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AAA Texas: Independence Day Travel to Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels, Setting New All-Time High for Lone Star State Travel Volume

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber June 22, 2021 Travel

Coppell, TX — The greatest number of Texans on record, approximately 3.7 million total, are expected to travel during the Independence Day holiday weekend (July 1–5), according to travel forecast data from AAA Texas. A closer look at the travel forecast, which AAA...

AAA Texas: Higher Demand, Rising Crude Oil Prices Drive Up Pump Prices

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber June 17, 2021 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.76 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 94 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year....

AAA Texas to Offer First Virtual Child Passenger Safety Seat Workshop for Parents/Caregivers

By Daniel Armbruster & Kara Thorp June 16, 2021 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — This Saturday, June 19, 2021, AAA Texas will host its first-ever Child Passenger Safety Seat workshop. The free event takes place virtually to comply with social distancing concerns.

AAA Texas Projects Positive Outlook for Summer Travel

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber June 08, 2021 Travel

A greater number of people are anticipated to travel this summer compared to last as new data shows growing interest in domestic road trips and the beginnings of a return to air, international and cruise travel, according to AAA Texas.

AAA Texas: Drivers Should Anticipate Increased Traffic, Greater Delays as Holiday Travel Volume Expected to Increase by 60 Percent

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber May 26, 2021 Travel

Coppell, TX — AAA Travel is forecasting a substantial increase in the number of Texans planning to travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend. As a reminder, AAA Texas advises drivers to expect increased delays on their commute and to plan their route. From May 27...

AAA Texas: Statewide Gas Price Average Jumps 11 Cents Week-to-week; National Average Climbs Above $3 Per Gallon

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber May 13, 2021 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.75 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is 11 cents more than on this day last week and is $1.22 more per gallon compared to this day last year. Of...

AAA Texas Urges Parents, Pet Owners to Take Precautions as Saturday is National Heatstroke Prevention Day

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber April 29, 2021 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas reminds drivers about the consequences of leaving people or pets in hot vehicles as Saturday, May 1 is National Heatstroke Prevention Day. Research shows temperatures inside a car, even on a mild, sunny day, can reach deadly levels in just 10...

AAA Texas: 2021 AAA Car Guide Offers Inside Track for the Latest in Vehicle Tech

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber April 26, 2021 Automotive

Coppell, TX — According to AAA, driver interest in advanced safety technology is high. When asked which of these systems they want in their next vehicle, two-thirds (67%) of drivers say Automatic Emergency Braking, followed by Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking (63%)...

AAA Texas: Expert Driving Advice as Winter Weather System Set to Blast Texas

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber February 10, 2021 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — A wicked winter weather system, which could bring with it a bone-chilling air mass, is expected to grip much of the Lone Star State over the next few...

AAA Texas: Cold Temperatures Can Shorten Your Car’s Battery Life

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber February 09, 2021 Automotive

Coppell, TX — A car battery loses a third of its power in freezing weather. As the air outside cools, the oil in your car thickens. Parts move slower and your battery must use more power to turn over and start the engine. Make sure your battery and charging system...