Plumbing
Plumbing, HVAC sees demand increase
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Steve Burbridge said more people were showing up at virtual job fairs during the coronavirus pandemic than he had ever seen with in-person hiring events before the pandemic. More applicants is a good thing for Lenexa, Kansas-based owner Anthony Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, as he receives more service calls than …

Your pipes are frozen… now what? Local experts offer tips to save your plumbing in the winter
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be out of date. Please look at the timestamp on the story to see when it was last updated. OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — By now, most people know to let their faucets run to prevent pipes from freezing, but what happens when they …

Local plumber warns against scams as fixing broken pipes can take days
HOUSTON – The latest episode of the unprecedented winter storm in Texas has baffled homeowners with broken pipes. Many local plumbing companies are strained by a sudden volume of calls for help as supplies for the job dwindle. Many owners are rushing to the shops to try and do their own repairs. According to professional …

An expert on how to deal with frozen or broken pipes
As you should know by now, the Houston area is currently experiencing a number of pipe breaks. and low water pressure caused by freezing temperatures and winter conditions. It’s a frustrating situation that many people in Houston currently have to go through, and the key is to remain patient. There are preventative measures …

Nascar, Bud’s plumbing and feeding the hungry?
What does mean Bud’s Plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical To do? We provide full service, maintenance, repair and installation of residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems. What sets you apart from your competitors? Our commitment to our customers and exceptional customer service is what sets us apart, along with our dedication to our community. …
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East Texas plumbers and city officials offer advice on getting water back into your home
(KTRE) – With boil water orders lifted, plumbers and city officials are asking you to take extra steps to ensure water is flowing through your home and not causing further damage. . Just off Atkinson Drive in Lufkin, Strickland Plumbing & HVAC Trucks have been on the move for days. “People can’t turn off their …

Plumbers receive thousands of calls for help
In the aftermath of this week’s winter storm, plumbers in San Antonio say they are overwhelmed by thousands of calls from desperate homeowners. Most report broken pipes and flooded floors. In the worst case, their ceilings partially collapsed. “I’ve been in business in San Antonio for 26 years and been through many freezes, but I’ve …

WOW! Power boost at Fitz’s Plumbing Repair Service in Kenner. Video courtesy of Chris Fitzmorris. – FOX8 WGHP
Clear and sweet all weekend long! Weather / 4 hours ago Video Cloudy Friday; top of 55 Weather / 16 hours ago Video The rain of the night is coming, but the weekend ahead is looking beautiful Weather / 20 hours ago Video Hot and windy day with showers overnight Weather / 1 day ago …
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Texas rushes plumbers to fix broken pipes, airlifts bottled water as crisis focuses on damage and water supply
AUSTIN — Texas is racing to bring more plumbers to the state as residents grapple with broken pipes after winter freezes and power outages this week. On Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott said more than 320 plumbers had renewed their licenses and Texas was working with outside companies to ship more. The Republican governor urged people …
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I was overcharged for a plumbing job – and the fact is, it can happen to anyone
I subscribe Family handyman magazine and has a series of home repair picture books. I even have a tool room with all my toys hanging on a pegboard. But I know my limits. I absolutely stink at the plumbing. Two pipes connected rusted together over the years laugh at me when I try to pull …
HVAC students help Allegany County Land Bank with plumbing work
ALFRED – A group of Alfred State College students in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program recently gained valuable hands-on, real-world experience while making a difference in the local community. Under the direction of instructor Scott Hillman, 16 HVAC students installed a complete plumbing system in a newly built home on Clark Street …
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Thawing snow and ice keeps plumbers busy as temperatures rise
Advice for homeowners from plumbing experts as temperatures begin to warm.(Source: WAVE 3 News) The main problems faced by plumbing companies after the freezing temperatures rise are burst pipes, basement flooding and leaky roofs.(Source: WAVE 3 News) If you find a water-related problem in your home, plumbers advise shutting off the main water line and …

5 questions to ask a plumber
Whether it’s a toilet repair, faucet replacement, or sewer line overhaul, you want to rely on a reputable professional. After all, it’s your house and your money. Family business experts Air conditioning and plumbing Donley share 5 key questions consumers should ask before hire a plumber. 1. Are you licensed, bonded and insured? • In …

High-paying commercial jobs are not filled
NEWS AT A GLANCE At a time when more than one in ten people are unemployed, certain industries are looking for workers. It’s a fight that Paul Beattie knows well. Beattie owns Beattie Development and Bergau Plumbing, and its plumbers work on everything from new construction to service calls. But good help is hard …

