Gift ideas for fast food fans

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6 years ago

December 13, 2018

SAN ANTONIO (Texas News Radio) — Looking for the perfect gift idea for that loved one who, well, loves fast food?

Luckily for you, your loved one’s favorite fast food chains have their own gift offerings that could make Christmas even better for those on your shopping list.

Whataburger

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There aren’t many places that scream Texas quite like Whataburger and now you can pass on that Texas holiday cheer to your dear beloved.

The San Antonio-based burger chain has a variety of t-shirts available, a Christmas sweater, as well as other little trinkets like James Avery charms and a Whataburger restaurant building block set.

KFC

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Kentucky Fried Chicken is bringing the heat with its Yuletide offering with the KFC Firelog.

The chicken chain says the log burns with the scent of its fried chicken.

Taco Bell

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Taco Bell has gone all out offering its fans a full assortment of accessories.

The big taco chain even has an entire selection of Christmas gear, including sweaters, pajama pants, mugs and even cookie cutters.

If you are looking for something a little more timeless, Taco Bell offers cornhole sets, clothing, and even sauce packet themed iPhone cases.

Chick-fil-A

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Chick-fil-A has a large variety of t-shirts to give to loved ones old and young.

Chipotle

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So you bought all of your gifts. What will you be wrapping it in?

Chipotle has you — and your gifts — covered with its themed wrapping paper.

If you still have some shopping to do, the Mexican food chain has t-shirts, aprons and accessories.

Panda Express

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Have a Panda Express fan on your shopping list? There’s swag for that, too.

The fast-casual Chinese food chain offers shirts, hoodies and even onesies for the little ones.

Jimmy John’s

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Jimmy John’s freaky fast food also has some freaky fast goodies (well, no guarantees on gift expediency).

The sandwich shop chain sells apparel and smaller accessories like koozies and ping pong balls.

Five Guys

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The Virginia-based burger chain sells a wide variety of branded sports equipment, apparel and Christmas ornaments.

Bojangles’

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If you are longing for some Carolina fare, Bojangles’ could bring some holiday cheer Christmas morning.

The southern Cajun chicken chain offers apparel and household accessories to its fans.

Church’s Chicken

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Have a Church’s Chicken fan on your shopping list? Fear not! The chicken chain sells a branded shirt, lunch box and even Church’s Chicken truck.

In-N-Out Burger

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Not a Whataburger fan?

Well, there’s California’s In-N-Out Burger, which has its own shop to get goods.

The burger chain sells a large selection of apparel, bags and backpacks, and even has a high-end selection of goods like a longboard deck and canvases.

White Castle

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If someone you know has a thing for White Castle, there is an entire website just for them.

The burger chain offers clothing, gear and other household goodies.

ERCOT urges power conservation during spring storm event

Published

4 years ago

April 13, 2021

Dennis Foley

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(Texas News Radio) — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is asking Texas power users to reduce consumption Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening because of springtime weather in the state.

“Due to a combination of high generation outages typical in April and higher-than-forecasted demand from a stalled cold front over Texas, ERCOT may enter into emergency conditions this afternoon,” said ERCOT Vice President of Grid Planning and Operations Woody Rickerson. “Given the event in February, it is important to note that we do not expect customer outages. Rather, this emergency declaration allows us to access tools that will bring supply and demand back into line.”

The state is currently seeing scattered thunderstorms across the state with temperatures as low as the mid-50s in the Permian Basin area to as high as the upper-80s in south and southeast Texas.

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Paxton, Missouri AG, sue White House over border policy

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed a lawsuit against the Biden Administration Tuesday requesting the White House reinstate the Trump-era Migrant Protection Protocols.

Published

4 years ago

April 13, 2021

Dennis Foley

(Texas News Radio) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed a lawsuit against the Biden Administration Tuesday requesting the White House reinstate the Trump-era Migrant Protection Protocols.

The attorneys general say it would reduce the ongoing crisis on the Mexican border.

The former policy had migrants seeking asylum “remain in Mexico” while their immigration cases are being processed. The two Republicans say reinstating the policy would greatly reduce the burden put on state and federal offices responsible for protecting the border.

The Migrant Protection Protocols were enacted in 2019 and rescinded shortly after President Joe Biden took office earlier this year.

“President Biden could immediately remedy the influx of crime pouring across our border by reinstating the Migrant Protection Protocols. Dangerous criminals are taking advantage of the lapse in law enforcement and it’s resulting in human trafficking, smuggling, a plethora of violent crimes, and a massive, unprecedented burden on state and federal programs for which taxpayers must foot the bill,” said Attorney General Paxton. “We cannot allow this lawlessness to destroy our communities any longer. President Biden must act.”

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Texas temporarily pauses Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine administration

The Texas Department of State Health Services requested vaccine providers in the state to pause their administration of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine following CDC and FDA guidance Tuesday to pause the vaccine’s distribution.

Published

4 years ago

April 13, 2021

Dennis Foley

BEXAR COUNTY (Texas News Radio) — The Texas Department of State Health Services requested vaccine providers in the state to pause their administration of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine following CDC and FDA guidance Tuesday to pause the vaccine’s distribution.

The pause is due to six recipients of the vaccine of the 6.8 million who have received it nationally developing blood clots six to 13 days after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. None of these cases are of Texans. More than 500,000 Texans have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

“The State of Texas is working in tandem with the federal government and vaccine providers to temporarily pause all administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. While no cases of blood clots have been reported in Texas, we are taking the reports of rare adverse effects seriously and are working to ensure that COVID-19 vaccines administered in our state continue to be safe and effective,” Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement Tuesday. “Vaccines are a crucial tool to mitigating the spread of COVID-19 and remain the most effective way to combat the virus in our communities. I continue to encourage Texans who wish to receive the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines to sign up.”

People who have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine who develop a severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath within three weeks after vaccination should contact their health care provider.