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Six Commercial Vehicle Recalls Hit Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth and Autocar Trucks Over Headlights, Brakes and Power Boxes

Federal regulators issued six commercial vehicle safety recalls the week of Aug. 3, 2026 — Freightliner low beams that may not illuminate properly, Peterbilt and Kenworth power boxes that can take out lighting, wipers and anti-lock brakes at once, and an Autocar terminal tractor brake control unit that can come loose. What the notices say, and what Texas law offers a driver or family hurt in a wreck involving a defective commercial truck.

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Stellantis Recalls 1.27 Million Ram 1500 Trucks Over Rear Seat Belt Anchors

An assembly error may have left the second-row center or driver-side seat belt buckle anchor loose on 2019–2026 Ram 1500 pickups, and the manufacturer says not to use those two seats until a dealer inspects the truck. How to check a VIN, what the notice says about injuries, and what Texas law offers a person hurt in a crash where a belt did not hold.

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Can Someone Detained in Texas Get an Immigration Bond Hearing? Where Fifth Circuit Law Stands

On July 30, 2026 two more federal appeals courts held that people arrested inside the country can seek bond — but neither covers Texas. Texas is in the Fifth Circuit, which ruled the other way in February and vacated its own July 2 decision pending a rehearing by the full court. The current posture, with links to the court orders, and what an immigration lawyer can review.

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Texas Pauses New Data Center Approvals Pending a Statewide Grid Audit

On August 3, 2026 the Governor directed the PUC and ERCOT to audit every data center applicant in the grid queue — roughly 90% of about 474,000 megawatts of pending large-load requests — before any additional project is approved. ERCOT postponed its Batch Zero study. What it means for landowners, contractors and neighbors, and what a Texas lawyer can review.

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Hemp Businesses File Federal Suit and Seek an Emergency Order Against the Texas Delta-8 Rule

A manufacturer, an Austin retailer and a retired Galveston County police officer sued Texas officials on July 31, 2026 in the Southern District of Texas, asking a federal judge for an emergency order pausing arrests, seizures and civil enforcement under the new delta-8 rule. No ruling yet — and filing a suit does not suspend a rule. What it does and does not change.

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Ethiopia and South Sudan TPS Work Permits Stay Valid to August 6, 2026 Under Court Order

USCIS guidance released July 30, 2026 tells employers that Employment Authorization Documents issued under the Ethiopia and South Sudan TPS designations remain valid through August 6 by order of a federal court in Massachusetts — the fourth such date in about a month. What the guidance says, the litigation behind it, and what a Texas immigration lawyer can review.

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OCTROT Recalls 178,000 Heated Blankets Sold on Amazon After 27 Fires and 15 Injuries

CPSC recall 26-652 covers about 178,000 OCTROT heated sherpa throws and blankets sold on Amazon from August 2021 through December 2025, after 555 reports of melting, sparking and smoking that led to 27 fires and 15 burn or electrical shock injuries. What Texas law offers someone who was burned, shocked, or lost a home to a fire.

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Skull Strobe Rockets Recalled: 132,440 Fireworks Pulled Over Early-Explosion Risk

CPSC recall 26-653 covers about 132,440 World Class Fireworks “Skull Strobe” rockets, SKU 1004351, that can explode prematurely before reaching their intended height. No injuries are reported. Sold at fireworks stores nationwide from March 2025 through June 2026 — which means unfired rockets are sitting in Texas homes right now, between the July 5 and December 20 selling seasons.

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Student and Exchange Visas Get Fixed End Dates on September 15, 2026: What Texas Students Can Have Reviewed

A DHS final rule at 91 Fed. Reg. 44976 replaces “duration of status” for F, J and I nonimmigrants with a fixed end date on the Form I-94, effective September 15, 2026. Texas hosts 97,043 international students, third most in the nation. What changed, the transition dates for people already here, the new unlawful presence exposure, and what an immigration lawyer can review.

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DACA Renewal Delays Are Leaving Texas Recipients Without Work Permits: Where Things Stand

USCIS median DACA renewal processing went from about 15 days in fiscal year 2025 to 122 days as of May 1, 2026 — long enough that protection can lapse inside the agency’s own recommended filing window. Meanwhile a Texas-only implementation order in Texas v. United States has been fully briefed since September 2025 and could issue at any time. What changed, what has not, and what an immigration lawyer can review.

