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National Mental Health Awareness Month

May 2, 2023

Each year, May is designated as National Mental Health Awareness Month. This awareness month began to educate communities about mental health conditions and provide support along with resources to those individuals living with mental illness.…

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BBB Tip: Finding a Trustworthy Landscaper this Spring

April 22, 2023

The beginning of spring is just around the corner on Mar. 20 and as businesses and homeowners prepare for warmer weather, many are also preparing to begin seasonal projects. Whether focusing on the interior or…

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April Brings Attention to Autism

April 11, 2023

April is National Autism Awareness Month. Awareness months are helpful because they bring public attention to issues facing many of our friends and families and autism is no different. According to the Centers for Disease…

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Do Not Elect Port Commissioners

April 2, 2023

In the March PIBA bulletin, Commissioner, Brent Chesney, proposed that state law be changed to elect Port Commissioners rather than appoint them as we do now. I disagree. Port Commissioners have been appointed over the…

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“The Next Big Thing”

March 25, 2023

Investors and consumers today have unrealistic expectations for the next “big thing” meaning new consumer products or services created by new science and technology. No doubt that is because most people living today spent most…

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BBB Scam Alert: Impostors steal billions from businesses and consumers since 2020

March 12, 2023

A key strategy of scammers is to build trust between themselves and their target. The more the victim trusts the scammer is legitimate, the more willing they are to divulge personal information or provide payment.…

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March is National Nutrition Month

March 2, 2023

March is National Nutrition Month which is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. I would like to discuss the importance of making informed food choices by developing sound eating habits…

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BBB Tip: Top 5 Coastal Bend-Area Scams of 2022

February 22, 2023

In 2022, Coastal Bend-area consumers and businesses reported multiple scams to BBB, totaling $30,000 lost for the year. Across Texas, BBB received an average of 250 scam reports per month totaling $1.9 million lost for…

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Unclaimed Property

February 14, 2023

Texas is currently holding about $7 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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US Labor Department Independent Contractor Rule

February 2, 2023

In 2022 the US Labor Department (DOL) issued a new proposed rule for Independent Contractors. The comment period ended in November 2022 and it is anticipated the DOL will issue the final rule in the…

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