September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. According to a survey by the Texas Department of Health Services (DSHS), approximately 32% of Texas children are either overweight or obese as…
read moreEach year, September is named as National Ovarian Cancer Month. This awareness month was initiated as a way to educate communities on the importance of early detection and intervention in…
read moreEach year, the month of September is designated as Hunger Awareness Month as a way to educate and mobilize communities in the fight against hunger. This important awareness month is…
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 moreDonating Blood Can Help Save Lives According to the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), every two seconds someone needs blood. On average, over 36,000 units of blood are needed…
read moreJoint Interim Committee on Cruise Ship Development Holds Hearing Thursday, August 25, the Joint Interim Committee on Cruise Ship Development will meet in Corpus Christi to discuss the potential economic…
read moreU.S. 181 Harbor Bridge Replacement Project Breaks Ground The Coastal Bend is celebrating the official groundbreaking of the U.S. 181 Harbor Bridge Replacement Project. The long-awaited Harbor Bridge project comes…
read moreAugust is National Immunization Awareness Month Each year, August is designated as National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This important awareness month began in order to help educate communities on the…
read moreBack to School Means Sales Tax Holiday The 2016-2017 school year is right around the corner, which means the arrival of Texas’ annual Sales Tax Holiday weekend. From August 5-7,…
read moreVarious Occupational Licensing Boards Undergo Sunset Review Process There are several key state agencies and programs currently under review by the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission ahead of the 2017 Texas…
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