It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting National Museum of Funeral History in Houston, TX gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Houston, TX is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Hermann Park in Houston, TX with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Mastro's Steakhouse or visit San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Houston, TX, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Houston, TX understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Houston, TX 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
The Austin-based Texas State History Museum Foundation (TSHMF) has set the date for its 23rd annual Texas Independence Day Dinner and unveiled the 2027 recipients of its prestigious History-Making Texan Award, which includes a prominent Houston businessman.Since 2005, the organization has honored "living Texas legends whose contributions to the state and the nation have been truly historic and exceptional in scope and nature." Past galas have recognized prominent Texas figures such as former presidents George H.W. and George...
The Austin-based Texas State History Museum Foundation (TSHMF) has set the date for its 23rd annual Texas Independence Day Dinner and unveiled the 2027 recipients of its prestigious History-Making Texan Award, which includes a prominent Houston businessman.
Since 2005, the organization has honored "living Texas legends whose contributions to the state and the nation have been truly historic and exceptional in scope and nature." Past galas have recognized prominent Texas figures such as former presidents George H.W. and George W. Bush and former first ladies Barbara and Laura Bush, as well as H-E-B chairman Charles Butt, singer-songwriter and accordionist Leonardo “Flaco” Jimenéz, among others.
The two 2027 History-Making Texan Award recipients are Texas Historical Commission chairman, businessman, and philanthropist John L. Nau, III, and trailblazing Texas actor, director, producer, and writer Taylor Sheridan. The 2027 gala will be held at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin on March 2, Texas Independence Day.
"Our honorees are national leaders whose accomplishments have elevated Texas’ distinctive place on the national and international stage," Debbie Raynor, dinner chair and TSHMF Trustee, said in a statement. "John L. Nau, III and Taylor Sheridan have each, in very different ways, helped tell the Texas story — one through the preservation of our history and treasured places, the other through the power of storytelling that has brought Texas and the American West to audiences around the world."
Nau is the former chairman and CEO of Silver Eagle Beverages, one of the largest Anheuser-Busch distributors in the U.S. He has served as chairman of the Texas Historical Commission since 2015. Raynor said Nau's "commitment to preservation" extends further than his protection of Texas historic sites "to the stewardship and conservation of the land itself, including his bay area lodge in south Texas and his ranch in west Texas."
"[Nau's] leadership and lifelong dedication to history have earned him national recognition, but perhaps his greatest legacy is his determination to ensure that the stories and places that shaped Texas endure for generations to come," Raynor said.
Quadruple-threat filmmaker Sheridan is most widely recognized for his award-winning neo-Western TV series Yellowstone and its associated spin-offs 1883, 1923, Marshals, and Dutton Ranch. Raynor hailed Sheridan for his success in bringing a "remarkable new dimension to the way the world sees Texas and the American West."
"As a creator, writer, director, and executive producer of some of television’s most successful series, he has captured the imagination of audiences across the globe while bringing the people, landscapes, traditions and enduring spirit of the West into millions of homes," she said. "And he does more than tell the Texas story — he lives it, as a native Texan, accomplished horseman and steward of two legendary Texas ranches."
A release estimates about 450 "business, political, and community leaders" attend the Texas Independence Day Dinner each year, and proceeds will benefit the Bullock Museum's educational programs and special projects.
The 2027 Texas Independence Day Dinner will take place March 2, 2027, at the Bullock Museum in Austin. A VIP reception will start at 6:30 pm, followed by a 7 pm reception, and 7:30 dinner and program.
Is this it for the Houston Texans in 2026? Is this the unceremonious closing of their Super Bowl window? These may be questions you find easy to answer now, but were you expecting that to happen so early into this season?Some believe that's it's hard to get a read on any NFL teams until a quarter of the way into the season. Of course, you can often glean which teams are truly great and which are awful right away, but the majority of teams fall between those two extremes and require a sample size of a few games to figure out. Now that ...
Is this it for the Houston Texans in 2026? Is this the unceremonious closing of their Super Bowl window? These may be questions you find easy to answer now, but were you expecting that to happen so early into this season?
Some believe that's it's hard to get a read on any NFL teams until a quarter of the way into the season. Of course, you can often glean which teams are truly great and which are awful right away, but the majority of teams fall between those two extremes and require a sample size of a few games to figure out. Now that we're four games into the regular season, it's a bit easier to determine which teams are trending in the right and wrong direction…and Houston is going in about as wrong of a direction as you could possibly imagine. Four losses in a row is a new low for this new era of Texans football, the last time it occurred was the 2020 season and resulted in head coach/general manager Bill O'Brien being fired when he was arguably at the peak of his powers within the organization.
