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Year: 2018
Studies show drivers are not seeing cyclists or pedestrians
The outside world is in constant motion, and it can seem difficult to keep track of everything you encounter while driving. However, it is vital that drivers remain aware of their surroundings at all times, otherwise, the likelihood of a serious crash greatly...
Don’t make divorce financially harder than it is
As this blog has discussed before, in the event of a divorce, a married couple's property will have to be divided according to the community property laws in force in Texas.What this means is that a resident of the Killeen and Fort Hood area is going to have to live...
Construction zones crashes on the rise nationwide
With new communities and roadways seemingly popping up around every corner throughout Texas and across America, road construction is a constant presence, but road construction zones present a considerable threat for motorists. In fact, the number of car crashes...
Texas offers protection to victims, children of domestic violence
Like other states, Texas takes domestic violence seriously on multiple levels. For instance, in addition to criminal charges, Texas family law judges have the authority to restrict custody, that is conservatorship, and visitation upon hearing credible evidence that...
Tips for co-parenting during the holidays
The holidays are a time for family. However, this can get a bit tricky when a child has parents in two different households.Being able to properly co-parent after a divorce is essential, and navigating the holidays correctly can be very important. Here are a few...
Killeen man accused of drunk driving, manslaughter
A Killeen man now faces intoxication manslaughter and drunk driving charges in connection with a fatal accident a few weeks ago on a frontage road near Interstate 35. The accident happened in Georgetown, Texas, which is less than one hour from the Killeen and Fort...
Handling property division is a multi-step process
As is the case in other states, when a couple in Killeen or Fort Hood spit up either through a divorce or otherwise, property will often have to be divided between them.When the couple is married, this will mean dividing the property according to Texas's community...
Colder weather means understanding safety with space heaters
In Texas, the winters usually do not get cold enough to necessitate heating your entire house, but you may get chilly enough to want to use a space heater to warm up a small area. It is crucial to understand the common hazards that space heaters present, especially if...
Number of traffic deaths down, but still too many
According to recent statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, there were over 37,000 deaths on the roads of Texas and the other states in 2017.To some extent, this grim number is actually hopeful news. It is 1.8 percent lower...