While Texans don’t see much snow falling, one welcome sight during warm weather comes in the form of Texas Snow shaved ice. In response to COVID-19, they will open their drive-through only on May 1. Already hypervigilant, they continue with sanitary practices, changing gloves after every customer to prevent cross-contamination and by adding gloves for accepting cash payments. A card reader outside the window allows customers to use the preferred payment (debit/credit cards) without any contact.
After many years of working in the dental industry, Amy Roberts wanted to do something fun. In 2017, at 45 years old, she started the business, providing a treat most everyone adores.
“I love children and have a big heart for families,” she divulged. “I want our customers to have a good day at Texas Snow. We want a safe, fun place for grandparents [or parents] to take kids.”
A grandmother herself, Amy likes having a place that brings families together. After the pandemic ends, they will open seating outside again. She said, “After losing Adam [her grandson] in a car wreck, I needed some joy in my life. God gave me Psalm 40:3, so it became part of my logo.” And the joy she finds in making others smile definitely puts a song in her heart.
Texas Snow creates a way back to basics, allowing children to be kids and adults to regain a sense of childhood. “One couple met here,” Amy said. “We got to do snow cones at their wedding.”
Amy’s passion comes from customers. Two had a friendly competition to see which one filled a reward card faster. A family scheduled a professional photo shoot because of fun memories there. In 2019, one regular customer’s family came to buy a Texas-size snow cone for her when she ended up in ICU.
Texas Snow offers soft drinks and 100 flavors of snow cones. They also make a sugar-free alternative in all flavors, except the Unicorn (a blend of two cotton-candy tastes), using natural sweeteners instead of artificial ones. The kids love Worms ’n Dirt with cookie crumbs and gummy worms hidden in the snow. For adults, the Jalapeño-Pineapple tops the favorites list alongside El Paso Sunrise, a citrus rainbow, resembling a West Texas sunrise.
In addition to the stationary location, Amy can take Texas Snow anywhere throughout the year. She has served snow cones at birthday parties, weddings, community events, vacation Bible schools and more. She looks forward to revived group events.
As a BISD-certified vendor, she gives back by helping schools with fundraisers. Amy partnered with schools for fall festivals and to raise money for the dance team, STEAM and other projects. Normally, she participates in a birthday party for foster kids in partnership with the Royal Family Kids Camp. She hopes that still happens this year. With permit status as a caterer, Texas Snow can provide service at almost any event.
As her fourth summer begins, Amy looks forward to making new friends and seeing former customers return, even if they must drive through instead of hanging out. Her granddaughter, Bailey, knows all about snow cones and welcomes customers, too. Look for the mascots, Bailey and Adam, on her truck, and be sure to drive through frequently to try all the wonderful flavors.
Texas Snow
1490 SW Wilshire
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 648-9047
www.texassnow1836.com
Hours:
Monday-Sunday: 3:00-9:00 p.m.
(Open until 10:00 p.m. during the summer.)
Mobile parties year-round by appointment.
Written by Lisa Bell
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