The National Safety Council (NSC) recognizes April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month– but consciousness is important year-round. Distracted Driving is an all too common occurrence. Whether you are viewing a text, tuning the dial to Sun Radio or KUTX, adjusting your navigation, drinking Jo’s Coffee, or something else, there are plenty of distractions on the…
Texas is famous for its waterways in Austin and the surrounding Hill Country. Austinites enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, and boating in the state capital. Spring has arrived and like many folks we love recreational outdoor activities on the rivers and lakes. From camping to boating on Lake Travis, to hiking and tubing on Guadalupe River;…
Severe weather and winter storms in Texas can bring widespread freezing, ice storms and especially overnight icing when temperature drops below freezing. Does home insurance cover fallen trees on my property? On a typical homeowners policy if a tree hits a covered structure, the insurer would cover the cost of removing the tree, generally up…
Finding things to do in Austin sometimes can feel costly after the holiday spending season has passed. However, if you find yourself wanting to get out of the house, visiting a local Texas state park or museum is an excellent solution Luckily, there are infinite options for free fun in Central Texas and San Antonio.…
Winter holidays are a great time for gathering to enjoy the excitement of the season. During this time of year, we have the opportunity to turn off the screens and spend quality time in our local Texas community, with family and our friends. To warm to get in the spirit of season? Pick up some…
Many household maintenance tasks should happen on a regular basis. Home equipment maintenance involves the continuous process of checking, repairing, and servicing your home to ensure equipment operates without interruption. This afternoon walk around your house, both inside and out, and make a list of tasks that need attention. The following are some homeowner’s maintenance…
Your personal Britton and Britton Insurance agent can answer all your inquiries about auto insurance in Texas. We are your insurance advocate. Our sole interest is to help answer your questions so you can make a more informed choice about your insurance needs. We partner with many different insurance companies, to give you a choice…
Autumn weather is around the corner, and it is already time to start class and return to university. As you get ready to head off to school there is one vital “to-do” to add to your list and that is a review of your home insurance coverage. Does homeowners insurance cover a dorm room? Typically,…
Your homeowner insurance policy may pay for water damage due to sudden or accidental escape of water from broken pipes. Flood insurance pays for damages caused by the temporary rising of a body of water that covers normally dry land. The short answer is “yes.” Flood insurance is exactly what the name suggests, involving damages…
Thanks to the increasing numbers of natural disasters, availability of materials, and demand for new construction, Texans have seen increase in property insurance the past couple years. A perfect storm of market trends has driven up the cost of building homes — and with it the cost of insuring them for repair and replacement. Homeowner’s…
