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BBB Tip: How the military community can avoid scams and fraud

August 5, 2024

Each year, scammers manipulate millions of American consumers to steal billions of dollarsthrough various schemes. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data shows that more than $10billion was lost to scams in 2023. While many organizations dedicate…

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Padre Island Corpus Christi Update – Mayor Paulette Guajardo

July 23, 2024

Padre Island is undertaking an inspiring journey,harmoniously integrating development with conservationto preserve the essence of our Island. I am delighted to share a significant developmentregarding our cherished Packery Channel and the MichaelJ. Ellis Seawall. This…

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BBB Tip: Maintaining and servicing your air conditioning system

July 18, 2024

Texas residents are no strangers to triple-digit temperatures during the summer months andunderstand the importance of keeping cool during heatwaves. However, when the heatarrives in force, many people learn their current air conditioning systems cannot…

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Is Social Media Good or Bad for Humans?

July 10, 2024

Is Social Media Good or Bad for Humans? I believe social media’s net effect on humans is bad. It appeals to all the bad human features and none of the good human features. According to…

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BBB Scam Alert: Young adults and recent graduates are common targets for employment scams

June 11, 2024

The summer season is an exciting time for many young adults as they enter the workforcefollowing high school or college graduation. Unfortunately, not all job postings found onlineare legitimate and many fraudulent employers specifically target…

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Addressing Corpus Christi’s Long-Term Water Needs

April 26, 2024

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…

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BBB Scam Alert: Investment scams cost Texas residents nearly $500,000 within the first two months of 2024

April 13, 2024

Within the first two months of 2024, Texas residents have reported nearly $500,000 lost to investment scams to BBB Scam Tracker, with many reports detailing new promotional tactics scammers are using that encourage investors to participate…

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Padre Island Golf Cart and Side-by-Side Rules of the Road

April 3, 2024

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…

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BBB Tip: Avoiding travel scams when planning for spring break

March 23, 2024

Spring break is a popular time for students to travel during a vacation from school. However, it also presents an opportunity for scammers to offer fraudulent vacation rentals, flights, or hotels designed to appeal to…

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Food Bank Giving Opportunity

March 7, 2024

In this week’s article, I want to discuss the importance of donating food to your local food bank. It is important to note that it is not just during the holiday season that people are…

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