UK Defense Ministry Awards $2.6 Billion Army Training Deal
The United Kingdom Ministry of Defense has selected a consortium led by Raytheon to manage a new $2.6 billion contract for army training operations.
Opal KellerJuly 13, 20261 min read
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State Farm AI Makeover Sparks Reader Response
More than 1,000 individuals shared their perspectives regarding State Farm's recent artificial intelligence initiative.
Opal KellerJuly 13, 20261 min read
DFW China Town Appears in Public Business Listings in Richardson
A business named DFW China Town appears in public business listings at 400 N Greenville Ave in Richardson.
Opal KellerJuly 13, 20261 min read
Dream Cafe Appears in Richardson Business Listings
Dream Cafe appears in public business listings via Google Places at a Richardson address.
Opal KellerJuly 13, 20261 min read
Monoware Studios Files Sales Tax Permit in Richardson
Public records show Monoware Studios obtained a new Texas sales tax permit for a Richardson address on July 10, 2026.
Opal KellerJuly 11, 20261 min read
Denham Plumbing Files Sales Tax Permit in Richardson
Denham Plumbing has filed a new sales tax permit with the Texas Comptroller for a Richardson location.
Opal KellerJuly 11, 20261 min read
Porchlight Books LLC Files Sales Tax Permit in Richardson
Public records show Porchlight Books LLC obtained a new Texas sales tax permit for a Richardson location on July 10, 2026.
Opal KellerJuly 11, 20261 min read
Oklahoma AG Sues State Farm, Allstate Over Storm Claim Payouts
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed lawsuits against State Farm and Allstate, alleging the insurers systematically underpaid valid storm damage claims.
Opal KellerJuly 11, 20261 min read
Cisco Wins CUBEd Award for Unified Edge AI Platform
Cisco Systems has received the 2026 Tech Innovation CUBEd Award for its Unified Edge solution, which brings enterprise-grade infrastructure to support artificial intelligence workloads at the network edge.
Opal KellerJuly 10, 20262 min read
Cisco Wins $230M Army IT Contract, Partners on AP Cyber Course
Cisco Systems secured a $230 million U.S. Army IT modernization contract and announced a partnership with the College Board to develop a new AP Cybersecurity course for high schools.
Opal KellerJuly 10, 20261 min read
UT Dallas Completes Move to NCAA Division II
The University of Texas at Dallas officially begins full NCAA Division II membership on September 1 after a three-year transition process.
Opal KellerJuly 10, 20262 min read
State Farm Launches Instant Crash Data Sharing for Claims
State Farm is introducing a new feature that allows customers to share specific vehicle data from an accident to speed up the claims process, distinguishing it from continuous telematics monitoring.
Opal KellerJuly 9, 20262 min read
State Farm, Richardson's Largest Employer, Faces Backlash Over AI Overhaul
State Farm, Richardson's largest employer, is drawing pushback over an AI-driven overhaul that rewrites its 19,000 agents' contracts, cutting pay and benefits while mandating new AI tools. The company disputes agents' estimates of the pay cuts.
Opal KellerJuly 9, 20262 min read
Demolition of Historic GEICO Building Alters Friendship Heights
The dismantling of the 1959 GEICO complex in Friendship Heights has sparked discussion about the loss of a mid-century architectural landmark.
Opal KellerJuly 9, 20262 min read
Raytheon Partners With European Firms to Boost Stinger Missile Output
Raytheon is collaborating with European defense companies to increase production of the FIM-92 Stinger missile system amid rising global demand.
Opal KellerJuly 9, 20261 min read
State Farm AI Tools Meet Skepticism in WSJ Survey
A Wall Street Journal survey indicates that agents and customers are doubtful about State Farm's new artificial intelligence initiatives for its sales team.
Opal KellerJuly 9, 20262 min read
Frisco's Temple Trustee Highlights Rising Anti-Indian Sentiment in Community
Laxmi Tummala, a trustee of the Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple, addresses growing challenges.
Opal KellerJuly 9, 20261 min read
GEICO Sues Six Florida Clinics Over $5.2M No-Fault Fraud Claims
The auto insurer filed federal suit alleging six Miami-area clinics submitted $5.2 million in unnecessary and unlawful personal injury protection bills.
Opal KellerJuly 8, 20262 min read
Raytheon Adds European Suppliers for AMRAAM Missiles
Raytheon announced it is qualifying additional European suppliers for its AMRAAM missile program, according to a report by Defense Daily.
Opal KellerJuly 8, 20262 min read
State Farm Launches Instant Crash Data Sharing for Toyota and Lexus Drivers
State Farm and Connected Analytic Services are introducing a feature that allows eligible Toyota and Lexus owners to share specific crash data with the insurer to speed up claims processing.
Opal KellerJuly 8, 20262 min read
Cisco Selected as Official Network Supplier for R&A Golf Championships
Cisco has been named the official network supplier for the R&A, providing connectivity infrastructure for upcoming golf tournaments and the organization's new headquarters in St. Andrews.
Opal KellerJuly 8, 20262 min read