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Saturday, June 28, 2025

Imelda Spawns Tail Gate Party for Stranded Motorists

 

Tropical Storm Imelda hit last week, over 200 vehicles became trapped on I-10, one of them belonging to Reggie McCoy, truck driver hauling food.

Stranded on I-10 for more than 36 hours, McCoy asked his boss if he could share the food in his trailer.

โ€œHe was like, โ€˜Hey, whatever anybody needs. Letโ€™s get it off the truck.โ€™ Weโ€™ve got water. Weโ€™ve got milk, toilet paper,โ€ said McCoy.

Then he met another stranded driver, Kenny the cook. McCoy had chicken, so they got a grill and Kenny was able to prepare the food for other drivers right on I-10.

โ€œWe had chicken wings last night and a few grape tomatoes and chips and milk,โ€ said McCoy.

Kenny the cook was more than happy to assist with the dinner-time prep.

โ€œIn 2005, Houston took me in from Katrina, so, Iโ€™m just giving back, thatโ€™s all,โ€ said Kenny.

McCoy said they were able to feed between 30 and 40 people.

Source:ย  Facebook Group