Texas state leaders commended the Senate on Thursday for quickly passing Senate Bill 2 (SB 2), a school voucher initiative aiming to allocate up to $11,500 in public funds to private school students. The bill advanced after intense debate in the upper chamber, moving to the House, where a similar proposal was rejected in 2023. House Speaker Signals Support for the Bill House Speaker Dustin Burrows expressed confidence that the bill would pass...
In a significant move to support affordability, the Del Mar College Board of Regents voted on Tuesday to freeze the annual tuition increase. The decision, which affects the academic years 2025-26 and 2026-27, aligns with Texas Governor Greg Abbott's directive prohibiting tuition hikes due to inflation and economic challenges. Del Mar College had incrementally raised tuition by at least $1 annually for two decades. However, the recent policy...
Del Mar College is taking a major step in expanding its cosmetology education. The college's board of regents recently approved pursuing a new Associate Degree in Cosmetology, which could be available as early as next fall. Before the program can officially start, it needs approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and notification from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Expanding...
Detectives from the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division executed search warrants at two game rooms last week on an illegal gambling crackdown in Corpus Christi. The targeted locations were The Gold Room, situated at 5202 Weber Road, and The Diversion Center, located at 7114 Saratoga Blvd., according to a news release by senior officer Travis Pace. Arrests Made at Both Locations Authorities arrested...
Ensuring Safety for Seniors in Coastal Bend With the growing risk of severe weather events, lawmakers are proposing new legislative measures to enhance Coastal Bend emergency preparedness in senior living centers. Senate Bill 481 and House Bill 1199 aim to improve safety and ensure that elderly residents receive the care they need during power outages. Strengthening Coastal Bend Emergency Preparedness Senate Bill 481 mandates that nursing homes...
