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 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 and concludes on November 30. The storms that occur during this time are among the most powerful and…

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 the types, prevention methods, warning signs, effects or risks, and treatments of strokes. The American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association (ASA) work diligently…

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, like the American Cancer Society and Skin Cancer Foundation, work diligently to educate the nation on the risks, the warning signs, and how to reduce…

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, or mute. This is a primary form of communication. Sign language is its own language. It has its own fundamental features, like all other languages.…

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 teams and over 15,000 runners annually. Every year, Beach to Bay brings thousands of people to the Coastal Bend area from all over the world…