Progressive Halts New Insurance Policies

Progressive Insurance has announced an indefinite hold on new home insurance policies in Texas, citing weather-related losses.

Forty percent of the company’s second-quarter losses came from Texas claims, according to an internal report. 

“Reducing the impact from weather-related volatility is strategically important,” CEO Tricia Griffith said in a statement. “We continue to focus on growing in states where weather risk is relatively lower.”

Texas isn’t the only state to lose access to Progressive; five Midwestern states will no longer be offered new policies, and 115,000 Florida policyholders lost insurance last year. 

Progressive has not indicated that current Texas policyholders are at risk of losing their coverage. 

Tiger Escapes Mexican Zoo Near Texas Border

South Texas officials issued a warning on Thursday after a tiger escaped from Quinta La Fauna Zoo in Reynosa, Mexico.

The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office was alerted about the escape near the Rio Grande River, bordering McAllen and Mission.

While not asked to assist in the search, deputies were told to remain vigilant. The zoo, which frequently features tigers, has closed indefinitely pending the situation’s resolution.

‘Game of Thrones’ Props Up for Auction in Dallas

Dallas-based Heritage Auctions is offering over 2,000 props, costumes, and memorabilia from HBO’s “Game of Thrones” series, with starting bids ranging from $500 to $20,000.

The auction includes iconic items like the Iron Throne, characters’ weapons, and Daenerys Targaryen’s costumes, spanning nearly every character and moment from the show.

The collection will be on display in New York and London from September 17 to October 4, with the auction taking place in Dallas from October 10-12. See the photos here.

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➤ Houston: Feges BBQ was recently burglarized, with thieves stealing a safe containing $1,000. Industry experts say these crimes, which impact small businesses’ already tight margins, are an ongoing issue rather than a new trend. (More)

➤ Van Zandt County: A bridge demolition near Canton will close all I-20 lanes at FM 859 from Saturday night to Sunday morning. Traffic will be diverted to frontage roads. A new bridge is slated for completion by March 2025. (More)

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➤ Harlingen ISD’s superintendent’s unexpected resignation puzzled community members. The board cited a “sensitive matter” but provided few details, sparking calls for transparency and a financial audit to solve the mystery behind the departure. (More)

➤ Amarillo: Kristi Leff, a fifth-grade teacher at Humphrey’s Highland Elementary, was named a finalist for 2025 Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year. If selected, she would be Amarillo ISD’s first state Teacher of the Year since 2015. (More)

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➤ No. 3-ranked Texas plays defending national champion Michigan today in the biggest college football matchup of the weekend. The Wolverines are ranked No. 9. (See Game Analysis)

➤ Texas alum Xavier Worthy scored two touchdowns for the Kansas City Chiefs in his NFL debut—including this explosive 21-yard TD run on his first NFL touch. (Watch video)

➤ The Texas Rangers defeated the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 on Thursday. The pivotal play of the game was a perfectly executed double play. (Watch video)

➤ The Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans kick off their seasons tomorrow, with Houston taking on the Indianapolis Colts at 1 p.m. and Dallas facing the Cleveland Browns at 4:25 p.m. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NFL | MLB | NCAAF | WNBA | US Open | Paralympics 

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➤ The mayors of Tyler and Longview competed in a monthlong peanut butter collection drive for the East Texas Food Bank. Residents donated at local grocery stores to support food-insecure families in their communities. (More)

➤ The Mineola Hay Show launched a decorative hay bale contest, uniting the community. Participants created themed designs, with voting on Facebook. The auction supports local agriculture. (Watch Video)

➤ Two Texans claimed million-dollar lottery prizes recently. An Amarillo resident won $1 million in Mega Millions, while a Plano player won $1.25 million in Texas Two Step. Both winners remained anonymous. (More)

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