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TV foregoes analog for digital today
Friday, June 12, 2009 (342 reads)

All TV stations officially convert to digital-only broadcasting today as the federal government officially signals the end of all analog programming. With the conversion, you now have more channels to choose from, plus great pictures and sound.

Consumer Advisory: Summer heat especially dangerous to children left alone in vehicles
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 (346 reads)

The risk of a serious injury or death during hot weather is heightened for children left alone in vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) warned today. New research shows that for children hyperthermia (heat-stroke) is the leading cause of non-crash vehicle deaths.

TIAA supports public TV in 'Blazing Gavels'
Saturday, June 06, 2009 (369 reads)

A contingent of Texas Independent Automotive Association members donated their goods, services and time to support public television during the KLRN Blazing Gavels TV Auction June 6, 2009 in San Antonio.

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GM bankruptcy puts company on 'fast track' to competitive future
Monday, June 01, 2009 (334 reads)

General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM) today announced that it has reached agreements with the U.S. Treasury and the governments of Canada and Ontario to accelerate its reinvention and create a leaner, stronger "New GM" positioned for a profitable, self-sustaining and competitive future.

House Bill 4526 dies in Calendars Committee
Monday, June 01, 2009 (380 reads)

House Bill 4526, which relates to disclosure of charges for motor vehicle repairs, died in the Texas House of Representatives Calendars Committee as time ran out on the current legislative session.

TIAA fishes for fun, $cholarships
Saturday, May 30, 2009 (401 reads)

PORT ARANSAS, Texas – About 30 boats sped out into the bay here May 30, 2009 in hopes of winning the Texas Independent Automotive Association’s annual scholarship fishing tournament. Only a few lucky anglers received awards for catching the biggest trout and red fish, but all left winners as the event raised $3,881 toward automotive technology scholarships for college bound students and TIAA training programs.

OnStar enhances emergency response with Microsoft Virtual Earth
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 (339 reads)

OnStar builds on its reputation for trailblazing emergency services by tapping technology from Microsoft Corp. to provide OnStar advisors with critical 3D details to more accurately guide first responders to hard-to-find or rural locations.

Consumer Advisory: Federal Government restates rollover warning for 15-passenger Van users
Sunday, May 24, 2009 (366 reads)

As summer travel season approaches, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is again urging all 15-passenger van users to take appropriate precautions to guard against the possibility of a tragic rollover crash.

TWC cautions UI claimants to beware of fee-for-filing scams
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 (372 reads)

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) warns Unemployment Insurance (UI) claimants to be aware of unscrupulous business operators who may try to charge a fee to file unemployment claims. Filing for benefits through TWC is and always has been free.