Spring Break /tags/spring-break Spring Break en-US Copyright Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:16:34 GMT Denton colleges’ spring break doesn’t mean police hit pause on DWI enforcement /texas-news/2025-03-11/denton-colleges-spring-break-doesnt-mean-police-hit-pause-on-dwi-enforcement School might be out for spring break, but Denton’s college bars stay busy. So, the University of North Texas Police Department’s assistant chief said officers won’t be taking a vacation from DWI enforcement. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:16:34 GMT /texas-news/2025-03-11/denton-colleges-spring-break-doesnt-mean-police-hit-pause-on-dwi-enforcement Brooke Colombo | Denton Record-Chronicle Peppa Pig comes to life at a new North Texas theme park – we have the details /arts-culture/2025-03-06/peppa-pig-comes-to-life-at-a-new-north-texas-theme-park-we-have-the-details Peppa steps out of her cartoon and into her own theme park. So what’s it like? ĻӰԺ producer Therese Powell and her 2-year-old guest give their thoughts. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-03-06/peppa-pig-comes-to-life-at-a-new-north-texas-theme-park-we-have-the-details Therese Powell, Andrew Garcia Find dinosaurs, science and frogs this spring break at the Perot /arts-culture/2025-03-06/find-dinosaurs-science-and-frogs-this-spring-break-at-the-perot Skip the road trip this spring break and check out the fun (and science) at the Perot Museum. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-03-06/find-dinosaurs-science-and-frogs-this-spring-break-at-the-perot ĻӰԺ Staff Looking for Spring Break ideas? Check out our list of picks for Dallas, Fort Worth and beyond /arts-culture/2024-03-07/looking-for-spring-break-ideas-check-out-our-list-of-picks-for-dallas-fort-worth-and-beyond Skip the road trip this spring break and check out one of these fun events close to home. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-03-07/looking-for-spring-break-ideas-check-out-our-list-of-picks-for-dallas-fort-worth-and-beyond Therese Powell Texas DPS tells residents Mexico is too dangerous to visit for spring break /news/2023-03-13/texas-dps-tells-residents-mexico-is-too-dangerous-to-visit-for-spring-break The advisory follows the kidnapping of four Americans earlier this month in the city of Matamoros. The state's Department of Public Safety said "cartel activity" made trips to Mexico a "serious risk." Mon, 13 Mar 2023 13:33:45 GMT /news/2023-03-13/texas-dps-tells-residents-mexico-is-too-dangerous-to-visit-for-spring-break Kaitlyn Radde Nonprofit provides spring break camp for Fort Worth students /energy-environment/2022-03-21/nonprofit-provides-spring-break-camp-for-fort-worth-students The nonprofit focuses on ensuring “all children have equitable access to after-school programs that promote intellectual, creative and healthy development to create engaged and productive citizens.” Mon, 21 Mar 2022 21:27:40 GMT /energy-environment/2022-03-21/nonprofit-provides-spring-break-camp-for-fort-worth-students Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report TxDOT urges students not to drive under influence through spring break campaign /news/2022-03-15/txdot-urges-students-not-to-drive-under-influence-through-spring-break-campaign According to the Texas Department of Transportation, one person in Texas dies every eight hours and 31 minutes in a DUI-alcohol related traffic crash. They say spring break can be an especially dangerous and deadly time on Texas roadways. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:02:01 GMT /news/2022-03-15/txdot-urges-students-not-to-drive-under-influence-through-spring-break-campaign Sascha Cordner | The Texas Newsroom While Some Spring Breakers Swarm Beaches, Many Stay Home, Dreaming Of Summer Travel /news/2021-03-12/while-some-spring-breakers-swarm-beaches-many-stay-home-dreaming-of-summer-travel Many colleges and universities are cancelling or shortening the annual week off that's usually a rite of spring, but good vaccination news has people booking vacations over the summer months. Sat, 13 Mar 2021 01:00:26 GMT /news/2021-03-12/while-some-spring-breakers-swarm-beaches-many-stay-home-dreaming-of-summer-travel David Schaper Some Texas Colleges Keep Spring Break While Others Adapt Due To Pandemic Concerns /texas-news/2021-03-12/some-texas-colleges-keep-spring-break-while-others-adapt-due-to-pandemic-concerns Some schools are letting students have a full week off. Others are spreading out free days to discourage travel. And some plan on-campus alternatives to leaving for vacation. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:59:39 GMT /texas-news/2021-03-12/some-texas-colleges-keep-spring-break-while-others-adapt-due-to-pandemic-concerns Megan Menchaca | The Texas Tribune Spring Break And Coronavirus: North Texas Colleges Urge Students To Be Cautious /health-science-tech/2020-03-05/spring-break-and-coronavirus-north-texas-colleges-urge-students-to-be-cautious At the University of Texas at Dallas Thursday afternoon, students walked around the campus wearing shorts and sandals, soaking in the sunny, 70-degree… Fri, 06 Mar 2020 01:00:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2020-03-05/spring-break-and-coronavirus-north-texas-colleges-urge-students-to-be-cautious Elizabeth Myong