At least 16 tornadoes have been confirmed in the outbreak in North Texas on May 15, federal weather officials say. Survey teams were sent to Johnson County, Hood County, Parker County, Ellis County and Montague County, the National Weather Service …
Lawmakers in the House have rejected a proposal seeking legislative review of large rate hikes for customers of Louisiana’s property insurer of last resort. The House Insurance Committee scrapped the idea in a 9-4 vote against Senate Bill 19 by …
The cause of the fire that triggered the explosions in a fertilizer plant in Texas last month has been deemed “undetermined,” investigators say. Texas State Fire Marshall Chris Connealy said the scene investigation into what caused the fire in the …
Mullis Newby Hurst LP (MNH), based in Addison, Texas, has promoted John W. Newby to president and chief operating officer. Newby began his career with MNH in 2002, as executive vice president and partner. Prior to that, he was the …
At least six people were killed and 100 injured when tornadoes ripped through north-central Texas after dark and authorities said the death toll could rise as rescuers search through the rubble of destroyed homes. At least three twisters were confirmed …
Smoke alarms are on the way for clients who are provided services by H.A.N.D. and Faith in Action Caregivers in Austin, Texas. The donations are courtesy of the Austin Fire Department and the Insurance Council of Texas. Austin Fire Battalion …
The Oklahoma Insurance Department announced that its Consumer Assistance Division recovered $1,088,844 for Oklahoma consumers in the first quarter of 2013. Between Jan. 1 and April 30, the Consumer Assistance Division closed 1,149 complaints, assisted more than 8,500 consumers over …
Country star Willie Nelson has donated more than $120,000 for relief efforts following a deadly fertilizer plant explosion near his Central Texas hometown. A representative for Nelson on Monday afternoon presented a check for nearly $81,000 to the West Volunteer …
A former Texas insurance agent has been convicted of a first-degree felony for diverting more than $150,000 in premium payments for personal use, the Texas Department of Insurance reported. The DOI said Leslie Ray Collins of Sugar Land was convicted …
Wildfires have led to evacuation of about 30 residences in a North Texas community where 2011 blazes destroyed dozens of homes amid the drought. The Texas A&M Forest Service reported grass fires that burned about 100 acres in the Possum …
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