Texas tenants behind on rent will soon be able to apply for help from a $1.3 billion relief package
Subscribe to La Brèveour daily newsletter that keeps readers informed of Texas’ most essential news. State officials plan to roll out a $1.3 billion rental assistance program for Texans struggling to keep up with housing payments during a fragile economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. The new scheme comes after a separate state initiative was …
Texas homeowners file insurance claims for burst pipes
FORT WORTH For many North Texans, the great snowstorm of 2021 will soon be a memory, as the weekend arrives with the promise of better weather. But for thousands of other Metroplex residents who experienced broken pipes or other damage to their homes due to the week of below-freezing temperatures, a lot of hard work …

6 hard-to-fix plumbing problems
Learning to do home repair tasks yourself can be fun and rewarding. Self-sufficiency feels good and is a conversation starter when you have guests over. It can even become a hobby if you are really into it. That said, some tasks must be entrusted to competent professionals because the risks of errors for health and …

Opinion: Stop flattering, Dan Patrick
Regarding “Patrick is rolling out a series of upcoming red meat priorities,” (A7, Feb. 25): Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says the Legislative Assembly will focus this term on abortion restrictions, transgender issues and gun rights — all hot-button issues for his base. It would just be comical if we hadn’t just been through a severe, …

Filipino expert urges US Catholics to rethink vaccine rhetoric
Healthcare workers at Walgreens in Evanston, Illinois, pass the Pfizer-BioNTec COVID-19 vaccine to each other on Feb. 22, 2021. (Photo: CNS/Kamil Krzaczynski, Reuters) By John L. Allen ROME (Crux) – As American Catholics continue to argue over the morality of COVID-19 vaccines using stem cell lines derived remotely from aborted fetuses, a Filipino Dominican priest, …

Archbishop of San Antonio reinforces church position on Johnson & Johnson vaccine
SAN ANTONIO – Social media and some of the country’s church leaders have raised new concerns about the use of fetal cells in the testing and development of two COVID-19 vaccines and in the production of the third vaccine of Johnson and Johnson. Archbishop of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, Gustavo Garcia-Siller, reinforced the church’s …

Texas storm doesn’t stop life-saving pregnancy aid
The Texas Pregnancy Support Community has persevered in serving women and families in need amid the recent winter storm and related fallout, despite formidable challenges. Pregnancy centers remained available to clients even when they could not see them in person, and Heartbeat International Options line served clients for centers that were completely offline due to …

Supporting businesses to support reconstruction
Friday, March 19, 2021, 12:18 PMPress release: New Zealand government The government is extending the Apprenticeship Boost initiative for four months to further support trades and trades training, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. The announcement was made during a visit to Fair and Square Building Services Ltd in Lower Hutt, Wellington and is part …

Political upheavals are changing strategies in the abortion debate in the United States
Anti-abortion leaders across America were thrilled a year ago when Donald Trump became the first sitting US president to appear in person at their most high-profile annual event, the March for Life held every year in January. The mood is more sober now — a mixture of disappointment at Trump’s defeat and hope that his …

Anti-abortion religious leaders back use of COVID-19 vaccines
In a growing consensus, religious leaders at the forefront of the anti-abortion movement in the United States are telling their followers that the main vaccines available to fight COVID-19 are acceptable, given their distant and indirect connection to the cell lines derived from aborted fetuses. An avowed Dallas-based abortion foe, Southern Baptist megachurch pastor Robert …

Argentina’s Senate considers the fate of abortion in the Pope’s homeland
BUENOS AIRES – Argentina’s women’s groups’ decades-long fight for legal abortion was decided by the Senate in a debate that stretched into the early hours of Wednesday ahead of a vote that could change the outlook for the proceedings on a continent where it is still largely illegal. The bill, which would legalize elective abortion …

SC Governor Signs Abortion Ban; Planned Parenthood sues
COLOMBIA, South Carolina – South Carolina’s governor on Thursday signed a bill banning most abortions, one of his top priorities since taking office more than four years ago. Planned Parenthood immediately filed a lawsuit, preventing the new law from taking effect. The South Carolina Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act is similar to abortion …

Republican lawmakers push for Texas anti-abortion laws to be among the most restrictive in the nation
Republican lawmakers, backed by a conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court and the crushing of state-level Democrats in the November election, are pushing to reclaim Texas’ role as a vanguard among the states restricting access to abortion this legislative session. Lawmakers have pledged to back a so-called “heartbeat bill” that would ban abortions before …

The March for Life asks its supporters to stay at home this year
Organizers of the March for Life, the anti-abortion movement’s preeminent annual event, are asking supporters nationwide not to gather in Washington this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and unrest. policies. Instead, a small group of invited anti-abortion leaders will march Jan. 29 and the event will be livestreamed, March for Life President Jeanne Mancini …

