AAA Texas warns drivers, as new research shows speeding and keeping up with traffic are becoming more common
Drivers surveyed say they often rely on surrounding traffic instead of posted limits, contributing to thousands of serious crashes.
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Drivers surveyed say they often rely on surrounding traffic instead of posted limits, contributing to thousands of serious crashes.
With freezing temperatures and possible wintry precipitation expected this week, officials are urging North Texans to prepare their vehicles.
AAA Texas said 7.9 million people in Texas will travel 50 miles or more from home, an increase of 1.3% over last year.
It is a busy week for millions of Americans who are traveling for Thanksgiving.
Travel experts are urging holiday travelers to plan ahead, arrive early, and, above all, stay patient.
In Texas, AAA predicts 5.8 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home next week.
AAA Texas said overall domestic travel bookings for this Labor Day weekend are up 9% compared to last year.
Over 3.7 million Texans are planning to travel between May 22 and May 26.
AAA says to expect record-breaking travel for Memorial Day weekend this year.
A First Alert Weather Day is in effect Monday through Friday due to the Arctic air that has settled in.
AAA advises travelers to book the earliest flight and reserve parking in advance to allow enough time for long lines.
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.
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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.
A state system problem has delayed an unknown number of Texas voter registration records, some of which date back to October 2025.
Marcus Semien hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning against his former team and Brett Baty added a pinch-hit grand slam in the ninth as the New York Mets beat the Texas Rangers 7-2.
Sergio Maas, 22, was fatally shot during an attempted catalytic converter theft from his vehicle, authorities said.
Dallas police said Wednesday night that the 61-year-old man with autism, who had been missing for nearly two weeks, has been found safe.
Highway 287 is closed in both directions after a garbage truck hit a bridge overpass, killing the driver Wednesday night, officials said.
A state system problem has delayed an unknown number of Texas voter registration records, some of which date back to October 2025.
Marcus Semien hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning against his former team and Brett Baty added a pinch-hit grand slam in the ninth as the New York Mets beat the Texas Rangers 7-2.
Sergio Maas, 22, was fatally shot during an attempted catalytic converter theft from his vehicle, authorities said.
Dallas police said Wednesday night that the 61-year-old man with autism, who had been missing for nearly two weeks, has been found safe.
Highway 287 is closed in both directions after a garbage truck hit a bridge overpass, killing the driver Wednesday night, officials said.
The situation, food banks warn, is getting worse.
Dallas nonprofit Hunger Busters has been under scrutiny since an I-Team investigation in January.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
There have been eight suicide attempts across the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group since the beginning of its grueling monthslong deployment last year, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said.
Four seminal moments prove how the soul of the state's Republican party has transformed from Bush to Trump.
The Justice Department claimed that reporting from CNN, MS NOW and Politico raises national security concerns and accused their journalists of failing to act with "professionalism and decorum."
U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy amid Trump's threat to "annihilate" the regime.
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
About 40 million Americans are on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
Marcus Semien hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning against his former team and Brett Baty added a pinch-hit grand slam in the ninth as the New York Mets beat the Texas Rangers 7-2.
We now have a good idea of who won't be playing for the Cowboys on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro against the Baltimore Ravens.
The game will be played in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the first-ever NFL game in the city.
A statement on the district's Facebook page shared a plan for junior high school and junior varsity games to continue.
Phoenix forced a difficult shot at the buzzer as Paige Bueckers' 3-point attempt did not hit the rim.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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