DMC News
- It’s Income Tax Time, Again! Free VITA Program services start at DMC Jan. 28, and run through April 15 in Viking Hall on Heritage CampusArticle by Melinda Eddleman It’s time to file income taxes, again! And, while the main deadline may be less than three months away, many individuals are ready to take care of business now. For many Coastal Bend filers, trying to make sense of the different forms or changes can be a struggle. Furthermore, paying for an accountant to prepare returns may not be part of the budget. However, Del Mar College Accounting students trained in tax and accounting software hope to make the tax season a little less stressful for area filers as they provide FREE services through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, which starts Tuesday, Jan. 28. As a nationwide program established by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the VITA Program involves volunteers who prepare tax returns free for individuals who make $67,000 per year or less. The free income tax preparation with the college’s IRS-trained tax volunteers is available every Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m. starting tomorrow, Jan. 28, in Room 142 of Viking Hall on the DMC Heritage Campus, 101 Baldwin Blvd. (78404), get online directions and campus map. Appointments are not necessary, so walk-ins are welcome. Volunteers will answer questions when participants come in. The free VITA Program services run through Tuesday, April 15, but they will not be available during DMC’s Spring Break, which is March 10-15. Filers need to bring tax information, including their W-2 form, other documentation of earned income, Social Security cards for everyone being claimed on the return and a form of identification, such as a Drivers License or other photo I.D. Services are provided as part of the Coastal Bend VITA Coalition, a collaborative partnership headed by the United Way of the Coastal Bend. For more details, visit www.uwcb.org/vita. Del Mar College has been one of several local organizations involved with the VITA Program to provide tax return preparation services to lower income households for nearly 25 years. At the end of the tax season, the IRS recognizes volunteers––including Del Mar College students–– with a certificate for their involvement and hard work. Download the PDF file of a printable flyer with more information:
- UPDATE (1/21/25): Del Mar College to Remain Closed Tomorrow, Jan. 22, Due to Winter StormArticle by DMC College Relations Office UPDATED MESSAGE AS OF 1:30 P.M. TUESDAY, JAN. 21 Out of an abundance of caution and for the safety our students, employees and guests, Del Mar College will remain closed tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 22, due to the winter freeze. College officials anticipate reopening at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, byt will continue to assess weather developments and change plans if needed. The health and safety of our students, employees and guests are Del Mar College’s foremost concern. Individuals are asked to continue to monitoring the DMC website (www.delmar.edu), email, social media channels and news media outlets for weather-related updates. College officials advise everyone to exercise caution during all inclement weather events. Please avoid icy roads and hazardous conditions. MESSAGE POSTED ON JAN. 20, 2025 Del Mar College will remain closed tomorrow, Jan. 21, due to the winter storm and impending outdoor hazardous conditions. The college is closed today in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. DMC will reopen for normal operations at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22. However, college officials will continue to assess weather developments and change plans if needed. The health and safety of students, employees and guests are Del Mar College’s foremost concern. College officials ask that they continue to monitor the DMC website (www.delmar.edu), email, social media channels and local news media for weather-related updates. The college advises everyone to exercise caution during all inclement weather events. Please avoid icy roads and hazardous conditions.
Foghorn News
- White Library partially reopens for the Spring 2025 semesterThe White Library on Del Mar’s Heritage campus is now partially reopened for the Spring 2025 semester. Patrons can access the first, second and third floors while workers complete renovations and furniture placement on the fourth and fifth floors. The library has been closed for five years, beginning in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and then when renovations began in 2021. The original building was built with two floors in the late 1960s, and three more floors were added in the late 1970s. As the library started to show its age, Del Mar wanted to bring it to…
- DEI-ban causes rising concerns for the future of Texas higher educationHigher educational institutions all over Texas have seen losses of personnel and student resources as a result of Texas Senate Bill 17. While Del Mar College has not been affected on a wide scale, the bill has sparked fear in some professors as to what legislators could go after next in the upcoming legislative session. SB17, which went into effect Jan. 1, 2024, bans colleges who receive state funding from having diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices as well as engaging in DEI training and hiring policies. The bills effect was felt on campuses across the state, but Del Mar…