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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Dallas Texas
Family, friends remember Fort Worth security guard killed on Mother’s Day near after-hours club
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Trump and Xi appear intent on keeping deep differences over Iran war from overshadowing China summit
The administration seems determined not to let differences on Iran overshadow efforts to make headway on other difficult matters. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is set to leave Tuesday for Beijing to meet with President Xi Jinping after weeks of trying, and failing, to persuade the Chinese government to use its considerable leverage…
Far north Fort Worth gets a new voice on council who aims to focus on roads and infrastructure
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New report shows shift in who is buying homes right now
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Netflix over alleged data collection and features
Austin Texas
Austin Police make third arrest in 2024 murder investigation
Series loss drops Texas baseball in national poll before last week of SEC schedule
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'He is not a criminal': U.S. Rep. Greg Casar demands release of high school student from ICE custody
Austin FC's back in Leagues Cup, and they'll play at least 3 home matches
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Houston Texas
Mother charged in deaths of toddler daughters; court records say cocaine found in children’s systems
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Houston Stadium, Fan Fest, fan march routes all covered under new World Cup security plan, officials say
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13-year-old says texts from 65-year-old man she met in Montgomery County quickly became ‘scary and uncomfortable’
A 65-year-old man in Montgomery County faces charges of online solicitation of a minor after being arrested by undercover officers posing as a 13-year-old girl. HOUSTON — A 65-year-old man is charged after investigators say he attempted to arrange sex with a 13-year-old girl he met in his neighborhood. According…
‘Fought like hell’ | Houston Methodist worker attacked in Texas Medical Center garage, now recovering at home
Coworkers nearby rushed to help after witnessing a stabbing in a Houston hospital garage. The victim is now home. HOUSTON — A Houston Methodist employee was stabbed multiple times inside a parking garage at the Texas Medical Center Tuesday morning, according to Houston police, sending shockwaves through one of the…
Houston Stadium, Fan Fest, fan march routes all covered under new World Cup security plan, officials say
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San ANtonio Texas
Driver expected to face charges after student hit outside Pieper High School, constable’s office says
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4 accused of stealing $16K+ worth of items at Ulta Beauty stores across Bexar County
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Public Works to review East Side intersection after major crash outside burger joint
SW Military neighbors, Spurs fans react to viral playoff celebrations
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Texas’ new task force addresses stalking in push to prevent domestic violence homicides
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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…