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
6 found dead inside Union Pacific boxcar in Laredo, police say
Dead body recovered from Bachman Lake, Dallas officials say
Florida man identified as victim in Glacier Park’s first fatal bear attack since 1998
Remains of US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
Savannah Guthrie says family will ‘never be at peace’ until mother Nancy is found
Diagnosis Denied: Veterans urge the VA to recognize rare muscle disease IBM as service-related
Veterans who served their country at home and abroad are finding that they have more in common than just their service. They’re developing symptoms of a very slowly progressing disease called inclusion body myositis or IBM. It can take years before it’s diagnosed. According to The Myositis Association,…
Dead body recovered from Bachman Lake, Dallas officials say
Florida man identified as victim in Glacier Park’s first fatal bear attack since 1998
Remains of US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
Savannah Guthrie says family will ‘never be at peace’ until mother Nancy is found
Austin Texas
Live blog: Severe thunderstorms possible in Central Texas
Diaper bank holds Mother's Day donation drive
New inclusive cafe opens in the Mueller area, providing jobs to individuals with Down syndrome
Mother's Day surprise for Athena's Owlet
Uvalde nonprofit announce memorial, proposed tribute for UT student
Texas softball earns No. 2 national seed, hosts team with losing record Friday
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas is the No. 2 overall seed in this year’s NCAA softball tournament. The defending national champs are the top seed in the Austin regional, taking on the Wagner Seahawks, a team with a losing record, to start the tournament at 3 p.m. CT Friday. Former Big…
No. 4 Texas wins finale at Tennessee, avoids sweep ahead of last regular season series
AUSTIN (KXAN) — No. 4 Texas avoided a sweep Sunday, picking up a 13-6 win over Tennessee in Southeastern Conference baseball action at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Longhorns first baseman Casey Borba launched a pair of home runs, including a grand slam in the sixth inning, to fuel…
Houston Texas
6 people found dead in Union Pacific boxcar in Laredo
United flight from Cabo to Houston diverted due to in-flight emergency
Houstonians flood flower shops for Mother’s Day
Man flown to hospital after being shot in reported carjacking along Beltway 8, Harris County sheriff says
Saving the Houston toads: More than a million eggs being released at three different locations
Spring Branch ISD board to vote on possible closure of Northbrook Middle School
Community members plan to protest as the district cites budget deficit, declining enrollment and academic challenges. HOUSTON — The future of Spring Branch Independent School District’s Northbrook Middle School will be decided Monday night as the school board considers a proposal to close the campus. The possible closure comes as…
Almost one month from the World Cup, Houston is getting ready to welcome the world
Main Street has undergone changes with expanded sidewalks for more walking access and to connect businesses to the rail stations. HOUSTON — Monday is a big day for all World Cup fans! It will be officially one month until the world’s largest sporting tournament begins. There will be thousands of…
Man flown to hospital after being shot in reported carjacking along Beltway 8, Harris County sheriff says
Saving the Houston toads: More than a million eggs being released at three different locations
Man hit, killed while crossing SH 6 at intersection, HPD says
Have you seen him? Authorities looking for missing man last seen in Spring area
San ANtonio Texas
Rainfall totals and what to expect this week
Man shot in head during argument on South Side, police say
Ex-San Antonio police officer James Brennand scheduled to make pre-trial court appearance
Current power outages in Bexar County
San Antonio culture, mothers celebrated at downtown watch party as Spurs continue ‘Race for Seis’
Spurs suffer loss after Wemby’s first career ejection, Timberwolves tie series
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) waits for play to resume during the first half of Game 3 of a NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis, Friday, May 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) (Abbie Parr, Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)MINNEAPOLIS –…
6 found dead inside railroad boxcar, Laredo police say
Crime scene tape – lightbox KPRC (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)LAREDO, Texas – Six people were found dead inside a trailer box car Sunday afternoon on the city’s outskirts, according to Laredo police.Officers responded around 3 p.m. Sunday after a Union Pacific employee called to report…
Victor Wembanyama ejected in Game 3 of Western Conference Semifinals
San Antonio nonprofit graduates 3 service dogs for veteran care
Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries after crash on West Side, police say
Motorcyclist critically injured after losing control, striking guardrail on North Side, SAPD says
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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…