With the holidays in full swing, it is the perfect time for the residents of the Coastal Bend to 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.

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 more common than most people think. Since millions of…

The month of November is a time to recognize the sacrifices of the people that served in the armed forces. U.S. veterans have made major sacrifices for The United States, so it is important to honor them for their service. In Texas, there are several programs that seek to help and assist our current and…

Every year the month of November is recognized as Diabetes Awareness Month. The purpose of this month is to raise awareness regarding the disease since millions of Americans live with diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, 37.3 million Americans have diabetes. Additionally, ninety-six million people are categorized as pre-diabetic which is a condition where…