She survived Katrina as the hurricane ripped the roof off her old news room and has slept (with her camera) in a horse trailer during a two-day special report on the devastation brought on by Hurricane Ike in the small Texas fishing village San Leon. Her producer knows to keep a watchful eye out when Toni does the Pet of the Week segment. Years ago, she wound up taking a blind Boston Terrier home with her after he was the featured as Pet of the Week. Toni is now the "mother" of a Boston Terrier named Bella, who, of course, calls all the shots!

After working a combined 10 years at Allen Samuels Chevrolet and Eddie Yaklin Ford Lincoln Mercury as a sales Associate, Finance Manager and Sales Manager, Adrian Garza, is now co-publisher of Nside Coastal Bend. An avid salesman, Adrian embraces his decade of experience in the car industry as a very rewarding and fulfilling career. This experience coupled with the need for a business and medical publication in Corpus Christi paved the way for Nside Coastal Bend.

From singing in the church choir as a young boy,  to jumping out of planes as an airborne paratrooper,  to making people laugh on stage as a stand up comedian.  Edward has done it all and is ready for his next experience.

After graduating from the Art Institute of Dallas in 2003 Edward moved to San Antonio where he put his degree to good use as a production assistant for Time Warner Media Sales,  shooting and editing commercials for clients such as the Komen Foundation to Six Flags Fiesta Texas.  Working in the Alamo City allowed Edward to learn his craft in a fast paced setting while letting him hone his skills as an aspiring writer/filmmaker through the culture of the big city.  

Like they say there is no place like home so now Edward resides in his hometown of Corpus Christi and proudly works as an award winning Promotions Producer for KZTV Action 10 News.  As Head of Promotions for Action 10 he is able to draw viewers as well as use his creative abilities to inspire the local community in public service.  Dancing is one of his favorite things to do and doing it for a good cause makes it that much better! 

Ruben Bonilla is the owner of the Ruben Bonilla Insurance Agency with Farmers Insurance Group. Since opening his business doors in 2007, Ruben has provided quality Personal and Commercial insurance products to all of South Texas. In addition to his business, he serves on the Corpus Christi Literacy Council and he is also a board member on the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce.  Ruben volunteers as a mentor for the Big Brother/Big Sister organization. In 2008, the CC Chamber of Commerce recognized Ruben as the Young Entrepreneur of the Year.