Governor Greg Abbott used pandemic as cover to ban abortions in Texas, former Planned Parenthood chief says
Cecile Richards, former president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, pictured at the 2018 Texas Tribune Festival. In an interview at the 2020 Festival that aired Wednesday, Richards said Governor Greg Abbott used the pandemic as a pretext to limit access to the ‘abortion. Credit: Bob Daemmrich for The Texas Tribune Need to stay …
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Factfinder 12 Examines Ad Allegations Against US Senate Candidate Bob Hamilton
With the Aug. 3 primary election in Kansas just over a month away, FactFinder 12 continues to scrutinize campaign announcements and verify them to help Kansas voters be as informed as possible. As we continue to check ads for those hoping to fill the US Senate seat soon to be vacated by Pat Roberts, we …

Opinion: Proposition 115 is compassionate, common-sense legislation for Colorado
Groups are hijacking the Proposition 115 conversation with misleading attacks. They want you to believe that it limits all late abortions, that they are rare and that they are performed only to save the life of the mother or for fetal abnormalities. But as a doctor myself, who helps with medical care during pregnancy, I …

CHRISTINE FLOWERS: It’s too late to lower the temperature | Hartsville Messenger
One of my favorite allegories is that of the frog in the pot of water, which got used to the slow rise in temperature of a heating pot and ended up boiling to death. In some ways, I feel like society has been on the menu for a while now. But here we are, in …

Can you catch COVID-19 from your neighbor’s toilet? | Science
ScienceCOVID-19 reports from are supported by the Pulitzer Center and the Heising-Simons Foundation. Coronaviruses floating in the plumbing of a Chinese building may have infected some residents, raising fears of another way to spread COVID-19, according to a new study. The case echoes a 2003 outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) that spread through …

Bill Advances Requirement for Women Wanting Abortion to Call Hotline | ArkLaTex Policy
SMALL ROCK (TB&P) — Women looking for a Abortion in Arkansas would first be required to call a helpline where they would receive information about alternatives and support services under a bill passed Thursday by the Public Health Committee, Welfare -being and work of the House. Under HB 1195, Rep. Jim Dotson, R-Bentonville’s Every Mom …

Some abortions may take place in Texas during coronavirus pandemic, federal judge says
In a second rebuke to Texas GOP officials who said a ban on nearly all abortions was essential as the state battles the novel coronavirus, an Austin federal judge ruled Thursday that some abortions could take place. U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel reduced Texas’ ban to allow certain abortions while a governor’s emergency order barring …

Rivers Plumbing and Electric brings jobs to Mullins | Local News
MULLINS, SC – Rivers Plumbing and Electric, Inc., an engineering and design, prefabrication, construction and post-construction company, announced plans Tuesday to establish operations in Mullins. The company announced an investment of more than $9.1 million which should create 150 new jobs. Founded in 1943, Rivers Plumbing and Electric, Inc. provides professional plumbing, electrical, HVAC, piping, …

8 Charlotte abortion protesters arrested under COVID-19 ban
On Saturday, police charged eight Charlotte abortion protesters with violating North Carolina’s COVID-19 ban on mass gatherings. The arrests went nationwide on Saturday night when U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas slammed Charlotte-Mecklenburg police. “It’s an unconstitutional arrest,” said Cruz, vice-champion of the Republican presidential nomination in the election 2016, tweeted. “@BenhamBrothers exercise basic First …

Looking for a job? Companies are now hiring for storm cleanup
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Winter storm setbacks could hamper job searches, but ABC13 has compiled information on what’s available. The Texas Workforce Commission said its call centers were impacted by the storm, so the TWC extended deadlines for any delays that occurred due to weather conditions. For people receiving unemployment benefits, the job search requirement …

French physician who linked Down’s discovery to sainthood
ROME — The French doctor who discovered the genetic basis of Down syndrome but spent his career campaigning against abortion following a prenatal diagnosis has taken his first big step towards eventual sainthood. ROME — The French doctor who discovered the genetic basis of Down syndrome but spent his career campaigning against abortion following a …

Georgia Democrat praises President Trump, rips Democratic nominee Biden in convention speech
NASHVILLE — Georgia State Rep. Vernon Jones, a Democrat, praised President Donald Trump while tearing the Democratic Party apart during a speech Monday night at the Republican National Convention. “The Democratic Party doesn’t want black people to leave their mental plantation, they’ve been there for decades,” charged Jones, a former DeKalb County chief executive, who …

Three Texas cities vote in favor of ‘sanctuary cities for the unborn’, in hopes of banning abortion
A billboard on Interstate 20 outside Waskom displays an anti-abortion message. Ben Fenton for The Texas Tribune Three Texas cities recently voted in favor of anti-abortion ordinances, extending the reach of a campaign to create “sanctuary cities for unborn children” across the state. City councils in Big Spring and Colorado City — with populations of …
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Over 150 people speak in person at the Sanctuary for the Unborn ordinance public forum
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – A public forum was held today after a recent petition led by life advocates forced the city council to review the Sanctuary’s ordinance for unborn children. Life advocates generated the petition after City Council initially rejected the ordinance in September because a law firm, hired by the city, determined the ordinance …

