Jeff Davis

One of the biggest appeals to a new job is the salary and benefits. In a recession where salaries have been slashed, companies are learning how to snag some of the best employees by offering a competitive benefits package.

It's always a sad story when a hospital neglects its duties to its patients. It's even worse when the patient is an elderly person, who may not be able to protect themselves. This was the case, when Lulu Howe was left in Texas Hospital for three days without food and with a broken hip.

So you're in a financial bind? It's safe to say that 2011 hasn't been the best financial year for many Americans. The economy is still sluggish and jobs are still scarce.

Filing for bankruptcy may seem intimidating. For most clients, their first question is, "How do I pay my bankruptcy attorney when I'm already in debt?" While the whole concept may seem overwhelming and discouraging, filing for bankruptcy can remove a huge burden from your life and ends up being worth every penny.

Texas A&M lost one of their most valued players last week in a car accident. Jospeh Villavisencio, an offensive lineman for Texas A&M "was one of the most respectful and high-character players" that former A&M coach Mike Sherman says he's ever coached.

As we ring in the New Year with champagne and fireworks, we can't help but wonder what the year will actually bring us. Could the economy take a turn for the better?

There are a million ways you can injure yourself at a football game; for the players, spectators and coaches alike. However, the Texas 5A Division II football game proved there are more hazards on the field than you would think.

It's getting harder to stay safe while driving, it seems, as technology is not only improving our car's safety features but it's also creating new and distracting gadgets that keep driver's eyes off the road. Texting and driving has become one of the biggest concerns for drivers, since both your eyes and hands are focused elsewhere.

Driving in the sleet and snow can be extremely dangerous. Everyone knows that harsh weather conditions drastically increase your chances for an accident. So how do you stay safe in the winter, when the weather is unpredictable?

In a world of laptops, tablets and smartphones it's difficult to see how an invention like the blackboard had such a huge effect on education. But in 1801, the blackboard had a lasting impact on the way instructors taught.