News Releases

AAA Texas, Law Enforcement and Families Impacted by Illegal Street Racing Join Forces to Combat Growing Problem of Fatal Speed-Related Crashes

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

Coppell, TX — Dangerous driving activities, including street racing, so-called “side shows,” and street takeovers, have surged during the pandemic. AAA Texas and Street Racing Kills, a non-profit traffic safety education organization, remind those who want to...

AAA Texas: Texas Ranks #1 for Train Collisions; Reminds Drivers and Pedestrians to Review Best Practices During Rail Safety Week

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber September 22, 2021 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas reminds drivers and pedestrians during Rail Safety Week (Sept. 20-26) about the importance of being safe around train tracks. Texas ranks highest for the number of train collisions in the country, according to the latest full-year statistics...

AAA Texas: Gasoline Demand Remains Robust as Statewide Pump Price Average Keeps Creeping Up

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber August 12, 2021 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.85 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is one cent more than from this day last week and is 99 cents more per gallon compared to this day last...

AAA Texas Reminds Pet Owners to Focus on Safety as Travel Bookings Surge

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber July 16, 2021 Transportation and Traffic Safety, Travel

Coppell, TX — With AAA Travel bookings now exceeding 2019 levels, and a reported increase in pet adoptions during the height of the pandemic, many vacationers may consider bringing their new furry friend along for the journey. Whether you’ve had your best friend for a...

AAA Texas: Statewide Gas Price Average Rises to Most Expensive Level Since 2014

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber July 08, 2021 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.81 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 93 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year....

AAA Texas: Statewide Independence Day Holiday Weekend Gas Price Average the Most Expensive Since 2014

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber July 01, 2021 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.80 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is five cents more than on this day last week and is 91 cents more per gallon compared to this day last...

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.