Bill McDonald: Allstate Insurance

10/22/2026

Remember when Texas was it’s own country? http://allstate.com/billmcdonald

10/22/2026

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10/22/2026

Water damage shows up when you least expect it, and it rarely leaves your favorite things untouched. 💧 Think your landlord's insurance covers your belongings? It doesn't.

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10/22/2026

😂Thanks for everything thing you do! 🤣 Seriously, without our first responders we’d be cooked chat!

10/21/2026

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10/21/2026

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“What do you think I’m gonna die, Mom? Chill.”

That’s what my son Jaden said to me. A week later, he was gone.

He’d been in an accident with a friend just two weeks before. We talked every day in those next two weeks about the dangers of riding with other teens. I told him he wasn’t allowed to get into anyone’s car without my permission. I grounded him. I explained why.

He was standing at the refrigerator when he told me to chill. I can still hear him like it was yesterday.

He got into a car with three other teenagers. They went hilltopping on the back roads around Rolling Hills, driving fast enough to make their stomachs drop.

One of the boys was recording a video. You can hear the kids. “Go faster, go faster.” You can hear her respond that she’s got the pedal to the metal.

I’ve watched that video over and over. You never see Jaden. You never hear his voice.

The car crashed. And he was gone.

I’ve spent six years thinking about the decisions made that day. By every child in that car. Including my son.

Teenagers want to fit in. They want their friends to think they’re fun. And when you put four teenagers together in a car, you’ve got four kids who are still learning how to make good decisions, all influencing each other.

Sometimes one of them knows something is a bad idea, but nobody wants to be the one to say it.

That’s what we have to teach our children. Not just how to drive safely, but to have the courage to speak up when someone else isn’t.

And we have to give them consequences when they make dangerous decisions.

I know it’s hard. Taking away their car means driving them to school, taking them to practice, and listening to them complain. It’s inconvenient. It’s exhausting.

Do it anyway.

Talk to your children about what can happen. Not just when they’re driving, but when they’re passengers. Explain why the rules exist. And remember that the way you drive is teaching them, too. We can’t tell our kids not to speed while we’re driving 80 miles an hour because we’re running late. They’re watching what we do, not just listening to what we say.

Today, I visit schools with Eva, the young woman who was driving the car that day. We stand together and tell teenagers what happened.

Eva knows what it’s like to make a decision that changes lives forever. I know what it’s like to lose a child because of one.

I don’t want another mother to know what that feels like.

During National Teen Driver Safety Week, I’m asking parents to have the conversations their teenagers don’t want to have. Set boundaries. Follow through with consequences. Teach them that saying no isn’t weakness.

It takes courage to be the one who speaks up when everyone else is going along.

They may roll their eyes. They may tell you to chill.

Keep talking.

10/20/2026

Happy Birthday to Nathan! Nathan, thank you for everything you do for our team we are blessed to have you. We hope this year is filled with joy!

10/20/2026

The future doesn't feel so scary when you're prepared for it. Contact me for help developing a retirement plan that can help you balance your income, today's expenses and what's next.

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10/20/2026

I love seeing pumpkins glowing in Amarillo this time of year. Before you start carving, check out these simple tips to help keep the Halloween fun safe for everyone. 🎃

10/20/2026

The Bill McDonald Allstate Agency is proud to sponsor AISD Swimming!
This weekend’s Amarillo Invitational Swim Meet was a wonderful opportunity to see our sponsorship in action! We loved cheering on these talented student-athletes as they showcased their hard work, dedication, and competitive spirit.

07/27/2026

They doubted the vision. But you know home improvements are expensive.

The upgrades that don’t usually make the feeds are the ones that keep your family safe and comfortable. 🤲

05/27/2026

Not me getting emotional over a home upgrade.

The upgrades that don’t usually make the feeds are the ones that keep your family safe and comfortable. 🤲

05/26/2026

Thermostat set. Vibes set. We’re good over here.

The upgrades that don’t usually make the feeds are the ones that keep your family safe and comfortable. 🤲

05/22/2026

They said magic wasn't real. Then it stopped leaking.

The upgrades that don’t usually make the feeds are the ones that keep your family safe and comfortable. 🤲

05/21/2026

The pricey upgrade spoke and we listened.

The upgrades that don’t usually make the feeds are the ones that keep your family safe and comfortable. 🤲

01/27/2026

Need to file a claim after the winter storm? We’re here to help. Start at https://www.allstate.com/claims/file-track, use the Allstate Mobile app, or call 1-800-54-STORM.

12/10/2025

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12/03/2025

From free therapy sessions to personalized financial services and virtual fitness classes, Allstate takes employee wellbeing seriously. We even have an entire group of Wellbeing Champions committed to growing our culture of wellness by sharing valuable updates, helping employees locate resources and checking in on their fellow Allstaters.

See how Allstate supports you at work and beyond. Check out our wellbeing benefits:
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11/12/2025

When employees have the resources to challenge themselves, they don't just grow — they drive change and make a difference. Our intrapreneurs group is a community of dreamers and doers that spark innovation across the company, and the entire insurance industry, by encouraging their fellow Allstaters to think creatively to solve the real problems facing us and our customers.

Want to drive lasting change at work and in the world? Join a team that's not afraid to think outside the box. http://spr.ly/60027n8Ow

11/04/2025

This is what community looks like. We're proud of the Allstaters in Dallas-Fort Worth for showing up in a major way for Genesis Women's Shelter & Support. They packed hundreds of toiletry bags and hosted a food drive to help support women in need on their healing journey.

Our employees' passions become ours. This is why each Allstate employee gets PTO to volunteer their time to causes they care about.

Discover how we help our people thrive while making an impact. http://spr.ly/60097KcF7