The storm did not need much time to leave a mark. A confirmed tornado touched down in Guadalupe County late Tuesday night as severe weather pushed through South Texas, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and multiple tornado warnings across the region. According to the National Weather Service, the tornado touched down near Santa Clara,…
Waco police officers had a very different kind of call this week when a kangaroo got loose and started hopping through town. The kangaroo, named Bingus, escaped from Waco Wildlife Rescue on Monday and was later captured after police and handlers worked to get the animal back safely. According to the Associated Press, the Waco…
A medical bill can feel official enough that people pay it just to make it go away. The envelope arrives, the amount looks intimidating, and the deadline makes it feel urgent. For families already juggling insurance premiums, deductibles, prescriptions, copays, and regular household bills, the easiest move may be to set up a payment plan…
People around Fredericksburg knew something was wrong before they knew what had happened. Some felt their windows shake. Others heard a blast loud enough to stop them in place. In a part of Texas where thunder, hail, and heavy storms are familiar, this did not feel like normal weather. It was a house explosion. Emergency…
The Facebook post was about water. That is what makes the whole thing feel so strange. A woman in Trinidad, Texas, posted online about concerns over the city’s drinking water. She said people had reported health issues, including possible hospitalizations connected to bacteria in the water. She asked residents to reach out if their water…
For months, the discoveries were disturbing and hard to explain. White-tailed buck carcasses were turning up in Central Texas neighborhoods. Some were left in residential areas. Some had crossbow bolts found nearby. The animals had not simply been killed and abandoned after a legal hunt gone wrong. According to Texas Game Wardens, the heads had…
Elmendorf, Texas, probably did not have “kangaroo chase” on its weekly police calendar. But that is exactly where the week started. The small city southeast of San Antonio found itself dealing with a runaway kangaroo after police warned residents that the animal was loose in the area. According to reporting from the San Antonio Express-News,…
Car insurance used to be one of those bills a lot of drivers renewed without much thought. If the price went up a little, people grumbled and moved on. That has gotten harder to do. For North Texas families already paying more for groceries, utilities, home insurance, repairs, and tolls, a higher auto insurance bill…
A new service plan can look affordable until the bill arrives with more lines than expected. Internet, phone service, security monitoring, pest control, lawn care, streaming bundles, gym memberships, appliance protection, home warranties, and even some utility plans can all come with charges that are not as obvious as the advertised monthly price. That is…
A Texas beach trip does not have to be complicated. That is one of the best things about the coast here. Some places are made for families who want restaurants, attractions, and a hotel close to everything. Others are better for families who want quieter sand, nature, fishing, birdwatching, and long beach days without a…