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WATCH: Bats that plunged to pavement in Houston freeze to be released back to their colony
Read full article: WATCH: Bats that plunged to pavement in Houston freeze to be released back to their colonyTexas wildlife officials say hundreds of bats lost their grip and plunged to the pavement underneath a bridge in Houston after going into hypothermic shock during the state's recent cold snap.
‘Refrain’ due to ‘strain’: City officials in surrounding Houston areas ask residents to stop dripping faucets
Read full article: ‘Refrain’ due to ‘strain’: City officials in surrounding Houston areas ask residents to stop dripping faucetsThere has already been confusion on whether “to drip or not to drip” during this week’s “big chill,” but that may no longer be an issue because several local officials are asking people in the surrounding Houston areas to stop dripping their faucets as it can cause more harm than good at this time.
OSHA issues call to action for Texas employers to protect workers during freezing temperatures
Read full article: OSHA issues call to action for Texas employers to protect workers during freezing temperaturesThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued a call to action for Texas employers to protect workers during freezing temperatures, according to a release.
Freeze aftermath: Plumbing and insurance claim mistakes to avoid
Read full article: Freeze aftermath: Plumbing and insurance claim mistakes to avoidHOUSTON – The state of Texas has 60,000 licensed plumbers and the challenge they are all facing is “overwhelming,” according to Frank Denton, the Chairman of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Greg Abbott on Friday eased plumbing restrictions, allowing former licensed plumbers who left the industry in recent years to once again enter the system. AdAll being done to speed the process up with more licensed plumbers. Repair mistakes also are made by homeowners who opt to do it themselves without the professional experience that comes with being a licensed plumber. Denton said a licensed plumber has invested much time to get recognized by the state and is not going to cut corners.