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Texas Woman Claims Discrimination over Gray Hair

A 52-year-old Houston woman is suing after what she says was an order from her boss to dye her shoulder-length gray hair. Sandra Rawline, who was an escrow officer and branch manager at Capital Title of Texas, said she was …

Hurricane Disaster Recovery Fast Tracked in Texas

The Texas General Land Office plans to expand its rebuilding role following Hurricanes Dolly and Ike. Disaster recovery efforts affect more than 11 million Texans — or about 45 percent — in 62 counties. The Land Office is now the …

Arson Blamed for Several Fires in Texas Panhandle

Five fires this week in the drought-stricken Texas Panhandle have been declared arson as investigators try to determine whether the blazes are linked. The Amarillo Fire Marshal’s Office says two structure fires, a grass fire and a fence fire were …

IAS Claim Services Adds, Promotes Team Members in Texas

IAS Claim Services, based in San Antonio, Texas, announced the appointment of two new employees in their Third Party Administration (TPA) and Claims divisions. Tony Scow will serve as vice president of IAS TPA Services. With more than 25 years …

Police Say Driver Fell Asleep in Texas Bus Crash

Police say a charter bus driver had fallen asleep when the vehicle hit a highway sign, swerved and overturned on Interstate 35 in Central Texas. San Marcos police on Wednesday released their report on last Friday’s accident that closed northbound …

Search for Man in North Texas After Motor Boat Hits Kayaks

A nighttime collision involving a motor boat and three kayaks on a North Texas lake has left one person missing and another hurt. Rescue crews Tuesday resumed the search for the kayaker missing on Eagle Mountain Lake. Azle Fire Department …

Record 236 Texas Counties Ban Outdoor Burning

The record number of Texas counties with outdoor burn bans has reached 236 as the drought continues. A Texas Forest Service map Thursday showed southern and northeast parts of the state as the only areas without burn bans. Texas has …

Bogus Windstorm Inspections for Some Texans

Owners of more than 400 homes and businesses in South Texas will be notified that their windstorm insurance reviews were done by a bogus inspector. The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association says coverage for the Corpus Christi properties is valid unless …

Texas-Based Granite and Marble Company Cited by OSHA

A health inspection of Delta Granite and Marble Inc.’s facility on Sable Lane, where employees fabricate marble and granite counter tops, resulted in citations for 10 serious and one other-than-serious violation, according to OSHA. Proposed penalties total $42,000. The company …

Texas Manufacturing Company Receives 29 Violations from OSHA

Hobbs Bonded Fiber Inc.’s company facility in Waco was cited with 29 serious violations by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Proposed penalties total $161,100. Violations include: failing to develop and implement a respiratory program …