Kathy Ryan A Hero Defined
March 12, 2012 marked the sixth anniversary of the heroism of Kathy Ryan, a true Texas hero who gave her life trying to help her elderly neighbors escape the Borger Wilfire in 2006.
Everyone at the Amarillo law firm of Lovell, Lovell, Newsom & Isern, L.L.P would like to take a minute to say thank you to the volunteer firefighters and everyday heroes that put themselves at risk to help their communities.
In memory of Kathy Ryan's bravery and sacrifice, we would like to remind you that wildfire season is in full effect, burn bans continue throughout the Texas Panhandle and to please be mindful of fire weather conditions.
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Lovell, Lovell, Newsom & Isern, LLP, is an Amarillo law firm committed to justice. The Amarillo attorneys in our firm strive to serve each of our clients with integrity, honesty, and the highest level of ethical and professional excellence. With extensive experience in a broad range of civil disputes, we are capable and equipped to prepare and present large complex cases, using legal technology to the utmost advantage in any legal setting.
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May 01, 2012
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April 30, 2012
Natural Gas Explosion Occurs In Canadian Texas
A natural gas explosion occurred at the Phoenix Arrington Ranch processing plant in Hemphill County Monday afternoon. Officials believe that the explosion occurred at the plant's inlet header which is where the natural gas enters the facility. As on Monday evening the fire from the natural gas explosion was still burning with officials choosing to let it burn itself out. No injuries were reported from the explosion. According to the company the plant has been shut down.
April 28, 2012
El Paso 18-Wheeler Wreck Kills Motorcycle Driver
An 18-wheeler wreck has taken the life of a motorcycle rider early Saturday morning in El Paso Texas. The 18-wheeler semi-truck wreck occurred when the semi truck was driving and a motorcycle driver was trailing the semi-truck and couldn't stop. The motorcycle rider slid under the trailer and was ran over by the semi-trucks rear wheel and was killed. Officials believe that speed could have been a factor.
04-25-2012
Sharyland Wind Transmission Lines Facing Opposition
Many land owners around Amarillo are opposing the proposed wind transmission lines running through ranch land north of Amarillo. Sharyland Utilities wants to build lines through condemned ranch land owned by many families with deep roots in the Panhandle. Most landowners oppose the lines as they feel it will hurt their property value. Landowners who wish not to accept the price can appeal at the district court level, according to Texas state law.
I-40 Oklahoma Semi-Truck Wreck Kills One
A semi-truck tractor trailer wreck has tragically taken the life of a man on the I-40 near Henryetta according to Oklahoma officials. The wreck occurred when the driver of the semi-truck went off the interstate and struck a tree. The cab of the 18-wheeler caught fire and the driver perished. According to officials the driver of the semi-truck was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the accident.
April 09, 2012
Bastrop Park Re-Opened After Massive 2011 Wildfire
Bastrop State Park will reopen this weekend after a massive restoration effort. The national landmark was almost completely destroyed in the 2011 Bastrop Fire. According to officials, around 80% of the 7,000 acre will be reopened and reservations for campers are now being accepted. A grand re-opening will occur in September to mark the 1 year anniversary of the fire.
April 04, 2012
Oklahoma Women Dies In 18-Wheeler Tractor Trailer Wreck
An Oklahoma woman has died in a deadly 18-wheeler tractor trailer wreck early Tuesday morning. The accident occurred when the Oklahoma woman was trying to turn into a private driveway and was struck by a Northbound rig. The driver of the tractor trailer rig was not hurt.
March 31, 2012
I-40 18-Wheeler Semi Wreck Kills Two Injuries Twelve
Two people have been killed and twelve others severely injured in a 18-wheeler tractor wreck on the I-40 near the Texas and Oklahoma border. Investigators are still investigating the cause of the massive wreck, but officials are as of yet unsure. A fog advisory had been issued for the area where the tractor trailer wreck occurred, but no one is sure if that may have caused the accident. Traffic was diverted to side roads while the highway patrol investigated the accident and looked for anyone trapped in their cars. At least one of the 18-wheeler caught fire after the wreck.
March 15, 2012
Officials Looking Into I-40 Wreck Which Severely Injured THP Trooper
The government has been asked to investigate a 18-wheeler semi truck wreck which injured a highway patrol office on the I-40 near the Walker Springs exit. Tennessee authorities have requested a federal investigation into discrepancies in the log book of the semi-truck driver charged in the massive collision. The truck wreck occurred when the semi-truck struck the trooper who was on the side of the road at the moment of impact. During the investigation, officials began to notice violations of the hours of service laws in the driver's log book.
According to Amarillo 18-Wheeler Truck Wreck attorney
Tim Newsom of the Amarillo law firm of Lovell, lovell, Newsom & Isern, L.L.P, fatigue is one of the major cause of many 18-wheeler truck wrecks. Driving while fatigued can be a very dangerous activity. Truck drivers face this danger more often than other drivers because of the long hours they spend in their trucks and the many miles they drive. Rules implemented by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration were put in place to regulate the number of consecutive and cumulative driving hours a professional driver could spend operating a large commercial vehicle.
March 13, 2012
I-40 Wreck Kills Tractor Trailer Driver
A deadly semi truck crash has taken the life of a 18-wheeler truck driver early Tuesday morning. Officials say that the driver of the semi truck lost control and hit a bridge on the I-40 in North Carolina. The tractor trailer rolled, taking the life of the truck driver. Officials investigating the accident are checking the structure of the bridge where the semi-truck flipped. I-40 was closed for a brief time.
March 12, 2012
Kathy Ryan A True Texas Hero
March 12, 2012, marked the sixth anniversary of the death of a true Texas hero, Kathy Ryan. It also marks the sixth anniversary of the tragic Borger wildfire in which Kathy Ryan, a Borger grandmother lost her life while trying to rescue her elderly neighbors. Her children and the Amarillo law firm of Lovell, Lovell, Newsom & Isern, L.L.P. wanted to honor her heroism and support fire and rescue personnel across the Texas Panhandle by establishing this endowment.
The Kathy Ryan Rural Fire and Rescue Endowment Fund provides scholarships to fire and rescue personnel or volunteers in the rural Texas Panhandle enabling them to obtain training and additional education in firefighting or rescue. Applicants must be a current member, volunteer, or employee of a recognized fire or rescue organization in the rural Texas Panhandle (defined as the northern most 24 counties of Texas, excluding Potter and Randall Counties).
Everyone at the Amarillo law firm of Lovell, Lovell, Newsom & Isern, L.L.P wants to wish everyone a safe and happy spring break and urge people to continue to be careful this fire season. It only takes a spark to change lives during fire season. Support the men and women who volunteer to protect their neighbors and communities as volunteer firefighters. A donation to the Kathy Ryan Rural Fire and Rescue Endowment will should your support for these everyday heroes.
For more information you can email Nita Dyslin at nita@lovell-law.net or you can click on the links below.
www.kathyryanfund.com
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