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Preparing for Hurricane Season in the Coastal Bend

Emily Gaines, PR Coordinator for BBB serving the Heart of Texas Hurricane season began in June, but peaks in mid-August through mid-October. Although it’s been two years since Hurricane Harvey made landfall, devastating the Texas coast, towns and their citizens are still recovering. As the peak of the season approaches, Better Business Bureau serving the…

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US Transportation Infrastructure Maintenance Plan

In response to an invitation from the US Chamber of Commerce for a plan to fund the maintenance of US roads, waterways and airports, I submitted the following plan; In a free market economy such as the US economy, the fairest and most economically efficient method to fund infrastructure maintenance is a user fee paid…

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New 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…

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Gun Control Laws

After the Florida school shooting and the Austin bomb attacks we are in another frenzy of blame and quick fixes. Instead, it’s time for good analysis and sound solutions.  More gun control laws are not the answer to preventing such shootings.  My friends who own guns, including a retired police chief, say we already have…

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