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AAA Texas: AAA Texas Urges Drivers to Have Vehicle Emergency Kits for Winter Weather

January 06, 2025 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — The National Weather Service forecasts that parts of North and Central Texas could experience wintry weather and bitter cold temperatures this week. AAA Texas advises drivers to ensure their vehicles are prepared for these conditions, should travel...

AAA Texas: Make Sure to Have Vehicle Emergency Kit Ready Before Winter Blast

By Daniel Armbruster January 30, 2023 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Winter weather, including snow, ice and sub-freezing temperatures could impact parts of North and Central Texas later this week, according to the National Weather Service. AAA Texas reminds drivers to make sure their vehicles are ready to hit the snowy...

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

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber December 24, 2022 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas Reminds Drivers to Watch Out for Children on New Riding...

AAA Texas Offers Tips to Protect Your Identity, Home and Vehicle During the Holidays

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber December 13, 2022 Insurance & Consumer Tips

Coppell, TX — As the final days for holiday shopping have arrived, AAA Texas reminds people to take steps to protect themselves from thieves while shopping and while away from home.

AAA Texas: What to Do When Vehicles Flood

By Joshua Zuber August 23, 2022 Insurance & Consumer Tips

Coppell, TX — Many parts of Texas have experienced historic levels of rain and flooding in the last few days, and this unexpected weather left many motorists across the region stranded in flooded vehicles. AAA Texas offers tips for immediate next steps to address a...

AAA Texas: Statewide Gas Price Average Climbs Seven More Cents as Crude Oil Prices and Demand for Fuel Increase

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber February 10, 2022 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.15 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is seven cents more than from this day last week and is 97 cents more per gallon compared to this day last...

AAA Texas Warns About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During Winter Blast

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber February 03, 2022 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — 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 exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas and can cause severe injury and even death if inhaled. According to the...

AAA Texas Warns Drivers Not to Become a Victim of “Warm-Up Theft”

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber January 11, 2022 Insurance & Consumer Tips

Coppell, TX — The cold winter months can bring challenges on the roadway such as ice, snow and blustery winds. But there’s another risk that drivers may be unaware of. Colder weather can also lead to crimes of opportunity in driveways and parking lots because thieves...

AAA Texas: Improperly Transported Christmas Trees are Dangerous and Costly

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber November 29, 2021 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Before you pick out that perfect live Christmas tree, AAA Texas reminds drivers to secure your tree properly as it is unsafe and illegal for items to fall from a vehicle while on the road. A survey by AAA of drivers who’ve transported live trees revealed...

AAA Texas: Lone Star State has 2nd Highest Number of Motor Vehicle Thefts in U.S.

By Daniel Armbruster July 21, 2020 Insurance & Consumer Tips

Coppell, TX — More than 65,000 cars and trucks are stolen and nearly 200,000 are burglarized each year in Texas, according to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. As July is one of the leading months for vehicle thefts, it is also National Vehicle Theft Prevention...