Summer Vacation

Several North Texas school districts are heading back to class over the next two weeks. That means parents are already having to get their kids out of the habit of sleeping in and into waking up early again.

Balloons, beats and big crowds were on hand at Edna Rowe Elementary School for Dallas ISD’s Day One of the new school year.

Malls and museums are seeing a surge in crowds looking to beat the heat, while theme parks and zoos are helping people stay safe and cool outdoors.

There’s no better way to beat the Texas heat than with a trip to Kalahari Resorts in Round Rock! Kalahari Resorts’ Tim Arnold shares what makes them the perfect summer destination for all ages. MORE: KalahariResorts.com/Texas

As triple-digit temperatures grip North Texas many are finding ways to stay busy and stay cool with indoor activities.

Teenagers in Dallas can still make the most of summer with free admission to 12 attractions.

Dallas teens can still make the most of their summer with free tickets to 12 attractions.

Leisure travel is returning to pre-pandemic levels. But gas prices are getting so high, that it’s putting a strain on the family budgets of those who want to travel this summer.

Tips from Consumer Reports can help you save money and stay safe on the roads this summer and beyond.

If your plans include a road trip, Consumer Reports has tips to help you save money, stay safe, and manage those unexpected bumps.

Monday is already back to school for thousands of students in Fort Worth Independent School District.

Some ingredients in sunscreens have been banned due to their potential to damage coral reefs, and there’s a new push for brands to market themselves as environmentally friendly. LX News storyteller Ngozi Ekeledo chats with journalist Lexy Lebsack about her recent Bustle piece, “Inside the Murky World of Sun Protection.”

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is cutting nearly 20,000 flights from its summer flight schedule and accelerating efforts to hire new employees as it readies for a busier summer travel season.

If you’re looking for relief in the form of a frozen dessert or cold drink, we’ve got you covered. There are several days coming up where you can snag a tasty treat to cool you down, for the low price of $0.00.

That’s IF they can stay in stock. We’re already into the summer season for alcohol sales, and there will be plenty to choose from in the fast-growing world of hard seltzer.

Several cruise lines are planning to set sail from U.S. ports again starting this summer, including ships out of Galveston.

Explore the hills of West Austin while enjoying complete relaxation inside The Bloomhouse, a unique Airbnb inspired by nature’s melody.    MORE: BloomHouse.live

Congress passed a law to make interstate road trips easier, mandating one universal transponder for paying tolls. So why are E-Z Pass, SunPass, TxTag and all the others making life so difficult?

E-Z Pass, SunPass, TxTag … our country’s more than 130 different tolling agencies across 34 states can’t agree on what technology drivers should use to pay tolls — even after Congress passed a law mandating one universal transponder. So why are interstate road trips still such a headache?

Lifestyle expert, Sadie Murray is here to help plan your next summer road trip with a list of necessary and budget-friendly items.   INSTAGRAM: GoToGirlFriend