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Del Mar Drama’s next production, Sarah Ruhl’s “Eurydice,” has begun rehearsals. Even though I told myself I was going to take a break from acting after “West Side Story,” I’m acting for this production too, as I am one of the six Stones cast. “Eurydice” is a retelling of a classic Greek story, that of the newlywed Eurydice and Orpheus. Separated twice, first by Eurydice’s death and second by Orpheus’ breaking of a rule, Orpheus’ search for death leads him back to Eurydice, only with them both in the underworld. The play takes many liberties on the story and places…
Police: Make a splash, not waves
Those heading out to the beach this Spring Break should stay mindful of a few important city laws and beach rules before soaking up some sun. Every spring, the Coastal Bend’s beaches attract thousands of residents and tourists, but according to law enforcement, if beach-goers want to stay safe, they must obey the rules. “We deal with a variety of mostly minor crimes including public intoxication, theft, fights and DWI,” said Port Aransas Chief of Police Scott Burroughs. “Almost every Spring Break arrest is either directly or indirectly related to the use or overuse of drugs or alcohol.” According to…
Congressman talks veterans, burn pits
Congressman Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, met with local veterans and elected officials Feb. 23 to raise awareness and discuss the unmet needs of veterans suffering from or who have died from exposure to burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan. “During the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, there were about 250 open-air burn pits that were used to destroy everything that needed to be discarded,” Castro said at the Burn Pits Town Hall in downtown Corpus Christi. “Our service members were not too far away and were inhaling these fumes.” Service members who were in close proximity of the noxious fumes experienced…