Spring Break
LOCAL RUM BRAND VIDA CAÑA WINS TOP AWARDS AT WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | OCTOBER 28, 2024 – Vida Caña Rum, owned and operated onNorth Padre Island in Corpus Christi, has taken home major honors in the prestigious 2024 SanFrancisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC): including Best in Class: Overproof Rum.Earlier this year, Vida Caña also secured a Double Gold Medal and an impressive 97-point score…
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 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 MoreTips to attract buyers when selling your home
(BPT) – Preparing your home for sale may start with ideas for staging the house or spackling and painting over nail holes, however, it also requires a considerable amount of planning and organization. Before opening your home to tours, either virtual or in person, be aware of what buyers might notice. “Getting your home ready…
Read MoreBreast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is recognized October 1st– October 31st. The purpose of this month is to increase awareness of breast cancer. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. In addition to this, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women. Breast…
Read MoreNational Ultraviolet Safety Month
July is designated as National Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month. According to the American Cancer Society, individuals with a high level of exposure to UV rays from the sun have an increased risk of skin cancer, which is the most prevalent type of cancer in the country. It is important to note that despite these statistics,…
Read MoreSpring Break Is In The Air
My first Spring on the island after moving here from Denver was March 2011. Both of my children students at Flour Bluff. My daughter in 8th grade and my son a Junior. I had no idea what to expect. Many people had told tales about the stores being so packed that you needed to shop…
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