New Public Works Director

Mark Young myoung@foghornnews.com A former Corpus Christi mayor says she wouldn’t be where she is today without Del Mar College. “Del Mar gave me the foundation I needed for the rest of my schooling and the rest of my life,” Nelda Martinez said Feb. 23 at the Your DMC Journey speaker series event. Martinez was one of several speakers at the event, which brought alumni back to share their stories. Omar Lopez, Denise Mugabe, Jennifer Gracia, Melinda Sioto and Bobbie Lopez also spoke. Each speaker talked about their time at Del Mar and how it helped them in the future.…

Veronica Barrera/Foghorn A demolition crew begins tearing down the Corner Market. The property was purchased for $550,000. It is located by the CED building on South Staples Street. In August 2015 the Board of Regents approved the purchase of property at 3201 S. Staples St. for plans to clean up the area. The property, near the college’s Center for Economic Development at the corner of South Staples and Kostoryz, was once a gas station and convenience store. The location was worn down and had broken-down vehicles overgrown grass and old tires. The property was purchased for $550,000. The cleanup work…

Mark Young myoung@foghornnews.com Whether looking to begin their careers or simply to gain experience while still in college, Del Mar students didn’t have to look far to check out their options. More than 50 employers attended the college’s recent career fairs. The career fairs, which brought about two dozen employers to East Campus on April 4 and to West Campus the following day, had employers ranging from Sam’s Club to the Coast Guard. Pearl Rodriguez, a nursing major, said she was looking for extra work at some of the healthcare-related jobs including hospice. “I already work in my field, but…