Life in the Coastal Bend

I don’t know about you, but I really don’t need it to be a national holiday to celebrate coffee. I celebrate coffee every day, several times a day. Yet, today on National Coffee Day, I think the best way...

Back in 2010 life was grand. I had just graduated and was working in my first teaching job as a 7th grade ELA teacher. I was having a blast with my coworkers and going to weekly Happy Hours each...

SweetPea Photography by Tracy is a sponsor in CCMB's annual guide to area photographers. She specializes in photographing newborns, children, maternity, family, and seniors. Local photographer Tracy Daugird grew up in Refugio, a sleepy little town just north of Corpus Christi....

Fall is here!! I love fall. I love the colors, the cool weather, the smell of pumpkin anything, and the memories that it creates among families! Make the most of this wonderful time of year and try out these wonderful...

It's difficult eating with food allergies. It's especially difficult eating at restaurants. Whether you're at a diner, ballgame, or concert, 90% of getting together with friends and family is eating. And even if that weren't the case, it's nice not...

Cast Your Vote Today! Following the success of Reliant’s inaugural crowd-sourced charitable giving program earlier this year, the “Reliant Gives” program returns to connect communities to the Texas nonprofits that matter most to them. Three organizations from across the state have been chosen...

It’s hot outside. We all know this. Morning showers have been rendered obsolete. Only five minutes outside can trick your body into thinking it’s on fire, and the only way to put out the flames is to produce gallons...

When I found out that August 25th through 31st is Be Kind to Humankind Week, it touched a place in my heart. The creator of this awareness week was inspired after seeing a newspaper story about two boaters who did not assist...

Before we had kids, we had pets. I did not grow up with pets. I had a few goldfish, but I consider them to be completely pointless. My apologies to any diehard goldfish lovers out there. My husband had dogs growing...

Lindsey Baker is a sponsor in CCMB's annual guide to area photographers. She specializes in fine art portraiture as well as photographing families and children. In childhood, local photographer and artist Lindsey Baker began taking pictures with disposable cameras. Her interest in...