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Human Progress over 200 Years

April 12, 2018

A recent Wall Street Journal essay by Professor of Psychology, Steven Pinker, describes the dramatic progress in human prosperity, wealth and wellbeing over the last 200 years.  He ascribed the progress to the Enlightenment ideal…

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FAREWELL TO COMMISSIONER MIKE PUSLEY & WELCOME COUNTY COMMISSIONER CAROLYN VAUGHN

April 6, 2018

It is with mixed emotions that I offer this fond farewell to County Commissioner Mike Pusley. He has been an outstanding County Commissioner for Precinct 1 and has helped me immensely ever since I was…

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Deepen and Widen Port Ship Channel

March 23, 2018

During Texas Railroad Commission member Ryan Sitton’s visit in August 2017 to the Port, he stated that two new planned major pipelines from Midland-Odessa will increase oil shipments through the Port by 2 million barrels…

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Unclaimed Property

March 12, 2018

Texas is currently holding about $4 billion in cash and other valuables waiting for their rightful owners to claim. The Texas Comptroller estimates that one in four residents of the State of Texas have unclaimed…

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EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN REAL ESTATE

March 4, 2018

Emotional Intelligence (n) the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one’s emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. It sounds like a trending buzz word stirred up in a lab by…

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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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