A SAFER GAME DAY STARTS EARLY
Don’t Let an Accident Ruin Super Bowl Sunday Texas game days are huge. Football is a lifestyle around here, and when a big game like the Super Bowl is happening, it can feel like a holiday. People host parties and share food and drinks, and the evening often stretches long past the last whistle. Unfortunately, impaired driving can be a real problem when a game’s on. and schedule in advance, or go out with a designated sober driver. Hosts can help, too. Keep food and water within easy reach, offer tasty, alcohol- free beverages, and establish a planned cut-off time for drinks.
And remember that the risks aren’t limited to impaired drivers. When you’re headed home after a big local game or a national event like the Super Bowl, you can expect a lot of people to be out on the roads, especially around bars and sports arenas. Be careful around intersections and watch for impatient drivers and distracted pedestrians. On game day, we all just want to root for our team, have a good time, and get home safely at the end of the night. So, let’s be cautious this time of year and make sure the party ends at the front door rather than in the road. And if you get injured in an accident involving a drunk driver, don’t try to deal with things by yourself. At Aulsbrook Law Firm, we’ll fight for your rights and handle your claim so you can focus on recovering from your injuries.
More than 12,000 people, or roughly 34 people a day, were killed in alcohol-related accidents in 2023. Nearly 1,700 of those were in Texas. Our state also sees a large number of DUI arrests every year, and these incidents spike on weekends and game days. Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that Super Bowl Sunday is one of the riskiest days out on the road due to impaired drivers. Almost half of all traffic fatalities on this day are related to drunk driving. Fortunately, we can all do our part to keep the roads safe. It starts with planning before the first drink ever hits the table. If drinking is part of your game-day plans, make sure you have a sober ride. You can use rideshare
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Slow Cooker Birria Tacos
INGREDIENTS • 3 dried guajillo chiles • 2 dried ancho chiles • 1 medium onion, chopped • 4 garlic cloves • 1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes
• 3 lbs beef chuck roast • 2 cups beef broth • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar • 1 tbsp dried oregano • 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 bay leaves • 1 tsp salt • Pepper, to taste • Corn tortillas • Fresh cilantro and diced onion for garnish
DIRECTIONS 1. Soak dried chiles in hot water for 15 minutes. 2. Process chiles, onion, garlic, and tomatoes in a blender until smooth. 3. Place beef in a slow cooker and pour the chili mixture over it. 4. Add beef broth, vinegar, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. 5. Cook on low for 8–10 hours or until the beef is tender. 6. Shred the beef using forks, then mix back into the sauce. 7. Fry tortillas in oil until crispy, then assemble tacos as desired.
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