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Galanz Recalls 121,680 Retro Refrigerators Sold at Home Depot After 34 Fires and One Death

CPSC recall 26-649, announced July 30, covers about 121,680 Galanz retro refrigerators sold at Home Depot stores and on Amazon.com from January 2019 to September 2022, after 34 reports of fire and one reported death. Which models and date codes are covered, why the repair remedy changes what evidence survives, and what a Texas product liability lawyer can review.

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OCOOPA Recalls 1.5 Million Rechargeable Hand Warmers After 350 Burn Injuries and One Death

CPSC recall 26-659, announced July 30, covers about 1.5 million OCOOPA lithium-ion hand warmers sold on Amazon and Walmart.com from September 2018 through May 2026, after 1,480 overheating reports, 15 fires, 350 burn injuries and one reported death. Which models are covered, what the notice says about refunds and battery disposal, and what a Texas product liability lawyer can review.

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The Public Charge Rule Changes on September 18, 2026: What Green Card Applicants in Texas Can Have Reviewed

A DHS final rule published July 20 rescinds the 2022 public charge regulation effective September 18, removing 8 C.F.R. 212.20 through 212.23 with no replacement rule. What changed, why it is not a return to the 1999 guidance, which categories stay statutorily exempt, and what an immigration lawyer can review before the filing-date line.

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New Asylum Rule Took Effect July 28, 2026: Some Cases Now Go to Immigration Court Without an Interview

A DHS interim final rule effective July 28 lets USCIS asylum officers refer certain applications to an immigration judge on the written record alone, with no interview. DHS says up to 444,724 of the 1,434,145 pending affirmative cases may be affected, and applies the change to cases already in line. What changed, what did not, and what an immigration lawyer can review.

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Texas Reclassifies Manufactured Delta-8 and Delta-10 on July 31, 2026: What Changed

Reinstated DSHS definitions take effect July 31, treating manufactured delta-8, delta-10 and THCP as Schedule I under the Texas schedules, after the Texas Supreme Court ruling in Sky Marketing Corp. The 0.3% delta-9 hemp exception still stands. What changed, what did not, and what a criminal defense lawyer can review.

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Haiti and Syria TPS Ended July 27, 2026: What It Means for People in Texas

Temporary Protected Status for Haiti and Syria terminated on July 27, 2026, after the Supreme Court decision in Mullin v. Doe and a D.C. Circuit order that held protections in place until that date. Texas is the second largest TPS state. What changed, what did not, and what an immigration lawyer can review.

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OSHA Proposes $3.5 Million in Fines Over the Channelview Sulfuric Acid Spill Cleanup

The U.S. Department of Labor proposed $3,520,703 in penalties against BWC Terminals and two cleanup contractors after a December 2025 release of about 1 million gallons of sulfuric acid in Channelview. The citations are proposed, not final, and BWC says it intends to appeal. What Texas law offers workers exposed to chemicals on the job.

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Temple Police Search for Driver After Hit-and-Run Kills Woman, 25, on Charter Oak Drive

Temple police say 25-year-old Alexandria Rodriguez was struck by a northbound vehicle in the 5300 block of Charter Oak Drive just after midnight on July 26 and died at a hospital. The driver fled, and the Traffic Unit is asking for witnesses and video. What Texas law offers a family after a fatal hit-and-run.

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Motorcyclist Killed in Early-Morning Crash on SH 130 Near FM 969 in Travis County

A male motorcyclist died before dawn on July 28 on northbound State Highway 130 near FM 969, and TxDOT closed all northbound lanes for the DPS investigation. What Texas law offers a family after a fatal motorcycle crash.

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Driver Killed in Fiery Crash With an 18-Wheeler on the West Sam Houston Tollway

Harris County Constable Pct. 5 says a Corvette lost control and hit a barrier on southbound Beltway 8 at the Westpark Tollway early on July 28, was struck by an 18-wheeler and burned, killing one person. What Texas law offers the people involved.

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More Than 1.5 Million Dozen Texas-Produced Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella

Midwest Poultry Services recalled 1,589,577 dozen shell eggs produced on two Texas farms and sold at Kroger and Brookshire’s, with sell-by dates running through August 17. The CDC reports 98 illnesses and 26 hospitalizations across 17 states in an open outbreak investigation linked to shell eggs.

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One Driver Killed in Head-On Crash With a Commercial Truck on Highway 71 Near Llano

DPS says a pickup crossed into oncoming lanes on State Highway 71 east of Llano on July 24, killing its driver and injuring a commercial truck driver. Llano police confirmed the death on July 27. What Texas law offers the people involved.