Impeachment, Abortion, and Free College: 6 Takeaways from the Alabama Democratic Congressional Debate
A rarity in Alabama’s 1st Congressional District occurred Thursday in downtown Mobile: a televised debate involving the Democratic congressional candidates. The district has long been represented by Republican lawmakers dating back to the early 1960s, and recent elections between Democratic and Republican candidates have not been close. But that’s not stopping the Democrats from attempting …

ACA and the Supreme Court: How Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death could jeopardize the Affordable Care Act
Placeholder while loading article actions The death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg injects further uncertainty into the future of the Affordable Care Act, as the Supreme Court prepares to re-examine the constitutionality of the law that reshaped the United States health care system in the course of the last decade. As a senior member of …

Closing the Water Access Gap with COVID-19 Aid
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, advice on how to control the spread of the virus has become a regular drumbeat: wash your hands, wipe down surfaces and stay home. These recommendations implicitly assume that households have safe, clean running water and indoor plumbing. But for more 2 million people across the …
The issue of abortion is more complicated than the yes or no debate: Rolfe
Last weekend’s March for Life in Washington, D.C. and similar events elsewhere reflected growing optimism that the overthrow of Roe v. Wade is close at hand. “We’re getting closer to what’s happened with the Trump administration and more and more young people seeing the value in life,” Eileen Fusaro said outside Planned Parenthood’s office on …

Keller town council considering sanctuary for unborn children
KELLER Two council members are proposing that Keller be made a “sanctuary city” for unborn children, meaning it would be illegal to allow abortions there, although it’s not against Texas law. On Tuesday, the city council is expected to discuss the issue in an executive session. City spokeswoman Rachel Reynolds said the issue could come …
Donald Trump is a terrible loser. Who is surprised by this?
OPINION AND COMMENT Editorials and other opinion content provide insights into issues important to our community and are independent of the work of our newsroom reporters. President Donald Trump is a sore loser. Shocking. Alex Brandon Associated Press file photo Why impose your will? I am exasperated that Cynthia M. Allen and others like her …

The Amish in Michigan seem to like Trump. But voting is another matter.
Swindle — who works at a media and consulting firm owned by former House GOP Chairman Newt Gingrich — told Bridge Michigan that the Amish fire up a hotline included in the ads that answers questions about the vote. “The volunteer who runs the hotline has been inundated with calls,” he said. “We’re looking forward …
Democratic candidates: No place in the party for pro-lifers
OPINION AND COMMENT Editorials and other opinion content provide insights into issues important to our community and are independent of the work of our newsroom reporters. fort worth During an MSNBC town hall on abortion rights last weekend, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders was asked if he thought there was room in his party for …

A Texas injustice on abortion
Abortion rights supporters rally outside the Texas capitol in Austin in 2013. (Eric Gay/Associated Press) IF A federal appeals court ruling released on Tuesday, states will be able to do anything but deny access to abortion under the false pretense of concern for women’s health. The impact on poor women will be particularly severe. The …

A small victory, but Virginia’s abortion war rages on
Abortion rights supporters and opponents attend a Virginia Board of Health hearing in Henrico County in 2013. (Daniel Sangjib Min/Associated Press) It is seldom remembered that the long, pointless, and ultimately unsuccessful efforts of the Virginia anti-abortion lobby to regulate state abortion clinics began as a trivial legislative talk — a harmless bill to update …

W.Va. House Dems call ‘Born Alive’ abortion bill an election stunt, few vote against it
The West Virginia House of Delegates has passed a bill that would penalize doctors who fail to provide medical care to a fetus that survives an unsuccessful abortion. Minority Democrats called the measure an election-year political stunt that accomplishes nothing, but many voted for the measure anyway. House Bill 4007, known as the Born Alive …

Follansbee Council Approves Funding for New Legion Fountain at Memorial | News, Sports, Jobs
PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS – Follansbee Council has approved up to $10,000 for a new fountain for the Cross Creek War Memorial adjacent to American Legion Emrys Watkins Post 45. (Photo by Warren Scott) FOLLANSBEE — In recent months, members of Emrys Watkins American Legion Post 45 have been working to beautify the …

How Vandalism and Fear Ended Abortion in Northwest Montana: Photos
Susan Cahill, owner of All Families Healthcare, stands in front of the first building in Kalispell, Montana, where she offered abortion services. After vandalism closed its last clinic, Missoula became the closest place for women in the Flathead Valley to find abortion services. Corin Cates-Carney/MTPR hide caption toggle caption Corin Cates-Carney/MTPR Susan Cahill, owner of …
Texas lawmaker: women should be punished for having abortions
US Representative Ron Wright recently said in a video that he believes women who have abortions should be punished. In the May 30 video, recently released by an abortion rights group, the Arlington Republican is asked if women who have abortions should face the consequences. “Of course they should,” the 66-year-old said on the video …

