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TxDOT Identifies the Worst Spots for San Antonio Crashes
On November 7 of this year, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) commemorated an anniversary everyone in Texas should want to relive. You see, that marked the 18th anniversary of the last day in the state of Texas without a road fatality. Here is their Tweet: Since Nov. 7, 2000, at least one person…
Driving Safely Around Emergency Vehicles
On any given day on any Texas road, you can be driving along and minding your own business when you suddenly hear sirens wailing and it causes a slight panic. Are they targeting you? You look up at the rearview mirror and see emergency lights flashing. There is an emergency somewhere, so what do…
Two Food Recalls Texans Should Be Aware Of
In the last few days, two food recalls have been announced that everyone should be aware of. One has to do with possible food poisoning, while the other involves the potential for undeclared milk products that could pose health problems for those with allergies. Don’t Lick the Cake Batter Spoon! The first recall, announced…
The Most Dangerous Spots for Traffic in Bexar County
We all have dealt with traffic in San Antonio and throughout Texas, and we all know that the number of accidents is too high. Well, according to new data from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), if you think there are a lot of car crashes, you’re right. There were more than 50,000 crashes…
Millions of Pounds of Prepared Foods Recalled for Salmonella and Listeria
This latest series of recalls may make you want to think twice about some of those grab-and-go food items from your local grocery store or convenience for a while. Earlier this week, a recall was issued for millions of pounds of ready to eat salads and other foods, including burritos, wraps, pizzas and entrees…
The Danger of Driving Any Vehicle Under the Influence; Bikes, Scooters, Even Wheelchairs
Thankfully, it seems that more and more Texas drivers are getting the idea about drinking and driving. People seem more aware than ever of the dangers of drinking and driving. Some of the credit can go to ride-sharing companies like Lyft and Uber, who have made it easier to get a ride home if…
Deadly NY Limo Accident Brings the Arrest of Limo Company Operator
This morning police in upstate New York arrested the son of the owner of a limo service in connection with the horrific crash over last weekend that killed 20 people. The accident happened on Route 30 in Schoharie, near the Apple Barrel Country Store and Café last Saturday, and it is the deadliest US…
Honda Issues Two Recalls, Including an Additional Takata Airbag Recall
As part of the ongoing problems with faulty and extremely dangerous Takata airbags, on Monday, the Honda Motor Company issued a voluntary recall of an additional 1.4 million vehicles to fix those faulty safety features. In a recall that has now gone on for more than four years now and targeted more than 50…
First Fatalities Reported Involving Electric Scooters
As many cities and states debate the potential of regulating the nascent dockless e-scooter industry, earlier this month saw the first two fatalities from accidents involving these increasingly popular personal vehicles. The First E-Scooter Fatality in Dallas Unfortunately, what is quite possibly the first-ever fatality related to dockless e-scooters happened in Texas. According to…
EMS Company Will Pay $21 Million in False Claims Act Settlement
The ambulance company Paramedics Plus and its previous owner, East Texas Medical Center, among others, have agreed to pay $21 million to settle a False Claims Act whistleblower lawsuit over a financial scheme in which they allegedly paid millions of dollars from Medicare and Medicaid to state and local officials in Oklahoma, in a bid…