Frights and sights this Halloween season

The Corpus Christi area has several activities for locals to feel the Halloween spirit. From Haunted Houses to pumpkin patches, there is something for everyone this year. For those looking for a good scare, there are a few haunted houses to choose from. The Lexington Museum on the Bay will be hosting its “Haunting of the Blue Ghost” again this year. Guests enter the ship’s depths and make their way through two decks of narrow corridors and dark hallways. The attraction is open every weekend during October and on Halloween and tickets are on sale for $30 to $40. For…

Disney internship opportunity for students

The Walt Disney Co. recently opened applications for its spring 2024 college internship at Walt Disney World. Lasting until early November, current and recently graduated college students can apply for the Disney College Program, an on-site program that gives students a chance to branch out and gain priceless job experience. The program can last anywhere from 12 weeks to six months with opportunities to extend further. It also offers a wide variety of potential job locations and roles from attractions at Magic Kingdom to concierge at one of the many resorts around the theme parks. While working for Disney you…

Electric car enthusiasts meet up at DMC

Electric vehicle enthusiasts gathered at Del Mar College’s Center for Economic Development for the seventh annual Plug into the Wind Car Show. The free event marked National Drive Electric Week, a nationwide event promoting the use of electric and hybrid vehicles and the spread of information on them. Various car owners gathered Oct. 1 to display their eco-friendly cars and talk to people about them, and with plenty of different cars, there was a lot to learn about. The event this year was co-sponsored by Del Mar College’s Environmental Management Committee, which has organized the event for seven years, and…