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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Each year, the month of October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Spearheaded by the National Breast Cancer Foundation, this annual initiative serves to raise awareness about breast cancer and offer support to those impacted by the disease. The National Cancer Institute estimates that there will be 297,790 new cases of breast cancer in…
Read MoreAn Agenda for our Next President
Throughout our country’s history, we have offered opportunity and hope to all our citizens who are willing to work hard to attain a better life for themselves and their family. My working career spanned the period 1950 to 2000 and I had great opportunities, took everyone of them, worked hard and attained a life many…
Read MoreOvarian Cancer Awareness Month
The month of September is recognized as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. According to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, ovarian cancer is rare since only 1.1% of women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Yet, it is the number one cause of cancer-related death among women. Additionally, in 2023 it is estimated that 19,710 women will…
Read MoreBBB Tip: Maintaining and servicing your air conditioning system
Texas residents are no strangers to triple-digit temperatures during the summer months and understand the importance of keeping cool during heatwaves. However, when the heat arrives in force, many residents learn their current air conditioning systems cannot keep up with demand. When indoor temperatures reach unbearable levels, consumers turn to reputable HVAC contractors to help…
Read MoreBBB Scam Alert: Texas employment scam reports in 2023 shatter five-year records
In quarter one of 2023 (January thru March), reports of employment scams to BBB Scam Tracker from Texas residents doubled, and money loss increased substantially compared to the typical rates Better Business Bureau (BBB) receives at the beginning of the year. The organization reminds jobseekers to be wary of fraudulent job postings, especially high-paying work-from-home…
Read MoreHow the World Really Works
I start this article with a quiz. What are the 6 human-made materials that are essential for our modern comfortable, affluent lifestyle? The book “How the World Really Works”, by scientist, Vaelav Smil, says they are low-cost energy, food, ammonia, steel, cement and plastics. Had I taken the quiz, I probably would have gotten energy…
Read MoreShred It for Sealife, to benefit the Texas Sealife Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Coastal Financial and Padre Island Business Association (PIBA) are proud to announce their upcoming event, Shred It for Sealife, to benefit the Texas Sealife Center. This community shredding event and donation drive will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 9am to 12pm at Texas Sealife Center located at 14220 S…
Read MoreBBB Tip: Finding a Trustworthy Landscaper this Spring
The beginning of spring is just around the corner on Mar. 20 and as businesses and homeowners prepare for warmer weather, many are also preparing to begin seasonal projects. Whether focusing on the interior or exterior of their homes and businesses, BBB reminds Texas residents to research businesses carefully before contracting services for whatever improvement…
Read MoreBBB Scam Alert: Impostors steal billions from businesses and consumers since 2020
A key strategy of scammers is to build trust between themselves and their target. The more the victim trusts the scammer is legitimate, the more willing they are to divulge personal information or provide payment. To help establish trust or authority, con artists often impersonate a wide range of reputable businesses or government agencies through…
Read MoreBBB Tip: Top 5 Coastal Bend-Area Scams of 2022
In 2022, Coastal Bend-area consumers and businesses reported multiple scams to BBB, totaling $30,000 lost for the year. Across Texas, BBB received an average of 250 scam reports per month totaling $1.9 million lost for the year. While the tactics of scammers often shift to take advantage of marketplace trends, online shopping, employment and phishing…
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