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News.com.au
08-07-2025
- News.com.au
Teen goes viral after bringing 200 tortillas on flight from Texas: ‘Just went on through'
A teenager recently went viral after she showed an unusual dedication to a popular Texas supermarket and its tortillas. Nashville resident Anna Jones recently boarded a flight from Austin to Tennessee with an unconventional cargo: She had over 200 flour tortillas from supermarket chain H-E-B with her. Jones recorded other people boarding the plane, then confessed her secret to the internet in a video on June 14. 'All these people and no one knows I have 200 H-E-B tortillas in my backpack,' Jones wrote on TikTok. H-E-B is a Texas-based supermarket chain with over 400 locations in the Lone Star State and Mexico. Jones revealed to USA Today that hauling tortillas long-distance is something of a family tradition. The last time she visited her dad in Texas, he bought as many as 300 tortillas for her to bring home, Jones said. 'We bring them home, and we can freeze them, and we just use them until they run out,' the teen said. 'They normally last about two months.' She also noted that Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents didn't give her a hard time with her flatbread-filled backpack. 'I just went on through,' Jones told USA Today. She added, 'Nothing happened. It was pretty obvious that it was tortillas. This is kind of normal for them, I guess.' Some Texans on TikTok couldn't resist poking fun at Jones' video, which has been viewed more than 668,000 times as of July 7. One Lone Star State resident asked, 'Are YOU the reason why there's never any left at the store?!?' 'They better be the butter ones,' another said. It turns out that Jones isn't the only H-E-B fan who's gone to great lengths to travel with Texas tortillas. 'I flew with H-E-B tortillas and H-E-B goods from San Antonio to Amsterdam, then drove them to Belgium,' one person said. 'I flew with H-E-B tortillas from San Antonio to Italy,' another chimed in. 'Tortillas [are] in my carry-on from San Antonio to Japan & the Philippines,' a third user wrote. What makes H-E-B tortillas so good? The supermarket chain did not respond to Fox News Digital 's request for comment — leaving the ingredients behind the tortillas' popularity a mystery.
Fox News
07-07-2025
- Fox News
Teen goes viral after bringing 200 tortillas on flight from Texas: 'Just went on through'
A teenager recently went viral after she showed an unusual dedication to a popular Texas grocery chain and its tortillas. Nashville resident Anna Jones recently boarded a flight from Austin to Tennessee with an unconventional cargo: She had over 200 flour tortillas from H-E-B with her. Jones recorded other people boarding the plane, then confessed her secret to the internet in a video on June 14. "All these people and no one knows I have 200 H-E-B tortillas in my backpack," Jones wrote on TikTok. Fox News Digital reached out to Jones for more details. Jones revealed to USA Today that hauling tortillas long-distance is something of a family tradition. The last time she visited her dad in Texas, he bought as many as 300 tortillas for her to bring home, Jones said. "It was pretty obvious that it was tortillas. This is kind of normal for [the TSA], I guess." "We bring them home, and we can freeze them, and we just use them until they run out," the teen said. "They normally last about two months." She also noted that Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents didn't give her a hard time with her flatbread-filled backpack. "I just went on through," Jones told USA Today. She added, "Nothing happened. It was pretty obvious that it was tortillas. This is kind of normal for them, I guess." Some Texans on TikTok couldn't resist poking fun at Jones' video, which has been viewed more than 668,000 times as of July 7. One Lone Star State resident asked, "Are YOU the reason why there's never any left at the store?!?" "They better be the butter ones," another said. It turns out that Jones isn't the only H-E-B fan who's gone to great lengths to travel with Texas tortillas. "I flew with H-E-B tortillas and H-E-B goods from San Antonio to Amsterdam, then drove them to Belgium," one person said. "I flew with H-E-B tortillas from San Antonio to Italy," another chimed in. "Tortillas [are] in my carry-on from San Antonio to Japan & the Philippines," a third user wrote. H-E-B is a Texas-based supermarket chain with over 400 locations in the Lone Star State and Mexico. What makes H-E-B tortillas so good? The supermarket chain did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment — leaving the ingredients behind the tortillas' popularity a mystery.
