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DEA agent tells students about dangers of drugs
Mia Estrada Red Ribbon Week was full of activities for Collegiate High School students. The week, which began Oct. 24, had themes including Turn Your Back Monday, Team Up Against Drugs Tuesday, Lei Off Drugs Wednesday, Superhero Thursday and Crazy Sock Friday. These themes were planned by the Student Council, which allowed for students to engage with the subject matter of the fight against drugs. All around, it was an exceedingly informative week, especially when DEA agent Dave Bishop shared his story and warnings about drugs on Oct. 27. Bishop’s inspiration to become a DEA agent came from Enrique Camarena,…
Tutor Hall to open Sept. 14
Resource center to give away prizes during its grand opening celebration Starting this fall semester, Del Mar students will notice a new name for the reading, math, and writing resource centers. Tutor Hall is celebrating its grand opening at noon Sept. 14. With the help of a skilled and knowledgeable team, Tutor Hall will provide students with free assistance on several subjects. “I always knew that if I needed help with math, I could go by the math center and get it. They even had it online for me, which was convenient for me,” said student Liz Gutierrez. “I was…
HB 3297 gives car owners a break on inspections
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Texas will no longer require non-commercial car owners to complete state vehicle inspections with the passage of House Bill 3297 signed by Gov. Greg Abbott. This should save time and money for drivers, although the $7.50 fee previously charged during the inspection will now be charged when the vehicle is registered each year. “Vehicle inspections are costly and time consuming and provide little benefit to public safety,” said State Sen. Mayes Middleton. This means that if the car’s inspection has already expired this month or will expire by December, drivers still need to get a state…