Unlike 2020, however, there's a head-spinning mishmash of newfound problems that haunt the 2026 Texans: the insistent, exhausting struggling of the offensive line and rushing attack now in their third year of failing to improve, the surprising development of significantly worse defensive coverage (partially caused by playing more zone rather than man outside the numbers), and, of course, the injuries. The injuries to the offensive line, wide receiver, and linebacker position groups have been truly disastrous to the team's cohesion, and the depth of the roster has not been able to pick up the slack in the way I'm sure general manager Nick Caserio intended.
So, what does this all mean for the Texans' spot on the power rankings? It means that they're going down, way down, and it will require a miracle for Houston to break into the top half of the list by season's end. The only NFL team to go 0-4 and still make the playoffs was the 1992 San Diego Chargers, and after last month's showing, I strongly doubt any pundits will be betting on the Houston Texans from repeating that remarkable feat. Here's where the Houston Texans are ranked following their 34-30 loss to the Dallas Cowboys:
23. Houston Texans (0-4)
I think it's safe to remove the "elite" tag from the Texans' defense. For a second straight week, C.J. Stroud gave Houston a late lead, and the defense failed to protect it. Kamari Lassiter had an especially terrible day, giving up eight receptions for 136 yards on 11 targets as the closest defender, per Next Gen Stats. Houston's defense didn't generate organic pressure, resorting to blitzes against a quarterback (Dak Prescott) you certainly should not blitz often. The Texans paid the price and have wasted a rather strong stretch from Stroud, who is no longer the problem in Houston.
– Nick Shook
Week 4 result: Lost to the Cowboys 34-30Week 4 ranking: 21
Four words to describe the first four weeks: Pass defense is struggling.
The Texans' pass defense has fallen off a cliff in 2026. Last season, Houston was fifth in passing yards allowed (179 per game). So far in 2026, it's 28th (260). For a team with three Pro Bowlers in the secondary, that's inexcusable. There are a bunch of reasons, but a noteworthy one is that Houston hasn't pressed as much as last season. The Texans have the second-lowest press rate (25%), per ESPN Research, compared to the 12th highest in 2025 (56%). That has been a little confusing, as All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. and Pro Bowl corner Kamari Lassiter are best when pressing
– DJ Bien-Aime
20. Houston Texans (0–4)
Last week's ranking: No. 16Last week's result: lost to Cowboys, 34–30This week: at Titans
Of the teams whose seasons are theoretically dead in the water, Houston provides the faintest glimmer of hope. Braden Smith, Tank Dell and Kayden McDonald are on the way, the Titans are up next on the schedule and 1–4 looks far better (with three examples of playoff teams in the last 25 years, by the way).
– Conor Orr
28. Houston Texans (0-4)
Week 4 Result: Lost vs. Dallas 34-30
The Houston Texans understand what it means to start poorly then rally to earn a postseason appearance. However, the team has never started 0-4 and made the playoffs. Only one team in NFL history has.
What makes Houston's situation particularly concerning is the team could rely on its defense last season. This year is a different story. Houston went from fielding the league's best defense to sitting outside of the Top 20. Houston currently ranks among the bottom five pass defenses.
Derek Stingley Jr. and the Texans' secondary couldn't slow CeeDee Lamb. Instead, Lamb set a new Dallas Cowboys franchise record Sunday with 17 receptions in a single game.
Ironically, Houston's offense was the bigger concern entering the 2026 campaign. It's currently ranked sixth overall.
– Brent Sobleski
26. Texans (0-4) (Last Week: 27)
They've made the playoffs after opening 0-3. But this year it's 0-4. Can they climb out from that hole to make the playoffs? Good luck.
– Pete Prisco
27. Houston Texans (25): Even if an 0-4 outfit wanted to wave the white flag, the contracts of players like DE Danielle Hunter and WR Nico Collins are basically untradeable due to their salary cap ramifications.
– Nate Davis
26. (0-4, LW: 24)
With 2:23 left on Sunday, the Texans scored to take a 30-27 lead. A defense that was expected to be one of the best in the NFL could win the game with one stop, or at least make sure the game went to overtime by holding Dallas to a field goal. The Cowboys went downfield and scored a touchdown.
