Ralph Coker
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 MorePadre Island Golf Cart and Side-by-Side Rules of the Road
Golf Carts and Side by Sides are motor vehicles and must follow all rules of the road. Equipment requirements and driving restrictions apply to these vehicles that do not apply to passenger vehicles, including: A reflective orange, slow-moving vehicle triangle is required and must always remain visible from the vehicle’s rear.State of Texas tags are…
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 MoreMaking the Atomic Bomb in World War II
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 done. Rosevelt authorized and funded the project. General Groves was selected as project chief and he in turn chose Robert…
Read MoreNational Glaucoma Awareness Month
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 will increase to 4.2 million by 2030. Glaucoma is sometimes referred to as “the sneak thief of sight” since there…
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 MoreToys 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 MoreNew BOOK – Best Business Practices
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 and Ownership Summary Large success consists of many small tasks done well. It is the size of your…
Read MoreAn Agenda for our Next President
Throughout our country’s history, we have offered opportunity and hope to all our citizens who are willing to work hard to attain a better life for themselves and their family. My working career spanned the period 1950 to 2000 and I had great opportunities, took everyone of them, worked hard and attained a life many…
Read MoreLeadership
Q. How can I be a better leader? A. Managers function as leaders, managers, or administrators depending on the size and complexity of the organization managed. However, all three use leadership skills. Managers lead their subordinate leaders and administrators lead their subordinate managers. Leaders must be professionally competent in the job they hold to gain…
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