On Jan. 8, 2025, The 14th Appellate Court of Texas slashed $8 million from a $27 million verdict involving Exxon Mobile, and demanded a retrial. This decision in Exxon Mobile v. Brown et al signifies a step away from what has been an increasing...
On January 3, 2026, a Houston METRO Route 54 bus was involved in a serious crash on McGowen Street over State Highway 288, where it was struck from behind by another vehicle and slid down the embankment off the overpass before landing head-first...
On Saturday, December 27, 2025, an industrial accident at the BWC Terminals chemical facility in Channelview, Texas, resulted in the release of a large volume of sulfuric acid. It is unknown how widespread the incident's impact may be at this time....
Multi-car crashes, often referred to as pileups or chain-reaction collisions, are a persistent danger on Houston roadways. With heavy congestion on I-45, I-10, US-59, the Sam Houston Tollway (Beltway 8), and the Grand Parkway, a single mistake can...
Texas' new "responsible AI governance" act (Texas Responsible AI Governance Act or TRAIGA) takes effect in exactly one week, on January 1, 2026.This act attempts to address rising concerns around so-called "agentic AI", or artificial intelligence...
The Chemical Safety Board is closing this year, to be replaced in function by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). This is a major blow to those working in manufacturing and at...
The US Government has followed through with its decision to close the Chemical Safety Board. While it was announced in July of 2025 that the current administration intended to close the board, many have held out hope that the agency would ultimately...
An 18-wheeler caught fire Tuesday evening, slowing and temporarily blocking traffic on the IH-610 overpass at IH-45 in South Houston. According to officials, no one was hurt in the accident, and no injuries have been reported. Thankfully, the...
High-speed collisions on Houston highways place both drivers and first responders in danger, especially during early-morning hours when visibility is low and traffic conditions change quickly. A recent crash on the Eastex Freeway showed how serious...
A major industrial fire has burned through a section of the former P. H. Robinson Power Plant site in Bacliff, Texas, due to a fire that started November 16, 2025. The incident has drawn large emergency response teams from across Galveston and...
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