Austin’s SXSW Cancelled Due to Texas Coronavirus Cases March 6, 2020 By Naomi Andu, The Texas Tribune Austin Mayor Steve Adler declared a local disaster on March 5 that effectively cancels this year’s South by Southwest festival....
Amid Tennessee Tornado Devastation, Surviving Homes Become Beacons of Hope March 6, 2020 By Travis Loller Moments after a tornado tore through his quiet Tennessee neighborhood, Darrell Jennings walked out his front door and heard screaming....
Tennessee Sets Up Mobile Units for Tornado Victims Without ID March 6, 2020 Two mobile units have been deployed to help residents who lost state driver’s licenses or photo identification in severe storms...
Ex-Athletes Sue University of Michigan Alleging Sex Abuse by Doctor March 6, 2020 By Larry Lage and Kathleen Foody Three former athletes at the University of Michigan have filed lawsuits against the school, alleging that a late doctor sexually...
Louisiana Contractor Pays $495K in Back Wages in Misclassification Case March 6, 2020 A southwest Louisiana contractor that provides nondestructive testing in Louisiana, Texas and Florida has paid $495,900 in back wages to...
Ohio Hospital Fined $400K over Painkiller Doses for Patients Who Died March 6, 2020 By Kantele Franko The hospital system where an intensive care doctor was accused of ordering excessive painkiller doses for dozens of patients who...
A&M Study: Texas’ Future Depends on Climate Preparedness March 6, 2020 By Kiah Collier, The Texas Tribune Texans should expect warmer weather, more wildfires and urban flooding, and increased impact from hurricanes through 2036 thanks to climate...
Brandon Named Executive Director of Texas Surplus Lines Stamping Office March 6, 2020 Greg Brandon has been appointed executive director of the Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas (SLTX). His appointment is effective...
UK’s Virgin Media, Owned by Liberty Global, Reports Database Breach March 6, 2020 Virgin Media, owned by Liberty Global, on Thursday reported a breach that allowed unauthorized access to the cable company’s database...
Boise Passes Hand-Held Phone Ban for Drivers March 6, 2020 It’s now illegal to use a hand-held device while driving in Boise. The city council unanimously approved an ordinance banning...