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BBB Scam Alert: Watch out for false promises as eviction moratorium nears end The eviction moratorium has been extended through October 3, but that doesn’t mean scammers have postponed their tricks. Con artists often take advantage of the confusion and stress surrounding significant events. With more than 450,000 Texans behind on their rent, the moratorium’s end…
Read MoreTexas Power Grid Failure During the February Freeze Crisis
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published a series of articles explaining the February partial power grid failure. When the power demand exceeds power production, the grid frequency drops and puts the grid in danger of collapse. When that happened, the PUC and ERCOT ordered the grid operators to reduce demand by shutting down power to…
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 MoreTHE MONTH OF FEBRUARY SERVES AS HEART MONTH
In this article, I want to feature Heart Month which is designated for the month of February. This month strives to educate the public about the importance of improving heart health. This endeavor aims to help people identify and understand helpful adjustments that can be made to increase heart health. The term “heart disease” refers…
Read MoreCity Updates – Greg Smith District 4
One of the important issues facing the Island is Short Term Rentals of homes. Currently, Corpus Christi does not have an ordinance addressing STR’s as they are growing in popularity across the nation and particularly on the Island. The Island Strategic Action Committee that advises Council has set up a subcommittee that has been meeting…
Read MoreIs the Communist Government of China a Threat to the Rest of the World?
Under the present all-powerful president, Xi Jinping, it is. Xi Jinping has an ideology for China that he calls “the China dream”. According to Xi Jinping, China and its people have always been the superior country and people of the world for the last 2,000 years. However, China and its people have been victimized by…
Read MoreGovernment 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 MoreThe Collapse of the Soviet Union
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the collapse of the Soviet Union. President Reagan has rightfully received a lot of credit for ending the “Cold War” with Russia. Based on my reading, Gorbachev deserves at least equal credit. By 1989 when the Soviet Union disintegrated, the Communist Party had been the absolute ruler of…
Read MoreCorpus Christi Charter Division – No!
According to the June 11 Island Moon, the Charter Review Ad Hoc Committee has recommended radical changes in how we elect city council members. Council member terms would be increased from the current 2 years to 4 years and allow 4 terms for a total of 16 years and then, if elected Mayor, serve 2…
Read MoreKnowing Debt and Credit Obligations during COVID-19
BBB Column As the COVID-19 crisis moves forward, with businesses closing temporarily and employee layoffs, many are wondering how they will manage their finances. Among these worries are how to handle credit and debt repayments. The CARES Act offers relief to those financially impacted by the pandemic. The new law requires lenders to report to…
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