A month into the second longest government shutdown in U.S. history, we have seen thousands of people furloughed or forced to work without pay, and now in the next wave of hardships, we will see millions of Americans who rely on food assistance (SNAP) go hungry right before the holiday season. The U.S. Agriculture Department, which runs the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is funded by mandatory spending. This means benefits aren’t capped, but the money still depends on congressional approval for annual budgeting.  Without a budget, the funds are expected to run out.  The USDA announced that no additional program…

The William F. White Jr. Library is making it easier for students to study late by extending its weekday evening hours. The library is now open until 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, offering more time for research, group work, or simply finding a quiet spot to focus. This change came in response to student feedback and the growing need for flexible study hours, especially during busy midterms and finals weeks. The updated hours are 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, with Sundays remaining…

The multi-genre fandom convention KadabraCon returned to Corpus Christi on Sept 26-28. What was touted as bigger and better than last year’s offering ended up being on par with, or even below the previous year’s offerings. Events scheduled throughout the weekend included an opening ceremony, anime trivia, dance competitions, Q&A sessions, and even a watch party for “Knights of Guinevere.” There was a haunted house on the show floor, complete with a fog machine and sound effects, in addition to a gaming area that hosted multiple tournaments. Fans of series like “Arcane,” “The Amazing Digital Circus,” and “Hazbin Hotel,” among…

The Coastal Bend Food Bank and KIII-TV are once again teaming up for the Annual Share Your Christmas Food Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 10, to ensure families across the Coastal Bend have food on their tables this holiday season. From 5 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. donations will be accepted at the Coastal Bend Food Bank located at 5442 Bear Lane and KIII-TV studios located at 5002 S. Padre Island Drive. Now in its 38th year, this community tradition collects nonperishable food and monetary donations that provide meals to families across its eleven-county service area each holiday season. As the cost…

Del Mar College Choirs accompanied by the music department will perform a “Celebration of Rosephany Powell” Nov. 6 and 13. The Nov. 6 performance begins at 7 p.m. in Wolfe Recital Hall on the DMC Heritage Campus while the Nov. 13 concert begins at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 5300 S. Alameda St. Both performances are free and open to the public. Powell, a professor of voice at Auburn University in Alabama, is an acclaimed composer, vocalist, conductor, and scholar whose works have made a significant impact on the modern choral repertoire. “I chose to feature her…

Del Mar College invites the public to an inspiring morning seminar with Corpus Christi native and retired NASA engineer George Salazar on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. in the Tres Grace Community Room at the Oso Creek Campus. With a career spanning over 40 years at NASA, Salazar worked on groundbreaking projects such as the Space Shuttle, International Space Station, and Artemis Human Lander programs. Now retired, he shares his journey in his memoir, “From the Barrio to NASA: Navigating Life’s Unexpected Challenges.” The book recounts his path from growing up in an impoverished Corpus Christi neighborhood to contributing…

As of Oct. 23, it’s been 23 days since the federal government shutdown began, and lawmakers have yet to reach an agreement. With no resolution in sight, government employees across the nation are turning to food banks for support. According to the U.S. General Services Administration’s 2025 payroll calendar, government civilian employees who are expecting electronic deposits on Oct. 24 will miss their first full paycheck, a harsh reminder of the federal stalemate and its growing toll on working families in our communities.  In response to the growing uncertainty, the Council of Prison Local 4044 President Caleb French, reached out…

Del Mar College’s student chapter of the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education is back in action this fall hosting a booth at the Fall Carnival, preparing for Viking Fest and Turkey Fest in November, partnering with the Red Cross for Thanksgiving meal service, and recruiting students who want to lead, serve, and learn. The chapter, free to Del Mar students and staff (professional membership: $25/year) is also honoring the legacy of late Professor Mike M. Anzaldúa Jr., Professor Emeritus of English, whose decades of service shaped Del Mar’s writing centers, learning communities, Mexican American Studies program and cultural…