Texas Takes the Lead in Driverless Truck Technology
Texas is setting the stage to possibly become the first hotspot for mainstream driverless trucks, thanks to initiatives by companies like Waabi and Aurora Innovation.
Evacuations and Safety Precautions Amid Heavy Rainfall in Texas
Parts of Texas, including Harris County where Houston is located, are grappling with severe flooding after intense rainfall.
Major Investment in Texas Samsung Chip Manufacturing by Biden Administration
The Biden administration has committed up to $6.4 billion to help Samsung Electronics set up a major computer chip manufacturing hub in Texas.
Tragic Incident at Brenham DPS Office Highlights Security Needs in Licensing Facilities
For those of us in the transportation and logistics industry, the recent tragic incident in Brenham, Texas, where a man drove a stolen 18-wheeler into a Department of Public Safety (DPS) office, serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of security and mental health support in our field.
There Is a Severe Weather Alert for the South and Mississippi Valley
This week, the South and Mississippi Valley are facing another severe weather threat, hot on the heels of a storm last week that resulted in at least three fatalities.
BlackRock Challenges Texas’ $8.5 Billion Withdrawal Decision
in a recent development, BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, is challenging Texas' move to pull out about $8.5 billion from the Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF), alleging it's a boycott against energy companies.
Texas Divests $8.5 Billion BlackRock Deal Over Energy Boycott
Texas terminated its $8.5 billion deal with BlackRock due to the firm's alleged boycott of energy companies.
Texas Appeals Court Invalidates 1872 Jobs Agreement Between Palestine, TX and Union Pacific
A recent Texas appeals court decision has declared an 1872 jobs agreement between Palestine, Texas, and Union Pacific to be unenforceable, bringing the railway company closer to its goal of shutting down a rail car shop in the town.
Texas Panhandle Wildfires Claim Lives and Historic Losses
Massive wildfires ravaged the Texas Panhandle, claiming lives, homes, and livestock, with one blaze, the historic Smokehouse Creek fire, becoming the largest in the state's history.
Texas Panhandle Battles State's Second-Largest Blaze
A wildfire rapidly spread across the Texas Panhandle, becoming the state's second-largest blaze on record.
Texas AG Accuses Biden of Aiding Cartels
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused President Joe Biden of aiding Mexican cartels by halting deportations.
Cruise Robotaxi Testing Set to Resume in Texas Cities
General Motors Co.'s autonomous driving unit, Cruise, is gearing up to restart robotaxi testing in the next few weeks, eyeing potential locations like Houston and Dallas.
America's Top Trucking Bottlenecks Revealed
The intersection of Interstate 95 and State Route 4 in Lee, New Jersey remains the most congested trucking bottleneck, according to the American Transportation Research Institute's annual list.
Heated Debate, Political Drama, and Border Tensions in Maverick County
Juanita Martinez, the chair of the Maverick County Democratic Party, engaged in a heated discussion with a Texas National Guard member at the closed Shelby Park.
Border Battle Continues in Texas as Tensions Persist over Razor Wire in Shelby Park
The Texas National Guard and state troopers are still using razor wire to block access for Border Patrol agents in most of Shelby Park, a 47-acre area along the Rio Grande where migrants often cross.
Elon Musk's Ire and the Tesla Factory Robot Incident: A Cautionary Tale
Elon Musk is not too thrilled about a recent report that indirectly hinted at one of his beloved robots being involved in an incident at Tesla's Austin, Texas factory two years back
Controversial Texas Law Sparks Fear and Legal Challenges Along US-Mexico Border
The newly enacted law in Texas, which makes entering the state illegally a state crime, is causing confusion and fear among undocumented migrants and mixed-status families along the US-Mexico border.
Truck Driver Charged with Homicide After 15-Year-Old Student's Tragic Death at School Bus Stop
A 41-year-old truck driver, Gregory Jackson, has been charged with criminal negligent homicide in connection with the death of a 15-year-old Livingston ISD student who was struck and killed by an 18-wheeler as he was getting off a school bus.
Texas Passes Controversial Immigration Law Allowing Arrests for Illegal Border Crossings
Texas lawmakers recently approved Senate Bill 4, which would permit Texas police to arrest individuals for illegally crossing the border from Mexico.
UAW Escalates GM Strike as Union Pushes for Better Deal Amid Strong Earnings
In a significant escalation of the ongoing strike, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union called 5,000 members at General Motors' Arlington Assembly plant in Texas to walk off the job.