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Padre Island Corpus Christi Update – Mayor Paulette Guajardo
Padre Island is undertaking an inspiring journey,harmoniously integrating development with conservationto preserve the essence of our Island. I am delighted to share a significant developmentregarding our cherished Packery Channel and the MichaelJ. Ellis Seawall. This summer, we are set to embark on atransformative project that will see sand moved southwardto expand and enrich the beach…
Read MoreBBB Scam Alert: Young adults and recent graduates are common targets for employment scams
The summer season is an exciting time for many young adults as they enter the workforcefollowing high school or college graduation. Unfortunately, not all job postings found onlineare legitimate and many fraudulent employers specifically target young adults with entry-level professional positions that offer a high salary and flexible working hours. BBB’s 2023 Scam Tracker Risk…
Read MoreBBB Tip: Avoiding travel scams when planning for spring break
Spring break is a popular time for students to travel during a vacation from school. However, it also presents an opportunity for scammers to offer fraudulent vacation rentals, flights, or hotels designed to appeal to students and parents looking for a getaway. With spring break for many Texas school districts occurring within the next month,…
Read MoreBBB Tip: Recovering from freezing temperatures while avoiding unethical contractors and utility impostors
Over the weekend, plummeting temperatures and wintry weather mixtures have struck communities across Texas, with many residents experiencing power outages, ruptured water lines, hail damage, fallen tree limbs, or other issues due to below-freezing temperatures. As home and business owners begin to thaw out in the coming days, many will discover a variety of problems…
Read MoreBBB Tip: Avoiding online purchase scams and impostors this holiday season
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 losing $17.5 million to scams, 21% due to online purchases. BBB has identified online purchase scams as the No. 1…
Read MoreBreast Cancer Awareness Month
Each year, the month of October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Spearheaded by the National Breast Cancer Foundation, this annual initiative serves to raise awareness about breast cancer and offer support to those impacted by the disease. The National Cancer Institute estimates that there will be 297,790 new cases of breast cancer in…
Read MoreUltraviolet Safety Month
July is designated as National Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month. According to the American Cancer Society, individuals with a high level of exposure to UV rays from the sun have an increased risk of skin cancer, which is the most prevalent type of cancer in the country. It is important to note that despite these statistics,…
Read MoreHunter Named Among State’s Best Legislators
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Tuesday, June 13, 2023 Angie Flores at 361.695.2048 (CORPUS CHRISTI) – State Rep. Todd Hunter was named one of the 10 Best Legislators in Texas on Tuesday by Texas Monthly, which commended Rep. Hunter for his independence and his willingness to stand up for Texans. Rep. Hunter chairs the House State…
Read MoreEvolution and Compounding
In his book titled Evolution of Everything, the author, Matt Ridley, says that all human progress has been by evolution, meaning small incremental advances by many people each year, not by major breakthroughs by one human. To understand the importance of evolution we need to apply the math rule of “compounding”. The easy way to…
Read MoreNational Mental Health Awareness Month
Each year, May is designated as National Mental Health Awareness Month. This awareness month began to educate communities about mental health conditions and provide support along with resources to those individuals living with mental illness. Millions across the country are affected by mental illness each year. According to the Texas Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council,…
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