Texas Thanksgiving travel to hit an all-time high, AAA says
AAA Texas said they expect 5.7 million Texans to travel at least 50 miles from home over the Thanksgiving travel period.
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AAA Texas said they expect 5.7 million Texans to travel at least 50 miles from home over the Thanksgiving travel period.
AAA says nearly 5.7 million Texans plan to travel 50 miles from home for Thanksgiving.
More travelers are staying in the U.S. this Labor Day, according to AAA Texas.
About 5.6 million Texans are expected to travel during the holiday week.
Fourth of July travel this year is expected to have the highest travel volume on record, according to AAA Texas.
AAA Texas says drivers in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area are paying among the most for gas in the state at $3.30 per gallon.
The cost of gas and airplane tickets ticked up this year for spring break travelers, AAA says.
What do you do if you find yourself without options?
The current statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.57 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel. The last time fuel was priced this low was on March 11, 2021.
The 10-day travel period from Dec. 23 to New Year's Day is expected to be the busiest on record at airports.
AAA expects nearly 4 million people will hit the roads this holiday.
"Survive the Drive" is educating Texans about safe road habits, like using a rideshare instead of drinking and driving.
The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.39 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, AAA Texas says. That's 18 cents more than on this day last week and is 41 cents less per gallon compared to this day last year.
More insurance companies are fleeing the state because of the growing threat from natural disasters.
AAA Texas expects 3.2 million Texans will drive to their destinations, an increase of 3% from last year and 8% higher than 2019.
This is blow out season according to AAA Texas – when they see the highest number of people stranded on the roadways because of a flat tire.
The price of gas has fallen to below $3 for the first time since January, AAA Texas says.
The national average price has jumped 19 cents in just the past week, and it's up $1.93 from this time last year.
Brace yourself! According to AAA, the current price per gallon in the Lone Star State is $4.34... but it's higher in DFW.
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The 18-year-old grew up in Dallas and is now capturing listeners around the world with her first album, "Home for Christmas."
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President-elect Donald Trump said Republicans will try to end the decades-long ritual of changing the clocks twice a year.
For Jamie Dildy and Laura Steen-Patterson, running and friendship go hand in hand.
The DeSoto officer who fired the shot is on paid administrative leave, per department policy, while investigations into the matter continue.
The 18-year-old grew up in Dallas and is now capturing listeners around the world with her first album, "Home for Christmas."
Police and citizens interact every day. Sometimes, things go well, and sometimes, they don't. But sometimes, they change the course of a person's life.
President-elect Donald Trump said Republicans will try to end the decades-long ritual of changing the clocks twice a year.
A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and DHS to take action.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
For weeks, the I-Team traced the cups dropped inside seven locations in Garland, Plano, Frisco, Irving, Hurst, Highland Park, and Fort Worth.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Plano Mayor John Muns tells Jack Fink about the city's economic development and its decision to reduce funding for DART services.
Ross Hunt, a pollster and the founder of Hunt Research, tells Jack Fink about trends he found during the 2024 election. He also discusses what's ahead for Republicans and Democrats.
President-elect Donald Trump said Republicans will try to end the decades-long ritual of changing the clocks twice a year.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is in the hospital after sustaining an injury on an overseas trip in Luxembourg, her office said Friday.
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At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The Barbara Cares Foundation, a Fort Worth-based nonprofit, has $10,000 of funding to give out by the end of the year.
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
Even those enrolled in Medicare have a harder time paying for treatment compared with older adults in other countries.
Congo's health minister says the government is "on general alert" over an unidentified disease that's killed dozens of people, about half of whom were children.
Feds warn against eating multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits.
The Dallas City Council voted Wednesday to approve a contract which includes a $15 million upgrade to the convention center.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
According to the report, 15,151 Texas workers are owed back wages.
When we first met Nia-Tayler Clark earlier this year, she was excited to show us her Farmers Branch bookstore, BLACKLIT.
It's been alluded to, promised and talked about for years.
America's Team has a slim to none chance of making it to the NFL playoffs this season.
Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick agreed to a five-year deal with the University of North Carolina Tar Heels.
There was controversy over the choice of Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup due to the country's human rights record.
Join the Rangers at Globe Life Field for an evening filled with toy donations, autograph signings and holiday crafts.
The Texas Rangers and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi agreed on a $75 million, three-year contract, according to reports.
This year, the team wanted to be sure more visitors could enjoy the trains.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The prime-time matchup in Arlington will also take place at Springfield's Atoms Stadium as part of an alternate broadcast.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