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Mother and Two Children Killed When 18-Wheeler Struck a Stalled Car on U.S. 80

DPS says a 38-year-old woman and two children, ages 14 and 9, died late on July 26 when a semi-trailer struck their disabled car on U.S. 80 between Forney and Terrell. What Texas law offers a family after a fatal crash with a commercial truck.

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Woman Critically Hurt and Suspected Impaired Driver Killed in Head-On Crash on Tidwell Road

Houston police say a sedan crossed the center divider on Tidwell Road on July 26 and hit a pickup head-on, killing the sedan driver and leaving a woman in critical condition. What Texas law offers someone hurt when the at-fault driver has died.

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Woman, 71, Found Dead on El Paso Street on San Antonio West Side

San Antonio police say a 71-year-old woman was found unresponsive in the road in the 1500 block of El Paso Street on the evening of July 26 and may have been struck by a vehicle. What Texas law offers a family when a pedestrian is killed and no driver has been identified.

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Motorcyclist Killed in Crash With an 18-Wheeler on Avenue E in Arlington

Arlington police say a 47-year-old motorcycle rider was killed and a passenger was hurt when the motorcycle struck the side of an 18-wheeler turning left onto Avenue E on July 25. What Texas law offers after a fatal crash with a commercial truck.

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Teen and Her Brother Killed in Shooting on W. Canino Road in North Harris County

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a 17-year-old girl and her brother were shot and killed outside a trailer on W. Canino Road on July 26, and that a 19-year-old suspect was taken into custody in Humble. What Texas law offers a family after a fatal shooting.

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Juvenile Shot and Bystander Wounded in Deerbrook Mall Shooting in Humble

Humble police say a juvenile was shot and hospitalized and a bystander was wounded at Deerbrook Mall on July 25, and that another juvenile is in custody. What Texas law offers people hurt at a business open to the public, and families facing a juvenile case.

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Driver Killed After Car Strikes Parked 18-Wheeler in East Houston

A driver died early on July 26 after a car struck a parked 18-wheeler on Dorsett Avenue near Pillot Street and caught fire, Houston police say. What Texas law asks about where a big rig was parked, and what it offers a grieving family.

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Three-Alarm Fire Damages 16 Units at Bellaire Apartment Complex

A three-alarm fire at the Pont Alba apartments on Bissonnet Street in Bellaire damaged about 16 units and displaced residents on July 25. No residents were hurt. What Texas law offers renters who lose a home and their belongings to a fire.

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Troup Couple Killed in Head-On Crash on Mixon Road in Smith County

A married couple from Troup was killed and a second driver was hospitalized after a head-on collision on Mixon Road in Smith County on July 24, Texas DPS says. What Texas law offers an injured driver and a grieving family after a fatal head-on crash.

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Allergy Tablets Recalled Nationwide Over Ranitidine Contamination

Four lots of Cetirizine Hydrochloride 5 mg tablets, the generic form of Zyrtec, were recalled nationwide after cross contamination with the heartburn drug ranitidine that the FDA notice says could cause life-threatening reactions. What the recall says, and what Texas law offers.

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Texas Parental Rights and CPS Investigations: What Changed in 2026

Three June 2026 court rulings and a new section of the Texas Bill of Rights changed how Texas courts review DFPS cases. What Proposition 15 actually did, what a CPS investigator is required to tell you, and the deadlines that drive a Texas child protection case.

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Beaumont Man Killed in Crash With Dump Truck on Highway 87 Near Sea Rim

A 67-year-old man from Beaumont was killed when the car he was riding in struck a dump truck on State Highway 87 near Sea Rim in Jefferson County on July 24, DPS says. What Texas law offers a grieving family after a fatal crash involving a commercial truck.

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Pedestrian, 81, Killed in Taylor Hospital Parking Lot; Driver Charged

An 81-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle in the Baylor Scott & White parking lot in Taylor on July 24; police say the driver left the scene and was later charged. What Texas law offers a grieving family after a pedestrian is killed.

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Union Pacific Train Strikes FedEx Van in Hill County, Killing a Passenger

A Union Pacific train hit a FedEx delivery van at a private crossing north of Itasca on July 23, killing a 25-year-old passenger from Dallas and critically hurting the driver, DPS says. What Texas law offers a grieving family and an injured worker after a fatal grade-crossing crash.

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Fatal Crash at Mission Ridge and Parker Road in Plano Kills a Passenger

A two-vehicle crash at Mission Ridge Road and West Parker Road in Plano on July 24 killed a 27-year-old passenger and sent a driver to the hospital, police say. What Texas law offers an injured person and a grieving family after a fatal collision.

