Todd Hunter
National 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 MoreCelebrating Our Military
May is National Military Appreciation Month. The members of the United States (US) Armed Forces continue to play an integral role in the development and protection of our country and freedoms. This month gives us the opportunity to demonstrate appreciation for past and present military personnel and their families for their service and sacrifices. There…
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 MoreCorpus Christi City Priorities
Corpus Christi City Priorities Up until several years ago our mayor, city council and staff neglected the basic city services of street repair and upgrade, sewage collection and treatment, and freshwater treatment and distribution. After the third water boil warning, we replaced the mayor, many council members and city manager. Since the mayor, council and…
Read MoreMarch is American Red Cross Month
March is American Red Cross month, which is a nationwide initiative aimed at raising awareness for the humanitarian programs and services provided by this organization. As such, I would like to highlight the many ways the American Red Cross makes an impact in communities across the world as well as to share ways you can…
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 MoreTHE MONTH OF FEBRUARY SERVES AS HEART MONTH
In this article, I want to feature Heart Month which is designated for the month of February. This month strives to educate the public about the importance of improving heart health. This endeavor aims to help people identify and understand helpful adjustments that can be made to increase heart health. The term “heart disease” refers…
Read MoreWindstorm 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…
Read MoreThe Month of November Helps to Recognize Our Veterans
The month of November is a time to recognize the sacrifice of the men and women that served in the armed forces. U.S. veterans have sacrificed so much for our country and it is important to honor them for their service. In Texas, we have several programs that seek to help and assist our current…
Read MoreHome Fire Prevention and Safety Tips
As one of the nation’s leading disaster relief organizations, the American Red Cross responds to thousands of disasters each year. While many might associate the organization’s outreach efforts with major catastrophic events such as hurricanes and wildfires, the American Red Cross reports that home fires represent approximately 90 percent of its disaster response efforts. In…
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