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This year, the month of July has been designated as National Parks & Recreation Month. It is important to recognize the importance of parks and recreation in establishing and maintaining read more

Nature Tourism and Summer Safety The Coastal Bend is one of the top tourism destinations in the State of Texas. This is in great part due to our region’s many…

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The Month of June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month This year, the month of June has been designated as Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. When people think of being…

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The Month of June Marks National PTSD Awareness Month Each year, the month of June is designated as National Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. This awareness month began to…

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Hurricane Season Preparedness As hurricane season approaches, being aware of hazards and having a plan for evacuation, in the case a tropical cyclone (hurricane) occurs, can be lifesaving. The 2019…

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May is American Stroke Month Since 1989, the month of May is designated as American Stroke Month. Throughout the month, communities and organizations strive to increase awareness and education of…

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Skin Cancer Awareness Month The month of May is nationally recognized as Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Awareness month. Throughout the month, the American Academy of Dermatology and several organizations,…

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American Sign Language Month Sign language is a form of communication through the use of hands, head, facial expressions, torso, and other body motions. Millions of Americans are hard-of-hearing, deaf,…

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Beach to Bay On Saturday, May 18, the Coastal Bend is hosting the 44th annual Beach to Bay Relay Marathon. The marathon started in 1976 and attracts more than 2,500…

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Upcoming Events in the Coastal Bend In this week’s article, I will focus on some up and coming cultural staples of South Texas. This includes the Buccaneer Days festival, the…

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