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 wanted to take this opportunity to bring attention to certain efforts in our area that will benefit many families this holiday season. Toys for…

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 single day, with an average of 10 deaths everyday. As a result, The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently launched the annual #EndTheStreakTX campaign. During…

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 high winds can be particularly grueling during this time of year, especially for those living in homes without proper insulation. Fortunately, the State of Texas…

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 would like to take this month to bring Awareness to COPD and the issues facing many of our friends and families. This disease is characterized…

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 country, including some living in the Coastal Bend. According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes is a life-threatening disease that affects over 30 million…