- Indigenous roots illuminate Mexico’s December traditions — and old Texas’, tooDecember in Mexico is filled with color, faith and celebration. From the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe to Las Posadas and Christmas Eve, these beloved holidays appear deeply Catholic – yet their origins reach far back into the Indigenous and early colonial past, including the lands that would one day become Texas. Long before the Spanish missions and presidios appeared north of the Rio Grande, Indigenous peoples such as the Coahuiltecan, Caddo and Karankawa held midwinter ceremonies that honored the turning of the seasons and the renewal of life. These gatherings often included feasting, music and offerings to the…
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- Police pour up for practice sobriety testsThe last thing most people want to see after they have been drinking is the police. But it’s a different story when the police are buying. A dozen citizens tossed back a few drinks in the name of public service on Sept. 24. The service was to help Corpus Christi police cadets train for the Standard Field Sobriety Test. About a dozen participants volunteered for police to get them intoxicated above the legal limit for the purpose of cadets’ training and performing their annual Standard Field Sobriety Test. Participants in the Citizens Police Academy can volunteer for this event. Anyone…
- Share your Christmas this holiday seasonThe 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…
- Música y cultura at Dia de los MuertosThe crowds turned out for the popular annual Dia De Los Muertos festival in downtown on Saturday, Nov. 1. The festival is sponsored by K-Space Contempary and Axis Tattoo, and serves as the main fundraising event for K-Space to generate the art gallery and studio’s operating funds. This year the festival celebrated its 18th year. It all takes place in downtown Corpus Christi on Chaparral, Starr, Mesquite, Taylor and Peoples streets. This event has been recognized as a top Dia del los Muertos Celebration in the US/Texas and voted Best Festival in The Band Magazine Locals List 2016-2025. One main…
- Tenth annual Spooktacular at Windward takes months of preparationHalloween came early to Del Mar College with the Spooktacular event’s 10th anniversary. Mental and physical health organizations sent representatives to provide students with information about each hospital, insurance, and so much more. There were vendors providing information on women’s and men’s health, TRIO, the Student Support Service, the South Coastal Area Health Education Center, and more. Additionally, a small office offered free flu shots for students. Representatives were dressed up in costumes and giving out treats. The most recognizable vendor was the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority, with Jeremy Sirio dressed as a man being attacked by an octopus.…
- Student bake sales showcase culinary skillsDel Mar College Culinary Department at Oso Creek holds a student-led bake sale every Thursday during the second half of the semester, where everything is fresh and homemade. While the final bake sale for the Fall 2025 semester happened Nov. 20, the sale is held in fall and spring semesters and anyone can stop by for fresh and homemade bakes. Students in the baking course put together the bake sale with a new manager each week. Baked goods are chosen by the manager of the week based on what they think would be the most delicious and successful. They learn…
- Full-time police department focus on crime preventionDel Mar College opened their first official police department in 2021 to create an establishment for on-campus law enforcement. Although DMC has security guards, having police officers on school grounds ensures that there will be first responders present in case of emergencies. Del Mar College Police Department regulates the security system to ensure a safe environment for students and staff. The police department offers various services to make students feel secure at school. Safety escorts from class to class or to your vehicle are provided by officers, along with the ability to report any suspicious or criminal activity. Students…
- Fun activities planned for Del Mar students before finalsFrom Monday, Dec. 1 through Wednesday, Dec. 3, every day from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Student Leadership and Campus Life will be holding end-of-semester “Pre-Exam Jam” events. On Dec. 1, students can take a break and relax with farm animals and free pizza at Mimi’s Mini Farm between GAMB and Venters Business Building. The free pizza and drinks will be located in Venters’ first floor atrium. On Dec. 2, students can head to the third floor of Venters in Room VB 310 to the Student Success Center and de-stress with the Counseling Center and more free pizza and drinks.…
- Foghorn News debuts new masthead for Spring 2026Foghorn News, along with Del Mar College, are both celebrating their 90th anniversary this semester. The first issue of the student-led newspaper debuted on Nov. 27, 1935. To celebrate 90 years of publication, the staff and advisors will debut a new layout in the Spring 2026 semester, and the new masthead debuts in this edition. Current Features Editor Paul Farias designed the new masthead. Originally created as his final project for his Intro to Public Relations class, his initial design differs from the final design seen today. “Originally it was FM for Foghorn Media, and I wanted to do FM…
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