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Change Is Hard!

February 21, 2018

Since arriving in December 2013, I have seen so many changes with Padre Island businesses. There have been businesses that have opened and closed. There have been businesses that have gone through fires, floods and…

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SANDCASTLE RUN SET FOR SATURDAY JUNE 2ND

February 9, 2018

I am pleased to announce that the Sandcastle Run is set this year for Saturday June 2nd. If you are interested in volunteering or being a sponsor for this great event please contact my office…

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BBB offers New Year’s resolutions for your business

January 16, 2018

By Kelly Trevino, Regional Director, Coastal Bend Better Business Bureau   It’s 2018, and we all have our own personal New Year’s resolutions. Whether your resolution is to join a gym, eat healthier or take…

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Happy New Year & Thank You

January 8, 2018

I want to thank you for all your support and providing me the opportunity to serve another four year term. I appreciate being your Nueces County Commissioner for Precinct 4 and look forward to God…

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Taking the Knee

December 27, 2017

Most NFL professional football players are the most overpaid, privileged beneficiaries of being American citizens which the anthem and flag represent.  Yet they show their appreciation by dishonoring that flag and anthem. Supposedly, they do…

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DON’T FA LA LA LA FRET

December 15, 2017

Cooking and cleaning and hosting, oh my! Broken wine glass shards as far as the living room? Kitchen sink spitting up last month’s pot pie leftovers? Aunty Shissa sprained ankle on the kids’ long-lost Lego…

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BBB offers advice for advertising your business during the holidays

December 8, 2017

By Kelly Trevino, Regional Director, Corpus Christi Better Business Bureau It’s that wonderful time of the year again: long lines, big crowds and even bigger bargains. With Christmas quickly approaching, followed by the New Year…

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Business Marketing Tips

November 18, 2017

Why do you read this fine monthly publication? You live on the Island and care about what is going on. But I imagine the majority of you have businesses here that the articles published each…

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Good Business Practices During Disaster Recover

November 11, 2017

By Kelly Trevino, Regional Director, Corpus Christi and Victoria Better Business Bureau In the aftermath of disasters such as Hurricane Harvey, which devastated communities across the Texas coastline, you often hear stories of people coming…

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Hurricane Harvey Relief Continues

November 5, 2017

We have all been more than a little consumed by the effects of Hurricane Harvey.  In talking to people I find myself referencing my life before the hurricane and after the hurricane. It is a…

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