Dallas has a good offense but Houston was supposed to have a good defense. The Texans don't. They are surprisingly average: 14th in DVOA after Sunday's games and 26th in EPA (expected points added) allowed per play. Defensive dominance can vary more season to season than offensive excellence, but it's still surprising that the Texans are winless and a middle-of-the-road defense is a big reason for that.
"It sucks, because we know we're the ones out there on the field," Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. said, via the Houston Chronicle. "The coaches put us in the right position to win and we've got to do it. They can't do it, we've got to do it. We've got great coaches, we've got great everybody. We've got to go out there and do our job."
– Frank Schwab
Sunday: Lost to Cowboys 34-30
Concern level: Sky-high
This was supposed to be a team that could compete for the Super Bowl in a wide-open AFC. Instead, a defense that we thought had a chance to be an all-time great has looked awfully mediocre through the first four weeks. It's the main reason for the Texans' winless start.
Up next: at Titans, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
– Chad Graff & Josh Kendall
24. Texans (No. 17; 0-4): Where did the Houston defense go?
– Mike Florio
Average Ranking: 24.67 (Last Week: 22.56)
Yeah, ouch. The Texans started the season as one of the Super Bowl favorites in the AFC, and now they'll be lucky to dig themselves out of the 20s by January. What are the chances that they even mount a comeback? Well, like SI's Conor Orr stated, they'll be getting quality players back from injury soon, and the 0-4 Tennessee Titans (the same team that kickstarted Houston's comeback last year) are up next. By comparison, that 1992 0-4 Chargers team that made the playoffs was led by QB Stan Humphries, WR Anthony Miller, RBs Ronnie Harmon, Marion Butts, (current Chiefs offensive coordinator) Eric Bienemy on offense, and DE Leslie O'Neal and LB Junior Seau on defense. A lot of big names on that team, but nothing like the endless line of pro-bowlers that Houston has on their starting lineup right now!
So, does that mean the Texans are more likely to make a comeback considering the star-power they have on both sides of the ball, or are they more likely to continue floundering since they've sunk this far down even with a great roster? Depends on if you'd rather see the glass half-full or half-empty. Personally, I have to believe that the Texans will turn it around as players like RT Braden Smith, WR Tank Dell, LB Henry To'oTo'o, and rookie DT Kayden McDonald gradually return to the field, so I'm rooting for a historic comeback!
What do you think, though? Are the Houston Texans primed to get their season back on track, or will this upcoming game in Nashville against the woebegone Titans be the ugliest showcase yet? Are the Texans in need of a new offensive or defensive coordinator, or even a new head coach before they can start winning again, or are you happy with the current coaching staff? Is this season truly over, or will we be talking about a historic return to form a few weeks from now? Get all of those prickly emotions out down in the comments below, I want to know your real thought on Nick Caley!
Our friends and Austin-based injury attorneys at FVF Law have been devoted members of the Central Texas community for years, and now they're expanding their impact across the Lone Star State. The firm is opening a new Houston office and welcoming attorney Bret Stanley to the team.We Are Austin's Trevor Scott welcomed FVF Law founder Aaron von Flatern and attorney Bret Stanley to talk about the expansion, Stanley's experience, and what the new Houston presence means for the firm.Watch the full video above to me...
Our friends and Austin-based injury attorneys at FVF Law have been devoted members of the Central Texas community for years, and now they're expanding their impact across the Lone Star State. The firm is opening a new Houston office and welcoming attorney Bret Stanley to the team.
We Are Austin's Trevor Scott welcomed FVF Law founder Aaron von Flatern and attorney Bret Stanley to talk about the expansion, Stanley's experience, and what the new Houston presence means for the firm.
For von Flatern, expanding FVF Law's reach also means finding the right people to represent the firm's approach in a new market.
He joined We Are Austin to introduce Stanley and explain why the team is excited to have him aboard.
“There are lawyers, and then there's people like the person sitting to my right, Bret Stanley, who's a lawyer who adds tremendous depth to our law firm. This is someone who has led litigation against some of the biggest companies in the world on the national stage.”
Stanley also shared more about his background, and what ultimately attracted him to FVF Law.
I've been practicing around 16 years and I've started litigating these mass torts multi district litigation. And and that is thousands of cases, as Arron said. And going through the process, it led me to doing a lot of litigation against gig economy companies, rideshare companies, specifically against Uber and Lyft and DoorDash and people like that, and been able to really learn their internal systems and processes and how the how they collect data and what they know and the risk that they're aware of and what we think they should share to the public."
