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Drive.ai To Launch Self-Driving Car Pilot In Frisco, Texas

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Drive.ai , the California self-driving car startup, announced Monday (May 7) that it is launching an on-demand self-driving car service pilot in Frisco, Texas. It marks the first time self-driving cars will be on the public roads of Texas, noted the company. Today definitely marks a mobility milestone for our entire region.

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Community banks are thriving in Texas

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With the record growth of San Antonio, Houston and Austin, southern Texas is becoming a hub for business. There’s a lot of energy in the southern half of Texas, and it’s not just the resources that power our homes and cars. This region has the kind of energy that draws people to a place and helps them and their businesses thrive.

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Apple To Shutter Houston Stores Again

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As instances of the coronavirus increase in Texas, Apple will shutter seven of its Houston-vicinity retail locations once again. It is reportedly keeping an eye on the virus situation throughout different regions to ensure that it is safe to operate its stores.

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Amazon Air Expands In A Bid To Better Manage Shipping Logistics

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In a move to better control shipping and logistics, Amazon has been expanding Amazon Air, with 50 new planes and numerous regional hubs, according to a report by CNBC. I think the question is just how quickly they will ramp that operation.”. and this year it’s opening regional hubs in Texas, Ohio, and expanding one in Illinois.

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SMBs Use New Bankruptcy Law To Save Businesses

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June was the top month this year for such filings, with 131 overall, and many were filed in the hardest-hit states like Florida, Texas, California, New York and Illinois. The company’s quick expansion had already saddled it with debt.

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Apple To Shutter 30 More US Stores Again Amid Pandemic

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As instances of the coronavirus quickly increase in a number of regions across the nation, Apple plans to shutter 30 more stores in the United States on Thursday (July 2) at the latest. Their reclosures reportedly are a negative barometer of the ease with which retail operations are able to resume throughout the country.

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Verizon 5G Network Launch Foreshadows Mobile Commerce Changes

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The announcement from the mobile network provider serves as the latest demonstration that 5G is coming, and that retailers and payment services providers should get ready to operate in the 5G world. 5G Potential.

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