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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-08-13 Euless Articles U.S. Concrete Announces Second Quarter 2019 Earnings Release And Conference Call Schedule July 19, 2019 | About: NAS:USCR +0% PR Newswire EULESS, Texas, July 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --U.S. Concrete, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCR) plans to release its second quarter 2019 results on Friday, August 9, 2019 at 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time. In conjunction with the release, U.S. Concrete has scheduled an investor conference call which will be held on Friday, August 9, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time). CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST DETAILS To listen to the call, please dial (877) 312-8806 – Conference ID: 6378325 at least ten minutes before the conference call begins and ask for the U.S. Concrete conference call. A live webcast of the conference call and accompanying presentation materials will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.us-concrete.com. Please visit the website at least 15 minutes before the call begins to register and download and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the conference call and archive of the webcast will be available after the call under the investor relations section of the Company's website. About U.S. Concrete U.S. Concrete, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCR) is a leading supplier of concrete and aggregates for large-scale commercial, residential and infrastructure projects in high-growth markets across the country. The Company holds leading market positions in New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Dallas-Fort Worth and Washington, D.C., and its materials have been used in some of the most complex and highly specialized construction projects of the last decade. U.S. Concrete has continued to grow organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions of independent producers in our target markets. For more information on U.S. Concrete, visit the "About Us" section of our website - www.us- concrete.com/about-us. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This press release contains various forward-looking statements and information that are based on management's beliefs, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company disclaims any obligation to update these statements and cautions you not to rely unduly on them. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding: the expansion of the business; the opportunities and results of our acquisitions; the prospects for growth in new and existing markets; encouraging nature of volume and pricing increases; the business levels of our existing markets; ready-mixed concrete backlog; ability to maintain our cost structure and monitor fixed costs; ability to maximize liquidity, manage variable costs, control capital spending and monitor working capital usage; and the adequacy of current liquidity. Although U.S. Concrete believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that those expectations will prove to have been correct. Such statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, among other matters: general and regional economic conditions; the level of activity in the construction industry; the ability of U.S. Concrete to complete acquisitions and to effectively integrate the operations of acquired companies; development of adequate management infrastructure; departure of key personnel; access to labor; union disruption; competitive factors; government regulations; exposure to environmental and other liabilities; the cyclical and seasonal nature of U.S. Concrete's business; adverse weather conditions; the availability and pricing of raw materials; the availability of refinancing alternatives; results of litigation; and general risks related to the industry and markets in which U.S. Concrete operates. Should one or more of these risks materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results or outcomes may vary materially from those expected. These risks, as well as others, are discussed in greater detail in U.S. Concrete's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including U.S. Concrete's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. Source: USCR-G Company Contact Information: U.S. Concrete, Inc. Investor Relations 844-828-4774 IR@us-concrete.com Media Contact: Media@us-concrete.com View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us- concrete-announces-second-quarter-2019-earnings-release-and-conference-call-schedule- 300887820.html SOURCE U.S. Concrete, Inc. North Texas Restaurant Vows To End Tow Practice After Ones For Justice Investigation By Alanna AutlerJuly 25, 2019 at 2:00 pm Filed Under:Denny's, DFW News, euless police, Illegal Towing, Texas Tow Stars, The Ones For Justice, Tow truck, Towing EULESS, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Customers of a Denny’s restaurant say at least one North Texas tow company is crossing the line. Since the beginning of June, police in Euless have received at least 22 calls about towing at the Denny’s near Airport Freeway and North Industrial Boulevard. The restaurant recently hired Texas Tow Stars to haul away vehicles of people