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Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month

 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) awareness month. Organizations like Cure SMA work diligently to educate the public about this genetically-passed disease that is the leading cause of death of infants up to 2 years of age. 1 in 50 Americans, despite gender or race, can be a carrier of…

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Medical Alert Awareness Month

 Medical Alert Awareness Month 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

Medical Alert Awareness Month The month of August is Medic Alert Awareness Month. For over 60 years, the MedicAlert Foundation International (MAFI) has customized jewelry for people who suffer from life threatening medical conditions. Dr. Marion Collins established MAFI after his daughter, Linda, nearly died of a severe allergic reaction during a simple non-life threatening…

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2017 Hurricane Season: Tropical Update

 2017 Hurricane Season: Tropical Update 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

2017 Hurricane Season: Tropical Update The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1st and will conclude on November 30th. Within the first two months, the United States (US) has already experienced “named” tropical storms and hurricane activity (i.e. Tropical Storm Arlene, Tropical Storm Bret, and Tropical Storm Cindy). Meteorologists from the National Oceanic and…

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New Laws in Texas to Prevent Domestic Violence

 New Laws in Texas to Prevent Domestic Violence 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

New Laws in Texas to Prevent Domestic Violence Prior to the 85th Legislative Session, the frequency of domestic violence cases increased in the Coastal Bend. Several local organizations and my office worked diligently to create new laws to help protect victims and end domestic violence. The Texas Legislature passed some new laws. The following three…

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Coastal Bend Colleges Focus on Coastal Studies

 Coastal Bend Colleges Focus on Coastal Studies 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

Coastal Bend Colleges Focus on Coastal Studies In the Coastal Bend area, we have excellent higher education institutions that educate students on coastal issues, coastal studies and coastal habitats. These higher institutions include Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC), University of Texas Marine Science Institute at Port Aransas (UTMSI), and Del Mar College (DMC).

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