TEXAS – The possibility of hail was a concern for some residents during Monday’s storms. Many Central Texas communities have been hit hard during the past week. 

If you have hail damage, make sure you document everything, even picking up hailstones and taking pictures of those can be part of your claim. 

“If they’re that ping pong ball size or bigger, then there’s most likely damage. If you’re getting damage on the hood and the roof of your car, then most likely it’s a good idea to also get your roof inspected on your home,” Rich Johnson, director of communications and public affairs at the Insurance Council of Texas said. 

After you call your insurance company, they will send an adjuster out to assess the damage.

If you want a second opinion, call a contractor. Many of them offer free estimates. 

“It’s just another way to document it. Especially up on your roof, where you don’t want to be going. They have the equipment and the skills to take pictures and document what’s going on up on your roof,” Johnson said. 

The adjuster will write up an estimate for the insurance company. 

The Texas Department of Insurance says you can make temporary repairs like covering broken windows, but don’t make permanent repairs until an adjuster sees the damage.

Save any receipts and save proof you paid the deductible on the claim. 

“It’s all based on your insurance contract. You’ll have the deductible, which is the cost out of pocket. The cost of repairs will need to exceed your deductible,” Johnson said.

 There are also some things you can do before the next storm rolls around. 

“If you have decking or a shed, or the side, the outside of your home, go ahead and document it before anything happens,” Johnson said. “If you have to store a car outside, and you can’t get it inside, if you have moving blankets or any kind of padded material that might be able to attach to your hood, it might save you that headache down the road of having to file a claim.”

How long the entire process takes depends on the company and how many claims are being made. Johnson says the adjuster can usually come out within a week to ten days.  

For information from the Insurance Council of Texas, click here.

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A well-regarded national recruit, Whittington initially played running back at Texas but battled injuries his first few years. He overcame them and became a critical part of not only the Longhorns’ wide receiver room but program as a whole.

“Because of the experience he had in his time here, the fact that he changed positions, and all that he’s overcome, he’s really a resilient player,” Sarkisian said after Whittington was drafted by the Rams. “That’s something he’s helped so many young players with and a big part of who he is as an unselfish and supportive teammate.”

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.

Whether you’re a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Texas, and which roles they’re looking to fill.

Texas open casting calls for movie and TV productions

‘Happiest Place…’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Natalie (supporting, female, 15-21)
— Clayton (supporting, male, 25-35)
— Morgan (lead, female, 18-25)
– Average hourly rate: $30
– Casting locations: Dallas, Richmond, Houston, Austin
– Learn more about the short film here

‘Lone Child’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— August (supporting, female, 9-14)
— Sister Corazon (supporting, female, 18-100)
— Alejandro (supporting, male, 25-35)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: Dallas, Plano, Irving, Fort Worth
– Learn more about the feature film here

‘Loser’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Marion (supporting, female, 18-35)
— Otis (supporting, male, 18-25)
— Director of Photography (crew)
– Average hourly rate: $15
– Casting locations: Austin, Killeen
– Learn more about the feature film here

‘Paintings’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Adam (supporting, male, 25-30)
— Kidnapped Girl (day player, female, 18-20)
— Mr. Harden (day player, male, 55-75)
– Average hourly rate: $18
– Casting locations: Houston
– Learn more about the feature film here

‘Echoes of Change’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Captain Eddard Hawke (supporting, 28-100)
— Luke Stanfield (day player, male, 18-100)
— Mimi Samms (supporting, female, 20-100)
– Average hourly rate: $125
– Casting locations: Houston
– Learn more about the feature film here

‘Spice King’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Director of Photography (crew)
— Pinky (supporting, female, 18-26)
— Raj (lead, male, 18-26)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: Houston, Austin
– Learn more about the short film here

‘Great Gold Bird’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Henry (lead, male, 37-50)
– Average hourly rate: $46
– Casting locations: Austin
– Learn more about the short film here

‘Lunch Box’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Cat (lead, 28-40)
— Scottie (lead, female, 9-13)
— Orville (supporting, male, 50-70)
– Average hourly rate: $40
– Casting locations: Austin
– Learn more about the short film here

‘Lady Outlaw’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Belle (supporting, female, 21-35)
— George (lead, male, 30-50)
— Dunn Brothers (supporting, male, 18-25)
– Average hourly rate: $12
– Casting locations: Blanco, Austin, Sabinal, San Antonio
– Learn more about the feature film here

‘A Day In The Park’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— April (lead, female, 20-40)
— Camera Operator (crew)
– Average hourly rate: $20
– Casting locations: Porter, Houston, Spring,
– Learn more about the short film here

Nationwide open casting calls for movie and TV productions

‘Spider-Man: Fallout,’ Fan-Film’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Extras (background extra, 10-70)
— Kindred (lead, male, 22-35)
— Jinx (voiceover, female, 20-30)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Learn more about the short film here

‘Vanderpump Villa – hit show on Hulu’
– Project type: reality TV
– Roles:
— Celebration Parties With Guests of 6-8 People (lead, 21-100)
— Hospitality Professionals (lead, 21-100)
— Real Fine Dining Servers (lead, 21-50)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Learn more about the reality TV show here

Open casting calls for movie and TV productions in neighboring states

‘Reality’
– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Bible Study Children (day player, 10-14)
— Football Players (background extra, male, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Marland, Oklahoma
– Learn more about the scripted show here

‘There Should Be Flowers’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Bradley (supporting, male, non-binary, trans male, 35-55)
— Isabel’s Friends (day player, 16-25)
— Murphy (day player, 35-70)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico; Santa Fe, New Mexico; Los Lunas, New Mexico
– Learn more about the feature film here

‘Bayou Horse’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Laura (lead, female, 24-38)
– Average hourly rate: $20
– Casting locations: New Orleans, Louisiana
– Learn more about the feature film here

This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media.