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
Expect lane closures this weekend on Dallas North Tollway through Uptown
DFW family, friends and colleagues mourn the loss of longtime publisher Jill Darden
What happens if a Kentucky Derby horse you bet on gets scratched?
Is Pluto a planet? NASA’s chief says it should be
Spirit Airlines says it’s going out of business after 34 years and is ending operations immediately
Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone
A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the United States by blocking the mailing of mifepristone prescriptions. NEW ORLEANS — A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by…
Austin Texas
Austin police search for driver after hit‑and‑run injures bicyclist
Texas' newest 2027 running back pledge calls Bijan Robinson his 'inspiration'
Austin police academy graduates 36 new officers
Austin March for Babies to support maternal and infant health
Pickleball community mourns after 5 players killed in Hays County plane crash
Kayakers discover body of 2nd missing University of South Florida student: Sheriff
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister announced Friday morning that the remains discovered in the water near the Howard Frankland Bridge were positively identified as Nahida Bristy on Thursday, April 30. Source link
Spirit Airlines preparing to shut down if bailout deal isn't reached: Reports
Spirit Airlines may be reaching the end of the runway. Source link
Houston Texas
TxDOT to close Highway 225 this weekend for pavement repairs
Texas republican discusses farm bill, spy program extension, DHS funding
Dallas council member asks for random gunfire to be classified as a higher priority crime
‘It opened doorways in my life’: How one Houston couple is giving kids access to music education
‘I can’t save her’ | Odessa family turns heartbreak into mission after toddler’s apparent drowning
Early morning hailstorm pounds Pearland
The strong storm moved in after midnight, waking residents up with marble-size hail. PEARLAND, Texas — A Pearland neighborhood spent the morning cleaning up after overnight storms brought heavy rain and pockets of hail to parts of the Houston area. Residents in the Pine Shadows neighborhood said hail started coming…
Toddler dies after being recovered from pond at Conroe apartment complex
Police reportedly found the child’s shoe near the pond and jumped in. They found the child unresponsive. CONROE, Texas — A toddler died after being recovered from a pond at a Conroe apartment complex Thursday afternoon, according to police. Conroe police said it happened at an apartment complex on Westview…
‘It opened doorways in my life’: How one Houston couple is giving kids access to music education
‘I can’t save her’ | Odessa family turns heartbreak into mission after toddler’s apparent drowning
Rain winding down ahead of a beautiful, crisp and cool weekend ahead
Rescue crews search for woman in Brays Bayou, fire officials say
San ANtonio Texas
This fairytale castle for sale in San Antonio comes with sweeping views of the kingdom
Texas shops can still sell smokeable hemp THC until July 27, judge rules
San Antonio’s South Side getting a new dog park next month
Neighbors surprised by attack on teen, manhunt for suspect in Kerr County
Once thriving, Laredo’s growth stalls under Trump’s immigration crackdown
McAllen mariachi brothers say opening for Kacey Musgraves among biggest performances of careers
SAN ANTONIO – Three McAllen brothers are preparing to perform on one of Texas’ most iconic stages, about two months after they were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.Antonio, Caleb and Joshua Gámez-Cuéllar are set to open for Grammy-winning country artist Kacey Musgraves during sold-out shows next week at…
Dan Patrick eyes closing “gambling loophole” for prediction markets. The feds stand in Texas’ way.
In March, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick directed state senators to explore ways to close “gambling loopholes” that allow online prediction markets to operate in Texas, raising concerns that state elections and sporting events could be manipulated for profit.Patrick’s directive was the first time a state leader officially acknowledged the existence…
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Top 10 Music Festivals in Texas for 2025
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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…