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. […]
FREE Vanguard Property Alert Fraud Service
The Vanguard Property Alert is a free real property fraud alert service offered by the Nueces County Clerk, Kara Sands. It is designed to notify you of any potentially fraudulent claims or transactions related to real property in Nueces County, Texas. Here’s how it works and what you should know: Purpose: The service aims to reduce fraudulently recorded documents that […]
BBB Scam Alert: Investment Scams Cost Texas Residents
Within the first two months of 2025, Texas residents have reported nearly $500,000 lost to investment scams to BBB Scam Tracker, with many reports detailing new promotional tactics scammers are using that encourage investors to participate in the scheme. By framing an investment opportunity with ‘New Year’ discounts on service, withdrawal, and tax fees, some Texas […]
BBB – What to know about IRS impostors and tax preparation fraud
The season for filing 2024 taxes began on Jan. 27, and while some Texas residents are planning on submitting their own returns, others are reaching out to reputable tax preparers for assistance. With roughly three months remaining until the fling deadline of April 15 for general tax returns, Better Business Bureau reminds residents to be […]
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 […]
PADRE ISLAND HOUSING REPORT – NOVEMBER 2024
Corpus Christi Association of Realtors has posted the Padre Island Corpus Christi Housing Report for November 2024. Our active listing median prices have softened the past month to $485,000 which is actually a 20.1% increase from where it was compared to last November at this time! CCAR shows us the data that has risen for active listings t0 […]
National Impaired Driving Awareness Month
The month of December is proclaimed as National Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention Month or National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. The time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is described by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals as “One of the deadliest and most dangerous times on America’s roadways due to an increase in […]
BBB Tip: How to avoid purchasing fake tickets to events
As another Texas summer with record-breaking heat ends and cooler fall temperatures approach, many people will be looking to get out and enjoy themselves at various events across the state. Sports enthusiasts may be planning on watching their favorite team compete this season, while those more interested in music eagerly await to see their favorite […]