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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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BBB Tip: Recovering from freezing temperatures while avoiding unethical contractors and utility impostors

February 23, 2024

Over the weekend, plummeting temperatures and wintry weather mixtures have struck communities across Texas, with many residents experiencing power outages, ruptured water lines, hail damage, fallen tree limbs, or other issues due to below-freezing temperatures.…

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Our Greatest Economic and Military Threats

February 17, 2024

Our greatest economic and military threats are: #1 Communist China led by all powerful leader for life Xi Jinping and #2 military threat is Russia, led by absolute ruler for life, Putin. Churchill said, “Power…

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Heart Month

February 6, 2024

The month of February is designated as Heart Month. This month strives to educate the public about the importance of improving heart health. This endeavor aims to help people identify and understand helpful adjustments that…

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Making the Atomic Bomb in World War II

January 15, 2024

My most recent non-fiction read was “The Making of the Atomic Bomb” by Richard Rhodes. Wow! What a project. The project started when Albert Einstein wrote President Rosevelt telling him it could and should be…

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2024 Annual Barefoot Mardi Gras

January 7, 2024

Barefoot Mardi Gras 2024 Presented by COASTLINE PROPERTIES !!      Why: To raise money for the Texas Sealife Center & Operation Finally Home Fat Friday Kick-Off Party Sponsored By Todd Hunter Where:     …

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National Glaucoma Awareness Month

January 5, 2024

The month of January is recognized as National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Currently, more than 3 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with glaucoma. Furthermore, The National Eye Institute projects that this number…

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BBB Tip: Avoiding online purchase scams and impostors this holiday season

December 18, 2023

As the holiday season approaches, Better Business Bureau (BBB) urges consumers to remain vigilant against a surge in online scams that could threaten their festive spirit. During the past five years, Texas residents have reported…

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