Inez
Inez, TX · Business
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Five questions that could change how you see retirement
Retirement is about more than saving. It's also about knowing what you're saving for. If you're within five to 10 years of retirement, now is the time to start building a plan around the life you actually want. Ask yourself these five questions to help shape your retirement vision. First:...
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Texas crossroads ports expand to boost energy shipping and job opportunities
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McBride brings experience, growth focus to Aztec Chevrolet GMC
Aztec Chevrolet GMC’s new general manager says he plans to focus on growth, customer service and community involvement while building on the dealership’s existing foundation. Todd McBride began his role as general manager on April 9, bringing 27 years of experience in the automotive industry. “I’ve been in...
The Center Square
EXCLUSIVE: Texas company proves it's wired for success
(The Center Square) - Most Americans may not know that metal grocery carts, metal racks that dispense newspapers nationwide, or the decorative wire baskets now commonplace in big box stores were invented and produced by an entrepreneur in rural Texas. A company that began making wire baskets in 1898 has adapted through several generations surviving the Great Depression, steel shortages, oil embargoes, multiple wars, recessions, technological changes, political turmoil marked by national protests and assassinations, and an unprecedented border crisis whose county sheriff is leading on border security efforts working with an Operation Lone Star Task Force. As Texas celebrates its 190th anniversary of independence this year, Texans in a rural part of the state continue to set a standard for entrepreneurship, public service and philanthropy that’s endured for more than 125 years. They’re also bucking the trend of rural communities losing residents in a county where cattle outnumber residents three to one. In 1898, Kaspar Wire Works was founded in Shiner, Texas, by August Kaspar, a native Texan and son of a Swiss German immigrant and Lutheran missionary. With the advent of barbed wire, farmers and ranchers were tearing out miles of wire fencing. Kaspar used the wire to
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Chase Field Airport food truck park to support workers, local businesses
A new food truck park at Chase Field Airport will open June 5, with a grand opening scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event will include a ribbon cutting at 11:30 a.m. along with live music and a DJ. Michael Blair, executive director of the Bee Development Authority,...
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Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce announces business ribbon cuttings
Notes: Three photos should be grouped together inside, online no text just photos. Title: Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce announces business ribbon cuttings. Cutline: The Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce board members, bay blazers and staff recently celebrated the ribbon cutting for Vintage Air Tours AeroDome office on May 15. The AeroDome is at the Aransas County Airport. For more information about Vintage Air Tours and upcoming events, please contact Vintage Air Tours at 361-238-6637 or visit ww.vintageairtours.com.
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Environmental Review Completed for TX Reactor Site
The environmental assessment of the proposed Long Mott Generating Station wrapped up ahead of schedule, marking a key milestone in the review of an advanced X-energy reactor facility at Dow Chemical’s Seadrift site in Port Lavaca, Texas, said officials at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). NRC officials determined an...
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Building a stronger Beeville starts with strategic economic development
Beeville’s future doesn’t happen by chance; it is shaped by the choices we make today. From supporting small businesses on our main streets to attracting new employers to Bee County, economic development is about creating real opportunities that strengthen our local economy and improve quality of life for our residents. At a time when communities across South Texas are competing for jobs and investment, Beeville must remain focused, prepared, and united in its approach.
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Early morning storm leaves thousands without power in Coastal Bend
More than 7,000 people in the Coastal Bend are without power after thunderstorms hit the area early May 19. In a Facebook post , AEP Texas reported that 7,413 customers are without power due to severe weather. The post said crews are assessing the damage and working as safely and quickly as possible to restore services to affected customers. Weather forecast: Rainfall to hit Corpus Christi area. Here's how long it will stay The AEP online map shows most areas affected will have power restored by noon May 19. Heavily affected areas include Tierra Grande, Corpus Christi's Southside, multiple spots in Rockport, Bayside and Bonnie View. To report an outage, or check on an outage status, visit aeptexas.com . John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Have a story idea? Contact him at john.oliva@caller.com . Consider supporting local journalism with a subscription to the Caller-Times . This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Early morning storm leaves thousands without power in Coastal Bend