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Gas Prices Increase Even As Fuel Demand Drops

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe August 20, 2026 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.64 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to AAA Texas. That price is one cent more than on this day last week and 89 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year. Of the major metropolitan...

Free Dallas Teen Driver Safety Class Planned for Back-to-School Season

By Daniel Armbruster August 05, 2026 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Dallas, TX — Motor vehicle crashes remain one of the leading causes of death for young drivers. As students return to school and more teens begin driving to classes, practices, jobs and other activities, AAA Texas and the City of Dallas Judiciary will host a free...

AAA Texas Projects 3.7 Million Texans Will Travel Over Memorial Day Weekend

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe May 11, 2026 Gas Prices, Travel

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas expects 3.7 million Texans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday period between Thursday, May 21 and Monday, May 25. This year’s Texas travel forecast is slightly higher than 2025 and 6.3% higher than 2019....

AAA: 21.7 Million Americans Projected to Cruise Next Year, Setting New Record

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe November 06, 2025 Travel

Galveston, TX — AAA: 21.7 Million Americans Projected to Cruise Next Year, Setting New...

AAA Texas Urges Holiday Shoppers: Exercise Caution To Prevent Parking Lot Crashes, Theft

December 04, 2024 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — More shoppers, earlier sunsets, distractions, and thieves can make parking lots risky places to be during the holiday season. That is why AAA Texas reminds drivers about the hazards in parking lots this time of year and reminds shoppers to take simple...

AAA Texas and Community Partners Provide Holiday Meals for 300 DFW Families

By Daniel Armbruster November 09, 2024 Corporate Information

Dallas, TX — Hundreds of families in need will enjoy a complete Thanksgiving meal, thanks to AAA Texas and its dedicated community partners. The third annual Holiday Dinner Giveaway, held at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School of Innovation, provided essential holiday...

Texas woman who lost both legs on side of highway encourages drivers to Move Over or Slow Down before passing vehicles stopped at the roadside

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe October 16, 2024 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Ahead of National Move Over Awareness Day on Saturday, October 19th, AAA Texas, Texas Department of Public Safety, and a survivor of a roadside crash are reminding drivers about Texas’ Move Over or Slow Down...

AAA Texas: Gas Prices Fall as Autumn Approaches

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe September 05, 2024 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.91 per gallon for 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 47 cents less per gallon compared to this day last year....

AAA Texas: Gas Prices Drop Ahead of Busy Holiday Travel Weekend

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe August 29, 2024 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.95 per gallon for 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 46 cents less per gallon compared to this day last year....

AAA Texas Emphasizes Caution For Drivers, Pedestrians And Bicyclists As School Year Begins

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe August 08, 2024 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Texas students are returning to classes soon on foot, bicycles, as well as in cars and school buses. To prevent traffic-related injuries and fatalities to students, AAA Texas reminds drivers to slow down and stay alert in and around school zones as well...