Stanley knew that joning FVF Law would be the perfect next step in his professional journey.
“The people and the relationship, number one. I met Josh Fogelman there in undergrad, so I've known him for more than 20 years. I found out that FVF is exactly the place I wanted to be. The way that they treat their people internally, the way that they treat their clients, is what it's about. It's family with the employees. It's family with our clients.”
The addition of Stanley coincides with another milestone for the Austin-based firm: a new FVF Law office in Houston.
Von Flatern explained what the expansion means for FVF Law as it extends its presence beyond Central Texas and serves more people across the state.
“We're excited to be a part of something bigger than just Austin, and we love Austin. This is our home and it will always be our home. We're excited to have a real Houston office. We've got more scope and more depth."
The conversation also touches on education, something the firm emphasizes as part of its work with clients, and why helping people better understand the legal process remains important to the FVF team.
“It's really important to establish a relationship with your clients because they're on this path that they've never been on before. We've been down these paths to help them, and so we stand around them and lift them up.”
Visit FVF Law online to meet the team, learn more about the new Houston office, and find additional information.
Ten legislators plan bills to regulate data centers, including NDA limits and rate classesHOUSTON – As part of ENOUGH’s investigation into data centers, some viewers are asking where their lawmakers stand.We asked all 181 Texas representatives and senators four questions about what they are doing about issues concerning many Texans.45 lawmakers — about 25% — responded.Of those, all 45 said they support limiting water usage for data centers.RELATED: Al...
HOUSTON – As part of ENOUGH’s investigation into data centers, some viewers are asking where their lawmakers stand.
We asked all 181 Texas representatives and senators four questions about what they are doing about issues concerning many Texans.
45 lawmakers — about 25% — responded.
Of those, all 45 said they support limiting water usage for data centers.
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All but one said they support requiring data centers to provide their own power.
Rep. Wes Virdell, R-Hill Country, said he worries about pollution and emissions if Texas requires data centers to generate their own power.
Ten lawmakers said they will author bills to regulate data centers in some way.
Rep. Mary Gonzalez, D-El Paso, said she will push for regulating the use of nondisclosure agreements for data centers.
Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, said she is working on a bill to establish a separate electric rate class for data centers.
Brazoria County Judge Matt Sebesta said lawmakers file thousands of bills during each legislative session, but only a fraction become law.
“Just because they file a bill doesn’t mean anything. Push that bill. Make it happen. And that’s something that just doesn’t happen,” Sebesta said.
Sebesta wants more authority over data centers moving into Brazoria County.
“I’m a firm believer in local control. Firm believer. We are the government closest to the people. And I think on land use, those type of issues. Those need to be kept at the local level,” Sebesta said.
Five different lawmakers told ENOUGH they will push for counties and local leaders to have more authority over what happens in their own communities.
When Governor Greg Abbott was in Pasadena for a campaign stop, he said the same to our ENOUGH team.
“I want Texans who live in our communities to be comfortable in their own setting. Sometimes that will mean no data center next to them. Other times it may mean they welcome them in. It should be based on what local communities want.”
Some people believe Governor Abbott wanted data centers; but is only now pausing and auditing them because he is up for re-election in November.
ENOUGH asked him about that too.
“What do you say to Texans who say you welcomed data centers, said that Texas was going to be the epicenter of AI.. and now they see all of these new rules as posturing before the election?” asked ENOUGH reporter Amy Davis.
“The reality is there was no one in our legislature that recognized this as a pressing issue because they.. this happened so rapidly. One reason this happened so rapidly is because there’s no requirement to receive a permit or anything like that from the state of Texas. And so often times it’s done in the dark. And that’s another change that you can expect to see is no more building these data centers without the public knowing what is going on.”
It’s not entirely true that no one in the legislature recognized data centers as a pressing issue. Senator Molly Cook told ENOUGH she filed a bill last session that would have required data centers to meet minimum water conservation standards or lose any tax exemptions they have. If passed, it would taken effect in September 2025. Instead, the bill was referred to the senate finance committee- where it never received a hearing.
We will track these proposed bills to let you know if they are introduced and if they pass when the next legislature convenes in January.
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The conversation isn’t over.
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UPDATE: Oct. 7, 9:35 a.m. CTMaggie, the owner of Bobo Wraps & Rice Bowl, posted a video Wednesday morning, shortly after this story was published, to clarify that the unnamed influencer she had accused was not Thanh "Wayne" Dang."I was just sharing my experiences opening a restaurant for the first time. I wasn’t referring to Wayne, and he’s one of my favorite food creators. Creating content isn’t easy, and I hope everyone supports him," Maggie wrote.Maggie also s...
