As Black Friday approaches, marking the start of the holiday gift-giving season, video games and gaming consoles emerge as top choices on many shopping lists. Their popularity is undeniable, but it's essential to recognize the potential for addictive behavior associated with gaming. Dr. Chris Leeth, an assistant professor of counselor education and a gaming specialist at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, emphasizes the need for moderation...
The Houston Astros consistently rank as one of the premier teams in Major League Baseball, a trend they've maintained over the last decade. Their continued success appears set to endure, thanks to their formidable abilities in all aspects of the game. Houston's impressive record stems from their balanced strengths. They excel in batting, matching the prowess of the league's best, and their pitching. Their starters and relievers have demonstrated...
Thanksgiving, a time synonymous with family gatherings and shared meals, often highlights an overlooked reality: food insecurity. This holiday season, millions across America, particularly in Texas, face the challenge of affording a festive meal. Feeding America's startling statistics reveal over four million Texans grappling with hunger. The situation is equally dire in Coastal Bend, where one in six individuals and one in five children...
As the cherished American holiday of Thanksgiving approaches next week, households across the country are gearing up to prepare the traditional, sumptuous feast that marks this special occasion. However, this year's preparations come with a unique challenge: the bite of inflation on supermarket prices, which will impact the festive meal's overall cost. Inflation, an economic phenomenon that affects the value of money and the prices of goods and...
North Beach, a community significantly affected by the construction of the new Harbor Bridge, recently received an important update on the project's progress. This billion-dollar undertaking, a stone's throw from their homes, has been a constant presence in their lives. A resident, Carrie Robertson, expressed how closely she witnessed the construction, which happened just a thousand feet from her doorstep. She and other residents were part of a...
