Hurricane Harvey Anniversary On August 25, 2017, almost one year ago, our area was hit by Hurricane Harvey. Today, I would like to highlight some of the events taking place…
read moreMuseums Contribute to Tourism, Knowledge, Context in the Coastal Bend, Part I Over the next several weeks, I would like to take the opportunity to discuss the various museums and…
read moreBack-To-School Means Sales Tax Holiday Back-to-school is right around the corner which means the arrival of Texas’ annual Sales Tax Holiday. This year’s sales tax holiday begins Friday, Aug. 10,…
read moreFlood Preparedness & Safety Tips Earlier this summer, I shared important information on how to prepare in case of a hurricane. Today, I would like to revisit that topic in…
read moreSummertime Brings New Laws Earlier this year, I outlined some of the state laws that went into effect on January 1st. This week I’d like to highlight some of the…
read moreJuly is Parks & Recreation Month This year, the month of July has been designated as National Parks & Recreation Month. It is important to recognize the importance of parks…
read moreThe Month of July Marks National UV Safety Month July is designated as National Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month. According to the American Cancer Society, individuals with a high level of…
read moreThe 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…
read moreNature Tourism in the Coastal Bend 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…
read moreThe 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 as…
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