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Despite hurricanes, Corpus Christi region sees decline in flood insurance policies
After Hurricane Harvey inundated Southeast Texas, the number of flood insurance policies in the Corpus Christi area increased. But new federal data shows those gains are eroding.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 8:30 AM |
Bexar County sees 13% decline in flood insurance policies
The number of federal flood insurance policies has decreased 13% in Bexar County over the last two-plus years. Federal data also shows declines in nine nearby counties.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 8:30 AM |
Insurance Help Line open over weekend for storm victims
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Help Line is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., including this weekend, to help those with damage from Hurricane Laura. The number is 1-800-252-3439.
POSTED AUGUST 27, 2020 |
Former insurance agent sentenced to 14 years
Lynn “Skipper” Strickland of Parker County, who pretended to be an insurance agent, was sentenced today to 14 years in state prison for fraud.
POSTED AUGUST 25, 2020 |
Sullivan to step down as Insurance Commissioner
His TDI modernization effort led to faster, better customer service.
POSTED AUGUST 18, 2020 |
TDI applies advanced technology to policy reviews
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has begun an innovative technology project to speed and improve its review of insurance policy forms.
POSTED AUGUST 03, 2020 |
Insurance Help Line open Sunday to help storm victims
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Help Line will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday to help those with damage from Hurricane Hanna. The number is 1-800-252-3439.
POSTED JULY 25, 2020 |
San Antonio Company Earns Safety Award
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) recognized Nissei Plastic Machinery America Inc. with a Lone Star Safety Award for their exemplary workplace safety program and low rates of work-related injuries and illnesses.
POSTED JULY 24, 2020 |
East Texas Companies Earn Safety Awards
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) recognized East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind and Tatum Excavating Company for their exemplary workplace safety programs and low rates of work-related injuries and illnesses by renewing their Lone Star Safety Awards.
POSTED JULY 24, 2020 |
Houston Company Earns Safety Award
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) recognized Universal Pegasus International with a Lone Star Safety Award for their exemplary workplace safety program and low rates of work-related injuries and illnesses.
POSTED JULY 24, 2020 |
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San Antonio firefighter hospitalized while battling house fire on the South Side
A San Antonio firefighter suffered a medical episode and had to be hospitalized while putting out a blaze at a South Side home Wednesday morning.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 12:32 PM |
SAPD: Man shot and killed during confrontation with police at West Side apartment complex
A man was fatally shot during a confrontation with San Antonio police Tuesday night at an apartment complex on the West Side, Chief William McManus said at the scene.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 11:50 AM |
Man fatally shot outside Far West Side pharmacy
The incident occurred at about 6 p.m. in the parking lot of a CVS at 9838 Potranco Road.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 3:26 AM |
Column: ‘Hope Rising’ focus of virtual TEDxPaloAltoCollege
The third annual TEDxPaloAltoCollege will be livestreamed for free on Facebook and YouTube.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 10:00 PM |
Solana Ridge resident delivered meals, hope to schoolchildren during pandemic
Solana Ridge resident Margie Gomez delivered meals and hope to schoolchildren during pandemic.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 10:00 PM |
Column: Birds of a feather don’t always flock together
Sometimes those in the same group don’t see things the same way, and sometimes they do but don’t want to say so out loud for fear of being ostracized.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 10:00 PM |
Judson alum Carl Lee embraces new child, new job at Memorial
While he enjoyed coaching at Bandera, the commute and time spent away from his family was wearing on Coach Carl Lee so he sees the move to Memorial High as a good one.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 10:00 PM |
Depth gives East Central volleyball team the edge in Roosevelt sweep
East Central Coach Kelly McDaniel said athletic Roosevelt proved a tough challenge that tested the Hornets.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 10:00 PM |
Makey transforms from disinterested defender to District 27-5A MVP and gets ready for life
Now that he’s graduated from Highlands High School, Thomas Makey is getting ready to join the Army and he’s grateful for what he learned playing basketball with his teammates and the help of his coach, Lorenzo Peña.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 10:00 PM |
'My time was technically up': San Antonio man survives strep throat infection that spread to heart
A San Antonio man has a new lease on life after surviving a strep throat infection that spread to his heart and caused several organs to fail.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 4:46 PM |
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