A truck accident in San Antonio closed all lanes on Loop 410 at the start of this week. Authorities say that an 18-wheeler hauling Eagle Ford Shale oil-field waste crashed and badly damaged the roadway. KENS5 reports that the driver lost control of his vehicle around 10 a.m. on Sunday. The surface of the road…
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According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, many bacterial infections could be prevented if healthcare workers practiced common hygiene. “Although there has been some progress, today and every day more than 200 Americans with healthcare-associated infections will die during their hospital stay,” said CDC Director Tom Frieden. “The most advanced medical care won’t…
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From Cushing, Oklahoma to Freeport, Texas, the Seaway Pipeline cuts through East Texas, just missing Dallas and Houston along the way. The pipeline is 500 miles long and 30 inches in diameter, according to the Seaway Crude Pipeline Company and claims to serve all Houston-area refineries by way of the Jones Creek Terminal. The pipeline…
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A Houston wrestling coach received a recall notice on his 2014 Chevy Silverado recently. Within an hour of receiving the General Motors/Chevrolet recall notice, his Chevy Silverado burst into flames. He is convinced the two are related, and the defect described in the recall matches the problems he encountered with his truck. General Motors has issued…
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Every Halloween children and their parents make wonderful memories trick or treating. The experience of having your children dress up and walk about the neighborhood is a typically safe and fun activity. The night for many can involve minor injuries from cuts and scrapes to falling. For few a though, the night can be tragic…
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After a six year absence from the City of Houston, Grand Prix racing made its return to the Bayou City last weekend. What was meant to be a family friendly event turned into shock and concern when a crash caused debris and part of the safety fence to fly into the viewing area surrounding the…
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Two days ago, freeway traffic was snarled for hours after a multiple vehicle collision that involved a tractor-trailer. For most motorists, it caused frustration and delays during their commute time. However, for at least two people, it involved personal injuries that required emergency medical care. This wreck is simply a recent reminder of a situation…
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Drivers are supposed to move over and slow down when they see stationary emergency vehicles or tow trucks on the side of the road. Effective September 1, 2013, that law has been expanded to include vehicles of the Texas Department of Transportation. Transportation Code. The law in question is § 545.157 of the Texas Transportation…
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