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MAILBOX MONEY

Anyone else sit at home and blast Jimmy Buffet radio through the surround sound? Mailbox Money is one of my personal favorites. He’s got the right idea: Invest in a piece of paradise, rent it, make (more than) a few bucks! With the housing market being as strong as it is right now, most buyers…

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Celebrating Our Military

May is National Military Appreciation Month. The members of the United States (US) Armed Forces continue to play an integral role in the development and protection of our country and freedoms. This month gives us the opportunity to demonstrate appreciation for past and present military personnel and their families for their service and sacrifices. There…

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March is American Red Cross Month

March is American Red Cross month, which is a nationwide initiative aimed at raising awareness for the humanitarian programs and services provided by this organization. As such, I would like to highlight the many ways the American Red Cross makes an impact in communities across the world as well as to share ways you can…

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Nueces County Priorities

Our county judge and commissioners need to get their priorities right.  The priority should be getting all county residents vaccinated as conveniently and as soon as possible for COVID-19.  County residents are dying daily.  Instead, our county judge and commissioners are spending their time in the fifth-plus futile effort to re-develop the old county courthouse.…

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Choosing the Right Solar Company

The solar industry has grown tremendously in the last 10 years, and Texas ranked second in the nation for solar growth in 2019. Solar energy promises consumers lower bills, tax incentives and an increase in home value, making it a tempting option for homeowners. Spring is the most popular time for solar panel installation, which…

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THE 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…

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2020-2021 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…

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PIBA Ambassador Spots Available

The Padre Island Business Association Island Ambassador Program is growing!  If you’ve attended a PIBA meeting, mixer, or event over the last 6 years then you have probably seen a group of men and women wearing white shirts with a blue name tag! Those are the AMAZING PIBA Island Ambassadors. As PIBA Island Ambassadors each…

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Student ID Theft

BBB Tips for College Students on Avoiding Fraud BBB Column College students are returning to campus for the start of the semester, and with confusion surrounding new COVID-19 procedures, they may not be thinking about protecting their identities. Students are becoming more susceptible to fraud, which means educating children and young adults on financial literacy…

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Our Human Memory

One of my interests in retirement has been reading several books about our human brain.  Medical scientists know a lot about the human brain, including the number of brain cells (about 200 billion plus).  They know how brain cells are constructed and the chemical reactions conducted in each cell to produce the cell’s energy and…

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