Author: Samara Lerma

Campus

Deadline for Freedom to Dream 2.0 approaching

Samara Lerma

Del Mar College is offering students another chance at free or reduced tuition with the Freedom to Dream 2.0 Tuition Waiver program, but time is running out. The deadline to apply is Thursday, April 30. The program is designed to help students within Del Mar College’s taxing district attend college with less of a financial burden. Eligible, in-district residents will receive reduced or no tuition expenses. The college aims to eliminate financial obstacles students may have that prevent them from pursuing higher education. The program already has a high success rate, helping more than 1,700 students in the initial launch…

Community

Sinton launches Artwalk

Samara Lerma

SINTON, Texas – Inspired by the neighboring Corpus Christi’s First Friday ArtWalk festival where local vendors, food trucks, and live music all gather in downtown Corpus, Sinton has now launched its own version of the event. The new Second Saturday Art Walk being introduced in downtown Sinton hopes to ignite a new nightlife that the otherwise quiet city has never seen before. Locals of all ages can gather and check out the vendors, food, and live performers at the monthly event. Two festivals have been held so far, with the 100 blocks of South Rachal Street transformed into a lively…