

ongoing well chil

Voted Best Realtor!

Thank you Del Rio for placing your trust in us!

Top Units Sold 2016 Top Producer Residential 2016

Voted Best Real Estate Agency

4218 Veterans Blvd, Del Rio, TX 78840 Office Phone: 830.775.3704

www.rmontgomeryrealestate.com

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BEST Place To Work Out

First Place

Second Place

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BEST Plumber

Casbeer Plumbing First Place

ROBLES PLUMBING

& DRAIN SERVICE

Second Place

Third Place

BEST Hair Stylist GLORIA GARZA

CARMEN RODRIGUEZ First Place

Second Place

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BEST Insurance Agency

First Place

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BEST Hair Stylist

First Place

Second Place

Third Place

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BEST Funeral Home

First Place

BEST Real Estate Agent Laura Rojas

First Place

Michaelana Hunter

Rhonda Montgomery

Second Place

Third Place

Second Place

Third Place

BEST Real Estate Agency

First Place

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THANK YOU DEL RIO

For Voting Us Best Tackle Shop!

BEHIND EVERY PROJECT IS A

506 E. Gibbs. St. • 830-775-3502 BEST OF DEL RIO 2017 33

BEST Event Venue

CIVIC CENTER First Place

Second Place

Third Place

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Third Place

BEST Florist

C&C

FLOWERS DESIGNERS

First Place

BEST Local Entertainment WHITE HORSE LOUNGE First Place

FAMILY JEWELS Second Place

Third Place

BEST Liquor Store DICK OWEN’S JR. LIQUORS First Place

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Second Place

DRIVE IN LIQUOR Third Place

Come visit our historical exhibits and artifacts

Amaro Eye Clinic, PLLC

an exciting place to visit for all ages!

Would like to thank the community for voting us the

BEST EYE DOCTOR

We have hands on activities for kids and are pet friendly

in Town!

We appreciate your Trust and continued Support.

• The grave of Judge Roy Bean • The Cadena Nativity

(830) 774-6167 2107 Veterans Blvd. Suite 10 Del Rio, TX 78840

• Walk through decommissioned caboose • Gift Shop and More!

whiteheadmuseum.org Tuesday-Saturday Sunday 10:00AM-6:00PM 1:00PM-5:00PM

1308 S Main St 830-774-7568 FIND US ON FACEBOOK!

Voted

BEST in DAYCARE BEST in TEACHER BEST in CUSTOMER SERVICE

Thank you Del Rio for voting us Best Barbers. We are proud to serve you.

Monday-Friday 9AM to 5PM • Wednesday 3PM to 8PM Close Saturday-Sunday

1700 Bedell - Suite C • Del Rio Tx (830) 442-9746

Wait for the best or settle for the rest.

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BEST Body Shop

Correa’s Body Shop

First Place

Second Place

Third Place

BEST Mechanic Gerry Pruneda Brown Automotive

Fabian Fuentes First Place

Second Place

PIÑA’S Auto Repair

Third Place

C&C Flower Designers Flowers For All Occasions

“Proud to serve Del Rio and all surrounding areas with their pet boarding and grooming needs!”

VIP Complete Pet Care 107 Brian Avenue Del Rio, TX 78840 Office: (830) 775-5000 Fax: (830) 775-5004 office@vipcompletepetcare.com www.vipcompletepetcare.com 36 BEST OF DEL RIO 2017

Shining Heart Bouquet

Swirling Heart Bouquet

Love’s Passion Bouquet

True Lovelies Bouquet

WE DELIVER AND WIRE FLOWERS!

Monday-Friday 8am-6pm Saturday 8am-12pm

1913 Veterans Boulevard • Del Rio, Tx 830-774-7271 or 830-734-0037

THANK YOU DEL RIO!

We sincerely appreciate the confidence and trust you have placed in us.

Voted Best Dealership and

Voted Best Mechanic

Gerry Pruneda SHANE QUINN General Manager

DAVID HOWARD USED CAR MGR

JULIO DELGADO FINANCE MGR

ITZEL DELAFUENTE

KIM DUPILL

RUBEN SALAS

PABLO RODRIGUEZ

DIANA TALAVERA

MEL RODRIGUEZ

REMI ROJO

CARLOS ROBLES

Brown Automotive Center Find New Roads

SALES: Mon-Fri: 8am-8pm • Saturday: 9am-6pm SERVICE: Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm

The New Standard Of The World

† Plus tax, title & license * Chevrolet Conquest Bonus * General Motor Trade In Assistance ** GM Conquest

2520 Veterans Blvd. • Del Rio, TX • 775-7550 • 1-800-725-7550 • www.brownautocenter.com

ROCIO MADRID

PETE ORTIZ General Sales Manager

Quality Selection Value

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BEST Local Radio Personality Jay Gonzalez Lupita De La Paz First Place

Lady E

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BEST Margaritas

First Place

BEST Night Club

First Place

BEST Best Teacher JOSE A CEDILLO

CARDWELL

NIETO

YADIRA HERNANDEZ MIDDLE SCHOOL First Place

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Second Place

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BEST Photographer

RON CASTLE First Place

Second Place

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BEST Photo Booth

First Place

BEST Party Rental

First Place

BEST Roofing Company

HIGH PERFORMANCE G.C.

First Place

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BEST Breakfast Tacos

First Place

Second Place

Third Place

Second Place

Third Place

BEST Buffalo Wings

First Place

Thank You

A special thanks to the Blended Academy Student Council for counting the Best of Del Rio 2017 ballots.

We appreciate your help!

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BEST Non Profit Organization

Bethel Center First Place

Second Place

Third Place

Second Place

Third Place

BEST Mortgage Lender

BANK & TRUST First Place

BEST Financial Institution

BANK & TRUST

First Place

Second Place

CONGRATULATIONS 1st Del Rio’s Best Reader’s Choice Award Gift Card Winners

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Third Place

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE Marvin Wood

2nd

$50 GIFT CERTIFICATE

3rd

$25 GIFT CERTIFICATE

Margarita Santos

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to the citizens of the Del Rio community & surrounding areas for selecting Dr. Ceasar Faz as the Best Pediatrics Physician to service your pediatric needs for over 30 years total service in the US & Mexico.

Dr. Cesar H. Faz

We consider it a privelege to provide the finest Pediatric Health Care available to our patients in a modern family-oriented, nurturing environment. We cheerfully serve our patients and their families with the highest level of courtesy, compassion, and respect.

We continuously strive to meet and exceed the expectations of our patients and their parents, while maintaining the highest standards of excellence in Pediatric Health Care.

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Our Providers Thank You

FAZ Service Available Texas Health Steps Physicals - Sports Physicals Daycare/Head Start Physicals - Dental Physicals ADHD/ADD Management - Immunizations Case Management through Referrals Sick Visits - Allergy Injections Synagis Injections - Ear Piercing

Dr. Daniel Dean Pu 109 W Martin • Del Rio, Tx 78840 • 830-778-5439 See patients at Most insurance accepted • Same day appointments available (in most cases)

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We would like to thank the families of Del Rio and Val Verde County for truly making us a part of your family during your time of need. It has been a privelege to have served Del Rio for more than 11 years.

- Ricky Robles

FUNERAL HOMES • CEMETERY • MONUMENTS

Proudly serving Del Rio, Brackettville, and New Braunfels.

www.sunsetfuneralhomes.com