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Every state across the country has laws regarding the use of motorcycle helmets. In some places, motorcycle helmets are required for every rider, regardless of age. However, that is not the case in Texas. In this state, only those under the age of 21 are required to wear a motorcycle helmet at all times. What the Law Says When we look at information directly from the Texas Department of Transportation, we can see that even though there is no universal…

A large explosion occurred at the Wichita Falls Vitro plant on Sunday afternoon. Nine people were injured in the Wichita Falls Vitro plant explosion. Eight were taken to area hospitals by ground ambulance, one victim was airlifted. The current status of eight of Wichita Falls Vitro plant explosion victims is not known. The individual who was airlifted is in critical condition at this time. The names of the victims have not yet been released to the public, pending notification of…

A Maryland boat explosion killed one offshore from Earleville. The explosion took place in the area of Veazey Neck. Witnesses said that the vessel suddenly went up in flames. Two people were onboard at the time of the Maryland boat explosion. One man on the boat was rescued and transported for medical assistance. The second man on the vessel was pronounced dead at the scene. As of this time, the cause of the explosion is not known. An investigation has…

A massive Wharton chemical plant fire of yet to be determined origin destroyed one of the main buildings at the facility located about an hour from Houston. A series of explosions appear to have occurred following the start of the fire. At this time, it is not clear whether or not any explosions preceded the huge blaze. Firefighters from several different departments were dispatched to scene and spent over four hours battling the blaze. As of the proverbial wee-hours of…

A 6-year-old boy lost his life in a St. Louis summer camp drowning accident. The accident occurred at the Kennedy Recreation Center in South County. The boy’s tragic death marked the first person to die by drowning in the St. Louis County pool since it opened in 1974. The specifics surrounding the St. Louis summer camp drowning accident remain unclear. Local police are investigating the drowning death and have been tight lipped thus far about the matter. The Doan Law…