The 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…

Halloween 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.…

Del 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…