Wednesday, October 12, 2011Farmers Insurance indicated Friday that it will raise homeowner premiums by nearly 10 percent next year for about half of its customers in North Texas and across the state. The higher rates, to take effect March 16, would affect about 350,000 Farmers customers who have either a Texas Family Home Policy or a Next Generation Home Policy. READ MORE >>
Friday, October 7, 2011 Six South Texas Residents Sentenced to Prison for Insurance Fraud Scheme U.S. Attorney's OfficeOctober 3, 2011 *Southern District of Texas (713) 567-9000 - filed under: Press Release, San Antonio Top Stories READ MORE >>
Tuesday, September 6, 2011For residents whose homes and/or vehicles have received fire damage, the Insurance Council of Texas offers the following advice: Assess your Damage Carefully check your vehicles and home for damage. If you think you have damage, contact your insurance agent or company as quickly as possible. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, July 5, 2011There's no hiding the success of the "robots in disguise" franchise: "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" enjoyed the highest-grossing Fourth of July film debut ever over the weekend. Summer sequel mania was in full swing over the Independence Day holiday as the latest "Transformers" movie took in an estimated $97. READ MORE >>
Saturday, June 4, 2011 U.S. retail giant Walmart said it would test a smaller-store format with the launch of Walmart Express -- stores that will often include gas stations. The average Walmart superstore is about 184,000 square feet. The Walmart Express stores will average 15,000 square feet, MarketWatch reported. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, May 18, 2011A new proposed immigration law is being called racist and "hate-mongering" by Latino lawmakers in the Texas senate who are bracing for a bitter fight over the so called sanctuary cities bill. The bill would give most police officers the right to question detained people about their immigration status, and prohibit cities from adopting policies that ban the practice. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Texas, which may balance its budget by firing thousands of teachers, plans to commit $25 million in state funds to Formula One auto racing each year for a decade. Four years after motorsports' most popular series left the U.S., Texas investors including Clear Channel Communications Inc. co-founder B. READ MORE >>
Monday, March 21, 2011A Republican draft of legislation to reform the federal flood insurance program would renew the program for five years, phase out most rate subsidies, tie coverage limits to the rate of inflation, vary the deductible by how subsidized the premium is, and allow the program to sell optional additional living expense and business interruption coverages. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, March 9, 2011U.S. airlines have been raising fares with alarming frequency in recent weeks — and that can take a big bite out of the pocketbooks of travelers who don't know how to find a good deal. Last year's super-cheap fares are gone. But for travelers who can be patient, flexible and very persistent, there are still deals to be had. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, February 23, 2011Texas Rep. Harvey Hilderbran of Kerrville has filed legislation aimed at elevating public safety and protecting animal health by strengthening the insurance and record-keeping requirements for privately-owned dangerous wildlife such as lions and gorillas. READ MORE >>
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