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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 MoreBBB Tip: How to avoid purchasing fake tickets to events
As another Texas summer with record-breaking heat ends and cooler fall temperatures approach, many people will be looking to get out and enjoy themselves at various events across the state. Sports enthusiasts may be planning on watching their favorite team compete this season, while those more interested in music eagerly await to see their favorite…
Read MoreImportance of Blood Donation
The Coastal Bend Blood Center was formed in 1969 to centralize blood donation efforts in the South Texas area, as well as for Port Aransas, Rockport-Fulton, and Corpus Christi communities. Since its formation, it has involved over 35,000 volunteers per year, which is crucial since over 150 people per day are needed to donate blood…
Read MoreNational Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The month of October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the National Research Center on Domestic Violence, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men are affected by domestic violence. Unfortunately, this means that this is a common problem for many people. Additionally, it is estimated that annually 20 million people…
Read MoreBlood Cancer Awareness Month
Each year, September is named as Blood Cancer Awareness Month. This awarenessmonth was initiated to educate communities and to bring attention to the fight against bloodcancer. According to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), blood cancers are the thirdleading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Furthermore, blood cancers are the most commoncancers among children,…
Read MoreHow The City Works With Other Governmental Agencies For The Island
The Island is bustling with summer activity as we welcome beachgoers and visitors from allacross the country. We are making great strides on multiple fronts to build a brighter future forNorth Padre Island residents and visitors. One of the driving forces behind our localdevelopments is the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2, or Island TIRZ. Established…
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 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 MoreNational Epilepsy Awareness Month
The month of November is recognized as National Epilepsy Awareness Month. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime. In addition to this, 3.4 million Americans currently live with epilepsy. This means that epilepsy is not rare and is actually more common than most people think. Since millions…
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