FEMA Extends Deadline to Apply for Hurricane Ida Assistance to Nov. 29 October 28, 2021 Louisiana residents seeking disaster aid from Hurricane Ida now have until Nov. 29 to apply for assistance. The Federal Emergency...
Severe Storm Brings Tornado Watch to Texas, Louisiana October 27, 2021 A severe storm generated thunderstorms and reports of tornados across southeastern Texas into Louisiana late morning Wednesday, Oct. 27. The...
TWIA Policies Expected to Grow by 5.2% in 2022 October 26, 2021 The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association expects policies in-force to increase by 5.2% in 2022, according to preliminary budget information shared...
Texas Furniture Maker Faces $247K Fine for Exposing Employees to Amputation Hazards October 26, 2021 The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration said it has given MooreCo Inc., a Temple, Texas furniture...
NTSB: Driver was Behind Wheel When Tesla Crashed Near Houston, Killing Two October 25, 2021 By Tom Krisher A driver was behind the wheel when a Tesla electric car crashed and burned last April near Houston, killing two...
Louisiana Mayor: 300-400 Buildings Condemned From Hurricane Laura Damage October 22, 2021 A Louisiana mayor says 300 to 400 commercial buildings damaged last year by Hurricane Laura are being condemned or marked...
Texas Regulators OK Rule Requiring Power Companies to Better Prepare for Winter October 22, 2021 By Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune Texas utility regulators on Oct. 21 approved a rule requiring power companies to better prepare for winter weather — based...
Texas Workers’ Compensation Saw Telemedicine Services Skyrocket During Pandemic October 22, 2021 By Ezra Amacher Utilization of telemedicine services in the Texas workers’ compensation rose dramatically during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to...
Chemical Giant to Pay $50M-Plus to Resolve Air Pollution Concerns in Texas, Iowa October 21, 2021 Federal officials say three U.S. subsidiaries of Dutch chemical giant LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (Lyondell) have agreed to make upgrades and...
Texas Furniture Manufacturer Fined $249.6K for Exposing Workers to Amputation Hazards October 21, 2021 Federal officials issued five citations against Texas furniture design and manufacturing company and fined the firm more than $249,000 for...