Ford Motor Company has recalled over 650,000 vehicles due to a windshield wiper defect. The defect can cause windshield wipers to break, limiting the driver’s visibility. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”), Ford reported that the broken wiper arms could stop working and may lead to an accident. As of February 25,…
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Around 2:08 am on Sunday, February 6, Ilianna Yasmine Zepeda and her sister got in their vehicle and left Bourbon Street Sports Bar in Katy, Texas after a night of drinking. About twelve minutes later, at approximately 2:20 am, Ms. Zepeda ran a red light and crashed into Renzo Olano-Flores. The impact of the collision…
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At least two fatal motor vehicle accidents involving alcohol were reported over the weekend. With Spring Break and St. Patrick’s Day on the horizon, Harris County officials are pleading with residents to stay safe and off the road following social outings involving alcohol. On Friday night, a one-vehicle crash near the Galleria left the passenger…
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Following several reports of fire, nearly 485,000 vehicle owners are being told by Hyundai and Kia to park their vehicles outdoors and away from structures. Hyundai and Kia are warning that the vehicles can catch fire even if the engines have been turned off. The Hyundai vehicles affected by the recall include certain 2016-2018 Santa…
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A southeast Texas Little League baseball coach was arrested on New Year’s Eve after being accused of sexually touching several young children. The coach, 38-year-old Adam Isaacks, was arrested in Jasper County, Texas on child abuse charges. Approximately one week prior to his arrest, Isaacks was removed from his position as the President of Evadale…
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A settlement agreement has been reached wherein USA Gymnastics (“USAG”) and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (“USOPC”) have agreed to a global monetary settlement of $380,000,000. This announcement represents years of negotiations to resolve the lawsuits brought against USAG by survivors abused by volunteer-physician Lawrence Nassar. Notably, USAG and the USOPC have agreed…
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Around 2 p.m. on October 31, a 2018 Freightliner commercial vehicle was traveling eastbound on i-10 when it crossed over an uneven section of road, causing the driver to slam on the brakes, which led to the 18-wheeler skidding across i-10 eastbound into the left lane where it struck a four-door sedan. A man driving…
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Emergency responders were seen arriving at a Louisiana chemical plant late Monday, September 27, 2021, after an explosion was reported around 11:00 p.m. The blast was reported at Westlake Chemical, a petrochemical plant located approximately 15 miles west of Lake Charles in Sulphur, Louisiana. At least five individuals, all identified as contract employees working the…
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