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Southwestern News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in Arizona, Utah, Arkansas, Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Louisiana
New Mexico Businesses Still Struggle with Lack of Workers
As the state opens up, New Mexico’s businesses and hospitality industry were able to take advantage of Memorial Day Weekend visitors, but it was a struggle as they continue to deal with worker shortages and lack of a clear economic plan.
Louisiana Legislature Shifts Vehicle Tax Revenue from General Spending to Roads
The Louisiana Legislature voted June 10 to redirect most of the state sales taxes on vehicle sales from general spending to roads and bridges.
Oklahoma Rideshare, Delivery Drivers Avoid Over-Regulation with SB999
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed into law Senate Bill 999, freeing ride share and delivery services from being regulated like the trucking industry.
ERCOT Requests Texans Conserve Energy
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the regulatory agency that manages Texas’ power grid, said tight grid conditions are expected the week of June 14 due to high number of forced generation outages, and urged Texans to conserve energy.
Tucson-Based Auto Dealership Opens Car ADAS Calibration Center
AirPro Diagnostics and Car ADAS Solutions announced an affiliate of Tucson-based O’Rielly Chevrolet will open an ADAS calibration center, Tucson ADAS Calibration Center LLC (TACC), to serve the Tucson and Southern Arizona markets.
TX Gov. Signs Bill to Punish Businesses that Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
Texas businesses that require customers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be denied state contracts and could lose their licenses or operating permits under legislation Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law June 7.
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Eagle Auto Body Shop Now Open in LaPlace, LA
Andrea Arguello and Francisco Lopez are the owners of Eagle Auto Body Shop LLC, a new auto body repair shop that opened in May at 108 Magnolia Drive in LaPlace, LA.
Oldest Toyota Dealership in Texas Builds New Parts and Service Facility
Parts and Service Director Beto Pena has been running the show at Toyota of Laredo for more than 15 years.
Texas Senate Passes Street Racing Bill
People in Texas have had it with illegal street racing and street takeovers, which helped a bill aimed at stopping the illegal activities pass the State Senate recently.
Texans Aren't Allowed to Buy Texas-Built Teslas
If Tesla wants to sell its EVs made in Texas to Texans, it first has to send them out of the state or find incredible workaround systems.