Tropical Storm Francine Strengthens, Spurring Oil Shutdowns September 9, 2024 By Brian K. Sullivan Tropical Storm Francine strengthened as it moved north in the Gulf of Mexico, prompting oil drillers to evacuate crews and...
People Moves: Lovett Joins Fideles Advisors as Chief Systems and Distribution Advisor September 9, 2024 Lovett Joins Fideles Advisors as Chief Systems and Distribution Advisor Fideles Advisors, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, appointed Tim Lovett...
Hertz Tower Demolition Marks End of Hurricane-Damaged Landmark in Lake Charles September 9, 2024 BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — An abandoned, 22-story building in Lake Charles, Louisiana — once an icon in the city...
Strengthening Gulf Storm Could Slam Texas, Louisiana Coasts September 9, 2024 By Alicia Diaz and Brian K. Sullivan A storm system in the Gulf of Mexico is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane early this week, bringing heavy...
Louisiana Launches Lottery System for Fortify Homes Program Grants September 6, 2024 The Louisiana Department of Insurance announced that registration for the next round of Louisiana Fortify Homes Program (LFHP) grants will...
Drought Shrivels the Mississippi River and Threatens to Disrupt US Food Exports September 6, 2024 By Brian K. Sullivan and Tarso Veloso Drought across the central US is shrinking the Mississippi River, sending barge rates soaring and threatening to roil shipments of...
People Moves: Stephens Insurance Adds Scott Miller to Arkansas Office September 5, 2024 Stephens Insurance, LLC, an affiliate of Stephens Inc., announced Scott Miller will join the firm as a senior vice president...
Texas Faces Need for Hundreds of Thousands of Homes to Address Housing Shortage September 5, 2024 By Joshua Fetcher, The Texas Tribune If Texas wants to rein in its high housing costs, it needs more homes, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s office said...
SpaceX Faces Concerns Over Environment Damage in South Texas September 4, 2024 By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune BOCA CHICA — It wasn’t just a day at the beach. But it never is on this small strip of...
Explosion Destroys Southwest Louisiana Home, Killing 1 and Injuring 5 September 4, 2024 RAGLEY, La. (AP) — Investigators are trying to determine the cause of an explosion that destroyed a southwest Louisiana home,...