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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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BE PREPARED: FORECLOSURE AUCTIONS

July 12, 2020

Despite forbearance programs set in place to relieve mortgage tensions during the COVID-19 Pandemic, it’s a commonality that all US economic recessions have in common: An eventual spike in home foreclosures. But what about those…

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Corpus Christi Charter Division – No!

July 2, 2020

According to the June 11 Island Moon, the Charter Review Ad Hoc Committee has recommended radical changes in how we elect city council members.  Council member terms would be increased from the current 2 years…

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CARES Small Business Relief

June 21, 2020

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed into law with the intent of helping those financially impacted by COVID-19. Small businesses, such as local restaurants and retailers, have struggled due to…

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Military Chain of Command

June 14, 2020

What a mess! Whatever happened to military discipline and the chain of command?  I am glad the Navy Secretary got sacked.  He was more at fault than the Captain. It is my understanding that aircraft…

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WHAT IS THE NEW NORMAL?

June 4, 2020

Have you heard that question over and over again? I have. It is a valid question but also it is difficult to answer. As of the time I wrote this out of all the tests…

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Knowing Debt and Credit Obligations during COVID-19

May 23, 2020

BBB Column As the COVID-19 crisis moves forward, with businesses closing temporarily and employee layoffs, many are wondering how they will manage their finances. Among these worries are how to handle credit and debt repayments.…

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Open Texas Checklist – 5/31

May 20, 2020

OPEN TEXAS CHECKLIST Click on the business/service opening for Required Health Standards Documents New, In Effect May 31, 2020 Day Youth Camp Operators Day Youth Camp Families Overnight Youth Camp Operators Overnight Youth Camp Families…

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