21 Free Things to Do in Texas This Summer (2025 Guide)
☀️ Everything’s Bigger (and Sometimes Free) in Texas Texas summers are known for their heat, culture, and endless activities. The best part? You don’t need to spend a dime to enjoy the best the Lone Star State has to offer. Whether you’re in Houston, Austin, Dallas, or San Antonio, here are 21 free things to do in Texas this summer….
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Waco, TX: Joanna Gaines, partners raise over $1 million for Texas Hill Country
Joanna Gaines and partners raised over $1 million and donated supplies to support Texas Hill Country families impacted by recent flooding and severe weather. WACO, Texas — Joanna Gaines and her partners have raised more than $1 million to support recovery efforts in the Texas Hill Country, she announced this…
Austin Texas
'Pretty Little Baby' singer Connie Francis dies at 87
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Sentencing hearing for suspect in deadly Travis Co. fentanyl dealing case
Democrat Joe Jaworski to run for Texas attorney general again
Slaughter Lane expansion concerns grow with 'back-to-school' traffic ahead
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new construction project kicked off this week in a busy part of South Austin, and it has some concerned about traffic one month ahead of back-to-school traffic. It’s only a mile and a half of roadway, but South Austin residents want to know more about the…
Scammers target volunteer fire department helping flood victims
AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Office of Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating scammers who targeted the Center Point Volunteer Fire Department’s charitable campaign to raise money for their efforts and the fire station after devastating flood damage July 4. In the early morning hours of Independence Day, as residents and…
Houston Texas
Houston murder-for-hire plot: 3 men charged in Grand Parkway shooting
Former Texans, Eagles player Bryan Braman dies after rare cancer battle
Belgard St. shooting: Man shoots neighbor who was burying pet, HPD says
East Freeway shut down near Waco Street due to deadly crash
Houston son mourns parents lost to drunk driving crash
Houston inflation report: Prices rise again on coffee, rent, and more
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Deputies say a TikTok trend may have motivated this crime
Harris County deputies arrested two suspects for rock-throwing at cars on Hardy Toll Road, linking it to a TikTok challenge. HOUSTON — Harris County Precinct 4 deputies arrested two suspects for throwing rocks off a bridge at passing vehicles on the Hardy Toll Road. They are now facing charges of…
San ANtonio Texas
Families of Uvalde shooting victims to make first court appearance Friday
Historic review board grants San Antonio's 'Grandisimo' ferris wheel conceptual approval
ZDT’s Amusement Park in Seguin to close after 18 years
Bad Takes: If the two-party system got us here, why do we treat it like a timeless fixture?
Mexico-based street taco restaurant to open first US location in San Antonio
DOJ expected to drop 'foreign agent' charges against San Antonio U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar
The U.S Justice Department is expected to drop some charges against U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, an embattled Democrat whose South Texas district includes part of San Antonio, the New York Times reports. According to the Times, sources anticipate the DOJ will nix charges relating to the Foreign Agents Registration…
Get on-site hiring opportunities SAISD career fair on Thursday
SAISD is hosting its Educator Career Fair for the 2025-2026 school yearBreakfast is served as early as 7:30 a.m., depending on the school. According to SAISD, lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Copyright 2024 by TheTXLoop – All rights reserved.)SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Independent School District…
Mexico's Tacos on the Street restaurant making U.S. debut with opening of San Antonio location
Gorillas return to San Antonio Zoo for first time in 30 years, featuring largest gorilla tower in the world
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YoCrunch issues recall for all flavors due to choking hazard
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21 Free Things to Do in Texas This Summer (2025 Guide)
☀️ Everything’s Bigger (and Sometimes Free) in Texas Texas summers are known for their heat, culture, and endless…