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Wrong-Way Crash on I-27 in Lubbock Kills Three, Injures Four

A driver traveling the wrong way on I-27 in Lubbock struck two vehicles on July 23, killing three people — including a 2-year-old and 60-year-old Lakecha Collins — and seriously injuring four others. What Texas law offers injured people and grieving families after a fatal multi-vehicle crash.

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Two Hurt After 18-Wheeler Crash Leaves Rig Dangling Over Houston Overpass

A crash involving two 18-wheelers on I-10 at SH-99 in west Harris County on July 23 left one truck’s cab dangling off the overpass. Two people were hospitalized with minor injuries. What Texas law offers people hurt in a multi-truck commercial crash.

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Wrong-Way Driver Kills Passenger in Cameron County Crash With Tanker Truck

A wrong-way driver on FM 511 in Cameron County struck a tanker truck head-on on July 22, killing 34-year-old passenger Aglae Yunuen Patino. The truck driver was not injured. What Texas law offers a family after a fatal wrong-way crash involving a commercial truck.

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Two Killed in Speed-Related Loop 375 Crash in East El Paso

El Paso police say a pickup traveling south on Loop 375 at Bob Hope Drive was speeding and made an unsafe lane change on the night of July 21, striking two other vehicles and a concrete pole. Both men inside the pickup died; the other two drivers were not hurt. What Texas law offers a passenger’s family and other drivers after a multi-vehicle fatal crash.

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Truck Crash on US 84 in Garza County Kills Willow Park Man

A pickup drifted into the lane of a semi-truck on US Highway 84 at FM 211 in Garza County on the morning of July 22, killing 77-year-old Richard Baack of Willow Park. The semi driver was not injured. What Texas law offers a family after a fatal crash involving a commercial truck.

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One Killed, Four Hurt in Head-On Crash on FM 121 Between Gunter and Tioga

Texas DPS says a Dodge Ram pickup crossed into the westbound lane on FM 121 near Calk Road, between Gunter and Tioga in Grayson County, striking a Ford F-350 on the morning of July 22. One passenger in the Ram died at the scene; four others were hospitalized. What Texas law offers injured drivers, passengers, and families after a head-on crash.

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Beltway 8 Toll Plaza Crash Kills Houston Driver After Vehicle Catches Fire

A driver died overnight July 21-22 when a single vehicle crashed into the Central Plaza toll station on the West Sam Houston Tollway (Beltway 8) in Harris County and caught fire, according to Harris County Precinct 5 deputies. What Texas law offers a family after a single-vehicle wreck turns fatal.

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Two Killed, Two Children Hurt in Burleson County Crash Near Lyons

Texas DPS says a Kia Optima failed to yield while turning left at SH 36 and FM 60 near Lyons on July 19 and was struck by a northbound Ford F-250, killing the Kia’s driver and a passenger and hospitalizing two child passengers. What Texas law offers survivors and their families.

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1 Dead, 13 Hurt in Spring Apartment Fire; Resident Charged With Felony Murder

A fire tore through the Cypresswood Apartments in Spring early July 20, killing 40-year-old Andrew Atwater and injuring 13 others; officials say his brother intentionally set the blaze. What Texas law offers injured residents, displaced neighbors, and the victim’s family.

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Fiery 11-Vehicle I-20 Pileup in Ward County Kills Midland Man, Injures Several Others

Texas DPS says a Freightliner semi-truck driver failed to control the truck’s speed and rear-ended a towed vehicle on I-20 near Barstow early July 19, triggering an 11-vehicle chain-reaction pileup. Multiple vehicles caught fire, killing a 20-year-old Midland man and injuring several others. What Texas law offers families and injured drivers after a truck crash.

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Passenger Killed on Southwest Freeway Shoulder in Houston; Police Cite Signs of Intoxication

Houston police say a Ford Mustang struck an Acura stopped on the Southwest Freeway shoulder near Chimney Rock around 1:45 a.m. on July 19, killing a passenger and seriously injuring the driver. Police said the 20-year-old Mustang driver showed signs of intoxication. The options Texas law gives families after a fatal crash.

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Pro Boxer Hannah Rapp Killed While Cycling in Brazos County; Driver Charged With Manslaughter

The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office says a driver passed two cyclists on FM 159 on July 18, then stopped, reversed, and struck 26-year-old professional boxer Hannah Rapp, who died at a hospital. The driver was arrested and charged with manslaughter. What Texas law provides for families after a cyclist is killed.

