Spotlight: Eddie Amezcua Jr

Inspired by his vision of growth and economic progress, a local entrepreneur and Iraq veteran is running for a place in the Val Verde County commissioners court.
Eddie Amezcua, Jr., a Del Rio native and Del Rio High School graduate, is looking for the Republican nomination to the position of County Commissioner Precinct 3. The Republican Primary Election will be held on March 5.
Amezcua, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, was deployed in the war on terrorism and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
He said he is looking forward to make a difference for the residents of Val Verde County with his vision and experience after being involved in several clubs and organizations in the education, community service and economic fields.
“I feel that Del Rio will be growing considerably in the next 5 to 10 years, and I feel that with my background in the economic and education boards I am able to work with others in a time that is very crucial,” he said.
Amezcua, owner of several restaurants, is a past president of the Del Rio Rotary Club, Assistant District Governor of the Rotary Club, and has also served as president for the Economic Development Corporation, vice president for the SFDRCISD Education Foundation, Civic Leader for Laughlin Air Force base and remains an active member for the Del Rio Chamber and Military Affairs Association.
“I was born and raised here, I came back to invest in Del Rio, as a county commissioner I would dedicate my time to the residents of the county,” he said.
Amezcua’s vision for Precinct 3 includes the need of fire services, infrastructure among other improvements.
“U.S. Highway 90 is growing and it needs to be a focus, in certain subdivisions turning lanes are needed and I would advocate for that,” he said.
Post-military service, Amezcua pursued a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Texas at San Antonio. He then worked as a Child Protective Service Investigator for the State of Texas, aiding families in the San Antonio area.
Presently, Amezcua is a successful entrepreneur in Del Rio, owning multiple restaurants including Del Rio’s Buffalo Wings and Rings, Teriyaki Madness, and Skillets.
“The biggest thing is that I have is a track record, as president of Rotary Club we had the idea of putting bathrooms downtown, and the good thing about it is that all of us work together to complete the mission, I know how to work with others,” he said.
As member of the Economic Development Corporation, Amezcua voted for capital infrastructure improvements, including more than $1 million in funds for the Sentry lane at the Ciudad Acuña-Del Rio International Bridge.
“I advocate for Laughlin Air Force Base, to make sure we get the things that we need to do in the county and to move forward,” he said.
Amezcua is happily married to his wife Annie, they two children, Laura and Eddie.

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