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New AAA Survey Reveals Half of Drivers Admit to Being “Intexticated” When in Car Alone

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber April 01, 2021 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — As traffic begins to pick up across the country with increased vaccinations and decreased pandemic restrictions, AAA Texas reminds drivers about the importance of focusing on the road ahead and not on their smartphones. April is National Distracted...

AAA Texas: Gas Price Increases On Hold For Now; Statewide Average Drops Slightly for Second Week

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber March 31, 2021 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.61 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is two cents less than on this day last week and is 88 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year....

AAA Texas: Lone Star State Gas Price Average Falls Week-to-week for First Time Since January

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber March 25, 2021 Gas Prices, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.63 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is one cent less than on this day last week and is 81 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year....

AAA Texas: Lone Star State Leads Country in “Wrong-Way” Crash Fatalities; New Analysis Finds Fatality Rate Rising

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber March 23, 2021 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Fatal wrong-way driving crashes on our nation's highways are a persistent and devastating threat that is only getting worse. According to the latest data analysis from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, there were 2,008 deaths from wrong-way driving...

AAA Texas: Gas Prices Continue Climbing; Texas Average Up 18% Month-to-Month

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber March 18, 2021 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.64 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is seven cents more than on this day last week and is 71 cents more per gallon compared to this day last...

Planning Travel in 2021 Continues to Require Extra Preparation

By Daniel Armbruster March 12, 2021 Travel

Coppell, TX — More than one year since the COVID-19 pandemic upended nearly all travel plans, many Americans are eagerly awaiting their next chance to get out once again and explore. Whether planning a trip for spring break or summer, or dreaming of a trip later on,...

AAA Texas: Climbing Gas Price Trend Hits Nearly 21-Month High as Refineries Recover from Historic Winter Weather, Demand Rebounds

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber March 04, 2021 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 seven cents more than on this day last week and is 37 cents more per gallon compared to this day last...

AAA Texas: Tips to Save on Fuel as Gas Prices Skyrocket Following Winter Blast

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber February 25, 2021 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.40 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is 16 cents more than on this day last week and is 24 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year....

AAA Texas Warns About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During Winter Blast

By Daniel Armbruster February 16, 2021 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — With temperatures at dangerously cold levels and many Texans, who are without power, looking for ways to stay warm, AAA Texas reminds drivers that it is never safe to start or leave a vehicle running in an enclosed space, such as a garage. Vehicle...

AAA Texas: Make Sure Your Home is Ready for the Cold Weather

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber February 11, 2021

Coppell, TX — With some of the season’s most frigid temperatures on the way, AAA Texas reminds homeowners and renters that preparing, and maintaining, your home for inclement weather is essential to helping avoid winter-related repairs. Prolonged periods of below...