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. […]
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, […]
National Epilepsy Awareness Month
The month of November is recognized as National Epilepsy Awareness Month. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime. In addition to this, 3.4 million Americans currently live with epilepsy. This means that epilepsy is not rare and is actually more common than most people think. Since millions […]
March is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month which is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. I would like to discuss the importance of making informed food choices by developing sound eating habits and through physical activity. Texas has been helpful in promoting good nutrition for our citizens. Since Texas has a diverse […]
Hunter Delivers Legislative Wins for Coastal Bend
TWIA reform, suicide prevention, college funding make session successful. Media Contact: Angie Flores at 361.695.2048 (CORPUS CHRISTI) – It will be more difficult for the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) to raise insurance rates under legislation successfully pushed this year by State Rep. Todd Hunter of Corpus Christi. The protection against TWIA rate increases was […]
Number of Oil & Gas Jobs Continue to Rise in Texas
Eagle Ford Job Seekers Face Challenges Living in the Oil Patch The Eagle Ford Shale boom is attracting workers in South Texas, and with the price of oil currently hovering around $100 per barrel, growth is expected to continue into the immediate future. In March of 2014, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) said 3,200 oil […]