UPDATE: Oct. 7, 9:35 a.m. CT
Maggie, the owner of Bobo Wraps & Rice Bowl, posted a video Wednesday morning, shortly after this story was published, to clarify that the unnamed influencer she had accused was not Thanh "Wayne" Dang.
"I was just sharing my experiences opening a restaurant for the first time. I wasn’t referring to Wayne, and he’s one of my favorite food creators. Creating content isn’t easy, and I hope everyone supports him," Maggie wrote.
Maggie also said she will be using $10,000 to treat fans to free ice cream at her restaurant.
Thanh Dang, better known online as @dangitswayne and one of Houston's most popular food bloggers, says he's on a mission to clear his name and reputation after a supposed restaurant operator's video allegedly put him in the crosshairs.
The video in question came from "Maggie" of Bobo Wraps & Rice Bowl, a fast-casual restaurant near the Houston Galleria. Bobo opened in 2026 and has drawn significant viewership on Instagram and TikTok, thanks to videos posted by Maggie showcasing the restaurant's hibachi-style wraps and rice bowls, customizable boba drinks and sushi push pops. Maggie also posts videos detailing her business journey.
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In the video posted Monday, Maggie alleged that a male food influencer, who she did not name, threatened to criticize her restaurant unless she paid him $10,000 for a promotion.
"When I started Bobo, my goal was simple: to give people good food at a good price. So I turned him down, but what I didn't expect was what happened next," Maggie said. "I was told if I didn't work with him, he would make a video attacking Bobo, hurt my business and make it impossible for me to keep going."
The post's commenters heavily speculated that she was referring to Dang, who had posted a video review of Bobo on Oct. 1 and gave the restaurant a score of 7.4 out of 10. In the review, Dang criticized Bobo's signature sushi push pops, saying the rice lacked flavor and the roll had a clumpy, mushy texture.
"I mean, it's a fun idea, but this is not worth $11," Dang said.
Dang had other criticisms in his review, including the apparent messiness of a sushi taco and sliminess of tapioca balls in a bubble tea drink, though he complemented the flavor of several items at Bobo.
Dozens of commenters tagged Dang, prompting him to respond on social media. He vehemently denied trying to get Maggie or Bobo to pay him $10,000 for a positive review.
"The audacity of @bobobitesusa trying to spread lies about me is slander to the fullest," Dang wrote. "Any Defamation lawyers in Houston? Reach out to me."
Houston food blogger Shawn Singh, better known as @shawnthefoodsheep and mentioned by Dang in his response video, told Chron he supports Dang and believes Maggie and Bobo are using the moment to attract attention at Dang's expense.
"There's no one else she could be talking about," Singh said. "There's an easy solution to this. If she could have said, 'No, it wasn't Wayne,' that would have solved this entire issue. And do you want to know why [she hasn't]? Engagement."
Singh said the situation felt personal because he experienced something similar involving a restaurant in Spring. The owner posted a video criticizing influencers after two content creators visited and gave negative feedback. Singh and Kent Taylor, better known as @dinewithkent, were mentioned in the comments. The video gained traction, but Singh said the owner did not address the comments and clear his name until a month later.
The relationship between restaurants and social media creators isn't always so fraught. Jonathan Horowitz of Convive Hospitality Consulting told Chron that business owners can benefit from working with influencers, even sometimes paying for their services. It can be a low-cost, potentially more effective way to reach customers than broad-based marketing, he said.
This year, however, more restaurant owners have complained about requests for free meals and the high cost of promotional videos. Singh said the amounts creators charge can vary widely, from a complimentary meal or about $100 for a promotion to thousands of dollars for a dedicated video and additional usage rights, depending on the creator's audience.
But no one in Houston is charging $10,000 for a deal like that, Singh said—especially not someone like Dang, who he said is in it for the "love of the game."
"There's not much benefit to being a true reviewer like Wayne is online," Singh said. "Nobody wants to be negative online with a small business."
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Both Dang and Maggie have yet to respond to Chron's request for comment.
Singh said Maggie could clear up the situation by simply saying whether she was referring to Dang in her video.
"Maybe it's a simple misunderstanding, but I know how people work and how they get views online," Singh said. "All Maggie has to do is clarify … it would take five minutes: 'Oh, I see this comment. Hey, it's not Wayne.' Just don't harm that guy's name for no reason."
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