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Two Workers Missing After Amistad Dam Crane Accident

Posted on April 30, 2015July 11, 2022

Two workers have gone missing after a crane accident during routine work at Amistad Dam in Del Rio, just over 2.5 hours west of San Antonio. Search and rescue teams are searching for two workers that went missing after a crane accident at Amistad Dam in Del Rio, Texas. According to reports from the International […]

Ford Recalls Fiestas, Fusions, And Lincoln Mkzs Over Door Defect

Posted on April 29, 2015July 18, 2022

Auto manufacturer Ford Motor Company is recalling upwards of 400,000 cars over concerns that doors can fly open while the vehicle is in motion, presenting a risk of injury. According to Ford, the company will be recalling 389,585 of its vehicles due to a door defect. Reportedly, defective pawl spring tabs are preventing doors […]

Recent Recalls Spark Consumer Concerns

Posted on April 21, 2015July 11, 2022

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced four recalls today. Consumers should take note and stop using these products immediately as they pose the risk of injury. The CPSC frequently announces recalls for products that pose a risk of injury or death to consumers. Today, the CPSC announced four separate product recalls, including: Ski Boot […]

Karnes County Shale Plant Explosion

Posted on April 17, 2015July 11, 2022

Severe weather conditions may have contributed to a shale plant explosion near Falls City this afternoon. Authorities are still looking into what might have caused the explosion at a Karnes County shale plant this afternoon. The plant is located just north of Falls City, Texas. As the situation develops, some believe that the severe weather […]

No Sprinkler System To Combat Villa Tranchese Apartment Fire

Posted on April 16, 2015July 11, 2022

Four units were damaged in a San Antonio apartment fire yesterday. Initial reports indicated that the apartment building was not equipped with a sprinkler system. Emergency responders were called yesterday to Villa Tranchese apartments just north of downtown San Antonio to respond to reports of a fire. The building that caught fire is owned by […]

“Ride Smooth” Children’s Pajamas Recalled Over Flammability Violation

Posted on April 9, 2015April 20, 2023

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of its “ride smooth” themed children’s pajamas for failure to meet federal flammability standards. Nearly 8,000 sets of children’s motorcycle themed polyester pajamas have been recalled for failure to meet federal flammability standards. The effected pajamas were manufactured by Smooth Industries. PRODUCT INFORMATION How many pajamas […]

Carbon Monoxide Emissions From Generator Kill Single Dad And 7 Children

Posted on April 8, 2015July 11, 2022

Carbon monoxide poisoning is the likely cause of death for a single father from Maryland and his seven children. After utilities shut the power off in Rodney Todd’s Maryland home, he bought a generator to keep his family warm. Monday, the Todd family – the father and his children, ranging in age from six to […]

San Antonio House Fire Leaves One Child Dead

Posted on April 6, 2015July 11, 2022

A 12-year-old boy was found dead after a fire decimated a home just west of San Antonio. Officials have not yet determined the cause of the fire. When the Moreno family gathered together for Easter Weekend, they never could have imagined what would happen. Officials responded to calls of a house fire, but by the […]

Proposed Csa Bill Would Conceal Company Data

Posted on March 30, 2015July 11, 2022

A bill proposed by House Republican Lou Barletta concerning the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program would prevent the public from viewing motor carrier rankings and data. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) initiated the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program to improve the safety of large commercial trucksand buses in hopes of reducing crashes involving […]

Bicycle Aerobars Recalled For Fall Hazard

Posted on March 29, 2015July 11, 2022

Specialized Bicycle Components, a manufacturer of bicycle gear and equipment, recently recalled about 8,300 of its “Aerobars Bicycle Handlebars” due to a fall hazard. A defective bolt has prompted Specialized Bicycle Components to recall one of its handlebar products. The manufacturer says that the bolt that attaches the Aerobar Bicycle Handlebars to the bicycle can […]