who park there but do not eat there. Texas Tow Stars tow truck (CBS 11) John Litton says he planned to eat at the Denny’s with his wife. He arrived early, parked behind the restaurant and walked to the nearby Office Depot to pick up something for his daughter. Minutes later, he came out and found his pickup gone. ” I thought it was stolen,” said Litton. Two men told him it had been towed. “For someone to hook up and tow a car in five minutes or less, they’re not doing the proper hook-ups,” Litton said, shaking his head. Litton called police and was speaking with officers as his wife Terri arrived. They decided to eat breakfast before picking up John’s truck. “We eat, go to pay, and while I’m paying she goes to check her car,” said John. “It’s gone!” Aziz had returned to the lot and towed Terri’s car without her knowledge. She says the restaurant manager told her he had video of her walking into the Starbucks next door before coming to Denny’s, something Terri denies. Eventually the manager relented and had the truck operator bring back her car, free of charge. The Ones For Justice found several complaints of illegal towing against Texas Tow Stars and driver Kareem “Sami” Aziz. Three police reports involve Aziz almost towing vehicles with people inside. In other reports officers said Aziz towed cars without written consent from Denny’s, a violation of city ordinance. On multiple occasions police say Aziz drove off while towing unsecured vehicles. Aziz has been arrested once and received several citations related to towing. Texas Tow Stars driver (CBS 11) When our CBS11 crew approached Aziz outside the restaurant he called the police and said we were trespassing. It was the second time in two hours that officers had been called to the Denny’s; police left without issuing any citations. A spokesperson for Denny’s initially defended the towing practice, saying “we believe our guests should have first priority to our parking area.” One day later, the company reversed its decision and said it was “suspending this practice.” For the Littons, the fight isn’t over. John says he plans to sue over the $300 he had to pay to retrieve his pickup. “In my opinion, they stole my truck.” First statement from Denny’s: We believe our guests should have first priority to our parking area when dining at our restaurant. At the location in Euless, we have experienced problems with non-guests parking in the Denny’s lot in order to visit other adjacent businesses like Office Depot, Taco Cabana and Starbucks, thereby taking up spaces that should be available for our paying guests, especially during peak periods. Parking spaces in the lot are clearly marked “For Denny’s Patrons Only.’” Second statement from Denny’s: After looking into the details of this practice with our franchisee, and although we are empathetic with his desire to make sure there are spaces available for his guests, the franchisee is suspending this practice. We apologize for any inconvenience this practice may have caused for our guests and others. “While Paul Spencer, a corporate spokesperson for Denny’s, maintains the Euless location is no longer towing cars, two sources confirm cars have recently been towed. A spokeswoman with the Euless Police Department confirms officers responded to a call at the Denny’s Wednesday night after an individual’s car was towed. Another driver contacted the Ones for Justice on Thursday afternoon, saying his car was towed four minutes after he left the vehicle in the Denny’s parking lot to visit Office Depot. On Thursday afternoon, a manager at the Denny’s in Euless said they ordered the company to stop towing vehicles from the lot. Texas Tow Stars did not respond to a request for comment by deadline. As of Thursday afternoon, The Ones for Justice did not spot any tow trucks near the Denny’s parking lot, however, multiple signs prohibiting parking for non-patrons were still posted. A new grill-and-bar near DFW Airport offers half-price margaritas to beat Texas heat BY BUD KENNEDY JULY 25, 2019 05:45 AM, UPDATED JULY 27, 2019 12:18 AM BUD KENNEDY BUD@STAT-TELEGRAM.COM EULESS Terms I never thought I’d see together : “gastropub,” “Oregon” and “Euless.” But an Oregon sports pub is flourishing in Euless, mainly because it’s better than your typical bland suburban chain. Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill, a Portland original from that city’s Old Town, is owner-operated and represents the best of that city’s famous food culture. The giant menu includes everything from Tuscan chicken to Thai chicken curry, with burgers, salads, sandwiches and a giant weekend brunch. There’s also a special made just for Texas: half-price margaritas when it’s 95 degrees or hotter. The brunch has become the biggest hit around DFW Airport. A menu of 16 platters includes chilaquiles or huevos rancheros with Santa Fe bacon-black beans, Irish whiskey French toast and jalapeno-buttermilk chicken-and-waffles with maple bacon. On a recent stop, a summer-menu cheddar burger with crispy prosciutto and arugula ($15.95) lived up to the billing, and a skillet blackberry pecan-oat crumble ($8.95) obviously was meant to be shared. There are $6-$8 small plates at happy hour. Thirsty Lion has been publishing introductory coupons on Groupon and other sites, so there are deals out there. Thirsty Lion is deep