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….
Dallas Texas
Bo French defeats Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright in GOP primary runoff
Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi is undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer
One killed in crash on I-635 near the DNT early Wednesday, officials say
First responders injured during Idaho brush fire that forced residents to evacuate
Chemical tank implosion at Washington paper mill kills 1. Here’s the latest on the search for 9 others.
‘Emily in Paris’ actor Pierre Deny dies after ‘sudden’ case of ALS
Deny appeared in seasons three and four of the hit Netflix streaming show as Louis de Leon, a French luxury goods executive. WASHINGTON — Pierre Deny, a French actor who appeared on the Netflix series “Emily in Paris,” has died from a “sudden” case of ALS, his daughters confirmed to…
Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi is undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer
One killed in crash on I-635 near the DNT early Wednesday, officials say
First responders injured during Idaho brush fire that forced residents to evacuate
Chemical tank implosion at Washington paper mill kills 1. Here’s the latest on the search for 9 others.
Austin Texas
Michelle Cohen defeats incumbent Ruben Becerra in Hays County judge runoff
Hays County Commissioner Michelle Gutierrez Cohen defeated incumbent Ruben Becerra in Tuesday’s Democratic primary runoff for Hays County judge. Source link
Leander resident claims share of $20 million Powerball jackpot
A Leander resident who purchased a winning Powerball ticket has claimed half of the $20 million jackpot, the Texas Lottery said in a press release Wednesday. Source link
Houston Texas
North Texas triple homicide leaves neighbors asking ‘why’ after party turns deadly
Storms topple massive tree onto pickup truck in Spring area neighborhood
Postal inspectors offer $100K reward in southwest Houston mail theft case caught on camera
Pct. 4: Harris County deputy bitten, another concussed during chaotic party response
AP: Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in U.S. Senate Republican primary runoff | ELECTION RESULTS
Man gets 65-year prison sentence for killing repairman in 2022
Devonte Dejon Howard was sentenced to 65 years for the 2022 murder of Miguel Granados Jr., marking Fort Bend County’s second murder conviction this month. FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — A 31-year-old Richmond man was sentenced to more than six decades in prison about a week after a jury found…
Houston health officials address Ebola concerns tied to World Cup travel
Houston officials say Bush Airport has started Ebola screenings for travelers arriving from affected African regions as precautions ramp up. HOUSTON — A “zombie apocalypse” is what Dr. Theresa Tran, director of the Houston Health Department, says she prepares for every single day. An Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa…
Pct. 4: Harris County deputy bitten, another concussed during chaotic party response
AP: Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in U.S. Senate Republican primary runoff | ELECTION RESULTS
Texas voters cast ballots in closely watched Democrat and Republican attorney general primary runoff elections
Polling locations go down in Fort Bend County, leaving residents unable to vote
San ANtonio Texas
San Antonio Public Library kicks off summer film series with Moonrise Kingdom
Mayes Middleton defeats Chip Roy for Texas attorney general GOP nomination
2 hospitalized after house explosion in Gillespie County, fire officials say
New Braunfels man killed in motorcycle crash in Guadalupe County, DPS says
The Chicks to perform in San Antonio twice this fall on 20th anniversary tour
Luz Elena Chapa narrowly defeats Jane Davis in Bexar County DA runoff
Luz Elena Chapa hugs a supporter at her watch party on Tuesday. Credit: Michael Karlis Bexar County District Attorney candidate Luz Elena Chapa is moving on to the general election after narrowly defeating Jane Davis in Tuesday’s Democratic runoff. Chapa’s 51%-49% victory comes after she trailed Davis by more than…
Kirby neighbors wake up to downed trees, damage after storm
KIRBY, Texas – People in Kirby woke up on Wednesday to storm damage in their neighborhood.A Tornado Warning was issued for the area Tuesday night, but as of Wednesday morning, a tornado has not been confirmed. However, the storm left behind damage to trees, vehicles and homes near Gordoon Cooper…
Democrat Johnny Garcia to face Republican Carlos De La Cruz for redrawn Texas district
Man, 18, arrested in connection with online lure robberies, Universal City police say
Interstate 10 eastbound main lanes closed after deadly crash, TxDOT says
Victor Wembanyama held to series-low 20 points, Spurs fall in Game 5 of West finals to Thunder
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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…