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Heart Month

February 6, 2024

The month of February is designated as Heart Month. This month strives to educate the public about the importance of improving heart health. This endeavor aims to help people identify and understand helpful adjustments that…

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Making the Atomic Bomb in World War II

January 15, 2024

My most recent non-fiction read was “The Making of the Atomic Bomb” by Richard Rhodes. Wow! What a project. The project started when Albert Einstein wrote President Rosevelt telling him it could and should be…

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2024 Annual Barefoot Mardi Gras

January 7, 2024

Barefoot Mardi Gras 2024 Presented by COASTLINE PROPERTIES !!      Why: To raise money for the Texas Sealife Center & Operation Finally Home Fat Friday Kick-Off Party Sponsored By Todd Hunter Where:     …

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National Glaucoma Awareness Month

January 5, 2024

The month of January is recognized as National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Currently, more than 3 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with glaucoma. Furthermore, The National Eye Institute projects that this number…

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BBB Tip: Avoiding online purchase scams and impostors this holiday season

December 18, 2023

As the holiday season approaches, Better Business Bureau (BBB) urges consumers to remain vigilant against a surge in online scams that could threaten their festive spirit. During the past five years, Texas residents have reported…

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Toys For Tots

December 1, 2023

With the holidays in full swing, it’s the perfect time for the residents of the Coastal Bend to join together to assist those less fortunate. In the spirit of the holidays, I wanted to take…

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BBB Business Scam Alert

November 26, 2023

Entrepreneurs beware of fake marketing services for small businesses Small business owners are passionate, dedicated individuals who have accumulated years of expertise in an industry. Through time and experience, they often have found ways to…

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New BOOK – Best Business Practices

November 16, 2023

In this column I have previously reviewed several nonfiction books. In this column I am privileged to preview my own book, “Best Business Practices”. Free On Kindle Amazon: https://amzn.to/3MqOWKd Chapter 1: Keys to Business Success…

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National Epilepsy Awareness Month

November 2, 2023

The month of November is recognized as National Epilepsy Awareness Month. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime. In addition to this, 3.4 million Americans currently live…

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BBB Scam Alert: PayPal impostors steal thousands from Texas residents

October 17, 2023

Innovations in payment processes have introduced a wide range of opportunities for legitimate businesses to market their products and services to a broad audience. The convenience and ease of peer-to-peer (P2P) payment applications provide a…

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