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Woman who lost legs in crash advocates for stronger ‘Move Over’ laws in Texas
Read full article: Woman who lost legs in crash advocates for stronger ‘Move Over’ laws in TexasA Texas woman who was severely injured in a crash is using her experience to raise awareness on expanding Texas’ “Move Over” laws to include not only emergency vehicles but also any disabled car on the side of the road.
Will Debby cause gas prices to rise in Texas? AAA weighs in on what drivers can expect
Read full article: Will Debby cause gas prices to rise in Texas? AAA weighs in on what drivers can expectTropical Storm Debby made landfall as a hurricane on Florida’s Gulf Coast early Monday and continues slowly passing over the northern part of the state as it moves toward Georgia and South Carolina. So, what does that mean for gas prices in Texas? AAA weigh in.
AAA Texas: 5 million+ Texans expected to hit the roads the week of 4th of July
Read full article: AAA Texas: 5 million+ Texans expected to hit the roads the week of 4th of JulyAAA Texas is expanding their travel forecast from five to nine days as more than five million people are expected to travel over the holiday week.
Retail sales rise a meager 0.1% in May from April as still high inflation curbs spending
Read full article: Retail sales rise a meager 0.1% in May from April as still high inflation curbs spendingConsumers barely increased spending in May from April as still high inflation and high interest rates curbed spending.
AAA warns teenagers to be vigilant as the ‘100 deadliest days’ of the year begin this week
Read full article: AAA warns teenagers to be vigilant as the ‘100 deadliest days’ of the year begin this weekAccording to AAA, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the most dangerous and deadliest for teenage drivers.
Gas in San Antonio is 25 cents more now compared to last year, AAA says
Read full article: Gas in San Antonio is 25 cents more now compared to last year, AAA saysRemember how much you were paying for gas last year in San Antonio? AAA says it’s about 25 cents less than this year, according to the latest data.
Gas prices spike 15 cents a gallon overnight in San Antonio
Read full article: Gas prices spike 15 cents a gallon overnight in San AntonioGas prices continue to climb, spiking 15 cents a gallon overnight. And, the conflict between Israel and Iran isn't much of a factor in those prices, according to one oil analyst. But, that could change.
Holiday travel is mostly nice, but with some naughty disruptions again on Southwest Airlines
Read full article: Holiday travel is mostly nice, but with some naughty disruptions again on Southwest AirlinesConditions have been mostly nice for travelers flying ahead of and on Christmas Day, but some naughty disruptions plagued those flying with Southwest Airlines again this year.
Gas prices are rising (again). The heat and supply cuts impact what you pay at the pump, experts say
Read full article: Gas prices are rising (again). The heat and supply cuts impact what you pay at the pump, experts sayU.S. gas prices are continuing to rise — giving drivers across the country another headache at the pump.
Catastrophe losses double at Travelers as insurance industry and more regions absorb severe weather
Read full article: Catastrophe losses double at Travelers as insurance industry and more regions absorb severe weatherTravelers, considered a bellwether for the insurance industry due to its size, said catastrophe losses doubled in its most recent quarter and the company swung to a loss as severe wind and hail storms in a number of regions led to rising coverage claims.
After devastating 2022 hurricane season, AAA not renewing some insurance policies in Florida
Read full article: After devastating 2022 hurricane season, AAA not renewing some insurance policies in FloridaAAA says it won’t renew a small percentage of homeowner and auto insurance policies in hurricane-wracked Florida, joining other insurers in limiting their exposure in the Sunshine State.
How clean is your hotel room? Here’s how AAA inspects.
Read full article: How clean is your hotel room? Here’s how AAA inspects.Before you check in, inspectors with AAA check out rooms at hotels across the country. Since the pandemic, they scrutinize cleanliness even more, using technology to test high-touch surfaces for germs.
Is Top Tier gas better for your car?
Read full article: Is Top Tier gas better for your car?With gas costing more than $3 a gallon, it’s no wonder drivers look for the cheapest station. But, auto experts said using Top Tier gas is worth it in the long run, even if it costs a few pennies more per gallon.
Drivers sick of high gas prices steering toward motorcycles, scooters
Read full article: Drivers sick of high gas prices steering toward motorcycles, scootersThough gas prices have recently dipped, AAA reports prices are still 43% higher than they were this time last year, which is why people are continuing to come up with different options to save money.
How do your county’s current gas prices compare to last week, last month?