Plumb Busy: Total Plumbing has taken off | Features
At 38, Eli Wilson has been a plumber half his life. And he’s been a business manager for four months. In November, Wilson launched Total Plumbing and got busy with a rush. “We started running,” he said last week. “We worked 8, 10, 12 hours a day. I didn’t expect him to grow so fast. …
A 20-year-old American student becomes an anti-abortion activist
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – With a video camera hidden in her backpack, college student Lila Rose has become a rising star in the U.S. anti-abortion movement for her clandestine tactics in attacking Planned Parenthood, the largest health care provider. country’s surgical abortions. University student Lila Rose, founder of Liveaction.org, is shown in a still from …

Former clinic owner sues ministerial group for vandalism: Gunshots
Susan Cahill, owner of All Families Healthcare, stands in front of the first building in Kalispell, Montana, where she offered abortion services. After vandalism closed its last clinic, Missoula became the closest place for women in the Flathead Valley to find abortion services. Corin Cates-Carney/MTPR hide caption toggle caption Corin Cates-Carney/MTPR Susan Cahill, owner of …
Miscarriage remark ‘mess on a towel’ follows abortion ideology
OPINION AND COMMENT Editorials and other opinion content provide insights into issues important to our community and are independent of the work of our newsroom reporters. fort worth There is nothing particularly remarkable about politicians getting their feet in their mouths. It happens all the time, often with impunity. But the comments Pennsylvania State Representative …
TX Republican: Gun session OK if abortion discussed
Austin After more than 60 Democratic state lawmakers called for a special session to address gun violence following two mass shootings just weeks apart, a Republican lawmaker said he would support the discussion at one condition: that anti-abortion measures are also considered. . “I agree with my colleagues across the way that the recent shootings …
Supreme Court Strongly Backs Abortion Rights, Rejects Texas Law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday struck down a Texas abortion law that imposes strict regulations on doctors and facilities in America’s strongest endorsement of abortion rights in over two decades. The 5-3 decision found that the Republican-backed 2013 Texas law placed an undue burden on women exercising their right under the …

The Supreme Court saves reproductive freedom
An abortion rights activist holds signs outside the Supreme Court before the court struck down a Texas law imposing restrictions on abortion clinics in Washington on Monday. (Mandel Ngan/Agence France-Presse via Getty Images) TWENTY-FOUR years ago, the Supreme Court declared that politicians could not impose “unnecessary health regulations” that create “a substantial obstacle for a …

Local businessman, longtime client to relaunch Uptown Cafe in the Highlands | New
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – A Highland staple that closed after serving the community for more than three decades is being revived by a local businessman and longtime customer. It was the “end of an era” when Uptown Cafe on Bardstown Road closed in November amid the coronavirus pandemic, which has resulted in restrictions that have …

Rep. Liston ‘shocked and scared’, HB6 repeal and Trump’s pot mouth
Attack on Liston slanders ethical lawmaker I have seen several defamatory advertisements against State Representative Beth Liston of Dublin, accusing her of somehow compromising the safety of students. The ads are clearly fake. As a former member of the Worthington Board of Education and a longtime educator, I can assure constituents that Liston is a …

Plumber James Anderson fixed a 91-year-old woman’s boiler for free in Burnley, UK
A British plumber’s act of kindness is being recognized around the world after he fixed a terminally ill 91-year-old woman’s broken boiler – and charged her nothing. After James Anderson completed this particular job, the woman’s daughter shared the receipt with her moving message: ‘no charge for this lady under any circumstances’. Christine Rowland posted …

What civil liberties? Kentucky’s medieval abortion law amounts to state-sanctioned rape
Anti-choice conservatives aren’t big fans of science, but decision this week by the Supreme Court to uphold a Kentucky law mandating transvaginal ultrasounds for women seeking abortion isn’t just anti-science, it’s medieval. This is state-sanctioned rape. And it’s not the first time the Court has crushed both women’s civil rights and scientific fact instead of …

Stephen Bannon changes lawyer in Border Wall Fund case – Reuters
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be out of date. Please look at the timestamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW YORK (AP) — A prominent Washington attorney defending President Donald Trump’s former chief strategist against charges he deceived donors to a southern border …

Olympic plumbing technology offers three water heaters with professional installation: name a neighbor in need
Tits holiday season is particularly difficult. It goes without saying, right? Olympic plumbing technology (OPT), Thurston County’s favorite family-owned plumbing company, is looking to lighten the load this year or at least provide the universal soothing comfort of hot water by offering three water heaters. Ron Boeckmann started Olympic Plumbing Technology with his wife Kimberly …

