Stories
How to Be an Eco-Friendly Entrepreneur
A quick primer on steps you can take starting today to build a greener business for tomorrow. We all know that we have to go green to save the planet for our children and grandchildren. But, how can we do that in a way that aligns with our business goals? If you’re planning to become…
Read MoreToys For Tots 2021
With December in full swing, it’s the perfect time for the residents of the Coastal Bend 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 for Tots…
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 More2020-2021 Padre Island Business Association Scholarship
Caitlyn Forrester THANK YOU. This scholarship has allowed me to pay for my tuition this semester without taking out any loans. This is amazingly helpful as I won’t be in a large amount of debt when I graduate. WHY I CHOSE MY AREA OF STUDY: I found I really enjoyed chemistry when I took my…
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 MoreThe Corona Virus Pandemic
Overall, the federal, state and county governments handled the Coronavirus pandemic as well as could realistically be expected. However, there were areas that should have been handled better. Around April 1, the federal, state, and county-issued mandatory guidelines for individuals, businesses, hospitals, and doctor practices. Those guidelines required hospitals and doctors to postpone all deferable…
Read MoreOpen Texas Checklist – 5/31
OPEN TEXAS CHECKLIST Click on the business/service opening for Required Health Standards Documents New, In Effect May 31, 2020 Day Youth Camp Operators Day Youth Camp Families Overnight Youth Camp Operators Overnight Youth Camp Families Professional Sports Without In-Person Spectators New, In Effect May 22, 2020 Bars Bar Patrons Bowling Alleys, Bingo Halls, Simulcasting, Skating…
Read MoreReal High Tech
Sometime back during the infancy of computers and information technology, someone invented the term “high tech” to describe it. That is an unfair disservice to many other industries that have their own amazing high technology. The modern car or SUV has hundreds of components that are incredibly high tech that has evolved over the 125…
Read MoreThe Peter Principle
I recently read “Undaunted Courage” by Stephen Ambrose. It recounts the story of the Lewis and Clark expedition which explored the Louisiana Territory in the early 1800’s. Meriwether Lewis was a tragic example of the “Peter Principle” which is named for Lawrence Peter’s book in the 1960’s which proposed the theory that large organizations such…
Read MoreDON’T FA LA LA LA FRET
Cooking and cleaning and hosting, oh my! Broken wine glass shards as far as the living room? Kitchen sink spitting up last month’s pot pie leftovers? Aunty Shissa sprained ankle on the kids’ long-lost Lego piece? Get through the final holiday season without a hitch, and make it seem flawless. Before Guests Arrive: Clear your…
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