Category: Features

As the semester comes to an end, the Del Mar College Fire Science students held a family day to show their families and communities the techniques they have learned. Program Director Michael Schmitt, Instructor Joe McQuary, and Assistant Instructor James Creek oversaw four groups of five students put blazing fires out of a rusted dumpster and an old vehicle. As flames escaped the top of a large dumpster, the fire science students directed the hose and worked as a team, demonstrating the training they’ve learned during program. Spectators could feel the heat coming off the fire and the water splashing…

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…

Del Mar College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic Services is offering free cleanings through mid-December to anyone who qualifies.          For more than 50 years, the dental program has given back to its community while also giving its students hands-on learning opportunities.   Starting Sept. 9, the dental program is providing free services to qualified applicants. The services include medical history review, blood pressure screening, intra-oral examination, dental preliminary assessment, periodontal assessment, education on oral dental hygiene, oral cancer screening, radiographs, fluoride treatments as needed, selective polishing, conservative periodontal therapy, dental hygiene therapy, and dental sealants.   “It’s free of charge and it helps…