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Luis Hernandez opening third Allstate agency on Gulf Freeway near Friendswood, Bay Area
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Luis Hernandez is opening his third Allstate Insurance Agency at 14200 Gulf Freeway, Ste. 200, Houston, on June 1. The business will provide auto, property and life insurance as well as annuities and financial service products. 832-813-8337
By Haley Morrison
Haley Morrison came to Community Impact Newspaper in 2017 after graduating from Baylor University. She was promoted to editor in February 2019. Haley primarily covers city government.
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