In this week’s article, I would like to draw attention to roadway safety which is an extremely important topic. Since November 7, 2000, at least one person has died every single day on Texas roads, with an average of eleven deaths every day. As a result, The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has launched the…

The month of January serves as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. During this month, advocates, organizations, and individuals unite to raise awareness about this especially important issue. According to the Department of Homeland Security, human trafficking is “modern-day slavery and involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial…

With the winter months now upon us, I want to talk about an issue that some households may face during the cooler parts of the year. In addition to colder temperatures, our area’s combination of humidity and high winds can be particularly grueling during this time of year, especially for those living in homes without…

The holidays offer the Coastal Bend and South Texas a time of community togetherness and celebration. I wanted to take the opportunity to continue to touch on some of the highlights of the holidays in our area, as well as ways families can join together in the spirit of the season. I also wanted to…