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West Texas Flooding: Boat Rescues in Ozona and Sonora as Flood Emergency Spreads

Flash flood emergencies hit Ozona and Sonora on July 17 as floodwater entered homes, an RV park, and apartments — 51 people were evacuated by boat in Crockett County, part of I-10 flooded, and a major disaster declaration now covers 28 counties. What flooded West Texans should know about insurance claims and their rights.

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Fort Worth Dentist Arrested After 4-Year-Old Dies Following Dental Sedation

Police say a Fort Worth pediatric dentist gave a 4-year-old girl a lethal dose of Demerol before a routine tongue-tie procedure in April; the child died, the dentist now faces a felony charge, and the state dental board has suspended her license. What Texas law provides for families after a sedation injury.

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Houston Man Killed as Pickup Veers Into Oncoming Lane on FM 755 in Starr County

DPS says a southbound pickup veered into the oncoming lane on FM 755 near La Gloria on July 17 and struck a trailer towed by another truck, killing passenger Noelio Garza Peña, 67, of Houston, and sending the pickup’s driver to a McAllen hospital. What Texas law provides for families after a fatal wreck.

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Worker Killed When Skid Steer Cab Falls at Wichita Falls Equipment Rental Store

Wichita Falls police say a 60-year-old worker died July 15 after the cab of a skid steer unexpectedly fell on him while he and co-workers were changing out equipment at the United Rentals store on Southwest Parkway. What Texas law provides for families after a workplace death.

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Two Killed, Three Young Passengers Hurt as SUV Strikes 18-Wheeler North of Texarkana

DPS says a tractor-trailer crossing the highway north of Texarkana in Bowie County failed to yield on July 16 and was struck by a northbound SUV, killing the driver and a young passenger and sending three more young passengers to the hospital. What Texas law provides for families after a deadly truck crash.

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Five-Vehicle Rollover Crash at Joe Battle and Montwood Injures Six in El Paso

Five vehicles collided at Montwood Drive and Joe Battle Boulevard in East El Paso just before 11:30 a.m. on July 14, sending six people to the hospital — three with life-threatening injuries. El Paso Fire declared a multi-casualty incident and the cause has not been released. What injured people and their families should know about their rights.

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Flash Flood Emergency: Guadalupe River Swamps Kerrville, Hunt, and Ingram

The National Weather Service declared a flash flood emergency for central Kerr County at 3 a.m. on July 16 as the Guadalupe River rose rapidly through Hunt, Ingram, and Kerrville — with water entering homes, evacuations, and rescues through the night. A second emergency followed for parts of Uvalde County. What Texans with flooded homes, vehicles, or businesses should know about their rights.

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DART Train Collides With Box Truck in Downtown Dallas, Injuring Four

A DART light-rail train and a box truck collided near the Pearl/Arts District Station around midday on July 15, overturning the truck and sending four people to the hospital — at least two of them train riders. The cause has not been released. What injured passengers should know about claims involving transit agencies and commercial trucks.

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Tornado Damages Apartments and Shops on San Antonio’s Northwest Side

A tornado touched down on San Antonio’s Northwest Side before 8 a.m. on July 15, tearing the roof off part of an apartment complex near UTSA — damaging 50 to 60 units — and hitting businesses at The Rim and the Shops at La Cantera. No one was seriously hurt. What renters, homeowners, and business owners should know about storm damage claims.

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South Texas Flash Flooding: Dozens Rescued as Historic Rains Swamp Uvalde and Medina Counties

Storms dumped up to a foot of rain west of San Antonio on July 14, forcing at least two dozen high-water rescues in Uvalde County, closing U.S. 90, and prompting a 59-county disaster declaration — with forecasters warning of potentially catastrophic flooding through Thursday. What Texans with flooded homes, vehicles, or businesses should know about their rights.

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Propel Financial Services / Hunter-Kelsey of Texas Data Breach: 34,507 Texans Affected

First National Holdings, LLC, which does business in Texas as Propel Financial Services and Hunter-Kelsey of Texas, reported a data breach to the Texas Attorney General affecting 34,507 Texans. Names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial account information, and health insurance information were exposed.

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Couple Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Loop 375 in El Paso; Driver Arrested

A driver allegedly struck a motorcycle carrying Alfredo and Miriam De La Torre on Loop 375 near the Midway exit on July 12 and fled on foot, El Paso police said. The driver was later arrested and faces two charges of collision involving death.

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Two Killed in Fiery 18-Wheeler Crash on the Eastex Freeway Near Beltway 8 in Houston

Two people died and a third was taken to a hospital after a fiery crash involving an 18-wheeler and a sedan closed the southbound Eastex Freeway near Beltway 8 on July 12, authorities said. What families may want to know after a fatal truck wreck.

