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Tomorrow, (April 2nd), Texas will test its public warning systems statewide.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is conducting a coordinated drill of local alerting systems across the state, including sirens, emergency alerts, and other community warning tools.

If you hear alerts tomorrow, no action is required. This is a planned test.

What you CAN do: use it as a prompt to check your own preparedness.

✅ Know your shelter locations at home and work
✅ Confirm your household has a severe weather plan
✅ Make sure your phone is set to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts

Spring storm season is here. The drill is a good reminder that the time to prepare is before the skies change.

Questions about coverage during a weather event? We're here to help.

https://www.tdem.texas.gov/press-release/3-18-26-drill

There is no better way to kick off Rodeo Austin than at the BBQ Cookoff. Our team had a fantastic time out at the fairgrounds this weekend, supporting one of our city’s most iconic traditions.

Because we were founded right here in Austin and remain privately owned, we have a deep appreciation for the events that make our city unique. We are right here in the crowd, sharing a plate of world-class brisket and celebrating with our neighbors.

Watkins is proud to be a trusted partner for the people and businesses of Central Texas. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Rodeo!

Watkins Insurance Group has been protecting businesses since 1949. We do not say that to fill space. We say it because the people who work here take it seriously and the team you would be joining reflects that.

We are looking for a Commercial Lines Account Manager who is ready to manage a substantial book and bring real expertise to clients who depend on getting it right.

Watkins is Central Texas's largest independently owned agency and a Top Workplace for 14 consecutive years. That recognition comes from the people who work here, not the marketing team.

If this sounds like the right next move, we would like to hear from you. https://watkinsinsurancegroup.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1653802

A hard freeze is forecast for Austin this weekend.

We published a short guide with quick steps to help homeowners and business owners reduce the risk of pipe damage, protect property, and know what to do if issues come up after the cold passes.

If you or your clients are in Central Texas, this is worth a quick read: https://watkinsinsurancegroup.com/blog/preparing-for-a-hard-freeze-in-austin-quick-steps-that-help-prevent-costly-damage/

Stay warm and safe.

Happy New Year from all of us at Watkins Insurance Group.

We’re looking ahead with hope and wishing you health, peace, and plenty of bright moments in the coming year.

Here’s to a momentous year ahead and all the good things it brings.

The end of the year creates a natural pause.

A moment to wrap things up, clear space, and look ahead with intention.

As we head into the holidays, we’re wishing our clients, partners, and community time to rest, reset, and return ready for what’s next.

Warm holiday wishes and merry Christmas from all of us at Watkins Insurance Group.

Thanksgiving gives us a chance to pause and appreciate the people who make our work meaningful.

We are grateful for every client who trusts us to protect what matters most. Your goals, your questions, and your partnership guide the work we do each day.

We are just as grateful for our team. Their dedication, care, and constant support for one another and for our clients reflect the heart of this agency.

We hope your holiday is filled with good company, good food, and moments that remind you of what matters.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us.

15 years on the Austin list.

This award is based on what our team actually said in an anonymous employee survey. And honestly, that's the only kind of recognition that means anything.

The feedback highlighted things like people feeling like their work matters.

We're proud of that, but we also know it's not something you achieve once and check a box. It's ongoing.

Thanks to everyone on our team who took the time to share honest feedback.

And if you're looking for a place in Austin where your opinion actually shapes how things work, we're always interested in talking to people who want to do meaningful work.

For the last couple of weeks, our HR team has hit the road, spatulas in hand, to visit each of our offices for Flapjacks for Fall: Pancakes & Appreciation.

From Austin to Georgetown and beyond, they served up stacks of pancakes and a reminder of what makes Watkins Insurance Group special: our people.

It’s easy to stay connected when we’re in the same building. It takes a little more intention when we’re spread across multiple offices. Events like this bring us back to the table to share stories, laughs, and a sense of belonging that stretches far beyond city limits.

Here’s to strong relationships, full plates, and a team that shows up for each other every season.

Prescription drugs now make up up to 30% of employer healthcare costs and many business leaders are taking a closer look at how those dollars are being spent.

In a recent Austin Business Journal feature, Watkins Insurance Group Senior Advisor Jeffrey Miller explains how employers can regain control through:

* Transparent pharmacy benefit contracts
* Vendor incentives that align with your goals
* Smarter plan design that lowers costs without cutting coverage

Watkins Insurance Group is proud to support Texas businesses with strategic, transparent benefits guidance.

https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2025/09/12/rethinking-pharmacy-benefits-2025.html

Today we pause to honor the dedication, skill, and hard work of people across every industry who keep our communities strong.

Watkins Insurance Group is built on people. The business owners, nonprofits, schools, and families we serve every day.

Labor Day reminds us that real progress happens when individuals bring their effort and dedication together.

To our clients, staff, carrier partners, and communities: thank you for the effort you put in every day. Wishing everyone a safe and restful Labor Day.