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What to know as 9.1M Texans projected to travel this holiday season

By Hannah Norton

About 8.5 million Texans are expected to drive to their holiday destinations, while 413,000 people will fly, according to AAA Texas. Here’s what Texans should know before hitting the road or heading to the airport this holiday season.

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