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Government Impostor Scams

October 21, 2020

BBB Column It is no secret that COVID-19 has brought confusion along with concern. This confusion provides opportunities for scammers to target consumers in new, creative ways. A recent study from BBB shows that reports…

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The Collapse of the Soviet Union

October 11, 2020

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the collapse of the Soviet Union.  President Reagan has rightfully received a lot of credit for ending the “Cold War” with Russia.  Based on my reading, Gorbachev deserves…

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Updates from Brent Chesney, Nueces County Commissioner

October 1, 2020

SANDCASTLE RUN POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 29, 2021 The fifth Sandcastle Run has been moved for the last time to Saturday, May 29, 2021. The timing of this event is very important as the summer camp…

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Student ID Theft

September 20, 2020

BBB Tips for College Students on Avoiding Fraud BBB Column College students are returning to campus for the start of the semester, and with confusion surrounding new COVID-19 procedures, they may not be thinking about…

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Our Human Memory

September 5, 2020

One of my interests in retirement has been reading several books about our human brain.  Medical scientists know a lot about the human brain, including the number of brain cells (about 200 billion plus).  They…

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Home Fire Prevention and Safety Tips

August 26, 2020

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…

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HOW TO STAY SAFE IN THE SWELTER

August 16, 2020

Many of us have found ourselves migrating to the back patio to take a break from months of Netflix binging (June came and went?). The sun boosts mood and morale, but it can also have…

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Scammers Use Dating Apps to Launder CARES Money

August 8, 2020

BBB Column The CARES Act, which was passed into law in late March, has been providing financial relief to consumers and businesses across the country. With money being moved into the economy, scammers are looking…

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The Corona Virus Pandemic

August 3, 2020

Overall, the federal, state and county governments handled the Coronavirus pandemic as well as could realistically be expected. However, there were areas that should have been handled better.  Around April 1, the federal, state, and…

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Hurricane Season 2020

July 22, 2020

Hurricane season began June 1, and forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are predicting above-normal hurricane activity in 2020, which means there could be three to six major hurricanes this year. With…

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