Dangerous highway: Traffic accidents rising on Texas 317 (Temple Daily Telegram) - Thu, 11 Mar 2010 A southbound truck tailgates a fellow motorist in foggy, wet conditions Monday morning on Texas 317 near FM 1237. Fred Afflerbach/Telegram Squealing tires, crunching metal and breaking glass are familiar sounds outside Henry Brown's front door on Texas 317, a busy commuter and commercial route that runs from Belton to McGregor.
Route 62 Reopened in Putnam County After Two Accidents (WSAZ NewsChannel 3 West Virginia) - Wed, 10 Mar 2010 Emergency crews are on the scene of two accidents at the intersection of Route 62 and 34.
Heavy Rain Causes Accidents, Flooding, Strands Motorists (KWTX-TV Waco) - Tue, 09 Mar 2010 The torrential rain that fell on Central Texas Monday afternoon and Monday evening was a factor in a series of mostly minor accidents and caused flooding that left a few motorists stranded.
Texas Health Plano designated an Advanced Level III Trauma Facility (Plano Courier) - Wed, 10 Mar 2010 The Texas Department of State Health Services recently designated Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano as an Advanced Level III Trauma Facility, recognizing the hospital’s multi-disciplinary trauma team.
At emotional Capitol ceremony, WWII 'fly girls' finally honored (McClatchy Newspapers via Yahoo! News) - Wed, 10 Mar 2010 WASHINGTON — Macie Jo Wheelis, 91, has had a colorful life. A pioneering female aviator, she was one of the 1,102 Women Airforce Service Pilots in World War II. She was an avid golfer who played with the legendary Byron Nelson, a Dallas bowling champion and, for years, a West Texas racehorse breeder and owner.
Farm Rescue School held (The Gilmer Mirror) - Thu, 11 Mar 2010 Eighty-nine firefighters from across northeast Texas attended the 20th Annual Farm Rescue School, hosted by the Bettie Volunteer Fire Department, Saturday.
PA Work Injury Lawyer Sheds Light On Pennsylvania Work Accidents (OfficialWire) - Mon, 08 Mar 2010 Work accidents happen every day in Pennsylvania. “I get hundreds of calls from injured workers each month asking me whether they can get money for their pain and suffering” , states PA work injury lawyer, Chris Lassen, Esquire, managing partner of the Lassen Law Firm, www.InjuryLawyerPhiladelphia.com , one of Pennsylvania’s leading personal injury law firms.
Taylor County Sheriff's report (Abilene Reporter-News) - Thu, 11 Mar 2010 3/10 8:07 a.m. — TCSO school resource officer requested attempt to contact a truant juvenile at his residence in Lawn. An officer located the subject and transported him to school.3/10 9:50 a.m. — House fire in Merkel. Back porch started burning, and then spread to the rest of the house. This was a duplicate call. Merkel VFD had been notified.3/10 2:08 p.m. — Grass fire on FM 1082 at Hamby ...
Traffic fatals at lowest point since 1954 (Beaumont Enterprise) - Thu, 11 Mar 2010 U.S. highway deaths have fallen to their lowest levels since the 1950s, as more motorists bought into buckling up and embraced safety innovations. A sour economy that dampened traveling instincts also was a contributor.
TxDOT honors staff for safety achievements (The Herald Democrat) - Tue, 09 Mar 2010 PARIS -- The Paris District of the Texas Department of Transportation held its 26th annual safety banquet in mid-February, recognizing 222 Paris district employees for their accomplishments in driving and working safely without accidents or injuries.
