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Beloved music professor retiring this year After many years of conducting with the Del Mar College Jazz Band, music professor David Irving went out with a bang for his final performance with the band at the Texas Jazz Festival. On Oct. 21, the band played “Woody ‘N’ You,” “St. Louis Blues,” “Is There Life After Bebop?” and other hits at the annual music festival. The band surprised Irving by telling the crowd it was his birthday. After the crowd sang “Happy Birthday,” Irving joined the band to play the guitar for the song “I Wish You Love,” and the band…
LGBT community advocates rally
Julieta Hernandez As authorities continue to investigate the death of a Corpus Christi woman, her sister wants the community to know how special she was. “Everyone in the community, family and friends, knew him to be the kindest most gentle human being in this world,” said Janie Montez, Stephanie Montez’s sister. “To me, he was my beautiful sweet sister.” On Oct. 21, deputies responded to a call for service at County Road 61 outside of Robstown where Stephanie Montez, 47, was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds. Montez was eventually identified as a transgender woman. “We are not exactly sure…
Local Corpus vendors celebrate Valentine’s Day in their own way
We all celebrate Valentine’s Day in our way. Most couples enjoy each other’s company, while many singles drown their loneliness in chocolate and romance movies. Local Corpus Christi vendors decided to add their own flavor to this year’s day of love. Executive Surf Club Love Stinks Anti-Valentine’s Day Bash 8 p.m. February 13 Whether or not your significant other do the whole Valentine’s Day thing, or you’re just flying solo, enjoy the live music at Executive Surf Club. 309 N. Chaparral St. $5 per person, pre-sale tickets are available online. Tickets also available at the door. Brewster’s Street Icehouse Led…