Charlotte Hutchinson

The 87th Texas Legislative Session begins Tuesday, January 12th . The Texas House of Representatives swearing-in ceremony will be held on the House floor at noon on January 12th. To…

As the new year begins, I would like to recognize January as National Blood Donor Awareness Month. This is a nationwide initiative to celebrate and recognize blood donors. National Blood…

With the holiday season upon us, it is important to remember there are many Coastal Bend residents that may need a helping hand this winter. In this week’s column, I…

With December in full swing, it is the perfect time for the residents of the Coastal Bend join together to assist those less fortunate. In the spirit of the holidays,…

I would like to draw attention to a very important topic we face in Texas, which is roadway safety. Since November 7, 2000 at least one person has died every…

I want to talk about an issue that some households may face during the cooler parts of the year. In addition to cooler temperatures, our area’s combination of humidity and…

November is National Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month. COPD is an umbrella term used to describe progressive lung diseases including emphysema, and chronic bronchitis and possibly asthma. I…

Each year, November is designated as National Diabetes Month. This annual initiative is spearheaded by the American Diabetes Association to raise awareness about a disease affecting millions of individuals across…

The month of November is a time to recognize the sacrifice of the men and women that served in the armed forces. U.S. veterans have sacrificed so much for our…