inside Glade Parks. Look for it at 1220 Chisholm Trail, a block west of Texas 121; 817-283-9000, thirstyliongastropub.com. Fire department academy introduces youths to safety techniques, possible career By Karen Zurawski Published 12:00 am CDT, Tuesday, July 30, 2019 Photo: Karen Zurawski / Karen Zurawski Westlake Fire Department Lt. Joe Driver works with students on the blue team as they learn CPR. The mannequin has colored lights that show when CPR is being administered correctly. Strains of “Baby Shark Dance” and “Staying Alive” filled the large meeting room at Westlake Volunteer Fire Department on a recent Thursday in July. They provided the rhythm for 32 tweens and teens to learn how to administer CPR as part of the inaugural Westlake Junior Fire Academy. The five-day camp covered a range of topics from fire extinguisher, CPR and first aid training to learning about the different facets of being a first responder. They got to ride in a fire truck, had a visit from LifeFlight, performed a search and rescue drill in the smoke-filled environment and extinguished a fire. Colored T-shirts designated the teams: blue, orange, green, yellow and red. Each team had a department member assigned as a leader. Paramedic Morgan Whitener, who led the blue team, said she was helping the youths “so that they can make a difference.” The camp originated with Lt. Joe Driver, a six-year member of the Westlake VFD, who had taken a swift water rescue class with an instructor from the Euless Fire Department. For 15 years, Euless has hosted a Junior Fire Academy for ages 11-15 and Driver said he talked with them about all the details. “My final question back in April was do you think I could pull this off in my department,” said Driver. “Absolutely” was the answer he got. After he presented a schedule to his chief, he got the OK to proceed. “It just takes a lot of legwork in the beginning,” continued Driver. “But everything gets laid out once you get your presenters.” Paramedic Emily Shannon presented a scenario of Tommy, a boy who pokes at a beehive at a park and gets stung. She involved students in determining what needed to be done and in what order. “Assess a situation and make sure you are safe,” she said. “You shouldn’t compromise your safety to help another person. Because if you get hurt, then you’re both hurt.” With that in mind, Tommy was moved to an area away from the beehive and checked for his responsiveness. Shannon said youths need to call 911 put their phone on speaker so they can hear how the 911 operator can help them and yell for help around them in the park. They then became certified in CPR, which was part of Driver’s purpose for the academy. When they run into something in the community they have a basic knowledge of what to do, he said. The second purpose was to introduce them to the field of first responders. Kids are steered to go to college or into the military, he said. “I wish kids knew that there are other avenues for careers out in the world — the fire service being one of them. It’s an amazing, rewarding career. So I wanted to do a camp that showcased the fields in the fire service.” It proved effective for at least two academy attendees. Both Alena Griffin, 14, who attends Beck Junior High, and Mariah Scranton, 12, of Mayde Creek Junior High, expressed an interested in becoming a first responder. Griffin attended because she wanted to learn CPR and other safety measures so that she’ll be able to help others. “I’ll be able to save their life,” she said. Scranton attended, too, to learn about fire safety and CPR. “My grandmother found out that they were doing it and thought it would be a good idea if I signed up,” she explained. While she learned CPR, how to put out grease fires and how to stay down during smoke and fire, she added, “It’s really fun.” Driver said he received positive feedback from parents and from academy students - with the exception of some youths who initially didn’t like the physical workout that started each day of the academy. In planning for the academy, he said he had hoped for 10 youths to attend the academy. He said he was caught off guard when he learned nearly 30 youths had registered. “I’m beyond excited,” he said. “I couldn’t do it without the whole group of guys and girls who are in there helping me out each day. There’s 11 of us showing up every day to make sure the kids have somebody to look after them and instruct them.” “It’s been a huge success,” said Driver, who added that the department absolutely would offer it again. CONGRESSMAN KENNY MARCHANT: IT HAS BEEN AN HONOR TO SERVE YOU IN CONGRESS AUGUST 5, 2019 COPPELL, TX – Rep. Kenny Marchant issued the following statement today announcing his intention to not seek re-election in 2020: “It is time for me to announce that I will not seek another term as Congressman from the 24th District of Texas. I am looking forward to finishing out my term and then returning to Texas to start a new chapter. “For the last 40 years, I have served my fellow North Texans, starting in local government as the Mayor and as a city council member of Carrollton, then to Austin as a 9-term State Representative, and then on to serving today in Washington, DC. What a wonderful opportunity it has been to serve them, and I want to thank them for trusting in me. “To my colleagues in Washington, it