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Four Killed in Head-On Crash on US-259 South of DeKalb in Bowie County

DPS says a northbound Nissan Altima crossed into the southbound lane of US-259 south of DeKalb early on July 11 and collided head-on with a Dodge Charger, killing all four people involved. What grieving families may want to know.

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Man Killed When Driver Strikes Disabled Vehicle on US-75 Near Royal Lane in Dallas

A man died and two others were taken to a hospital after a driver struck a disabled vehicle on northbound US-75 near Royal Lane on July 12, officials said. What families may want to know after a fatal freeway crash.

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Passenger Killed After Driver Runs Red Light on South Georgia Street in Amarillo

A passenger died after a car ran a red light at SW 15th Avenue and South Georgia Street in Amarillo early July 12 and struck three vehicles, police said. What the victim’s family may want to know.

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2 Killed When Vehicle Runs Stop Sign at FM 179 and FM 2641 Near Shallowater

A car failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a pickup at FM 179 and FM 2641 in northwest Lubbock County on July 10, killing both drivers, DPS said. What families may want to know after a fatal intersection crash.

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5 Dead, Including a 4-Year-Old, in Head-On Crash on Highway 155 in Flint

A vehicle crossed the center line on Highway 155 near Flint on July 9, causing a head-on crash that killed five people, including a 4-year-old girl, Texas DPS said. What families may want to know after a multi-fatality crash.

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Worker Killed in Industrial Accident at Aggregate Yard Near Joe Fulton Corridor in Corpus Christi

Mario Saldana, 43, died in an industrial accident at an aggregate yard near the 4600 block of the Joe Fulton Corridor, the Nueces County Medical Examiner confirmed July 9. The circumstances have not been released and the investigation is ongoing. What Texas families may want to know after a fatal workplace accident.

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Woman Dies After Apartment Fire at Johnson Apartments in Central El Paso

A woman in her 50s died after a fire at the Johnson Apartments on Johnson Avenue in Central El Paso, reported just after 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, the fire department said. Investigators are looking at a possible connection with a burned car outside; the cause is under investigation. What families and displaced renters may want to know.

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Woman Killed in Pickup and Dump Truck Crash Near Bammel Road in Northwest Harris County

A pickup truck and a dump truck collided near Bammel Road and Greenbrook Drive on Thursday morning, July 9, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 says. A woman riding as a passenger was pronounced dead at the scene; the man driving was safely removed. The cause is under investigation. What Texas families may want to know after a fatal wreck with a commercial truck.

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Greenworks Recalls 554,780 Kobalt Yard Tools and Batteries Over Fire Risk: What Texas Owners Should Know

Charging certain Kobalt 24V USB-C batteries while they are inserted in the tool can cause a short circuit and fire, the CPSC announced July 9. The company has 34 reports of batteries smoking, sparking or catching fire; no injuries reported so far. The tools were sold at Lowe’s nationwide from January through May 2026. What Texas owners should know, including how to get the free fix.

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Motorcyclist Killed in Left-Turn Crash at Logistics Way and NE HK Dodgen Loop in Temple

A vehicle traveling westbound was attempting a left turn when it collided with an eastbound motorcycle near Logistics Way and NE HK Dodgen Loop around 8:02 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, Temple police say. The rider was pronounced dead at a hospital; the vehicle driver was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The Traffic Reconstruction Unit is investigating. What Texas families may want to know after a fatal motorcycle wreck.

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Uber Driver Heading to Work Killed in Suspected Red-Light Crash on T.C. Jester in Harris County

A red Toyota heading north on T.C. Jester Boulevard allegedly ran a red light at Sablechase Drive around 4 a.m. Tuesday, July 7 and struck a white RAV4, HCSO says. The RAV4’s driver — an Uber driver in his 50s leaving for work — died at the scene. Investigators found open containers in the Toyota but say it is too early to conclude intoxication. What Texas families may want to know after a fatal intersection crash.

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Driver Killed, Sour Lake Man Seriously Hurt in Head-On Crash on Highway 105 West of Beaumont

A Toyota 4Runner crossed into the oncoming lane on SH 105 between Tram Road and Keith Road early Tuesday, July 7 and struck a Chevrolet pickup head-on, DPS says. The Toyota’s 41-year-old driver died at the scene; a 33-year-old Sour Lake man was hospitalized with suspected serious injuries. What Texans hurt in head-on crashes may want to know.

