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
Celina police investigating shooting after neighbor dispute in Carter Ranch neighborhood
Suspect dead after failed carjacking attempt, Garland police say
David Kendall, ‘Boy Meets World’ show runner dies at 68
Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in ‘critical but stable’ condition
Southwest crew celebrates Spirit pilot’s retirement after airline shuts down, halts his final flight
6 states have gas prices over $5 a gallon as fuel costs continue to rise nationwide
California leads the country with the most expensive gas on Monday where the average price for a gallon of regular fuel was $6.11, according to AAA. WASHINGTON — Six states had average gas prices of above $5 per gallon Monday, as the national average cost of a gallon of regular…
Suspect dead after failed carjacking attempt, Garland police say
David Kendall, ‘Boy Meets World’ show runner dies at 68
Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in ‘critical but stable’ condition
Southwest crew celebrates Spirit pilot’s retirement after airline shuts down, halts his final flight
Austin Texas
March beat out April in this heat related statistic
'It’s hurtful.' South Austin church vandalized again with hateful graffiti
Austin FC grabs 2nd consecutive win, Vazquez makes return from torn ACL
Texas baseball rallies from 5 down to beat Mississippi State and stay in SEC title hunt
Taco Bell worker accused of shooting customers over soda in water cup
Baby dies, two adults hurt in south Austin crash
A baby died and two adults were hurt after a crash Sunday night in south Austin. APD arrested one man. Source link
1st WNBA game in Austin sells out Moody Center, Wings thump defending champs Aces
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Dallas upended defending WNBA champion Las Vegas 101-84 in a preseason game at a sold-out Moody Center on Sunday in Austin, the first time the league has held a game in the Texas capital. The Wings jumped out to a 35-20 lead after the first quarter, and…
Houston Texas
DEA: Five members of Houston-based drug trafficking organization heading to federal prison
Dan Patrick eyes closing ‘gambling loophole’ for prediction markets. The feds stand in Texas’ way.
HCSO: Man shot and killed wife in east Harris County during argument over back pain
Owners of longtime northwest Houston restaurant announce they’re closed
First-ever nonstop flight from Rome to Houston lands at Bush Airport ahead of World Cup
Pearland explosion leaves multiple hurt. What we know right now
Seven people were hurt, including one critically, after an apparent explosion outside a Pearland mobile home as investigators work to determine the cause. PEARLAND, Texas — An apparent explosion outside a Pearland mobile home left seven people hurt, including one critically injured, late Sunday night. Authorities are still working to…
‘Seems like very poor planning to me’ | Houston drivers adjust as major downtown parking garage closes
The Avenida South Garage has closed ahead of demolition, clearing space for the George R. Brown Convention Center’s $2 billion expansion. HOUSTON — The Avenida South Garage has officially closed, marking the latest step in the planned expansion of the George R. Brown Convention Center. The 1,459-space garage, long a…
Owners of longtime northwest Houston restaurant announce they’re closed
First-ever nonstop flight from Rome to Houston lands at Bush Airport ahead of World Cup
Republican Brett Ligon, former Montgomery County DA, wins special election for open Texas Senate seat
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San ANtonio Texas
More ups and downs ahead, along with a few more rain chances
Uvalde Walmart reopened after phone threat claiming to be armed, minutes away
Woman dead after single-vehicle rollover crash on West Side, San Antonio police say
4-year-old boy dies from gunshot wound, Zavala County Sheriff’s Office says
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Free, discounted movies return to San Antonio theaters this summer
SAN ANTONIO – Families are invited to beat the heat this summer and watch a movie together, as local theaters offer free and discounted tickets during the week.Santikos Entertainment announced it will bring back its Free Summer Movies series, showing free movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays this summer.Showtimes begin at…
Síclovía returns to San Antonio after weather postponement, draws crowds to free event
SAN ANTONIO – For four hours, Broadway belonged to the people.San Antonio’s annual Síclovía event closed the busy corridor to vehicle traffic Sunday, inviting bikers, runners, skaters and walkers to take over the road.The YMCA of Greater San Antonio organizes the free event. Síclovía was originally scheduled for April 12,…
Suspect arrested after 3 injured in shooting in downtown New Braunfels, police say
Man hospitalized after being struck by unknown vehicle on Northwest Side, SAPD says
Man arrested for assaulting off-duty officer on Northeast Side, SAPD says
16-year-old injured in hit-and-run crash on North Side, police say
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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…