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
2-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch hospitalized with severe illness, will miss Charlotte race this weekend
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The newly-identified ‘T. rex of the ancient sea’ unveiled at Perot Museum
Facing intense internal pressure, DNC releases post-election autopsy
USA Today just named this North Texas fireworks show one of the country’s best
Judge issues ruling in legal battle between Mavs and Stars, planned trial cancelled
A judge with the Business Court of Texas ruled in favor of the Mavericks on Wednesday, giving the basketball team control of the American Airlines Center. DALLAS, Texas — A judge with the Business Court of Texas cancelled the jury trial between the Dallas Stars and the Dallas Mavericks, and…
What to know about the Avis data breach settlement offering up to $5,000 to customers
The newly-identified ‘T. rex of the ancient sea’ unveiled at Perot Museum
Facing intense internal pressure, DNC releases post-election autopsy
USA Today just named this North Texas fireworks show one of the country’s best
Austin Texas
Man charged in Christmas Eve crash that killed Williamson County teens
Audit finds University of Texas system, public community colleges in compliance with DEI ban
Travel Forecast: Unsettled pattern this weekend
Austin ISD high school senior reunites with family after weeks in ICE custody
New CapMetro rapid routes, Park and Ride options launch in June
Family in Taylor receives travel trailer through Williamson County program
One family in Taylor was given a more stable shelter after previously living in a tent. Source link
Meta layoffs begin as company cuts 8K jobs in latest AI push
The job cuts account for about 10% of the company’s total workforce. Source link
Houston Texas
Lightning strike kills 5 rescue horses at Texas equine refuge
New Flash Flood Warning sirens active along parts of Guadalupe after deadly July 4 floods
Blue Bell introduces a rich new flavor featuring chocolate and berries
Pearland police investigating deadly Highway 288 crash near McHard Road
Stadium and hospitality workers demand better wages ahead of Houston World Cup events
7 Houston-area communities named in top 100 places to live in America
Several Houston-area suburbs landed on U.S. News’ latest best places to live list. The rankings highlight quality of life, value and job strength. HOUSTON — Several Houston-area communities landed on U.S. News & World Report’s latest list of the best places to live in the U.S., with suburban spots once…
Record-setting Savannah Bananas game generated millions for Aggieland
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — An evening of Banana Ball at Kyle Field last month translated into more than $21 million in direct economic impact for College Station and the broader Brazos Valley, Texas A&M Athletics announced Thursday. The Savannah Bananas faced the Texas Tailgaters on May 2 before a crowd…
Pearland police investigating deadly Highway 288 crash near McHard Road
Stadium and hospitality workers demand better wages ahead of Houston World Cup events
Galveston police officer involved in deadly shooting was recently named ‘Officer of the Year’
Woman suffers brutal attack during solo protest on I-45 overpass
San ANtonio Texas
Study: San Antonio has much room to improve when it comes to public parks
Massive amount of cocaine washes up on Texas beach … again
Blue Bell Creameries releases ‘Black Raspberry Fudge’ flavor
San Antonio Spurs lose $14 million in yearly revenue due to bootleg merchandise
NTSB releases initial findings of investigation into 2 North Side house explosions
Ruptured Families: The U.S. citizen children left behind by deportations
Marchers take to San Antonio’s streets in January as part of a as part of a nationwide protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Credit: Jaime Monzon This article was originally published by the Texas Observer, a nonprofit investigative news outlet and magazine. Sign up for their weekly newsletter, or follow them…
Missing woman, 81, found dead at Enchanted Rock after storms impacted search
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas – A missing 81-year-old woman at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area was found dead on Wednesday morning, according to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD). The woman, who has yet to be identified, “became lost” on the Loop Trail at Enchanted Rock around 3 p.m. on Tuesday,…
Inside the legal battle over undocumented immigrants’ right to challenge their detention.
Study: San Antonio has much room to improve when it comes to public parks
SAPD officer on motorcycle hospitalized after single-vehicle crash on I-35, police say
San Antonio International Airport lands $10M grant for new terminal
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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…