April Brings Attention to Autism
April is National Autism Awareness Month. Awareness months are helpful because they bring public attention to issues facing many of our friends and families and autism is no different. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the medical term for Autism is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which is described as a group of […]
PADRE ISLAND HOUSING REPORT – FEBRUARY 2026
Corpus Christi Association of Realtors has posted the Padre Island Corpus Christi Housing Report for February 2026. Padre Island real estate in February 2026 shows a market that is resetting in a healthy way while still holding strong fundamentals. The median home price sits at $374,950, down 11.3% from a year ago. This shift improves […]
National Diabetes Awareness Month
Every year the month of November is recognized as Diabetes Awareness Month. The purpose of this month is to raise awareness regarding the disease since millions of Americans live with diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, 37.3 million Americans have diabetes. Additionally, 96 million people are categorized as pre-diabetic which is a condition where […]
September 2025 -Suicide Prevention Month
September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Month. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, suicide is the second leading cause of death among people between the ages 10-34. In addition to this, suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in the United States. Along with this, the National Alliance on Mental Illness reports […]
Nature Tourism in the Coastal Bend
The Coastal Bend is one of the top tourism destinations in the State of Texas. This is in great part due to our region’s many historical, cultural, and coastal attractions. With the summer travel season well underway, I would like to spend some time discussing the different components of the tourism industry in our region. […]
Supporting Our Island Small Businesses: The Backbone of Our Economy
As your Mayor, and as a former small business owner myself, I know firsthand the grit, determination, and resilience it takes to keep the lights on, payroll met, and customers happy. For 15 years, I proudly ran my own Allstate insurance agency. I built it from the ground up, navigated economic ups and downs, and […]
National Mental Health Awareness Month
Each year, May is designated as National Mental Health Awareness Month. This awareness month began to educate communities about mental health conditions and provide support along with resources to those individuals living with mental illness. Millions across the country are affected by mental illness each year. According to the Texas Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council, […]
BBB Tip: Recovering from freezing temperatures while avoiding
BBB Tip: Recovering from freezing temperatures while avoiding unethical contractors and utility impostors Over the weekend, plummeting temperatures and wintry weather mixtures have struck communities across Texas, with many residents experiencing power outages, ruptured water lines, hail damage, fallen tree limbs, or other issues due to below-freezing temperatures. As home and business owners begin to […]
February 2025 Heart Health Month
The month of February is designated as Heart Month. This month strives to educate the public about the importance of improving heart health. This endeavor aims to help people identify and understand helpful adjustments that can be made to increase heart health. The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. In the […]
TxDOT #EndTheStreakTX Campaign
I would like to draw attention to a very important topic we face in Texas, which is roadway safety. Since November 7, 2000 at least one person has died every single day, with an average of 10 deaths everyday. As a result, The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently launched the annual #EndTheStreakTX campaign. During […]