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September Designated As National Ovarian Cancer Month

 September Designated As National Ovarian Cancer Month 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

Each 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 the fight against ovarian cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death and has a higher…

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The Month of September Marks the Start Of Hunger Action Month

 The Month of September Marks the Start Of Hunger Action Month 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

Each 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 organized by Feeding America, the largest domestic hunger-relief program in the United States. Through its extensive network of 200 food banks and over 58,000 food…

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Flood Preparedness & Safety Tips

 Flood Preparedness & Safety Tips 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

Flood 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 relation to another type of weather emergency with the potential to affect residents of the Coastal Bend: flooding. Given our community’s proximity to the Texas…

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Donating Blood Can Help Save Lives

 Donating Blood Can Help Save Lives 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

Donating 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 across the country daily. In our community, the Coastal Bend Blood Center reports that in order to maintain the blood supply necessary to serve our…

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Joint Interim Committee on Cruise Ship Development Holds Hearing

 Joint Interim Committee on Cruise Ship Development Holds Hearing 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

Joint 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 benefits of establishing a cruise ship industry in South Texas. As chairman of the committee, I have the privilege of working to bring this important…

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