December 30, 2025
jdowdins5 Health & Safety Practices Every Remote Worker Should Know
Whether you’re tapping away at your laptop in Cedar Park or wrapping up a Zoom call overlooking the San Marcos River, working from home comes with perks — no commute, flexible hours, comfy pants — but also responsibilities you might not think about until something goes sideways. Let’s talk about five practical health and safety […]
December 18, 2025
jdowdinsSafe Toys, Happy Holidays: Tips for Safe Toys & Gifts Month
December in Central Texas means twinkling lights, blue-sky “winter,” and a whole lot of gift-giving. But before you wrap up that shiny new toy for the kids in Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Austin, New Braunfels, San Marcos, or San Antonio, let’s talk safety. December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month, a national reminder to […]
December 11, 2025
jdowdinsDecember Is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month: What Drivers Need to Know
If you’ve spent more than five minutes driving through the Hill Country in December, you already know—traffic gets a little wilder than usual. Holiday parties, end-of-year celebrations, family gatherings… it’s a festive season, but it also ramps up the number of impaired drivers on our roads. That’s exactly why December is recognized as National Impaired […]
December 9, 2025
jdowdins5 Smart Ways to Cut Winter Heating Bills
When winter finally makes its way to the Hill Country—usually after teasing us with 85° days in December—it can still pack a chilly punch. And while we may not be shoveling snow like our northern neighbors, those cold snaps can send your heating bill climbing faster than a cedar pollen count in January. At Dowd […]
December 2, 2025
jdowdinsLighting Up the Holidays Safely: What Homeowners Should Know
There’s nothing quite like the glow of holiday lights reflecting off a Hill Country sunset. Whether you live in Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, New Braunfels, San Marcos, or anywhere in between, decorating your home is one of the most joyful traditions of the season. From twinkling rooflines to sparkling trees, holiday décor helps turn […]
November 18, 2025
jdowdinsStay Calm, Stay Covered: Road Rage Tips for Central Texas Drivers
Hey Central Texas drivers — whether you’re navigating I-35 through Round Rock, cruising 281 near New Braunfels, or commuting across Cedar Park to Austin — here’s a friendly but important reminder: your drive doesn’t just affect your destination. It affects your safety and your auto insurance. At Dowd Insurance Agency, we know traffic can test […]
November 13, 2025
jdowdinsErgonomics & Best Practices for Remote Workers: Keeping Your Central Texas Team Healthy, Happy, and Covered
If your Central Texas business has employees who work remotely — even just part-time — you’re probably juggling a few hidden risks. Sure, the commute’s gone, but the posture problems, eye strain, and long hours at the dining room table? Still here. And when discomfort turns into injury or fatigue, it can affect productivity and […]
November 10, 2025
jdowdinsProtecting Your Hill Country Home from Wildfire Risk — and Insurance Sticker Shock
Living in the Texas Hill Country means wide-open views, winding roads, and the kind of sunsets that make you stop mid-sentence. But it also means you’re surrounded by cedar, oak, and limestone terrain that can turn from scenic to risky when wildfire season hits. At Dowd Insurance Agency, we know that being in or near […]
November 6, 2025
jdowdinsShorter Days, Darker Drives: Staying Safe on Central Texas Roads This Fall
Daylight saving time officially ended this past weekend, and if your evening commute suddenly feels a little darker (and longer), you’re not imagining it. With the sun setting earlier, Central Texas drivers are now facing reduced visibility, more glare during rush hour, and an increased risk of evening accidents. Whether you’re heading home from work […]
November 4, 2025
jdowdinsDon’t Snooze and Cruise: Why Sleep Matters for Safe Driving in Central Texas
We all know the dangers of texting and driving—but what about tired driving? Every year, thousands of preventable accidents are caused by drowsy drivers who thought they could power through. That’s why the National Sleep Foundation’s Drowsy Driving Prevention Week (November 2–8, 2025) is here to remind us all of one simple truth: sometimes, the […]