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MedicAlert Awareness Month

August 2, 2023

The month of August is Medic Alert Awareness Month. For over 60 years, the MedicAlert Foundation International (MAFI) has customized jewelry for people who suffer from life-threatening medical conditions. Dr. Marion Collins established MAFI after…

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Ultraviolet Safety Month

July 24, 2023

July is designated as National Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month. According to the American Cancer Society, individuals with a high level of exposure to UV rays from the sun have an increased risk of skin cancer,…

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Hunter Named Among State’s Best Legislators

July 14, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Tuesday, June 13, 2023 Angie Flores at 361.695.2048 (CORPUS CHRISTI) – State Rep. Todd Hunter was named one of the 10 Best Legislators in Texas on Tuesday by Texas Monthly, which…

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Senator Tim Scott for President

July 5, 2023

I recently read South Carolina Senator, Tim Scott’s autobiography “America, a Redemption Story” Choosing Hope, Creating Unity”. He recently announced he will run for President as a Republican in the next election. He is black.…

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BBB Scam Alert: Texas employment scam reports in 2023 shatter five-year records

June 21, 2023

In quarter one of 2023 (January thru March), reports of employment scams to BBB Scam Tracker from Texas residents doubled, and money loss increased substantially compared to the typical rates Better Business Bureau (BBB) receives…

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How the World Really Works

June 11, 2023

I start this article with a quiz. What are the 6 human-made materials that are essential for our modern comfortable, affluent lifestyle? The book “How the World Really Works”, by scientist, Vaelav Smil, says they…

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Shred It for Sealife, to benefit the Texas Sealife Center

June 1, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Coastal Financial and Padre Island Business Association (PIBA) are proud to announce their upcoming event, Shred It for Sealife, to benefit the Texas Sealife Center. This community shredding event and donation drive…

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National Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month

June 1, 2023

Each year, the month of June is designated as National Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. This awareness month began as a way to educate communities about PTSD and provide support and resources to those…

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Evolution and Compounding

May 26, 2023

In his book titled Evolution of Everything, the author, Matt Ridley, says that all human progress has been by evolution, meaning small incremental advances by many people each year, not by major breakthroughs by one…

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BBB Tip: Navigating the car-buying experience

May 15, 2023

Countless high school graduates are preparing for the next chapter of their lives in the coming months, whether entering the workforce, enrolling in college, or enlisting in the military. Regardless of their plans, most recent…

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