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Rapid Development of COVID-19 Tests and Vaccine

June 16, 2021

The rapid development of COVD-19 tests and vaccines was a great achievement by worldwide volunteer, free market, self-managed and directed science and business.  Two articles in the March 20-21, 2021 Wall Street Journal (WSJ) described…

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National Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month

June 10, 2021

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…

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MAILBOX MONEY

May 22, 2021

Anyone else sit at home and blast Jimmy Buffet radio through the surround sound? Mailbox Money is one of my personal favorites. He’s got the right idea: Invest in a piece of paradise, rent it,…

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Nueces County Long-term Priorities

May 10, 2021

In my March article, I discussed near-term priorities for Nueces County.  Nueces County’s long-term priorities should be to increase its tax base by recruiting oil & gas-related industrial plants.  Several years ago, the Nueces County…

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Celebrating Our Military

May 2, 2021

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…

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BBB Talking Points – Social Media Scams

April 24, 2021

Be wary of online messages Do some research Press for details Report suspicious activity to Facebook. Intro: Plenty of people who are connected to the internet are catching up with friends on social media or…

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NUECES COUNTY PASSES 50 MILLION DOLLAR BOND TO HELP FUND BOB HALL PIER

April 15, 2021

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…

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Corpus Christi City Priorities

April 8, 2021

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…

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March is American Red Cross Month

March 25, 2021

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…

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Nueces County Priorities

March 11, 2021

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,…

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