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How the Other 7 billion People in the World Really Live
My most recent non-fiction book was “Factfulness” by Dr. Hans Rosling who is a professor of world health in a university in Sweden. When the author speaks to audiences in high-income countries, he begins with a 13-question, multiple choice test about the living conditions of the world’s 7 billion people. He has been amazed that…
Read MoreBAREFOOT MARDI GRAS MAKES 2022 CHARITY DONATIONS
Barefoot Mardi Gras has donated $30,000 to its designated 2022 charities, The Texas Sealife Center and the Island Foundation Schools. This is the largest contribution to date. Barefoot Event Producer, Elaine Motl, announced the contribution and gave checks to each charity with the Barefoot Mardi Gras Committee members, Barefoot Presenting Sponsors and the reigning Barefoot…
Read MoreNUECES COUNTY PASSES 50 MILLION DOLLAR BOND TO HELP FUND BOB HALL PIER
I am pleased to report that Nueces County continues to be full speed ahead on the rebuild of Bob Hall Pier. The Nueces County Commissioners Court remains committed to properly rebuilding Bob Hall Pier. The court recently passed a $50 million dollar certificate of obligation bond (with no raise in the tax rate) to help…
Read MoreFuture Use for Harbor Island
Recent issues of the “Island Moon” indicate Harbor Island will not be used for a VOCC supertanker dock. The final resolution was a good outcome for all concerned. However, the question remains “What will be the future use for Harbor Island?” Before the Port bought Harbor Island it was the site of an oil storage…
Read MoreUpdates from Brent Chesney, Nueces County Commissioner
SANDCASTLE RUN POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 29, 2021 The fifth Sandcastle Run has been moved for the last time to Saturday, May 29, 2021. The timing of this event is very important as the summer camp for children with Diabetes is some time in June or July. The funds raised from this event will be very…
Read MoreWHAT IS THE NEW NORMAL?
Have you heard that question over and over again? I have. It is a valid question but also it is difficult to answer. As of the time I wrote this out of all the tests done in Nueces County about 3.1% of the tests done are positive and thankfully 96.9% of the tests done have…
Read MoreNEWLY FORMED NUECES COUNTY INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION FORMED
County Judge Barbara Canales has hit the ground running. One of her new projects has been to create a Nueces County Industrial Commission that provides the focus on Nueces County. The Nueces County Commissioners Court unanimously approved this. The Commission is charged with providing laser focus on creating economic development opportunities for Nueces County. Why…
Read MoreCorpus Christi Spotlights with Brent Chesney
IB MAGEE FACES FURTHER DELAYS I wish I had better news. The bottom line is the bids that came in were so high that we do not have the money to even come close to finalizing the project. We are currently in the process of re-engineering the entire project to figure out how to best…
Read More5K SANDCASTLE RUN A HUGE SUCCESS-THANK YOU!
I am pleased to report that the third annual Sandcastle Run was a big success. We had a great turnout and I feel certain we will at least match the amount of money raised last year. I will list below the great sponsors who made this all possible. I want to take a moment to…
Read MoreNUECES COUNTY COURTHOUSE IS SOLD!
HOLY COW IT HAPPENED-NUECES COUNTY COURTHOUSE IS SOLD!!! MIKE PUSLEY AND OTHERS TO BE CONGRATULATED ON A JOB WELL DONE! Folks I have lived and worked in Nueces County my entire life. I have watched as the once somewhat majestic Nueces County Courthouse has crumbled. I have watched then Commissioner Mike Pusley do everything he…
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