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Over 700 Tornado Reports Filed in 2024, Above Historical Average – AccuWeather

Approximately 700 preliminary tornado reports have been filed so far in 2024, above the historical average for this time of year, according to AccuWeather Global Weather Center. The roughly 700 preliminary tornado reports through May 9 is above the historical …

Louisiana Court May Reopen Window for Suits by Adult Victims of Child Sex Abuse

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana’s Supreme Court agreed Friday to reconsider its recent ruling that wiped out a state law giving adult victims of childhood sexual abuse a renewed opportunity to file damage lawsuits. The law was passed by the …

Decayed, Broken Utility Pole Caused Largest Wildfire in Texas History: Report

LUBBOCK — A decayed utility pole that broke, causing power wires to fall on dry grass in the Texas Panhandle, sparked the state’s largest wildfire in history, a Texas House committee confirmed Wednesday. And other poorly maintained power equipment sparked …

Inszone Acquires Texas’ Brazos Valley Å˽ðÁ«´«Ã½Ó³»­ Agency

Inszone Å˽ðÁ«´«Ã½Ó³»­ Services announced its 15th acquisition in the state of Texas with the successful integration of Brazos Valley Å˽ðÁ«´«Ã½Ó³»­ Agency. The move further solidifies Inszone’s commitment to enhancing its presence in the Texas market and marks another significant milestone …

TWIA Board Approves $500M Line of Credit Ahead of 2024 Storm Season

The Texas Windstorm Å˽ðÁ«´«Ã½Ó³»­ Association (TWIA) Board of Directors met in Austin on May 7 for its second quarterly meeting of the year, where it completed financial preparations for the 2024 storm season. TWIA’s board voted secure a $500 million …

Former Louisiana Lawmaker James D. Cain Passes Away

Former Louisiana lawmaker James David Cain passed away on May 8, Å˽ðÁ«´«Ã½Ó³»­ Commissioner Tim Temple announced. Cain served 20 years in the Louisiana House of Representatives and another 16 years in the Louisiana Senate, where he led the Å˽ðÁ«´«Ã½Ó³»­ and …

Nine Out of 10 Wrongful Death Lawsuits Settled Over Astroworld Crowd Surge

HOUSTON (AP) — Nine of the 10 wrongful death lawsuits filed after a deadly crowd surge at the 2021 Astroworld music festival have been settled, including one that was set to go to trial this week, an attorney said Wednesday. …

People Moves: Higginbotham Announces Executive Promotions in Financial Services, Employee Benefits

Higginbotham announced a series of executive promotions within the Financial Services division. These moves are intended to match current growth at Higginbotham and prepare for future milestones by drawing on deep bench strength to scale-up operations and enhance client services. …

Texas Launches Compensation Program for Border Property Crime Damage

Texas landowners along the U.S.-Mexico border who have experienced damage caused by border property crime can now file for reimbursement of up to $75,000, attorney general Ken Paxton announced this week. Texas lawmakers last year approved a law to create …

Dallas to Atlanta Brace for Severe Thunderstorms: Weather Watch

Nearly 22 million people from Dallas to Atlanta will face another round of severe thunderstorms bringing downpours, hail and possibly tornadoes. For the last week, the central and southern US have been battered by ferocious storms and flooding that all …

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