Ralph Coker
National Impaired Driving Awareness Month
The month of December is proclaimed as National Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention Month or National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. The time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is described by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals as “One of the deadliest and most dangerous times on America’s roadways due to an increase in…
Read MoreFlood Preparedness & Safety Tips
Earlier this summer, I shared important information on how to prepare in case of ahurricane. Today, I would like to revisit that topic in relation to another type of weatheremergency with the potential to affect residents of the Coastal Bend: flooding. Given ourcommunity’s proximity to the Texas coast, many residents may already be aware that…
Read MoreIs Social Media Good or Bad for Humans?
Is Social Media Good or Bad for Humans? Is Social Media Good or Bad for Humans? I believe social media’s net effect on humans is bad. It appeals to all the bad human features and none of the good human features. According to Mark Zuckerberg and other proponents, it was supposed to be all good…
Read MoreAddressing Corpus Christi’s Long-Term Water Needs
By Drew Molly, P.E., Chief Operating Officer of CCW We all need water to survive, and communities are no different. Without water, communities are not able to grow and thrive, let alone survive, so its importance to all of us cannot be overstated. As a coastal community, Corpus Christi has a long, rich history, but…
Read MorePadre Island Golf Cart and Side-by-Side Rules of the Road
Golf Carts and Side by Sides are motor vehicles and must follow all rules of the road. Equipment requirements and driving restrictions apply to these vehicles that do not apply to passenger vehicles, including: A reflective orange, slow-moving vehicle triangle is required and must always remain visible from the vehicle’s rear.State of Texas tags are…
Read MoreOur Greatest Economic and Military Threats
Our greatest economic and military threats are: #1 Communist China led by all powerful leader for life Xi Jinping and #2 military threat is Russia, led by absolute ruler for life, Putin. Churchill said, “Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely”. World War II was caused by Germany with absolute ruler Hitler and Japan with…
Read MoreMaking the Atomic Bomb in World War II
My most recent non-fiction read was “The Making of the Atomic Bomb” by Richard Rhodes. Wow! What a project. The project started when Albert Einstein wrote President Rosevelt telling him it could and should be done. Rosevelt authorized and funded the project. General Groves was selected as project chief and he in turn chose Robert…
Read MoreNational Glaucoma Awareness Month
The month of January is recognized as National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Currently, more than 3 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with glaucoma. Furthermore, The National Eye Institute projects that this number will increase to 4.2 million by 2030. Glaucoma is sometimes referred to as “the sneak thief of sight” since there…
Read MoreBBB Tip: Avoiding online purchase scams and impostors this holiday season
As the holiday season approaches, Better Business Bureau (BBB) urges consumers to remain vigilant against a surge in online scams that could threaten their festive spirit. During the past five years, Texas residents have reported losing $17.5 million to scams, 21% due to online purchases. BBB has identified online purchase scams as the No. 1…
Read MoreToys For Tots
With the holidays in full swing, it’s the perfect time for the residents of the Coastal Bend to join together to assist those less fortunate. In the spirit of the holidays, I wanted to take this opportunity to bring attention to certain efforts in our area that will benefit many families this holiday season. Toys…
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