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Addressing Corpus Christi’s Long-Term Water Needs
By Drew Molly, P.E., Chief Operating Officer of CCW We all need water to survive, and communities are no different. Without water, communities are not able to grow and thrive, let alone survive, so its importance to all of us cannot be overstated. As a coastal community, Corpus Christi has a long, rich history, but…
Read MoreOur Greatest Economic and Military Threats
Our greatest economic and military threats are: #1 Communist China led by all powerful leader for life Xi Jinping and #2 military threat is Russia, led by absolute ruler for life, Putin. Churchill said, “Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely”. World War II was caused by Germany with absolute ruler Hitler and Japan with…
Read MoreBBB Tip: Navigating the car-buying experience
Countless high school graduates are preparing for the next chapter of their lives in the coming months, whether entering the workforce, enrolling in college, or enlisting in the military. Regardless of their plans, most recent graduates require safe, reliable transportation, especially if they plan to move to an area with few mass transportation options. While…
Read MoreBiden’s Ban on fossil Fuels
President Biden and the Democrats still want to ban fossil fuels in 10 years. That is economically and technically not feasible. If adopted, that would be catastrophic for our US economy. It will turn our economy back two hundred years to 1822 and destroy the 18-fold gain in prosperity, wealth and well-being gained over two…
Read MoreShut Down the Corpus Christi Convention Center and American Bank Center Arena
I was appalled when I read Dale’s recent Moon column about city councils plan for these faculties. He reported the following from the city 2021-2022 budget: $6.9 million in hotel occupancy tax funds for maintenance and operation of the convention center. $7.3 million from the arena special sales tax for the arena maintenance and operation.…
Read MoreThe US Military Withdrawal from Afghanistan
A reader suggested I write an article comparing the British Army withdrawal at Dunkirk early in World War II to the recent US withdrawal from Afghanistan. The British army withdrawal from Dunkirk was a brilliant military operation. It saved 300,000 of Britain’s most experienced officers, non-commissioned officers (NCOs), and soldiers. Those troops helped deter Germany…
Read MoreNational Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month
Each year, the month of June is designated as National Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. This awareness month began as a way to educate communities about PTSD and provide support and resources to those individuals living with this condition. PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of a…
Read MoreNUECES COUNTY PASSES 50 MILLION DOLLAR BOND TO HELP FUND BOB HALL PIER
I am pleased to report that Nueces County continues to be full speed ahead on the rebuild of Bob Hall Pier. The Nueces County Commissioners Court remains committed to properly rebuilding Bob Hall Pier. The court recently passed a $50 million dollar certificate of obligation bond (with no raise in the tax rate) to help…
Read MoreNueces County Priorities
Our county judge and commissioners need to get their priorities right. The priority should be getting all county residents vaccinated as conveniently and as soon as possible for COVID-19. County residents are dying daily. Instead, our county judge and commissioners are spending their time in the fifth-plus futile effort to re-develop the old county courthouse.…
Read MoreCity Updates – Greg Smith District 4
One of the important issues facing the Island is Short Term Rentals of homes. Currently, Corpus Christi does not have an ordinance addressing STR’s as they are growing in popularity across the nation and particularly on the Island. The Island Strategic Action Committee that advises Council has set up a subcommittee that has been meeting…
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