Austin, TX|News|
Texas Winter Storm 2026: How Can I Make Sure My Pipes Don’t Burst This Time? How Do I Drip My Faucets?
Make sure to reduce your risk.
Alexandra Samuels, Patch Contributing Writer
Alexandra Samuels, Patch Contributing Writer
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Alexandra Samuels is a politics reporter at Daily Kos. Her work has appeared in Texas Monthly, FiveThirtyEight, the Texas Tribune, BroBible, Motor1, and the Daily Dot. You can email her at: alexandra.samuels159@gmail.com
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Austin, TX|News|
Texas Ice Storm Prep: Do I Need To Bring My Plants Inside?
Now's the time to be ready.
Alexandra Samuels, Patch Contributing Writer
Dallas, TX|News|
Dallas Woman Gets Her Teeth Cleaned After Receiving A Promo Email. Then They Tell Her She Has 7 Cavities
'I don’t eat Nerds Rope and Twizzlers.'
Alexandra Samuels, Patch Contributing Writer
Austin, TX|News|
‘This Is Your Sign To Just Be Careful’: Austin Women Get Catfished By ‘Jack.’ Then the Real Jack Steps In
'You’re not the first person to send me a message...'
Alexandra Samuels, Patch Contributing Writer
Houston, TX|News|
Texas Mom Finds Shorts For Her Toddler Daughter. Then She Demands Answers After Seeing The Boys’
'DONT even get me started on swimsuits.'
Alexandra Samuels, Patch Contributing Writer
Conroe-Montgomery County, TX|News|
‘As an Employee…Please Stop’: T.J. Maxx Shopper Shares ‘Hack’ When Shopping for Candles. It Backfires
'That's why some of those candles be smelling funky.'
Alexandra Samuels, Patch Contributing Writer
Austin, TX|News|
Austin Man Admits To Doing Something Illegal To His Date. Then His Uber Driver Overhears Him
'I love that you chimed in! You’re a good one. '
Alexandra Samuels, Patch Contributing Writer
San Antonio, TX|News|
Texas Family Dines At Cracker Barrel. After 50-Minute Wait, They Learn About Bread Rule: ‘It’s Gone Downhill'
"Never again."
Alexandra Samuels, Patch Contributing Writer
Austin, TX|News|
‘He Records Women Unknowingly’: Austin Woman Meets Potential Suitor At H-E-B. Then She Finds Out Who He Is
“That’s so messed up.”
Alexandra Samuels, Patch Contributing Writer
Houston, TX|News|
'One Of The Most Dangerous Things You Can Eat': Houston Woman Brunches At Nobu. Then An Hour Passes
'Try at your own risk.'
Alexandra Samuels, Patch Contributing Writer
Dallas, TX|News|
‘We Lie to our Patients Every Day’: Texas Patient Goes to the Doctor. Then a Nurse Deceived Him About Labs
‘This is how healthcare should be.’
Alexandra Samuels, Patch Contributing Writer
Dallas, TX|Neighbor News|
Texas Woman Trades In iphone 13 For iPhone 16 At Verizon. Then She Notices A Suspicious Charge On Her Phone B
'It's all a big marketing scam.'
Alexandra Samuels, Patch Contributing Writer
Austin, TX|News|
'May This Reach All the Men': Did This Man Just Come Up With The Best-Ever Date Night In Austin?
"Take notes."
Alexandra Samuels, Patch Contributing Writer
Across Texas|News|
Texas Woman Gets Alarming Notification From Her Ring. Then She Cautions Against Installing These In Your Home
"OMG people just broke into our home."
Alexandra Samuels, Patch Contributing Writer
Across Texas|News|
South Texas Woman Comes Home For The Holidays. A Trip To HEB Reminds Her Why She Left
“I’ve seen so many fights in the past two weeks."
Alexandra Samuels, Patch Contributing Writer
Dallas, TX|News|
Arizona Woman Visits Dallas. Then Barista Say Something That Gives Her Massive Culture Shock
'That's one way to start your day.'
Alexandra Samuels, Patch Contributing Writer
Dallas, TX|News|
Dallas Woman Says Business Tried Charging Her More After Seeing Her 'Expensive' Car. It Backfires On Them
'They did not know I spoke French and understood what they were saying.'
Alexandra Samuels, Patch Contributing Writer
Houston, TX|News|
Student Moves To Houston, Realizes She's Short 2 Credits For Nursing School Due To Weird Local Rule
'Texas is a cult.'
Alexandra Samuels, Patch Contributing Writer
Across Texas|News|
14-Year-Old Goes Fishing in Onion Creek. Then a Man Threatens His Life: ‘GO TO THE COPS’
'Who says that to a kid?'
Alexandra Samuels, Patch Contributing Writer
