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AsTech Hosts Industry Night of Education
On Aug. 24, asTech hosted an Industry Night of Education for auto body shops outside the Tulsa, OK, metro area.
Tesla Supplier Samsung Building a $17B Chip Factory 40 Minutes from Giga TX
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati
Tesla key supplier Samsung Electronics has reportedly selected Taylor, TX, as the site of its upcoming $17 billion chip plant.
Tesla Outsmarts Man Who Stages Hit & Run by Model 3, Arrest Follows
Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati
Recently, the Slidell Police Department in Louisiana arrested a man who falsely claimed he was hit by a Tesla Model 3 at a gas station.
Texas Instructor Felix Cano is Back to Win Another SkillsUSA Title
Written by Ed Attanasio
A good racehorse trainer is always looking for the next Secretariat or Sea Biscuit to win the big races and maybe the Triple Crown. In the NFL, coaches are always looking for the next GOAT like Tom Brady.
The USAA Foundation, Inc. Donates $500,000 to Assist with Hurricane Ida Recovery
The USAA Foundation, Inc. has announced a $500,000 donation to Team Rubicon and American Red Cross to help families and communities recover from the recent impacts felt by Hurricane Ida.
Foundation 45 Mitsubishi Presents Donation to Spring, TX, ISD Police Department’s Dream Makers Student Initiatives
This school year, Foundation 45 Mitsubishi has partnered with the Spring, TX, ISD Police Department with a donation of more than $4,000 to help support the Dream Makers project.
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Feds Will Use Strategic Petroleum Reserve for Louisiana Recovery
Written by William Patrick, The Center Square
The U.S. Department of Energy announced Sept. 2 it will use the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve to address fuel shortages in Louisiana because of Hurricane Ida.
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Repair Center in Austin, TX
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Austin, TX.
Federal Money ‘Key’ to Rebuilding Louisiana After Hurricane Ida
Written by William Patrick, The Center Square
As Louisiana continues to recover from Hurricane Ida, lost economic activity could develop into a major concern without timely federal support, placing additional burdens on taxpayers and local governments.
Tesla Cybertruck Steel Supplier’s TX Facility Inching Closer to Completion
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati
The Tesla Cybertruck’s first customer deliveries may have been moved to next year, but this does not mean facilities supporting the production of the all-electric pickup are not inching towards completion.