has been an honor to serve with you and help you serve your constituents, just as you help me serve mine. “To my wife Donna and my four children, thank you for standing by me and supporting me over the past four decades as I have helped our neighbors and fellow Texans. I look forward to spending more time with my seven grandchildren and working cattle on my ranch. “To my staff, both in the district and in Washington, who have been professional and devoted in their service to the constituents of Texas 24, thank you for your tireless work. “Again, I want to thank the constituents of the 24th District of Texas for letting me serve and I look forward to being back in Texas full time.” House Ways & Means Ranking Member Kevin Brady’s statement on Rep. Marchant Retirement: “I’ve had the privilege of serving with Kenny Marchant both in the Texas House and the U.S. House. He is a deeply respected colleague on the Ways & Means Committee known for his intelligence, thoughtfulness and effectiveness. “Kenny played a key role in the historic passage of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, achieved stronger protections to combat Social Security identity theft fraud against children, and passed into law key solutions to America’s opioid crisis – among his many successes. “I’m proud to call Kenny a dear friend. His retirement is well deserved and I know welcomed by his wonderful family. Our state and our nation owe him a great thanks for his years of selfless service.” ### Commentary: And Now, Marchant With the announcement of Congressman Marchant’s retirement, there are now 16 open seats in the House. By Jim Ellis|August 6, 2019 The string of House retirements continued yesterday as eight-term Texas Rep. Kenny Marchant (R-Coppell/DFW area) announced that he, too, will leave the House at the end of the current term. Combined with his time in the Texas legislature, Mr. Marchant will have served 34 consecutive years in elective office. The 24th District has been a focal point of the Texas congressional scene since Democrats position the seat high on their conversion opportunity list because of its 2018 close result. Despite Democratic nominee Jan McDowell spending less than $100,000 on her campaign, she came within a 51-48 percent margin of upsetting the veteran congressman, a difference of approximately 8,100 votes. The vote drop-off from the 2016 presidential year, as it relates to turnout, was only 4 percent in 2018 compared to 42 percent when contrasting the 2014 midterm to the 2012 presidential election year, thus partially explaining why the latest results are so different. The 24th District is the region surrounding DFW Airport and contains parts of Dallas, Tarrant, and Denton counties. President Trump carried the seat with a 51-44 percent margin, down from Mitt Romney’s 60-38 percent, and the 58-41 percent margin that John McCain recorded back in 2008. Then-Rep. Beto O’Rourke slipped past Sen. Ted Cruz (R) in the November election by the same margin that Rep. Marchant won re-election, 51-48 percent, however. Over his eight elections, Mr. Marchant averaged 61.8 percent of the vote, but only 58.2 percent since the district was drawn in its present fashion as part of the 2011 redistricting process. Area-wise, the CD is small and surrounds DFW Airport, encompassing the cities of Grapevine, Carrollton, Coppell, Farmers Branch, and Euless. The district touches four state Senate districts and nine House seats, but the vast majority of the population resides in four of the latter districts. Republicans represent two of the affected Senate districts while Democrats control the remaining two. The district with the largest overlap, SD-16 with approximately 320,000 constituents in common, is now represented by Democrat Nathan Johnson who first won the seat this past November. On the Republican side, perhaps the most logical option is Sen. Kelly Hancock, but he only represents slightly more than 21 percent of the congressional constituency. From the state House, freshman Democrat Julie Johnson represents CD’s the largest section. The Republican with the largest overlapping constituency is state Rep. Jonathan Stickland, but he has already announced that he is not seeking re-election to the legislature. Former Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne (R) immediately made public her intention to jump into the open congressional race per Mr. Marchant’s announcement. Ms. McDowell, the ’18 Democratic nominee, had announced her intention to run again, and she was joined by former state Agriculture Commission nominee Kim Olson, two local school board members, two attorneys, and a research scientist in what was already becoming a crowded Democratic primary. Ms. Olson was recruited into the congressional race because she fared well in a losing statewide effort this past November. The House open list now grows to 16, up from 10 when Rep. Paul Mitchell (R-MI) began the retirement parade on July 24. The list includes the two vacant North Carolina seats that will be filled in respective September 10 special elections. Majority Democrats are only risking three of these open CDs. This is a commentary submitted and published with the author’s permission. If you wish to submit a commentary to Texas Scorecard, please submit your article to submission@texasscorecard.com.