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RECALL ALERT: Thousands of Texas Vehicles Could Be Impacted By Faulty Fuel Pump
AUSTIN, Texas (KPEL News) - Hyundai vehicle owners in Texas may need to check their fuel pumps after a recall notice from the company that impacts nearly 55,000 vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the automotive company is recalling certain 2019-2023 models of Genesis G70, Veloster N, Elantra N, and Kona N because of problems with the fuel delivery system.
Home insurance costs in South Texas jump in a big way
SAN ANTONIO — Home insurance is becoming unaffordable for many, especially first-time buyers, and natural disasters are the leading cause of the rising rates. Nearly one in three home insurance policies had a rate increase of at least 25% in the most recent coverage renewal period. That, combined with home prices that remain high, is pricing even more people out of the market.
Rockwall Economic Development Corporation Announces New Xerxes Manufacturing Location
Rockwall, Texas – The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation (“REDC”) has successfully recruited Xerxes® Corporation (“Xerxes”) to open a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Rockwall. Xerxes is a business unit of Toronto-based Mattr Corp. (“Mattr”) (TSX:MATR) – an engineered technologies and infrastructure solutions company serving the utility, automotive, communication, water management, energy, and transportation markets. Mattr has been in business for over 50 years, and last year rebranded from their former name Shawcor. In July 2023, the REDC and Mattr announced a new manufacturing facility in Rockwall for Flexpipe® Systems (“Flexpipe”)– another Mattr business unit that produces spoolable, flexible pipe made from thermoplastics and fiberglass for the oil and gas industry. Flexpipe celebrated the grand opening of the new Rockwall facility on June 19th.
In Beryl’s awake, heat-related Texas incidents walk after millions left without power
Sign up for The Texas Tribune’s regular magazine, The Brief, to stay informed about the most important news from Texas. After losing power in Hurricane Beryl, Janet Jarrett, her 64-year-old family tried everything she could to maintain her sister great as the temperatures soared in the Houston-area house. But...
Rainy forecast could prove beneficial for Central Texas region
AUSTIN, Texas — Rainfall across central Texas is bringing cooler temperatures along with the possibility of providing a much-needed lift to water levels at area lakes and rivers. Several people were enjoying the overcast skies out at Michael Butler Park in downtown Austin on Monday. From riding bikes to...
Texas companies linked to millions of dollars in fraudulent Medicare billings
NORTH TEXAS – Medicare fraud is suspected of costing Americans billions of dollars annually. Instead of funding healthcare, this money has become an income stream for suspected criminals. After the CBS News Texas I-Team exposed a Grand Prairie company allegedly connected to over $200 million in fraudulent billings, viewers flooded the I-Team with calls and emails. Many shared their experiences as victims of Medicare fraud."That's my story right there," said Dallas resident Dwight Sandell after watching the report the report. Sandell said that his Medicare account was fraudulently billed. He explained that he was billed for 10 straight months for urinary...
This Texas Criminal Blew Up a Plane in an Act of Revenge
While it doesn't happen very often, Texas does see its share of plane crashes in history; some even carried famous musicians too. But in this case, Texas was actually the starting point for one particular criminal that became wanted by the FBI. A man who went from transporting illegal goods to straight up BLOWING UP A PLANE.
Texas Police Department Missing Thousands of Items, Including Guns and Drugs
If most people take something from work and decide to keep it, it's usually something like a pen or office paper, maybe some post-it notes. Stealing from within a police department? That's a different category of work theft. According to CBS News in Dallas, DeSoto Police have discovered they have...
Megan Thee Stallion Blesses Houston Senior Citizens Affected By Hurricane Beryl With Generators
Megan Thee Stallion is doing more for the people of Texas than Governor Greg Abbott and Senator Ted Cruz. Houston native Megan Thee Stallion continues to do right by the people in her hometown. Following Hurricane Beryl’s recent events, which left millions of people in the dark, the Hip-Hop superstar decided to help out those most in need of electricity: senior citizens.
Dallas police continue investigation into 2012 murder of Samuel Nanaeto
DALLAS, Texas — The Dallas Police Department continues to investigate the 2012 murder of 22-year-old Samuel Nanaeto. On September 23, 2012, Nanaeto and an unknown suspect were involved in a fight at a business in the 8500 block of Stemmons Freeway. The investigation determined Nanaeto left the scene and was involved in another fight in the 8800 block of N. Stemmons Freeway, where he was found shot to death. Further investigation revealed a four-door white vehicle, possibly a Chevy Avalanche, driven by a Latin male, was seen at the second location and was possibly involved, according to the Dallas Police Department.
International Spectacle Rises in Dallas as UniverSoul Circus Arrives at Red Bird Mall
Get ready to be wowed, Dallas, because the UniverSoul Circus is pitching its big top at the Red Bird Mall from July 25 through August 11, bringing a global showcase of talent right to the city's doorstep. The circus, which boasts an impressive ensemble of international performers, is set to give City of Dallas employees an exclusive teaser tomorrow at noon, so expect some buzz-generating from Dallas City Hall as snippets from their performance spill out into the streets.
Meet the Startups that Earned Investments at T.D. Jakes’ Shark Tank-style Competition
At T.D. Jakes’ second annual Good Soil Forum, which featured a seed capital pitch competition kin to Shark Tank, the underlying idea that brought more than 2,000 entrepreneurs into one room was the desire to grow. The first event was held in Orlando last year. But according to T.D. Jakes Enterprises COO Michael Phillips, Dallas, too, has rich soil filled with shining entrepreneurs that deserve a chance to receive the spotlight. And that spotlight was a chance to compete for $500,000 of seed money—double what the organization and its partner Wells Fargo granted to Orlando-based entrepreneurs.
Architecture firm opens Fort Worth office as projects grow
Merriman Anderson Architects, a Dallas-based architecture and design firm, has opened an office in Fort Worth to better support the growing number of projects it has in the area. “With our marquee set of existing clients, we are proud of our work and relationships in Fort Worth and are looking...
Camp Crafty Hosts Art Parties, Summer Camp
Started in 2019 by Lilly Watson for partygoers to make memorable keepsakes. Lilly Watson aims to make the arts and crafts experience one that’s just a phone call away. She does so through Camp Crafty, her mobile party company that brings art experiences to birthday celebrations, bachelorette craft nights, and other events.
North Texas leaders seek funds to plan development near Trinity Railway Express stations
A lakeside promenade could one day be filled with people as they visit shops and restaurants near the Trinity Lakes train station in northeast Fort Worth. That’s the transit-related development goal for a proposed master-planned retail and residential community that would occupy about 1,600 acres just east of the crossroads of Interstate 820 and State Highway 121.
Jerry Jones heads to federal court to fight woman claiming to be his daughter
DALLAS - Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones returns to an eastern Texas courtroom on Tuesday to fight a decades-old paternity dispute. Jones is suing a mother-daughter duo who he claims violated a confidentiality agreement signed in the 90s. The daughter filed a lawsuit to establish paternity, and Jones believes that...
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