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
Spirit Airlines built a model the industry copied. Then it collapsed.
1 person dead after vehicle crashes into an Oregon health club, police say
Spirit Airlines appears closer to a shutdown as time dwindles for a government bailout
Driver dead after vehicle with suspected ‘explosive device’ crashes into Oregon athletic club building
Update: Boil water order lifted in Saginaw following water main repairs Friday
North Texas principal among several employees fired amid multi-agency investigation, Forney ISD says
The district says the investigations stem from allegations of misconduct by a teacher. FORNEY, Texas — Crosby Elementary School’s principal has been let go from Forney ISD amid a multi-agency investigation that also implicated a number of aides and a teacher who work for the district, according to a letter…
1 person dead after vehicle crashes into an Oregon health club, police say
Spirit Airlines appears closer to a shutdown as time dwindles for a government bailout
Driver dead after vehicle with suspected ‘explosive device’ crashes into Oregon athletic club building
Update: Boil water order lifted in Saginaw following water main repairs Friday
Austin Texas
Central Texas election results
Texas falls to UCLA in NCAA semifinals, ending historic beach volleyball season
State of Texas: Camp Mystic owners abandon reopening plan after emotional hearing
Temperatures, rain totals, severe storms: Explore Austin's 2026 weather data
Spirit shutdown leaves flyers stranded in Austin, around nation
Caldwell County residents holding Data Center talk
Data centers continue to be a hot topic for many people across the nation. Source link
Austinities gather at KUT Festival for community discussions
The festival took place Friday evening and all day Saturday. Source link
Houston Texas
Police: Two teens killed, 10 injured in Amarillo apartment shooting
Victims killed in Wimberley plane crash identified
Christian Menefee files first bill in Congress targeting long House vacancies
Voting is open! Red Apple Teacher of the Year award
Body found in Buffalo Bayou near Buffalo Bend Nature Park, Houston police say
Houston flight attendants among thousands impacted by Spirit Airlines collapse
Union representatives notified flight attendants roughly an hour before the company’s public announcement, according to employees. HOUSTON — Spirit Airlines abruptly shut down operations early Saturday, ending 34 years in business and leaving thousands of employees without jobs. The airline officially ceased operations at 3 a.m. Saturday. At George Bush…
HPD: One dead, one injured in southwest Houston shooting
Houston police are investigating a southwest Houston shooting that left one person dead and another injured. No suspect information has been released. HOUSTON — Police are investigating a deadly shooting in southwest Houston that left one person dead and another injured Saturday evening. According to the Houston Police Department, officers…
Voting is open! Red Apple Teacher of the Year award
Body found in Buffalo Bayou near Buffalo Bend Nature Park, Houston police say
Sheriff: Woman shot, killed in possible domestic violence incident in east Harris County
‘They called us murderers’: Texas hemp business owners fight back amid landmark court ruling
San ANtonio Texas
Alamo Head Injury Association helps survivors, caregivers rebuild after TBI
Where to score free food, coffee after each Spurs playoff win
What we know about the North Side home explosions that hospitalized 5
Reported house, apartment explosions across San Antonio area since 2020
Man charged with intoxication manslaughter in connection with fiery North Side crash, records show
NEISD trustees vote to comply with TEA, waive student cell phone policy after investigation
SAN ANTONIO – Update: The North East Independent School District says it will meet with Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath on Friday following a recent vote to update its student cell phone policy to align with Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards.During a board meeting on Monday, trustees voted 5-1 to…
Texas Senator suggests Camp Mystic reopen without Eastland family
AUSTIN, Texas – A state lawmaker suggested a scenario in which Camp Mystic could open, but without the Eastland family involved in running the business during the second open meeting on Tuesday in Austin.Camp Mystic is currently owned by Tweety Eastland, the wife of Dick Eastland, who died during the…
Bexar County veterans services director pushes back on termination, says commissioners used flawed probe to fire him
San Antonio elementary school teacher charged with continuous sexual assault of child, police say
CPS Energy issuing gas, carbon monoxide alarms to residents following North Side home explosions
Impending layoffs at Laurel Ridge Treatment Center spark concerns about mental health care
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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…