President-elect Donald Trump said today that he intends to name Rick Perry, who served as Texas governor from 2000 to 2015, as his Secretary of Energy. “As the governor of Texas, Rick Perry created a business climate that produced millions of … [Read more...]
Signs You Were Raised in South Texas
With just a few words, we can find out whether you are a South Texan:You say “yes, ma’am" and “no, ma’am" and "you all".You believe it’s important to be raised right.You fry with Crisco and use cilantro peppers.You make … [Read more...]
Business Spotlight: Sonny’s Beach Service South Padre
Business Spotlight: Sonny's Beach Service South PadreSonny’s Beach Service, Inc. has served the South Padre Island community since January of 1986. Sonny and Vickie Gentry are the owner and operators of the company. They were instrumental in … [Read more...]
Travel Channel TV Xtreme Waterparks Presents Schlitterbahn’s The Madness Continues
Travel Channel's Xtreme Waterparks Presents Schlitterbahn's Jeff Henry on TV tonightJune 19, 2016 8 pm (CST) & June 20, 2016 11 am (CST)Jeff Henry features in the TV special: "The Madness Continues" Schlitterbahn's Jeff Henry shares his struggles … [Read more...]
75 one-liners to impress real estate clients
Sourced from Inman news social following and the real estate Facebook group Lead Gen Scripts and Objections, here are 75 one-liners that real estate pros can use to impress or motivate clients. 1. “Buyers are … [Read more...]
Texas A&M heading to McAllen with $40M and a new software startup
Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp and the Texas A&M System’s Board of Regents added a $40 million project in McAllen to their capital plan. Texas A&M System’s expansion into McAllen will feature a 60,000 square-foot facility … [Read more...]
What the oil boom gave, the bust takes away
Wall Street flags fiscal health as concern There’s a visible reminder of the twists and turns of the oil business in South Texas — a new $22 million swim center just south of the Eagle Ford Shale oil patch that sits unopened.But things … [Read more...]
Presidential candidates view on Vacation Rentals
Where do the candidates stand on vacation rentals?We’ve seen significant changes in the vacation rental regulatory environment.The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted a robust debate about the sharing economy in which Airbnb and the … [Read more...]
Coast beware, a potential bust is taking root in the south Texas oil patch
Will Port Aransas (south central Texas Coast) see it's record demand fall with the oil prices?It’s a time for condensing, consolidation, and frankly, survival of the fittest. Investors and developers on the Texas coast need to be more cautious as to … [Read more...]
Chinese Firm Plans $1.3 Billion Purchase Of Texas Oil Lands
A Chinese investment holding company intends to put down stakes in the United States after signing a letter of intent to purchase oil properties in western Texas for $1.3 billion through a limited liability partnership.The Shanghai-listed Yantai … [Read more...]