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...
No Major Injuries After Plane Carrying 21 People Burns in Takeoff Mishap in Texas October 21, 2021 A plane taking passengers from Texas to the AL Championship Series game in Boston burst into flames after it ran...
Louisiana Lawmaker Slams Ida Housing Assistance Program October 20, 2021 A Louisiana House leader offered blistering criticism Monday of Gov. John Bel Edwards’ temporary housing program for people with severe...