Government
US Road Deaths Rise 18%
Safety, Government
The number of U.S. traffic deaths in the first six months of 2021 his 20,160, the highest first-half total since 2006 - a sign of increased…
Troopers targeting dangerous drivers in Austin
Troopers targeting dangerous drivers in Austin
Government, Arrests, Safety
More Texas Department of Public Safety troopers will be on roads statewide this Thanksgiving, looking for drunken drivers on Austin roads…
Austin city council says officers not blood collectors
Austin city council says officers not blood collectors
Government
Austin City Council members approved a resolution last week saying it is their “clear will” that police officers not personally collect…
Drivers' phone numbers to be cut off trash reports
Drivers' phone numbers to be cut off trash reports
Government
In a blow to businesses that contact drivers after car wrecks, Texas’ law enforcement and transportation agencies have agreed to drop…
1,200 DWI convictions in Harris County will be set aside
1,200 DWI convictions in Harris County will be set aside
Government
More than 1,200 driving while intoxicated convictions in Harris County are invalid after a contractor was convicted of faking inspections of…
Oversight of Dentists Lacks Bite
Oversight of Dentists Lacks Bite
Government
Becky Murphy’s boss Dr. Russell Boone was found stealing her health insurance number to buy painkillers for a year. She reported him and was…
How Farm Subsidies Harm Us All
How Farm Subsidies Harm Us All
Government
This is off topic, but a friend just sent me this info which shows our government at work: Among farmers eligible for subsidies, just 1…
