Category Archives: Regional News

Dallas Area Casino Bus Accident on George Bush Turnpike Shows Why Bus Accidents Are So Deadly

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A single-vehicle accident involving a casino-bound Cardinal Coach charter bus on Thursday, April 11 shows why bus accidents are so deadly.  Two died and over 40 more went to area hospitals after the bus swerved off on the right side of the road on the President George Bush Turnpike in Irving, Texas, struck a concrete barrier and then fell onto its side.  The deceased were 69-year-old Paula Hahn, of Fort Worth, and 81-year-old Sue Taylor, of Hurst, read more
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Service of Process Via Facebook? A Texas Legislative Proposal Has Been Made

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In recent years, social media use has been a fertile ground for breeding legal action. Cases ranging from harassment of classmates, to identity theft, to online solicitation have raised the question of just how much should legal regulation play a role in online activity. Furthermore, how much regulation is acceptable without infringing upon another's privacy rights? A new bill in Texas could push the envelope even further on this issue by making read more
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Feb. 1-3 Mardi Gras Galveston Weekend 1: Fun For All and a Great Cause!

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Got your party mask yet? Its almost time again! On Friday, February 1st, 2013 at 5:00 p.m., The Strand will come alive again with fancy costumes, spinning umbrellas, bellowing brass bands, dancers, funny cars and BEADS! BEADS! BEADS! Its Mardi Gras Galveston time again! If you have never been to a Galveston Mardi Gras celebration, its time you fixed that!  Mardi Gras in Galveston, Texas seems to get bigger every year with more balcony parties, read more
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Fatal Montgomery County Accident Due To Unsafe Speed May Pit Brother Vs Family Member Exclusion

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Thursday, December 27, 2012, Adrian James Hernandez (age 18) of Conroe, Texas was the latest victim of people driving at unsafe speeds in rainy weather. Adrian Hernandez was a passenger in his own vehicle, a 1990  Mazda RX7, that he had just recently acquired. The vehicle was being driven by his 19 year-old brother, Ryan Eric Hernandez. Apparently, the Mazda was westbound on FM 1485 near New Caney when it spun out of control into oncoming traffic read more
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Rollover Accident In Louisiana Claims Life of Beaumont News Anchor Leaving Unanswered Questions

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December 22, 2012, William Leger, a local Beaumont television news anchor (KFDM) died in a two-part collision that has left Louisiana authorities searching for answers.  Leger was originally from the Kinder area and was most likely returning to visit family and friends for Christmas when tragedy struck. Authorities believe that Leger lost control of his jeep and flipped it on Highway 93 in Lafayette, Parish, Louisiana. His vehicle was then struck read more
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Santa Fe Car Accident Leaves Two Dead

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  On Friday, October 19, 2012, a west-bound Chevy truck driven by Charles Orsak (29) rear-ended a jeep driven by Sharon Zakkizadeh (65) on Highway 6 in Santa Fe, Texas.  Zakkizadeh was ejected fro the jeep upon impact.  The jeep was knocked forward into oncoming traffic where it collided with a Honda driven by Joseph Seymour (58). Zakkizadeh and Seymour were pronounced dead at the scene. Orsak was rushed to UTMB Galveston in critical read more
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Private Charter Tour Bus From Canada Flips On To It’s Side In Wayne, New Jersey

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Saturday, October 6, 2012, A New York bound tour bus from Toronto, Canada, overturned on an exit ramp on Interstate 80 in Wayne, New Jersey and went down an embankment coming to rest on its side. 23 passengers and the driver sustained injuries in the wreck, with eight of them listed as being in critical condition. The bus was owned and operated by Toronto-based AVM Max 2000 Charter Services Inc. In addition to the driver, there were 57 passengers read more
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