USA Today
20-06-2025
- USA Today
Teen goes viral after bringing 200 tortillas on Texas flight
When H-E-B heard about the teen's TikTok, the company chimed in: 'Gotta keep those in the carry on. Don't want to chance them getting misplaced." A TikTok user has gone viral and sent thousands of people into laughter after sharing a video of herself bringing 200 tortillas onto a plane in Texas. TikToker Anna Jones recorded the video in the early morning hours of June 14. As she stood in line at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, she captured footage of her fellow unsuspecting travelers. "All these people and no one knows I have 200 HEB tortillas in my backpack," Jones wrote, referring to the grocery supermarket chain H-E-B. Once she made it onto the plane, the bag of tortillas was quite the heavy lift. 'I struggled to get that in the overhead carrier, but it went OK,' she said. USA TODAY contacted H-E-B and the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport about tortillagate. Here is the story on tortillagate and the laughter that ensued once social media users got wind of it. What's with all the tortillas? Jones is 17 and lives in Nashville, Tennessee, she told USA TODAY on June 20. She had previously flown to Texas to visit her father and the University of Texas at Austin campus, she said. Because there is no H-E-B near her in Tennessee, Jones makes sure she stocks up when she visits Texas, she said, adding that she and her father have done this at least three times. Jones is part of a family of six, and they go through tortillas quickly, she said. Last time, her dad got her about 200 to 300 tortillas, and they lasted a few months, she added. 'We bring them home, and we can freeze them, and we just use them until they run out,' Jones said. 'They normally last about two months.' Jones said she usually always gets flagged by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for carrying tubes of toothpaste that are too big, but she wasn't stopped for her tortillas. 'I just went on through,' she said. 'Nothing happened. It was pretty obvious that it was tortillas. This is kind of normal for them, I guess.' Southwest Airlines, which Jones flew with, states that TSA has a list of approved items travelers can put in checked or carry-on bags. Bread and other solid food items are permitted, per the database. 'TSA officers may instruct travelers to separate items from carry-on bags such as foods, powders, and any materials that can clutter bags and obstruct clear images on the X-ray machine,' TSA said on its website. 'Travelers are encouraged to organize their carry-on bags and keep them uncluttered to ease the screening process and keep the lines moving.' H-E-B: 'Gotta keep those in the carry on' Jones said once she makes it home to Tennessee with her H-E-B tortillas, she likes to make them with pork, lime crema, and also quesadillas with beans, cheese and chicken. When H-E-B heard about the post, the company chimed in: 'Gotta keep those in the carry on. Don't want to chance them getting misplaced.' Jones replied and let the company know she could always use more tortillas. As of June 20, she hasn't heard back. The social media response her post garnered has been fun to be part of, Jones said. 'I immediately texted my dad because he grew up in Austin, so he loves H-E-B,' she said. 'He texted all of his friends from high school. I thought that was pretty funny.' She also said it has been funny seeing folks debate about the quality of tortillas and what makes them tasty. Some TikTokers shared their own stories about traveling with food. 'I had 75 pounds of food in a suitcase to NYC,' wrote one user. 'I need yall to restock the cold/hot bags please. Going on a run again this month.' Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
RedBird Capital Acquires Telegraph Media Group for $675 Million
RedBird Capital Partners has set an in-principle agreement to acquire Telegraph Media Group for $675.7 million (£500m), the American investment management firm announced on Friday. RedBird will now become the sole owner of the The Telegraph as it looks to take the British daily newspaper international. 'The Telegraph has made enormous progress in recent years since the launch of its digital subscriptions strategy, thanks to the hard work of its brilliant staff. But there is much more that can be achieved,' The Daily Telegraph editor Chris Evans said in a statement. 'With the right plan and the right investment by ambitious new owners, this venerable title can look forward to an era of unprecedented success.' 'This transaction marks the start of a new era for The Telegraph as we look to grow the brand in the U.K. and internationally, invest in its technology and expand its subscriber base. We believe that the U.K. is a great place to invest, and this acquisition is an important part of RedBird's growing portfolio of media and entertainment companies in the U.K.,' RedBird founder and managing partner Gerry Cardinale added. 'Having now spent time with Chris Evans, Anna Jones and the entire senior management team at The Telegraph, we have tremendous conviction in the growth potential of this incredibly important cultural institution.' RedBird took control of TMG through a joint venture with International Media Investments in 2023, though that deal was ultimately blocked by Parliament. The two kept control while soliciting bids over the last two years, and IMI will now stay on as a minority investor, subject to secondary legislation. 'RedBird has a 30-year track record partnering with iconic, longstanding brands and supporting their underlying intellectual property for new forms of monetization. We are looking forward to working with The Telegraph's exceptional leadership to deliver a growth plan that takes The Telegraph's journalism to new audiences around the world,' he continued. 'I also want to thank the Independent Directors and Deputy Chairman, Lord Black, for their tireless work and unwavering commitment to seeing this sale process through over the last two years. With this announcement, we are now looking forward to working with the Independent Directors and U.K. government regulators to complete our acquisition process.' Telegraph Media Group CEO Anna Jones further shared, 'Telegraph Media Group is an award-winning news media organization, with exceptional journalism at its heart, supported by leading commercial expertise, a commitment to innovation and a laser focus on data to drive strategy. RedBird Capital Partners have exciting growth plans that build on our success — and will unlock our full potential across the breadth of our business.' The post RedBird Capital Acquires Telegraph Media Group for $675 Million appeared first on TheWrap. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Miami Herald
23-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
U.S. firm RedBird Capital reaches deal to purchase Britain's Telegraph Media Group
May 23 (UPI) -- The American RedBird Capital Partners private investment firm announced a deal Friday to purchase the British Telegraph Media Group. RedBird will pay $675 million to become the sole owner of the group, which owns The Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph newspapers. "This transaction marks the start of a new era for The Telegraph as we look to grow the brand in the U.K. and internationally, invest in its technology and expand its subscriber base," RedBird Founder and Managing Partner Gerry Cardinale said. RedBird said it aims to expand TMG's presence in the United States and add new verticals such as events and travel to "maximize the commercial opportunities from a growing international and mass affluent subscriber base." "Telegraph Media Group is an award-winning news media organization, with exceptional journalism at its heart, supported by leading commercial expertise, a commitment to innovation and a laser focus on data to drive strategy," TMG CEO Anna Jones said. "RedBird Capital Partners have exciting growth plans that build on our success -- and will unlock our full potential across the breadth of our business. RedBird's deal to purchase TMG must still undergo regulatory approval after a previous bid by United Arab Emirates Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan was rejected by Britain's last government. RedBird previously joined with Mansour's IMI Media Group to purchase the newspapers after they were seized for outstanding debts, seekign to curtail an auction of the assets by the Barclay family. The government, however, rejected the deal that would have seen IMI take majority ownership of the papers and passed a law barring foreign governments from owning British print media. If approved, TMG would join other acquisitions of Redbird, which include Skydance Media, which is expected to merge with Paramount, as well as sports-focused broadcasters such as Fenway Sports Group and the YES Network, plus Formula One's Alpine Racing team. It also owns the Italian professional football club AC Milan. Copyright 2025 UPI News Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