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Hotel Fire in Houston’s Third Ward Sends Two Guests to the Hospital

A fire that started in a first-floor room at the Deluxe Inn on Truxillo Street early Monday, July 6 left one man in critical condition with severe burns, injured a woman in the room above, and damaged 20 units. What hotel guests hurt or displaced by a fire in Texas may want to know.

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Three Children Seriously Hurt in July 4 Boat Crash on Lake Bonham; Operator Charged with Intoxication Assault

Three boys being towed on a tube were seriously injured and airlifted to hospitals after a collision on Lake Bonham in Fannin County on July 4. Texas Game Wardens arrested the boat operator, who faces three counts of intoxication assault. What Texas families should know when a boating crash injures a child.

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Passenger Killed as Camaro Rear-Ends a Family’s SUV on U.S. 90 in Castroville

A passenger died and another family member was seriously hurt when a Chevrolet Camaro rear-ended their GMC Yukon on U.S. 90 at Tondre Parkway in Castroville the morning of July 5. Police say intoxicants may have been a factor; toxicology is pending. What Texas families should know after a fatal rear-end crash.

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Passenger Killed in July Fourth Crash on San Antonio’s Southeast Loop 410

A 43-year-old passenger died after being ejected from a car on the SE Loop 410 access road the night of July 4. San Antonio police say the driver was speeding, showed signs of intoxication, and is being treated as the suspect. What Texas families should know after a suspected drunk-driving death.

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Driver Killed, Two Children Among Injured in I-45 Crash Entering Galveston

A young sports car driver died and several people, including two young children, were taken to hospitals after a crash with a heavy industrial truck on I-45 near 71st Street on July 3, police say. Preliminary information indicates the truck was speeding. What Texas families should know after a serious truck crash.

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Two Killed, Including a 14-Year-Old, in Hockley County Crash at FM 1585 and FM 168

A 44-year-old Levelland woman and a 14-year-old girl died, and a 22-year-old passenger was seriously hurt, when a pickup towing a trailer pulled out in front of their pickup at a Hockley County intersection on July 2, DPS says. What Texas families should know after a fatal intersection crash.

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Fireworks and Grill Brushes Recalled Days Before July 4: What Texas Families Should Know

Two days before the Fourth of July, the CPSC recalled Winco aerial cake fireworks and Roman candles over explosion and burn hazards, plus more than 1.7 million Cuisinart grill brushes whose wire bristles can end up in food. What Texas families should know before the holiday weekend.

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Baytown Man Killed When a Vacuum Truck Failed to Yield on Highway 73 Near Port Arthur, DPS Says

A 31-year-old Baytown man died June 30 when an oilfield vacuum truck pulled into the path of his car on State Highway 73 west of the Taylor Bayou Bridge, according to the Texas DPS preliminary investigation. What Texas families should know after a fatal commercial truck crash.

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Texas Hearing Institute Data Breach: Social Security Numbers and Medical Information Exposed

Houston-based Texas Hearing Institute, a nonprofit children’s hearing center, reported a data breach involving names, Social Security numbers, and medical information. Notification letters are going out, and attorneys are investigating a possible class action. Here is what Texas families should know.

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Ford Recalls 741,000 Trucks and SUVs Over Rollaway Risk: What Texas Owners Should Know

Ford is recalling 741,195 vehicles — including F-150 pickups and Expedition, Navigator, Explorer and Aviator SUVs — because a park-system defect can let a parked vehicle roll away. Here is what Texas owners should know, including how to check a VIN and what rights an injured person may have.

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Two People Killed When an 18-Wheeler Overturned onto a Car on Houston’s Katy Freeway

Two people died early on July 1, 2026, when an 18-wheeler overturned onto a car on the eastbound I-10 Katy Freeway near State Highway 6 in Houston and the car caught fire. Here is what to know about your rights after a Texas truck crash.

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Truck Crashes Into a Nothing Bundt Cakes Store in Atascocita, Killing an Employee

A pickup truck drove through the front of a Nothing Bundt Cakes store in Atascocita on June 30, 2026, killing an employee and injuring a customer, after the driver apparently hit the gas instead of the brake. Here is what to know about your rights after a Texas crash.

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Texas Capital Bank Data Breach Exposes Names and Social Security Numbers

Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank disclosed a 2026 data breach that exposed the names and Social Security numbers of more than 86,000 Texans, and a class action has already been filed. Here is what to know about your rights after a Texas data breach.

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Construction Worker Killed in a Work-Zone Crash on Houston’s Gulf Freeway

A construction worker was killed in a work zone on the southbound Gulf Freeway (I-45) near Dixie Farm Road in Houston around 11 p.m. on June 28, 2026, when a work truck backing up struck him. Here is what to know about your rights after a Texas work-zone or on-the-job death.

