“National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week” occurs annually during the second week of April. It is a formal reminder for those of us in the public safety sector to recognize our dispatchers and say thank you for taking care of us and our community. So, it would have been more appropriate for me to have published this column last week. However, […]
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City-county revenue sharing idea to benefit all
Commissioner’s CommentsSales tax What should happen to the one-eighth-cent sales tax recently defeated overwhelmingly by voters? I have an idea. How about the City of Corpus Christi works with Nueces County to determine a way to share this revenue on projects to benefit all citizens in Nueces County? When I say benefit all, I mean all. Prop A was soundly defeated […]
Student mentors provide support
Education NotesIn today’s ever-changing world, teenagers face countless challenges, from academic stress and managing emotions to navigating complicated social relationships with their peers. In the midst of these struggles, peers often turn to each other for support before seeking help from adults. Here at Port Aransas ISD, we have implemented and embraced programs that foster positive relationships between students and encourage […]
During Sexual Assault Month, be aware to prevent
State of AffairsApril is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The State of Texas is working tirelessly to take preventative steps against sexual assault. One of the best ways to prevent it is by discussing it, which raises awareness. Sexual assault is the most under-reported crime, so it is vital that we all work together to raise awareness, not only during the month […]
Charting the course at Port Aransas ISD
Education NotesIn the quaint coastal community of Port Aransas, education serves as the bedrock of our society, shaping the minds of our future leaders and fostering a culture of lifelong learning. As the finance director of Port Aransas Independent School District (ISD), I am honored to illuminate the unique financial journey undertaken by our district, intertwining historical perspectives with modern-day innovations […]
Shine like the stars
Coffee GirlMy husband, Rick, is a bow hunter. He doesn’t take his sport as seriously as he once did—he enjoys getting a few extra minutes of sleep. But in the past, during hunting season, he’s been known to wake up at 4:00 am (or earlier!). To prepare for a hunt, he washes his camouflage clothing in a special scent-free detergent. He […]
Donations save lives
State of AffairsApril is National Donate Life Month. This month is dedicated to educating and encouraging Americans to register as donors of organs, tissue, marrow and blood. Donating is a generous act that saves thousands of lives annually. Transplanting organs and tissue is one of the greatest and most successful medical procedures in the history of medicine. Organ transplantations offer patients a […]
The dos and don’ts of SandFest
Chief ConcernsThere is, in my humble opinion, a mistaken belief that Spring Break poses the most substantial challenges for our law enforcement mission. There was a time that was true, but the times – they are a-changing. While we have seen a shift to somewhat smaller and less rowdy Spring Break crowds, we have experienced another shift during other events and […]
Welcome happy morning
Pastor’s PenA classic Easter Hymn begins, “Welcome happy morning, age to age shall say…” The words to the hymn were written in the 6th century, and it was translated into English with modern music in the 19th century. It is traditionally sung on Easter morning and is a celebration of Christ’s victory over the forces of hell, death, destruction and the […]
NHS accomplished meaningful projects
Education NotesNHS stands for the National Honor Society – a well-known organization in schools across the United States, focused on recognizing and encouraging academic achievement, leadership, service and character in high school students. Membership in the National Honor Society is often considered a prestigious honor and is typically based on a combination of academic excellence and involvement in extracurricular activities, as […]
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