Matt and Aaron Shay recently purchased Dye Heating, Cooling and Plumbing
It only took a phone call to Matt Shay, owner and operator of A&M Services in Boonville, to realize that it was a good deal to buy heating, air conditioning and plumbing products in Boonville. Darrell and Brenda Dye have owned and operated Dye Heating, Cooling and Plumbing since August 1998, a period of 22 …

5 best plumbers in San Diego🥇
Below is a list of the best plumbers in San Diego. To help you find the best plumbers located near you in San Diego, we’ve put together our own list based on this list of evaluation points. The best plumbers in San Diego: The top rated plumbers in San Diego are: PIC plumbing services – …

Bad plumbing, social media complicates a wedding in “Christmas 2.0”; Passage Theater presents an online reading of Donna Hoke’s comedy
“CHRISTMAS 2.0”: Passage Theater presented an online reading of “Christmas 2.0”. Written by Donna Hoke (above) and directed by Michelle Tattenbaum, the romantic comedy explores how social media can compromise interpersonal relationships. Online contact with a former classmate endangers the protagonist’s current relationship with her husband. (Photo by kc kratt) By Donald H. Sanborn III …

Austin prepares for the Texas legislature
When Texas lawmakers return to the state capital in January, they can expect a budget deficit of $ 4.6 billion, according to a prediction from Controller Glenn Hegar. The deficit is the result of the pandemic and associated economic decline, as well as falling oil prices, Hegar said. Just a year ago, the Comptroller predicted …

Cast iron plumbing issues are a serious problem
This slideshow requires JavaScript. It is common for older (pre-1974) homes in South Florida to experience failure of their cast iron sewage lines. These are the pipes that lead to the septic tank (or to the sewer). Homeowners affected by this situation must be smart and alert in order to get through this most unfortunate …

West Seattle Blog… | Subject: Admin / Office / Dispatch / Assistant – Top Pay !!! West Seattle
Bee’s Plumbing and Heating was launched almost 4 years ago and has grown rapidly since its inception and is looking for a part-time office worker who wants to continue growing with the business. We currently have 30 employees and are looking to add to the team. We provide comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage for …

Plumbing apprentice shares his journey at a First Nations virtual conference
There are several reasons why Dan White, a third year apprentice plumber at AU Local 46, chose the skilled trades as his second career. “I actually started in the Canadian film industry,” said White, who was a guest speaker at the First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) student conference held almost recently. “I’ve worked on …
Plumbers with expired licenses help repair Texas storm damage
Plumbers are in high demand in Texas as the state works to repair damage from winter storms. Governor Abbott is making it easier for out-of-state plumbers and those whose licenses have expired. The storm froze pipes and valves, then burst, damaging many homes. Loading Something is loading. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is working to increase …
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The good tips have gone badly! How to stop these records from freezing and bursting your pipes
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri (KY3) – You may never have worried about freezing or bursting water lines in your home in the past. But with the Ozarks setting records with subzero temperatures, now is the time to consider it. The point is, the pipes in your home or business are at risk of freezing whenever the temperatures …

District Attorney Erleigh Wiley warns residents to beware of plumbing scams | Local News
KAUFMAN COUNTY, TX (Kaufman County Attorney’s Office) – As frozen water pipes burst across the region, Kaufman County District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley is warning Kaufman County residents to beware of plumbing crooks who will take your money up front and do little. or no work. “This type of unacceptable behavior has happened in the …

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures Launches New Website
WOODRIDGE, Illinois., September 18, 2020 / PRNewswire / – Gerber® Plumbing Fixtures, a manufacturer of proven, high-quality kitchen and bathroom plumbing products, is excited to unveil its new website. At the end of 2019, Globe Union Industrial Corporation, parent company of Gerber, announced the integration of Danze® by Gerber products into the Gerber family of …

Residents of the Third Ward still struggle with plumbing issues weeks after the winter storm
HOUSTON – Five weeks ago, many Houstonians were scrambling to fix all the plumbing issues caused by the winter storm. Yet many Houstonians still grapple with the aftermath, struggling to complete repairs on broken pipes and facing low water pressure. On Francis Street, in the heart of Houston’s Third Historic District, several residents said they …

Plumbing Industry Booms Small Amid Winter Storm and Pandemic | KLBK | KAMC
LUBBOCK, Texas – Local plumbing companies have said they have remained relatively unfazed by the negative economic impacts of the winter storm and pandemic. “During the storm itself, we saw a substantial increase in call volume, about triple it,” said Mark Branscome, director of operations at Lowery Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning. “It really hasn’t …

