Opioid settlements do little to deter crisis
Since introduced in the 1990s, opioid pain relievers have been increasingly produced and distributed by pharmaceutical manufacturers. The medications were determined to be highly effective for their stated purpose, but also, in spite of manufacturer claims, highly addictive.
Read full storyFentanyl surging from Mexico with China’s assistance proving national security threat
Opioid abuse has become a crisis in the United States, leading to lawsuits by state and federal officials against pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies. Just in the past week, states and municipalities have reached settlement agreements worth upwards of $26 billion.
Read full storyState fails to clarify Executive Order parameters
The position of Attorney General is vital to ensuring that the state’s laws are enforced properly. The office’s website describes the position as being “the State of Texas’s chief legal officer.” The website and statutes make it clear that the AG represents the state as a whole and that individuals are not represented by the office.
Read full storySpicy southwest chicken chowder warms the body and the soul
In spite of the warm front that has placed itself over the country, Winter is sure to make its arrival and bring frigid temperatures with it. When that happens, it will be time to spark up the fireplace and to place soups, stews, and chilis on the stove. Included in that is chowder.
Read full storyYuma declares state of emergency to avoid return of Wild West
Once known as a rugged, frontier town in the Wild West where only the toughest would tread, Yuma, Arizona, has become one of the nation’s most sought places to live. Settled along the Colorado River, the city provides spectacular views, wonderfully sunny weather year-round, and a populace known for being friendly and welcoming.
Read full storyMigrant crash indicative of new surge
On Thursday, the Mexican state of Chiapas was the site of a horrific truck crash that caused at least 53 migrants from Central and South America their lives. Witness accounts of the incident indicate that the driver of the truck, which was carrying over 160 undocumented migrants in the cargo carrier it was hauling, was speeding and lost control, causing the truck and trailer to overturn. The crash left bodies strewn across the highway, many writhing in pain with broken bones and serious internal injuries.
Read full storyBowl Time snacks: Guacamole
With a week to go to the start of college football’s Bowl Season, parties are being planned and menus created. Friends will group together to watch their favorite, or not-so-favorite, teams play in the highlight of the teams’ respective seasons. Crowding the tables will be loads of snacks and finger foods.
Read full storySocial media allowed to continue censoring without explanation
An attempt by the Texas Legislature and Governor Greg Abbott to bring social media censorship out from the shadows received a blow on Thursday when U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman ordered a preliminary injunction preventing a new law from taking effect.
Read full storyWinter is the time for chili
Winter is upon us, and it is a time for fireplaces and hearty, warm dishes to comfort the body and soul. Among those dishes is a Texas favorite: chili. Almost every person has their own recipe for chili, based on their own particular tastes. The basic ingredients, though, are meat, tomatoes, garlic, onion, peppers, and spices. These are all cooked together and simmered to allow the flavors to, as Emeril Lagasse used to say on his television show, “Get happy happy!”
Read full storyTaylor, Texas, to help reduce chip backlog
Samsung Electronics Co. began operations in the United States in 1978 and has over 20,000 employees nationwide. One of the company’s premier facilities is its Austin Semiconductor manufacturing plant in Austin, Texas.
Read full storyFree clinic coming to Fort Worth Dec 11-12
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season generally mean that health concerns get put to the side during this time of year. Particularly in 2021, gathering with friends and family takes precedence over taking care of oneself.
Read full storyCDC issues holiday guidelines
In contrast to 2020 for many, the 2021 holiday season is bound to be filled with gatherings of friends and family. These gatherings will be held despite the continued threat of COVID-19 transmission.
Read full storyWilborn, Sr., and Carter, Sr., to be honored
Named after the town of Como, Italy, the westside neighborhood of Como in Fort Worth has a long and storied history. Historically African-American, the neighborhood has, in many regards, been treated as its own city, even having its own newspaper, the Lake Como Weekly.
Read full storyCowboy Santa’s comin’ to town, y’all
Are you looking for a way to keep the kids occupied while you shop for Christmas gifts on Black Friday? An all-day affair is scheduled for the Fort Worth Stockyards that will provide enjoyment for the whole family.
Read full storyRussia and China leaving U.S. behind
It has been widely reported that, over the summer, China tested a hypersonic missile that circled Earth. It is now reported that the vehicle used is even more advanced than previously stated.
Read full storyChina continues expansion into Middle East
Shortly after the United States withdrew its military forces from Afghanistan, Chinese officials began to reach out to the Taliban, who had taken control of the majority of the country. It was reported at the time that a spokesman for the Taliban considered China the group’s “top ally” with the support that was being offered.
Read full storyVaccine mandate suspended in light of injunction
OSHA LogoOccupational Safety & Health Administration. On November 4, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a division of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) finalized a proposed rule requiring vaccinations or testing for COVID-19 of employees in companies with 100 or more workers. Officially titled “COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS),” the proposal was submitted to the Federal Register, where it was published and became effective the next day, November 5 under Docket Number OSHA-2021-0007.
Read full storyGovernment mandate for drunk driving to result in car price increases
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 2018 saw 10,511 fatalities due to alcohol-related traffic incidents. The year recorded 36,560 total traffic fatalities, a 2.4 percent decrease from 2017. This means that alcohol was involved in just under 30 percent of the total traffic deaths that the country experienced.
Read full storyVaccine mandate rule open for public comments
On September 9, U.S. President Joe Biden announced that, in addition to rules for federal workers and contractors, his administration would be implementing a rule requiring private businesses with more than 100 employees to require their staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. This rule was announced on Thursday, November 4, by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a subdepartment of the U.S. Department of Labor.
Read full storyU.S. Military falling behind China due to “brutal” bureaucracy
In an event that U.S. Gen. Mark Milley was reported as stating as being close to a Sputnik moment, the Chinese military in August launched a hypersonic missile that traveled in low Earth orbit (LEO) around the globe and then returned to Earth as directed. “I don’t know if it’s quite a Sputnik moment, but I think it’s very close to that.”
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