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Texas weather: How to file insurance claims after hail storm

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May 13, 2024

How to file insurance claims after hail storm

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.

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.

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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.

Hail damages roofs in Taylor

People across central Texas are cleaning up damage from Thursday’s storms. In Taylor, large hail damaged roofs and the sides of homes.

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.

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North Texas Humane Society takes in about 40 dogs from Caps property

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March 19, 2026

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North Texas Humane Society takes in about 40 dogs from Caps property

Abilene, Texas — The Humane Society of North Texas has taken in approximately 40 dogs from the Caps situation.

However, officials say they were unable to take in four additional dogs due to a higher number of animals than originally anticipated.

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Those remaining dogs are now expected to be placed with foster families later this week.

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Saint Mary’s Gaels and Texas A&M Aggies square off in the first round of NCAA Tournament

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March 19, 2026

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Saint Mary’s Gaels and Texas A&M Aggies square off in the first round of NCAA Tournament

Texas A&M Aggies (21-11, 11-8 SEC) vs. Saint Mary’s Gaels (27-5, 16-3 WCC)

Oklahoma City; Thursday, 7:35 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gaels -3.5; over/under is 147.5

BOTTOM LINE: No. 22 Saint Mary’s (CA) and Texas A&M square off in the NCAA Tournament first round.

The Gaels’ record in WCC play is 16-3, and their record is 11-2 against non-conference opponents. Saint Mary’s (CA) averages 10.2 turnovers per game and is 7-2 when it wins the turnover battle.

The Aggies’ record in SEC play is 11-8. Texas A&M ranks seventh in the SEC with 10.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Rashaun Agee averaging 2.7.

Saint Mary’s (CA) makes 46.2% of its shots from the field this season, which is 2.0 percentage points higher than Texas A&M has allowed to its opponents (44.2%). Texas A&M scores 23.1 more points per game (87.7) than Saint Mary’s (CA) gives up to opponents (64.6).

TOP PERFORMERS: Paulius Murauskas is shooting 48.9% and averaging 18.8 points for the Gaels. Mikey Lewis is averaging 2.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

Ruben Dominguez is shooting 40.4% from beyond the arc with 2.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Aggies, while averaging 10.3 points. Agee is averaging 15.6 points and 9.2 rebounds over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Gaels: 8-2, averaging 77.3 points, 38.6 rebounds, 15.7 assists, 5.8 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 45.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 64.7 points per game.

Aggies: 4-6, averaging 78.3 points, 32.7 rebounds, 14.2 assists, 6.5 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 42.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 83.6 points.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Frisco King’ to close streets in North Texas. Here’s where and when

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March 18, 2026

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Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Frisco King’ to close streets in North Texas. Here’s where and when

Taylor Sheridan’s latest show will begin filming this week in Fort Worth.

It’s been a few weeks since word broke on Sheridan’s forthcoming Frisco King series for Paramount+. The previous iteration of the show was to be filmed and set in New Orleans, but it will now have a production home in North Texas.

Frisco King will star Samuel L. Jackson as Russell Lee Washington Jr., a hitman who crossed paths with Sylvester Stallone’s Tulsa King character Dwight Manfredi. Jackson appeared in the final two episodes of the show’s third season last year.

Filming will get underway in downtown Fort Worth at the Tarrant County Courthouse on Friday, March 20. Due to filming, several road closures will be in place around the area.

Here’s what to know.

‘Frisco King’ begins filming in Fort Worth

Frisco King will film interior and exterior shots at the courthouse Friday, according to a city street use permit.

The permit includes several closures from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, and Friday:

Two lane closure on Weatherford Street between Houston and Commerce streets
Sidewalk closure on Weatherford Street between Houston and Commerce streets
One lane closure on East Weatherford Street between Main and Commerce streets
One lane closure on East Weatherford Street between Commerce and Calhoun streets
One lane closure on North Houston Street between West Belknap and West Weatherford streets
One lane closure on West Belknap Street between Throckmorton and North Houston streets
Two lane closure on West Belknap Street between North Houston and Commerce streets
Two lane closure on Main Street between East Weatherford and West Weatherford streets

Fort Worth police will be on-site to facilitate traffic and all local residents/businesses will have access to their properties at all times, per the permit. Once filming wraps, traffic operations will return to normal.

More on ‘Frisco King’

Frisco King will be eight episodes and Sheridan is writing all of them himself.

In addition to Jackson, Frisco King will star Kai Caster, Asa Germann, Lilah Pate and Savanna Gann.

Sheridan, Jackson and Stallone will executive produce the show. Additional producers include Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Christina Alexandra Voros, Michael Friedman, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Keith Cox and 101 Studios CEO David Glasser.

No release date has been set for the series.

Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TNS)

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