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BBB Tip: Maintaining and servicing your air conditioning system

Texas residents are no strangers to triple-digit temperatures during the summer months andunderstand the importance of keeping cool during heatwaves. However, when the heatarrives in force, many people learn their current air conditioning systems cannot keep upwith demand. When indoor temperatures reach unbearable levels, many people turn toreputable HVAC contractors to help service their system…

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Ultraviolet 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,…

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Hunter 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…

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April Brings Attention to Autism

April is National Autism Awareness Month. Awareness months are helpful because they bring public attention to issues facing many of our friends and families and autism is no different. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the medical term for Autism is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which is described as a group of…

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Prep For The Cold?

BREAKING NEWS: Winter is upon us. “So what” you say? We live in S. Texas – it’s always warm, sunny, driveway drinks and pool parties weather around here. MYTH. We can and do get freezes! Who remembers last February? That was pretty extra, and as atypical as it was, history CAN repeat itself. I know…

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Texas Power Grid Failure During the February Freeze Crisis

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published a series of articles explaining the February partial power grid failure.  When the power demand exceeds power production, the grid frequency drops and puts the grid in danger of collapse.  When that happened, the PUC and ERCOT ordered the grid operators to reduce demand by shutting down power to…

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AVOID AIR CONDITIONING AGITATION

Hi, Summer! We’ve missed you. The beach parties are back in session, your XL cooler is sanitized and ready for cold ones, and your grill is stocked with propane for days. But, before you get too drunk on summertime fantasy, we have a buzz-kill topic to discuss. Your HVAC. Ever come home after a long…

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Windstorm Insurance Updates 2021

Once again, we are being told that the Texas Legislature, in the current session, will solve our windstorm insurance problem.  That will not happen.  Our 14 Coastal counties only represent 5.5 percent of the 254 Texas counties.  Because of our greater population density, we have a little better legislative representation with about 7 percent in…

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Hurricane Season 2020

Hurricane season began June 1, and forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are predicting above-normal hurricane activity in 2020, which means there could be three to six major hurricanes this year. With towns along the coast, Texas may face the storms head-on. Hurricane season brings not only climate concerns but scammers as…

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Preparing for Hurricane Season in the Coastal Bend

Emily Gaines, PR Coordinator for BBB serving the Heart of Texas Hurricane season began in June, but peaks in mid-August through mid-October. Although it’s been two years since Hurricane Harvey made landfall, devastating the Texas coast, towns and their citizens are still recovering. As the peak of the season approaches, Better Business Bureau serving the…

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