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Don’t Fumble Safety This Super Bowl Sunday: AAA Texas and MADD Remind Fans to Plan Ahead, Prevent Impaired Driving, and Save Lives

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe February 04, 2026 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Are you ready for Super Bowl LX? Whether you’re cheering for the New England Patriots or the Seattle Seahawks, safety should be your top priority. AAA Texas is urging fans to plan ahead this Super Bowl Sunday to prevent impaired driving across the Lone...

AAA Texas: Statewide Gas Price Average Down One Penny as Crude Oil Prices Stabilize

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber May 18, 2023 Gas Prices

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.08 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 $1.19 less per gallon compared to this day last year. Of...

AAA Texas: ‘Move Over or Slow Down’ Day on Saturday Serves as Reminder for Drivers to Respect Roadside Crews

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber October 14, 2022 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — An average of 24 emergency responders, including tow operators, are struck and killed by vehicles while working at the roadside each year – meaning someone in this line of work is killed, on average, every other week in America. "Deaths like these can...

AAA Texas: Statewide Distracted Driving Deaths Up 17%; Distracted Driving Awareness Month Serves as Reminder to Not Drive ‘Intexticated’

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber April 12, 2022 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and AAA Texas is reminding drivers to focus on the road rather than on their smartphones. Many dangerous driving behaviors increased during the pandemic, such as speeding, red light running, not...

AAA Texas Reminds Drivers to Watch Out for Children on New Riding Toys

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

Coppell, TX — With the holidays here, many children and teenagers will likely be riding through neighborhoods on new bicycles, riding toys, scooters, roller skates and rollerblades over the next few days. AAA Texas reminds drivers and parents to keep young riders safe...

AAA Texas: Year-End Holiday Travel to Rebound Almost to Pre-Pandemic Levels

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber December 14, 2021 Automotive, Gas Prices, Transportation and Traffic Safety, Travel

Coppell, TX — Texas residents who had to cancel getaways and get-togethers last year because of the pandemic are making up for lost time this holiday season. More than 8.8 million Texans, an increase of 32% from last year and -8% fewer than 2019, will travel 50 miles...

AAA Texas: Lone Star State Leads in Number of People Killed Along Roadways Outside a Disabled Vehicle

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber December 08, 2021 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas calls on drivers in the Lone Star State to adhere to the statewide “Move Over or Slow Down” law which requires drivers to move over a lane or slow to 20 mph below the posted speed limit when approaching emergency vehicles, law enforcement, tow...

AAA Texas Reveals 2021’s Top Auto Insurance Claims

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber December 06, 2021 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — 2021 has been a costly year for many Texas motorists due to collisions, weather and distractions. While all automobile insurance claims are not avoidable, most are by driving defensively and following simple tips. In addition to reducing the risk of a...

AAA Texas: Thanksgiving Travel to Rebound Almost to Pre-Pandemic Levels

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber November 08, 2021 Automotive, Gas Prices, Transportation and Traffic Safety, Travel

Coppell, TX — Airports and roads may seem jam-packed this year as AAA predicts 53.4 million people to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13 percent from 2020. This brings travel volumes within 5% of pre-pandemic levels in 2019, with air travel almost completely...

AAA Texas Recommends Drivers and Pedestrians Be Cautious as Daylight Saving Time Ends

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber November 04, 2021 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — U.S. daylight-saving time will end at 2 a.m. Sunday when clocks are set back one hour. With the time change and shorter daylight hours, AAA Texas reminds motorists that time change can cause disturbed sleep patterns in drivers, which combined with...