🌱 Local Wedding Photographer Took Money And Ran + Lose That Belly Fat

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in North Austin-Pflugerville.

First, today's weather:

Very warm with periods of sun. High: 92 Low: 51.

Here are the top stories in North Austin-Pflugerville today:

1. Three Pflugerville couples are still searching for answers "after local photographer Donny Tidmore" captured their wedding photos, took the money and ghosted them." Unfortunately, one of the couples, Caylee Villarreal and her husband, only have two cell phone photos while sadly, some of the other couples have none. When Villarreal originally found Tidmore's website, his outdoor wedding photos and glowing reviews "caught her attention" and when he delivered her engagement photos on time in 2020, "she thought he would be perfect for her wedding" in 2021. Unfortunately, that was not the case as she said, "I have not heard from him since that day when he left my wedding." She added, "That was the last time I've talked to him. So, I don't have a single photo of our ceremony." According to consumer advocates, it's important to "make sure the photographer's website and social media pages are current with recent posts and photo galleries. Also, check for recent reviews and references and ask around in wedding forums before booking a photographer." For more details on this case, please visit: (kvue.com)
2. Belly fat "sticks around like a bad habit" and is "a deterrent to your self-confidence." Not only that, but "it also comes with an array of serious health dangers" such as "increased risk for cancer to heart disease to diabetes." If you've been working hard to live a healthier and better life but are struggling to lose that stubborn belly fat, it may be due to several reasons, according to Fred Sassani, a nationally certified personal trainer and nutrition specialist and founder of Bodies By Design in Pflugerville. For questions and information, contact him at getfit@bbdforlife.com or visit bbdforlife.com. For a list of reasons with details that may make it difficult to lose that belly fat, visit: (Subscription: Austin American-Statesman)

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Today in North Austin-Pflugerville:

• Outdoor Baby Time at Wilbarger Creek Park. (9 a.m.)
• Outdoor Story Time at Wilbarger Creek Par. (10 a.m.)
• Tween Book Club In-Person Event at Pflugerville Public Library. (4:30 p.m.)
• Pet Vaccination Clinic at Pflugerville High School. (5 p.m.)
• Game Night at West Pecan Coffee + Beer in Pflugerville. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "Ruth Barron Elementary at Pflugerville ISD has a Green Team! Ms. Hassay and her 4th grade students make sure to recycle as much paper as possible so we can do our part in saving our planet!" (Facebook)
• "Early renewal is open for Girl Scouts of Central Texas. Check out our newest rewards when you renew your Girl Scout membership early at gsctx.org/renew. Girl Scouts, troops, and service units are eligible for amazing incentives now through June 30. For more information visit Girl Scouts of Central Texas | Linktree." (Instagram)
• "The Pflugerville Employment Coalition and Pflugerville ISD invites the public to the Greater Pflugerville Job 'Pfair' from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, April 30 at Hendrickson High School. Participating employers are in government, health care, hospitality, manufacturing and more." (Facebook)
• "Register now for Pflugerville Parks and Recreation doubles Cornhole Tournament Saturday, April 23. Registration also includes exclusive discounts at Hanovers Draught Haus! Registration is $10 per team, and you must be 21 or older to register. Learn more at bit.ly/3Nk5e6O." (Facebook)

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