Charities
Government Impostor Scams
BBB Column It is no secret that COVID-19 has brought confusion along with concern. This confusion provides opportunities for scammers to target consumers in new, creative ways. A recent study from BBB shows that reports on government impostor scams have decreased, but the pandemic has allowed for these scams to take new forms that may…
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 MoreCARES Small Business Relief
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed into law with the intent of helping those financially impacted by COVID-19. Small businesses, such as local restaurants and retailers, have struggled due to consumers spending increased time at home. In addition to relief for American workers, employees, and families, the CARES Act provides…
Read MoreBreast Cancer Awareness Month
According to breastcancer.org, one in every eight U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. The CDC stated in 2016 that breast cancer is the most common cancer found in women, regardless of race or ethnicity. It was more than twice as common as lung and bronchus cancer, the second most common type.…
Read MoreThank You Corpus Christi Ronald McDonald House
I was introduced to the people and the mission of the Ronald McDonald House four years ago by my friend Robbi Atkins. She asked me if I was interested in helping out and volunteering for their annual Casa de Amor event in September. That year, the event broke all previous donation records to that date,…
Read MoreNew Life Refuge Ministries
It’s an honor to highlight an islander led organization called New Life Refuge Ministries. The founder of this amazing ministry organization is Minta Moore. I am proud to call her my friend and lovingly refer to her as the “Mighty Minta” for a very good reason! She actively works to educate our community and it’s…
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 MoreKREWE TIME!
Is it really here, already? Seems like just last week that we were decorating our floats and anxiously awaiting for the beach parade to start so we could show off our masterpiece and throw beads to the enthusiastic crowd that spent the morning finding the perfect spot to watch the creations slowly roll along. Some…
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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