Texas Winter Storm: Freeze Shows Need For Plumbers And There Is A Way To Enter The Industry
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – Last month’s winter storm showed how in demand plumbers are and there is a way to get into the industry and get paid while doing it. The Houston Department of Public Works said a quarter of all neighbors had damaged pipes during the frost, and there was still an issue with …

Is mold coverage included in my home insurance policy?
item Mold can be dangerous to your health and finances. (iStock) Mold is a kind of fungus that thrives in the presence of moisture. People are exposed to mold and its spores on a daily basis, but this exposure is usually harmless in small doses. But if your home becomes a mold haven, it could …

150-year-old Brazoria County church burns to the ground after plumbing ignites a fire
CLUTE, Texas – A church in Brazoria County is in ashes after a large fire engulfed the building, authorities said. The fire erupted around 10 a.m. Monday at Evergreen Baptist Church in Clute, near Highland Park Drive and Highland Park Avenue, officials said. According to the Brazoria County Fire Marshal, the blaze started while a …
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East Texas plumbers respond to record number of service calls for broken pipes
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) – Since Sunday, plumbers in one county in east Texas have been working tirelessly to answer the huge call for pipe repairs. With hundreds of homes with broken or leaking pipes from last week’s winter storm, the call load is endless for plumbers in Longview, and the shortage of able-bodied plumbers is …

Saint-Isidore Church will close the doors of the chapel on April 5 and begin the final phase of renovation
The goal of the renovation is to grow, not only by the size of the church, but by the size of the community and the environment that St. Isidore is able to create. (Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Blasi) St. Isidore Catholic Church has been a home-away-from-home for some students over the years, but with increasing …

Detroit Schools to Use COVID Help to Repair Buildings, Increase Teachers’ Salaries
Federal COVID relief dollars earmarked for Detroit public schools will be used to repair dilapidated school buildings, fund programs to address learning loss due to the pandemic, and increase the risk premium for teachers working in the interior of schools. Nikolai Vitti, superintendent of the Detroit Public School Community District, said Wednesday that three buckets …

Out-of-town plumbers need help to continue helping Houston families in need after winter storm
HOUSTON – Two brothers from West Virginia and their team of plumbers have been in Houston for almost a week, helping dozens of families in need of repairs after the recent winter storm. They’ve already used the almost $ 30,000 they’ve raised to help people for free. With these funds running out, they are now …

Affordable Housing in Vermont Still Above National Average | New
Green Mountain State may be idyllic in many ways, but many Vermonters have nowhere to feel at home. “It’s really tough,” said Teah Peloquin, a St. Albans resident, who is training to be an assistant manager at the Jolley Mart on North Main Street, where she started in February. “I live in a house with …
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Odessa firefighter receives new HVAC unit as part of True Heroes program
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) – A firefighter from Odessa received a unique gift as a thank you for his service. Bryant, a heating and air conditioning company, chooses a first responder each year to recognize their invaluable service to their community. This year they landed in Odessa. Tyler Henry, a firefighter from Odessa Fire Rescue was …

School board looks to a less restrictive future
The Ouray school board is already working to consider an upcoming school year with fewer restrictions related to COVID-19. In a working session on March 18, they reviewed a draft of next year’s program, which will allow more flexibility in scheduling lunch and enrichment, while keeping some security measures in place. At this point, all …

Andrea Laverty sentenced to house arrest in marijuana case where Millbury plumbing company was used as a front for grow operation
A 64-year-old former Millbury woman, who was involved in a marijuana grow operation where the family’s plumbing business served as a front, was sentenced to home isolation on Wednesday. Andrea Laverty, who now lives in Texas, was sentenced in a federal court in Worcester to one year of house arrest in house arrest, court records …

Comal County to open vaccine waiting list for all adults over 18 from March 29
Hannah Sullivan, a student at Galen College of Nursing, holds a vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. (Lauren Canterberry / Community Impact Journal) On March 23, the Texas Department of State Health Services announcement that all adults in Texas will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine starting March 29. In Comal County, all adults …
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Utah plumbing crew helps Angelina County homeowners fix winter harsh weather
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) – With the demand for plumbing jobs so high, some out-of-state plumbers are in east Texas to help with repairs. T’Ebonie Tanner of East Texas News Weekend has more on How They Work Hard, over a thousand miles from home. “It was super bad. It was super bad. My whole yard was …
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East Texas plumbers finish fixing last frozen pipes
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) – Almost three weeks after the winter storm that paralyzed the roads of east Texas and shattered countless water pipes in homes, plumbers are finally completing the final repairs. Glen Parker of Richard Parker Plumbing in Longview, has worked 16 straight days since calls for frozen pipes began in February. “Now he’s …

Senseware joins the Siemens Connect ecosystem to make smart and healthy buildings the future
With the Senseware IAQ and Siemens Desigo CC integration, air quality data is instantly fed back to the BMS via the API. Tweet this “This partnership means that buildings in the Siemens Connect ecosystem can easily integrate with Senseware technology. Our data and analytics dashboard gives you a real-time picture of what exactly is going …

