Author: Lola Ponce

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Unveiling Corpus Christi Talent: Longnecker’s Witchblade Cover Art Takes Center Stage at Most Wanted Comics Event

Lola Ponce

On July 17, Most Wanted Comics buzzed with excitement as David Longnecker, a DMC Math Assistant instructor, presented his cover artwork for the Witchblade comic book series. The signing event, which ran from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., drew a diverse crowd eager to witness local talent in the spotlight. Steven Fuentes, owner of Most Wanted Comics, spearheaded a cover art contest aimed at renowned publisher Image Comics. Despite initial resistance due to Longnecker’s lesser-known status, Fuentes persisted, successfully positioning Longnecker as the first Corpus Christi artist featured on a Witchblade cover, a prestigious achievement within the comic book community.…

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IPCB’s Summer of Giving: Free HEB Gift Cards and LUSH Gift Bags Await at Dan’s Barber Shop – while supplies last

Lola Ponce

Indigenous People of the Coastal Bend (IPCB) are making a heartfelt contribution to their community this summer. On June 22 at 10 am, IPCB will be donating HEB gift cards, water, and luxurious gift bags from LUSH to the first 100 people at Dan’s Barber Shop, located at 714 19th-Street. Local sponsors and supporters have rallied together to make this giveaway possible, aiming to provide essential resources to those in need. Love Sanchez, co-founder of IPCB, expressed her personal connection to the neighborhood, “I grew up in this neighborhood. It feels really good to give back, especially during this summer.”…

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The Unresolved Case in the Pre-trial Hearing for Amethyst Sistine Silva

Lola Ponce

In a pre-trial hearing on June 5th, Judge David Klein presided over the State of Texas vs. Jacob Joseph Leal, a case that has left the Silva family yearning for closure. The proceedings, held in the shadow of tragedy, mark a crucial step in their quest for justice. As 2023 New Year approached, the Silva family gathered to capture the moment in a photograph. Little did they know, this innocent act would forever alter the fabric of their lives. As 11-year-old Amethyst Silva stood alongside her father, a stray bullet cruelly cut short her aspirations and dreams. Every New Year…

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Running Turtle Salazar’s Speech Sparks Community Engagement

Lola Ponce

On May 09, Larry Running Turtle Salazar, a prominent figure in the Indigenous rights movement, delivered a stirring speech at the YWCA in Corpus Christi. With a focus on his own background and the often-overlooked history of the city’s original inhabitants, the Karankawa people, Running Turtle mesmerize the audience with his sincere advocacy. Salazar, who’s name his people received in 1836 during the Indian Removal Act, began by sharing personal anecdotes, detailing his upbringing. “My first indication that there was a problem with who I am was in the first grade when the teachers cut my hair and took my…