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Truck Driver Killed When an 18-Wheeler Went Off an SH 130 Overpass in Williamson County

A tractor-trailer went off an overpass and landed on the lanes of SH 130 in Williamson County on June 29, 2026, killing the truck driver after an SUV turning left struck it; three people in the SUV were taken to a hospital. Here is what to know about your rights after a Texas truck crash.

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Montgomery County Deputy Killed in an I-45 Crash Near The Woodlands

Deputy Erika Serrato was killed and another deputy hurt when a commercial truck struck them at the scene of an earlier DWI crash on I-45 near The Woodlands on June 28, 2026. Here is what to know about the Texas Move Over law and your rights after a highway crash.

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Bicyclist Killed in a Crash on Broadway Boulevard in Garland

A bicyclist was killed crossing Broadway Boulevard in Garland on June 27, 2026; the driver stayed at the scene and police are investigating. Here is what to know about your rights after a fatal Texas crash.

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Driver Killed in Crash With a Stalled 18-Wheeler on Houston’s Loop 610

A woman died after her car struck a stalled 18-wheeler in the westbound lanes of Loop 610 near Kirby Drive in Houston around midnight on June 27, 2026. Here is what to know about your rights after a fatal Texas truck crash.

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Head-On Crash on Highway 105 Near Plantersville Kills a Navasota Man

A chain-reaction wreck on Highway 105 near Plantersville in Grimes County on June 26, 2026 killed a 32-year-old Navasota man after a following SUV failed to control its speed. Here is what to know about your rights after a fatal Texas crash.

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Business Jet Crash on Loop 20 in Laredo Kills One, Injures Others

A NetJets business jet crashed and burned on Loop 20 in Laredo on June 16, 2026, killing one person aboard, injuring survivors, and striking a car on the highway. Here is what to know about your rights after a Texas aviation accident.

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A Worker Was Killed at SpaceX Starbase in South Texas

A 25-year-old contract worker was killed in an accident at SpaceX’s Starbase complex in South Texas on May 15, 2026, and OSHA is investigating. Here is what to know about your options after a Texas workplace death.

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Massive Recycling Fire Sends Toxic Smoke Over Houston’s East End

A tire and debris fire at Mammoth Metal Recycling sent smoke over Houston’s East End starting June 22, 2026, leaving residents wondering what was in the air. Here is what to know about your rights after smoke exposure and property damage.

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Deadly Tanker Truck Crash and Explosion on I-35E in Carrollton

A tanker truck crashed and exploded on southbound I-35E near the President George Bush Turnpike in Carrollton overnight on June 24, 2026, killing one person. Here is what to know about your rights after a Texas truck crash.

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Family Seriously Hurt After an 18-Wheeler Crash on I-30 in Garland

Cargo from an 18-wheeler crossed I-30 near the President George Bush Turnpike in Garland on June 21, 2026, striking an SUV and seriously hurting a family with two children. Here is what to know about your rights after a Texas truck crash.

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Texas Storms and Flooding: Your Rights After Tropical Storm Arthur

Tropical Storm Arthur and severe June 2026 storms flooded much of Texas and triggered a disaster declaration in more than 100 counties. Here is what to know about your rights after flood and storm damage.

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Nine Hurt in a 13-Vehicle Pileup on I-20 in Kaufman County

A chain-reaction pileup involving four 18-wheelers shut down I-20 near Elmo in Kaufman County on June 21, 2026, sending nine people to the hospital. Here is what to know about your rights after a Texas truck crash.

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Woman Killed After a Tesla Crashed Into a Katy-Area Home

A Tesla crashed into a Katy-area home on June 20, 2026, killing a 76-year-old woman; the driver says the car was on Autopilot. Here is what Texas families should know about their rights after a fatal crash.

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Data Breach: 3 Million License Holders Affected

A vendor breach may have exposed the driver license numbers, passport numbers, and contact information of more than 3 million Texas hunting and fishing license holders. Here is what to know about your rights after a data breach.

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Six Killed in a Head-On Crash on SH-171 in Hill County

Six people, including two children, were killed and a third child was hospitalized in a fiery head-on collision on State Highway 171 in Hill County on June 20, 2026. Here is what Texas families should know about their options after a fatal crash.

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Fire at the Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery in Texas City

A fire was reported at the Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery in Texas City on June 21, 2026, prompting a shelter-in-place that was later lifted with no injuries reported. Here is what to know about your rights after a Texas refinery or industrial accident.

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