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Have any travel questions? We want 2 hear from you!
Read full article: Have any travel questions? We want 2 hear from you!On Friday morning, a AAA travel expert will be LIVE with us with last-minute travel advice and reminders. Do you have travel-related questions? Send them our way and we’ll get answers!
Final Four safety: Mothers Against Drunk Driving team up with AAA Texas, HPD to warn drivers ahead of NCAA tournament
Read full article: Final Four safety: Mothers Against Drunk Driving team up with AAA Texas, HPD to warn drivers ahead of NCAA tournamentMothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) teamed up with AAA Texas and the Houston Police Department Monday to remind drivers of the dangers of drunk and impaired driving.
Need help planning your next vacation? AAA Texas to bring 2 travel shows to Houston this year
Read full article: Need help planning your next vacation? AAA Texas to bring 2 travel shows to Houston this yearIn January and February, AAA Texas will host two travel shows that will feature dozens of domestic and international travel providers.
Is your home winter ready? Here are some tips to help protect your home from freezing temperatures
Read full article: Is your home winter ready? Here are some tips to help protect your home from freezing temperaturesWith freezing temperatures headed our way this week, AAA Texas is reminding homeowners and renters how to prepare and maintain homes during inclement weather to avoid winter-related repairs.
Keeping teens safe during ‘100 deadliest days’ for young drivers
Read full article: Keeping teens safe during ‘100 deadliest days’ for young driversThe “100 Deadliest days” for teen drivers is the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day and this is when thousands of teens are more likely to be involved in fatal crashes, and the million-dollar question is: What can be done to fix this issue?
AAA Texas Independence Day travel forecast. Here’s what to expect, best times to travel
Read full article: AAA Texas Independence Day travel forecast. Here’s what to expect, best times to travelAmericans are feeling the heat at the gas pump, but studies show that won’t keep them parked. According to AAA Texas, 42 million Americans will hit the roads this Fourth of July weekend, despite the high gas prices.
Get your car roadtrip ready ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
Read full article: Get your car roadtrip ready ahead of Memorial Day WeekendThis Memorial Day weekend is expected to be the busiest in two years as 34.9 million people plan to hit the road, with 2.8 million of those drivers right here in Texas. Those numbers are up around 5% compared to last year, according to AAA Texas.
Trying to squeeze the most out of your fuel tank, don’t drive until you’re on ‘E’
Read full article: Trying to squeeze the most out of your fuel tank, don’t drive until you’re on ‘E’With higher gas prices lingering, some drivers are trying to squeeze every drop out of their tanks before filling up. For some drivers, that means driving until their gas gauge hits “E,” and then some. However, AAA officials say that’s a bad idea.
What kind of gas are you pumping? Experts weigh in on what kind you should use
Read full article: What kind of gas are you pumping? Experts weigh in on what kind you should useThere are a bunch of choices you can make at the gas pump. The less expensive regular gas, mid-grade, or premium. Which one should you choose and what’s the difference? Is pumping premium truly benefiting my car? After talking with automotive experts and AAA Texas, spending extra money at the pump may not help you out on the road.
Texans encouraged to be prepared for winter weather with a vehicle emergency kit. Here’s what you need.
Read full article: Texans encouraged to be prepared for winter weather with a vehicle emergency kit. Here’s what you need.Winter weather, including icy roads and snow, could impact parts of Texas this week, according to the National Weather Service.
How much it’ll cost you this year to fill up your tank
Read full article: How much it’ll cost you this year to fill up your tankAccording to AAA Texas, gas prices are dropping ahead of a busy Turkey Day travel week, from what we saw earlier in the year, but over all, numbers are significantly higher compared to last year. Here’s how that’s going to affect you road trip budget.
Tow truck driver steals man’s vehicle, drives to Dallas, deputies say
Read full article: Tow truck driver steals man’s vehicle, drives to Dallas, deputies sayA Cinco Ranch family wants AAA Texas to compensate them after a contracted driver allegedly stole their SUV and drove it all the way to Dallas before being arrested by police.
Hurricane Ida temporarily increases gas prices for many Texas drivers, AAA Texas reports
Read full article: Hurricane Ida temporarily increases gas prices for many Texas drivers, AAA Texas reportsHurricane Ida may bring temporary gas price volatility to many Texas drivers, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch.
Ask 2: What’s the best practice when driving in wet, foggy conditions?
Read full article: Ask 2: What’s the best practice when driving in wet, foggy conditions?Question: What’s the best practice when driving in wet, foggy conditions? Answer: According to AAA Texas, staying safe in foggy weather is not just about being safe on the road. Preparing your vehicles for wet and foggy conditions is an important player for safety when it comes to traversing through tricky conditions. Prepare Your VehicleVehicle maintenance is part of safe driving in general. Driving on slick roads means your tires will have less traction, and you should be prepared to adjust accordingly.
AAA: Texas gas prices this Labor Day weekend are the cheapest in 16 years
Read full article: AAA: Texas gas prices this Labor Day weekend are the cheapest in 16 yearsHOUSTON Texans who take a road trip to celebrate Labor Day this weekend will enjoy some of the cheapest gas prices in more than a decade. According to AAA Texas, the statewide average price for a gallon of gas on Thursday morning was $1.91. Texas pump prices are setting up to be the cheapest for a gallon of regular unleaded on Labor Day since 2004, said Daniel Armbruster, of AAA Texas. Texas drivers are paying the second-lowest prices in the country for gasoline, according to AAA. AAA said San Antonio has the cheapest average price in the state at $1.81 per gallon, while Odessa has the highest at $2.13 per gallon.