Reopening of Splasheville? COVID, $ 260,000 in repair means closed for now
ASHEVILLE – The reopening of the city’s immensely popular downtown play fountain is still uncertain as Splasheville undergoes major repairs and city officials await the green light from health officials. Work will begin this week, according to a city announcement on March 17, and is expected to last until the last week of May. But …

Brooklyn Park City Council Approves Extended Loan Agreement for Huntington Place Homeowners | Local news
After delaying its decision last month, Brooklyn Park city council on March 15 agreed to change the terms of a $ 5 million loan to Aeon, the owner of the Huntington Place apartments in Brooklyn Park. “I have been here for six years and I know where we were, and I know where we are …

Grove City Police Battle: March 25
Officers from the Grove City Police Division responded at 1:22 p.m. on March 17 at Motel 6 at 1900 Stringtown Road regarding a report of an unconscious woman. The victim, Misty Davis, 45, of Marshall, West Virginia, was pronounced dead at the scene from an apparent strangulation. The motel staff had discovered that Davis was …

A local vacation rental company provides an upscale experience
By Holly Tishfield A little over a year ago, Randall and Karina Coryell began the effort to open a unique vacation rental business, Azule Vacation Rentals. The Coryells, both residents of Ponte Vedra, have extensive experience in property and hotel management. They felt that the vacation rental and hospitality industry lacked a more relevant and …
Urban children of Cincinnati Avondale work around separation from COVID-19 pandemic
A group of Avondale kids who stick together, learn together, and host community barbecues and cleanups are missing key memory time and team experiences as the novel coronavirus pandemic continues. the Avondale Youth Council has been a staple in this urban neighborhood since its inception in 2006, providing 12 to 18 year olds unparalleled camaraderie …

Monday Daily Pulse – Florida Trend
Florida’s medical marijuana business remains on fire In a multitude of ways, the medical marijuana industry in Florida continues to grow unabated. Breaking news: Florida now sells more cannabis products than any other state except California and Colorado, according to a new report from marijuana industry research firm Leafly and Whitney Economics . And that’s …

Water Mission Partners With Austin Disaster Relief For Free Plumbing Services
CENTER OF TEXAS Water Mission offers plumbing assistance Water Mission, a Christian nonprofit engineering organization, is working with Austin Disaster Relief Network and Plumbers Without Borders to provide free services to residents of central Texas with burst pipes and extensive water damage from the winter storm Uri. The groups will work together to mobilize a …

Siblings Make Covid-19 Vaccine Appointments For Those In Need | Herald Community Newspapers
Ryan and Dylan Levinter can still be found with their eyes focused and their fingers locked to their laptops long after their remote lessons have ended. Their goal is simple but requires a few obstacles: to find vaccine appointments for the hundreds of people who have asked them. Ryan, a seventh grade student at Merrick …

Restaurants allowed to increase capacity to 75 percent | Herald Community Newspapers
Restaurants outside of New York City have been allowed to operate at 75 percent of capacity as of last Friday, according to Governor Andrew Cuomo. A year after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, business owners are eager to see things back to normal. Jerry Hughes, owner of Connolly Station in Malverne, said he has …

Glen Cove Restaurants Welcoming More Diners | Herald Community Newspapers
After a difficult year for the restaurateurs at Glen Cove, things are starting to improve a bit. As of Friday, restaurant restrictions in New York City were relaxed from 50% to 75% of capacity for indoor dining. Following a tough winter, the timing couldn’t be better, and restaurateurs are also looking forward to the next …

Oceanside Native Publishes Fictional Diaries Series About Abe Lincoln | Herald Community Newspapers
By Tom Carrozza Over the past five years, Paul Dunn, a native of Oceanside, has dedicated himself to getting into the mind of Abraham Lincoln and presenting historical fictions from the perspective of the legendary President. The latest book in his four-volume series “Abraham Lincoln’s Civil War Diaries, Including His Recurring Dreams” became available for …

Brockton Cruise adviser resigns, holds possible special election
BROCKTON – Brockton’s 11-member City Council has fallen to 10 following the resignation of longtime Ward 1 Councilor Timothy Cruise. Cruise resigned, effective Tuesday, “with real mixed emotions,” he said. “It has been a privilege and honor for me to serve the residents of Ward 1 of the City of Brockton since 2006 and I …
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Pepper Pike Council Approves Police Station Modernization; 2021 road works announced
PEPPER PIKE, Ohio – City council has approved legislation that will allow designs to be developed for a police station upgrade, making more use of what is now a cramped facility and better meeting the needs of the department. Architect Paul Deutsch, director of Bialosky Cleveland, presented the board at its online meeting Wednesday March …