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
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A debate over handing out religious materials in public spaces is being carried out at a Wylie high school
Conservative radio host Chris Krok plans to hand out Bibles outside Wylie East High School after a Muslim outreach group distributed Qurans inside in February. WYLIE, Texas — A conservative radio host plans to hand out Bibles outside Wylie East High School this week, the latest flashpoint in a school…
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Austin Texas
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Houston Texas
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Sam Houston football player Will Davis dies after joining program this spring, coach announces
Davis was a newcomer to Huntsville. He played at Virginia Union before Sam Houston State this season. HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Sam Houston State University is mourning the loss of defensive back Will Davis, according to a statement released Sunday by head football coach Phil Longo. “It is with heavy hearts…
Highlands Little League dealing with major damage after copper theft leaves fields without lights
A copper theft at Kaminski Park left Highlands Little League fields without lights, forcing game cancellations. HOUSTON — A copper theft at Kaminski Park in Highlands left baseball fields without lights and forced game cancellations as the community stepped up to help. There was no baseball under the lights at…
Patrol unit struck during traffic stop sparks chain-reaction crash in Pasadena, police say
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San ANtonio Texas
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Woman injured after crash involving suspected intoxicated driver on North Side, SAPD says
The driver fled on foot but was located and apprehended a short distance from the scene, police sayPolice Lights on top of car (KPRC2/Click2Houston.com)SAN ANTONIO – A driver was suspected of being intoxicated after a crash on the North Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department. Just after 12:30…
Teen struck by shrapnel after 3 males shoot at West Side home, SAPD says
An SAPD captain at the scene said the shooting stemmed from a weeklong dispute over a womanThe shooting happened around 12:45 a.m. Sunday in the 2000 block of Poplar Street. (Copyright 2026 by TheTXLoop – All rights reserved.)SAN ANTONIO – An 18-year-old man was struck by shrapnel after three unknown…
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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…