State Farm faces Texas refunds over homeowner overcharges
In a dispute spanning since 2003, State Farm may owe Texas policyholders between 0 and about 1 billion dollars for allegedly excessive homeowner insurance charges. The Office of Public Insurance Counsel cites 785 million plus interest, while the Texas Department of Insurance estimates about 250 million plus near 100 million in interest. State Farm disputes liability and says no refunds are due. The insurance commissioner Mike Geeslin will rule, a decision with political implications for Gov. Rick Perry and Senate candidate Kay Bailey Hutchison.
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East Texas boy dies after pit bull attack
A 10-year-old boy, Justin Clinton, died after being mauled by two pit bulls in Leverett's Chapel Gregg County. Witnesses reported the dogs dragged him. a motorist pulled the animals off. The body was sent to Dallas for autopsy as deputies investigate. the dogs are in Rusk County Animal Control.
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ECISD to keep principals in place next year says Mendez
Superintendent Hector Mendez expects no principal shuffles for ECISD campuses next year noting stable leadership after last year’s moves. No resignations yet and vacancies unlikely though one or two openings could occur. Margie Kerley of San Jacinto retires after 28 years. she plans to stay involved with helping kids.
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Exxon ordered to pay interest on spill damages in Alaska
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco ruled Exxon Mobil must pay roughly 500 million dollars in interest on punitive damages from the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill. The decision would double the typical payout to about 15 thousand dollars for about 33,000 claimants. Exxon may appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Big Spring man charged in 7-Eleven robbery
Big Spring police arrested 21 year old Ricky J. White in connection with a robbery at the 7-Eleven on Wasson Road at about 2 30 a.m. May 28. A handgun was displayed and White is held on a 55000 bond at Howard County Jail.
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