The United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service’s 2019 Texas Wine Grape Varieties Report showed that 5,020 bearing acres produced 14,180 tons of grapes. It also reported that Texas wine grape growers produced 22% more than they did in…
A staggering seven million people — that’s how many lose their lives due to air pollution alone. In the US alone, diseases related to air pollution claim the lives of over 100,000 people. These diseases include heart attacks, strokes, and…
Life insurance is a valuable thing to have so that you can take care of your family when the time arrives. You may wonder, “how much life insurance do I really need” and how much is too much or too…
Fire related losses cost Americans a staggering $25.6 billion dollars last year alone. One property fire occurred every 52 seconds, and there was one home fire every 87 seconds! In Houston, TX alone, 21,981 fire-related events were reported during the first six…
Here in Southern Texas, we don’t usually have to worry about dramatic winters or snow and ice on the roads, however, you never know. Ha! Or, should you travel out of state or outside of the Greater Houston area, you…
The holiday season is supposed to be a happy time for everyone. Yet, visits to the ER tend to rise by 5% to 12% during the holidays. From slipping on wet surfaces to starting a fire, there’s a lot that can…
As the holiday season gets into full swing, it’s time to bring up everyone’s favorite festive subject once again: host liquor liability. Host liquor liability is a section of the law that holds the party hosts liable for crimes committed…
The average home in the United States costs average home in the United States costs $229,000. This is obviously a big financial investment to make. In addition to that, the average homeowner pays $1,131 per year in homeowner insurance costs, which…
If you’re injured on the job, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation, which can supplement your income while you heal. However, not all laws are the same for every state. Texas handles things differently than many other parts of…
13% of all American motorists were uninsured as of 2015, even though it is a requirement in most states. If you get hit by someone who does not have insurance, you could end up paying for expenses like medical bills, car…