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AAA: Vehicle Escape Tools are a Lifesaver – in the Right Situation

By Daniel Armbruster July 16, 2019 Transportation and Traffic Safety, Insurance & Consumer Tips

Coppell, TX — New research from AAA reveals that most vehicle escape tools, intended to quickly aid passengers trapped in a car following an accident, will break tempered side windows, but none were able to penetrate laminated glass. Motorists may not realize it, but...

AAA Texas: Gas Prices Inch Up; Drivers Still Saving Compared to Last Summer

By Daniel Armbruster July 11, 2019 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.47 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is one cent more than on this day last week and is 19 cents less per gallon compared to this day last year....

AAA Texas is Hiring in DFW Area; Career Fair to be held July 17th

By Daniel Armbruster July 08, 2019 Corporate Information

Coppell, TX — In an effort to better serve our DFW area membership, AAA Texas is hosting a career fair. The career fair will take place on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. The event is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the AAA Texas Regional Administrative Offices...

AAA Texas: Gas Prices Jump Up Again Ahead of Record-Breaking Holiday Travel

By Daniel Armbruster July 03, 2019

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.46 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is eight cents more than on this day last week and is 19 cents less per gallon compared to this day last...

AAA Texas Offers Free Tipsy Tow Service this Independence Day

By Daniel Armbruster July 02, 2019 Corporate Information, Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas encourages everyone who is of legal drinking age, and plans to have alcoholic beverages to celebrate Independence Day, to plan ahead. AAA Texas advises those who plan to consume alcohol to designate a non-drinking driver, call for a cab or...

AAA Texas: Gas Prices Increase Ahead of Record-Breaking Independence Day Travel

By Daniel Armbruster June 27, 2019 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.39 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is two cents more than on this day last week and is 26 cents less per gallon compared to this day last year....

Record-Breaking 3.5 Million Texans Will Travel to Celebrate Independence Day

By Daniel Armbruster June 24, 2019 Automotive, Gas Prices, Travel

Coppell, TX — More Texans than ever recorded by AAA, exceeding 3.5 million, are making plans to honor the red, white and blue with an Independence Day getaway this year. (AAA began tracking holiday travel in 2000.) Overall, national travel volume for the holiday is...

Protecting Kids, Pets and Property During Dangerous Heat

By Daniel Armbruster June 24, 2019 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — With the intense heat of summer already here, come dangers for kids and pets. As Texans begin taking summer road trips, AAA Texas reminds drivers about the consequences of leaving people or pets in hot vehicles. Temperatures inside a car, even on a mild,...

Texas-Sized Savings Continue at the Gas Pump as Prices Keep Falling

By Daniel Armbruster June 20, 2019 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.37 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is four cents less than on this day last week and is 32 cents less per gallon compared to this day last...

Americans Don’t Think They’ll Get Arrested for Driving High

By Joshua Zuber June 19, 2019 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Nearly 70% of Americans think it’s unlikely a driver will get caught by police for driving while high on marijuana, according to a new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety survey. An alarming finding shows that an estimated 14.8 million drivers report...