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Car Insurance Companies Cutting Costs Because People aren’t Driving as Much

Car Insurance Companies Cutting Costs Because People aren’t Driving as Much

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- With less people driving on the roads during the pandemic, car insurance companies are helping Texans save money. Camille Garcia with the Insurance Council of Texas said ICT works with over 400 insurance carriers in the state and all are offering deals in their own way. “Customers are seeing either direct deposit or…MORE

Galveston County Official Says Two People Shot at Jeep Weekend in Texas

Galveston County Official Says Two People Shot at Jeep Weekend in Texas

GALVESTON (AP) – The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office said  two people were shot when a man fired into a group of people during an annual event in South Texas. Sheriff Henry Trochesset said the shooting happened Saturday during Jeep Weekend on Crystal Beach in Bolivar Peninsula. No arrests were made following the shooting, but the…MORE

2nd Texas Agency’s Website Hacked

2nd Texas Agency’s Website Hacked

DALLAS (AP) – Texas’ transportation agency has become the second part of the state government to be hit by a ransomware attack in recent days. The Texas Department of Transportation says on Thursday someone hacked into its network in a “ransomware event.” The agency’s website states that some features are unavailable due to technical difficulties.…MORE

JC Penney Will Close 240 Stores

JC Penney Will Close 240 Stores

NEW YORK (AP) — J.C. Penney will permanently close nearly 30% of its 846 stores as part of a restructuring under bankruptcy protection. The Plano, Texas, retailer said Monday that it plans to close about 192 stores by February 2021, and then 50 additional stores in the year after that. That would leave the company…MORE

President Trump Says He’s Taking Hydroxychloroquine Despite Warnings From Experts

President Trump Says He’s Taking Hydroxychloroquine Despite Warnings From Experts

Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – That malaria drug President Trump has talked up for two months, despite some warnings from experts? Well, it turns out he’s taking it. President Donald Trump is drawing criticism from Democratic leaders after saying he has been taking the malaria drug he has touted as a treatment for the coronavirus. Trump told…MORE