Read full article: How do your county’s current gas prices compare to last week, last month?If you’ve been to the gas pumps lately, or even listened to any news outlet, you’re likely well aware that gas prices are at a painful high.
12 On Your Side: SA’s new grocer, stretching your gas dollars, helping Ukraine
Read full article: 12 On Your Side: SA’s new grocer, stretching your gas dollars, helping Ukraine"12 On Your Side" is KSAT's weekly consumer round-up dedicated to providing the information that can better your life, written by award-winning journalist and KSAT consumer reporter Marilyn Moritz.
AAA: Texas gas prices get closer to $4 mark; Prices in San Antonio still below state, national averages
Read full article: AAA: Texas gas prices get closer to $4 mark; Prices in San Antonio still below state, national averagesSan Antonians are feeling the pain at the pump more than ever as gas prices continue to skyrocket.
No tipsy tow service this New Year’s Eve due to surge in COVID-19 cases
Read full article: No tipsy tow service this New Year’s Eve due to surge in COVID-19 casesIf you needed another reason to curb the New Year’s Eve celebrations this year, here’s one — AAA won’t be providing free rides home for those who may have had too much to drink.
Avoiding distractions key to avoiding parking lot collisions
Read full article: Avoiding distractions key to avoiding parking lot collisionsThere never seems to be enough time during the holidays. Between work, events and shopping, you easily become distracted. But AAA Texas says the worst place to lose focus is the parking lot.
On the road again: Travelers emerge in time for Thanksgiving
Read full article: On the road again: Travelers emerge in time for ThanksgivingMillions of Americans are loading up their cars or piling onto planes, determined to reclaim Thanksgiving traditions that were put on pause last year by the pandemic.
Tesla Model Y named top vehicle in 2021 AAA car guide
Read full article: Tesla Model Y named top vehicle in 2021 AAA car guideCar sales are starting to turn around after the pandemic with seasonally adjusted sales in March hitting the highest rates since October 2017, according to CNN. And AAA is out with its new car guide with a focus on safety.
AAA: Gas prices rise following Hurricane Laura, healthy stock levels to offset significant ‘spikes’
Read full article: AAA: Gas prices rise following Hurricane Laura, healthy stock levels to offset significant ‘spikes’The hurricane made landfall early Thursday near Cameron on the southwest Louisiana coast. “Healthy” gasoline stock levels should should also help offset immediate spikes in fuel prices. The statewide average is $1.92 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, which is five cents more than a week ago, AAA says. Odessa drivers pay the most in the state at $2.12 per gallon of regular unleaded fuel. Laura blasts Louisiana coast with wind and wall of seawater
Gas prices in San Antonio are on the rise, AAA reports
Read full article: Gas prices in San Antonio are on the rise, AAA reportsSAN ANTONIO – Gas prices are climbing in the Lone Star State including here in San Antonio. The average price-per-gallon of gas in Texas as of July 16 is $1.92, while the national average is $2.20. The San Antonio average is $1.91, up 9 cents from one week ago, AAA reported. According to AAA data, Texas gas prices have risen 4 cents-per-gallon in the last week but the price is still 60 cents less per gallon compared to prices in July 2019. The record high for gas prices in Texas was $3.98 in July 2008 and the record high for San Antonio was $3.96 in the same month.
Hot car deaths arent just from parents forgetting or leaving their kids behind
Read full article: Hot car deaths arent just from parents forgetting or leaving their kids behindEven considering the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to people driving less and working from home more, the risk of hot car deaths remains high. Thats according to AAA, which is urging parents to be extra cautious as the pandemic has changed our routines. Summer-like temperatures have arrived, and the inside of a hot car can be fatal. The boys death follows 52 hot car deaths in 2019, and a record 53 deaths in 2018, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The majority of hot car deaths, at 54%, according to AAA, happen because someone forgets a child in a car.
Pricey at the pump: Gas prices going up this week, per AAA Texas
Read full article: Pricey at the pump: Gas prices going up this week, per AAA TexasThis comes after gas prices were just below $2 a gallon at area gas stations last week. AAA reported the drop in gas prices reached all states in the South and Southeast, except for Florida. AAA report: Gas prices expected to fall under $2 per gallon next weekHowever, according to a new AAA report, the statewide gas price average in Texas is now $2.14 per gallon of regular, unleaded fuel. “Texas boasts some of the cheapest gas prices averages in the country,” said AAA Texas spokesperson Daniel Armbruster in a press release. For more information on area gas prices and what to expect, click here.