There's a saying that truckers keep America moving, and in some regards that is certainly true. A substantial percentage of products, equipment and supplies or materials get shipped over the roads instead of via train, plane or ship. Much of what you find in your...
Month: December 2017
Proposal to reduce injuries and fatalities in truck accidents
Last year, the U.S. lost more than 10 people per day and more than 80 per week in tractor-trailer crashes. The vast majority of them were drivers and passengers who were not in 18-wheelers. The goal of a bipartisan group of senators and congressional representatives...
Impaired drivers and holiday car crashes: By the numbers
We know what the songs say: This is a wonderful, happy, giving time of year. Families are already starting their travels to and from Edinburg to enjoy Christmas with loved ones. Unfortunately, the holiday season also has a darker side to it: impaired drivers who cause...
Coast Guard finds tiny cocaine sub off of Texas coast
Self-propelled, semi-submersible craft are low and sleek and difficult to detect. The U.S. Coast Guard recently intercepted one of these high-tech marvels off of the coast of Texas. The three-man crew was apparently not out to enjoy the clear blue water or to test...
Common causes of car crashes
While we typically don't have postcard holidays with snow on Christmas morning and a frosting on Edinburg street lights, we enjoy the season as much as anyone anywhere. We enjoy holiday get-togethers with family and friends and enjoy shopping across the Rio Grande...
Texas court orders release of Randy Travis DWI video
Back in the late 1980s, Randy Travis was the undisputed king of country music. His smooth baritone wrapped around a clean and contemporary country sound that had its roots in the genre's time-honored traditions. That was then and this is now: the country music legend...
What happens if you refuse a breath test during a traffic stop?
Getting stopped by law enforcement is almost always a hassle. Even if you know you weren't breaking the law, you may worry about what the officer thinks of the situation. Mistakes happen all the time, resulting in innocent people getting arrested and charged with...