New Years Resolutions
Toys For Tots
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 this opportunity to bring attention to certain efforts in our area that will benefit many families this holiday season. Toys…
Read MoreThe Month Of June Is Alzheimer’s And Brain Awareness Month
This year, the month of June has been designated as Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. When people think of being healthy, generally we think of our external physical health. However, officials with the Alzheimer’s Association want to remind everyone that mental health is just as important. Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month began as a way…
Read MoreToys For Tots 2021
With December in full swing, it’s the perfect time for the residents of the Coastal Bend join together to assist those less fortunate. In the spirit of the holidays, I wanted to take this opportunity to bring attention to certain efforts in our area that will benefit many families this holiday season. Toys for Tots…
Read MoreNational Diabetes Awareness Month
Every year the month of November is recognized as Diabetes Awareness Month. The purpose of this month is to raise awareness regarding the disease since millions of Americans live with diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, 34.2 million Americans have diabetes. This means that 10.5% of Americans live with diabetes. Additionally, 88 million people…
Read More2020-2021 Padre Island Business Association Scholarship
Caitlyn Forrester THANK YOU. This scholarship has allowed me to pay for my tuition this semester without taking out any loans. This is amazingly helpful as I won’t be in a large amount of debt when I graduate. WHY I CHOSE MY AREA OF STUDY: I found I really enjoyed chemistry when I took my…
Read MoreNew Year’s Resolutions – A Healthier 2020
BBB Column, week of 12/30 The new year (and decade) are here! A new year provides a fresh start and an opportunity for people to assess what they’d like to do better in the coming months. A blog that conducted a survey in 2017 of 400 people in the U.S. and the U.K. found exercising…
Read MoreDON’T FA LA LA LA FRET
Cooking and cleaning and hosting, oh my! Broken wine glass shards as far as the living room? Kitchen sink spitting up last month’s pot pie leftovers? Aunty Shissa sprained ankle on the kids’ long-lost Lego piece? Get through the final holiday season without a hitch, and make it seem flawless. Before Guests Arrive: Clear your…
Read MoreBBB offers New Year’s resolutions for your business
By Kelly Trevino, Regional Director, Coastal Bend Better Business Bureau It’s 2018, and we all have our own personal New Year’s resolutions. Whether your resolution is to join a gym, eat healthier or take more vacations, your BBB encourages business owners to make resolutions that build on successful strategies to rejuvenate your business. …
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