Human Trafficking Awareness 2025
The month of January serves as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Governor Abbott has proclaimed January 2025 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month. During this month, advocates, organizations, and individuals unite to raise awareness about this very important issue. According to the Department of Homeland Security, human trafficking is “modern-day slavery and involves the use of force, […]
BBB Tip: Reports of political scams increase as presidential election nears
An election’s approach always seems to turn up the emotional heat across the nation, and the upcoming presidential election is no exception. On Nov. 5, voters will decide who will lead the country into the future. As the election nears, voices arguing for or against critical issues are loud and persistent, often fueled by emotional […]
BBB Scam Alert: How to spot a credit check scam when apartment shopping
Planning a move this summer? According to multiple BBB Scam Tracker reports, scammers are using a new twist on fake rental ads to trick potential renters into compromising sensitive personal information. While credit checks are a routine process many landlords and rental companies use to evaluate potential renters, fraudulent rental listings are being used to […]
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
The month of September is recognized as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. According to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, ovarian cancer is rare since only 1.1% of women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Yet, it is the number one cause of cancer-related death among women. Additionally, in 2023 it is estimated that 19,710 women will […]
BBB Tip: Donating wisely during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Every October, countries worldwide observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month, focused on increasing support and awareness of the most common cancer affecting women worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in the United States. In Texas, more than 19,000 new breast cancer cases were diagnosed in 2019. […]
BBB Business: Cybersecurity Tips
BBB Business Tip: The top 5 cybersecurity practices every small business needs to do now Cybercrime is a big problem for small businesses, and it’s only getting worse. According to McAfee Enterprise and FireEye’s latest report, Cybercrime in a Pandemic World: The Impact of COVID-19, 81% of global organizations have experienced increased cyber threats since the onset of […]
Padre Island Housing Report – April 2020
Sellers Are Holding Eager Buyers Back as State Reopens: This pandemic doesn’t appear to be spooking some potential homebuyers away. Sporting masks and gloves, they’re beginning to preview homes in person. BUT it is home sellers who may be keeping them back, from what we’re seeing. We’ve started finding buyers ready, willing, and able, and […]
Texas Quarterly Housing Report for 1st Quarter of 2020
Homes sales and median home prices across Texas experienced a moderate increase in the first quarter of 2020, according to the 2020 Texas Quarterly Housing Report released Wednesday by Texas REALTORS®. Although this time period includes the beginning stages of the COVID-19 outbreak, the statistical representation of its impact on the Texas housing market will […]
Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Update
Good morning, As part of our commitment to providing our members with the information necessary to address the COVID-19 crisis, we would like to invite you to listen in to our Chamber Update on the CARES Act. This call will take place on Tuesday, April 7th at 1:00 PM Central. Our guest speaker for the […]
Corona Virus Shelter In Place , Lockdown, Self-Quarantine
[kkstarratings] #COVID19NEWs Corona Virus News Here is an informative video that shares with you the difference between “Shelter in Place, a Lockdown & Self Quarantine! Here is more information from the city of Corpus Christi Texas regarding the COVID-19 Corona Virus. http://www.cctexas.com/coronavirus https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html https://www.nih.gov/health-information/coronavirus Stay Safe Everyone… Coastline Properties Team!