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Museums Contribute to Tourism, Knowledge, Context in the Coastal Bend, Part I

 Museums Contribute to Tourism, Knowledge, Context in the Coastal Bend, Part I 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

Museums 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 historical institutions that serve our area by educating the public on important aspects of our local history. This week, I will be focusing on two…

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Back-To-School Means Sales Tax Holiday

 Back-To-School Means Sales Tax Holiday 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

Back-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, and goes through midnight Sunday, Aug. 12. Shoppers will pay no state or local sales tax on many schools supplies, most clothing and shoes priced…

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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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Summertime Brings New Laws

 Summertime Brings New Laws 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

Summertime 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 new laws that have gone into effect this summer. These new laws range from bills addressing the functions of the State Board of Dental Examiners…

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July is Parks & Recreation Month

 July is Parks & Recreation Month 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

July 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 and recreation in establishing and maintaining quality of life and in contributing to the physical, economic, and environmental well-being of communities. In the United States,…

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