AUSTIN (KXAN) — Thirteen Texas cities were listed as the most delinquent on debt in the United States.

Financial resource outlet WalletHub recently compared proprietary user data in the 100 largest U.S. cities to find where people were having the most difficulty paying their bills.

“Being delinquent on debt payments can cause a lot of harm to your credit score, and late payments will remain on your credit report for seven years,” WalletHub said. “People who are delinquent on any debt should try to get current as quickly as possible in order to minimize credit score damage and avoid other consequences like additional late fees, closed accounts, or lawsuits.”

The data showed the Texas city that struggled the most was Laredo, which ranked No. 8 nationally. Laredo had a total score of 72.52 out of 100, with 18.31% of people being loan balance delinquent in Q4 of 2025.

“People in some cities will have a much harder time catching up on delinquent debt payments than others, though,” WalletHub said.

Nationally, the No. 1 city with the most delinquent debt was Detroit, Michigan, which had residents delinquent on 15.7% of all their loans and lines of credit. Detroit residents were also delinquent on 20.2% of their entire debt, according to the study’s data.

Other Texas cities in the top 20 included:

No. 11 – Garland, TX

• Total Score: 68.11
• Percentage of Tradelines Delinquent in Q4 2025: 13.42%
• Percentage of Loan Balance Delinquent in Q4 2025: 13.91%

No. 13 – El Paso, TX

• Total Score: 65.83
• Percentage of Tradelines Delinquent in Q4 2025: 12.86%
• Percentage of Loan Balance Delinquent in Q4 2025: 14.30%

No. 18 – Arlington, TX

• Total Score: 63.15
• Percentage of Tradelines Delinquent in Q4 2025: 12.87%
• Percentage of Loan Balance Delinquent in Q4 2025: 13.35%

No. 20 – Lubbock, TX

• Total Score: 61.07
• Percentage of Tradelines Delinquent in Q4 2025: 12.71%
• Percentage of Loan Balance Delinquent in Q4 2025: 12.96%

Other Texas cities in the top 100 included:

No. 26 – San Antonio, TX

• Total Score: 58.59
• Percentage of Tradelines Delinquent in Q4 2025: 12.05%
• Percentage of Loan Balance Delinquent in Q4 2025: 13.50%

No. 32 – Fort Worth, TX

• Total Score: 55.09
• Percentage of Tradelines Delinquent in Q4 2025: 11.96%
• Percentage of Loan Balance Delinquent in Q4 2025: 12.47%

No. 39 – Houston, TX

• Total Score: 50.71
• Percentage of Tradelines Delinquent in Q4 2025: 12.43%
• Percentage of Loan Balance Delinquent in Q4 2025: 9.92%

No. 47 – Corpus Christi, TX

• Total Score: 46.79
• Percentage of Tradelines Delinquent in Q4 2025: 10.72%
• Percentage of Loan Balance Delinquent in Q4 2025: 12.21%

No. 52 – Irving, TX

• Total Score: 44.37
• Percentage of Tradelines Delinquent in Q4 2025: 11.56%
• Percentage of Loan Balance Delinquent in Q4 2025: 9.57%

No. 68 – Dallas, TX

• Total Score: 38.36
• Percentage of Tradelines Delinquent in Q4 2025: 11.86%
• Percentage of Loan Balance Delinquent in Q4 2025: 6.83%

No. 83 – Plano, TX

• Total Score: 30.81
• Percentage of Tradelines Delinquent in Q4 2025: 10.79%
• Percentage of Loan Balance Delinquent in Q4 2025: 6.46%

No. 90 – Austin, TX

• Total Score: 21.40
• Percentage of Tradelines Delinquent in Q4 2025: 9.56%
• Percentage of Loan Balance Delinquent in Q4 2025: 5.80%

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ABC Kite Fest, a beloved annual tradition in Austin, Texas, has announced the final details for its upcoming event on April 11th in Zilker Park. As the largest and longest-running kite festival of its kind, the one-day celebration will feature kite flying demonstrations, live music, food trucks, and a variety of family-friendly activities.

Why it matters

The ABC Kite Fest has been a cherished part of the Austin community for decades, drawing thousands of locals and visitors each year to enjoy the colorful displays of kites in the sky above Zilker Park. The festival celebrates the city’s vibrant outdoor culture and provides a fun, affordable day of entertainment for all ages.

The details

This year’s ABC Kite Fest will feature professional kite flying demonstrations, with expert kite pilots showcasing their skills and techniques throughout the day. In addition to the kite flying, the event will also include live music performances, a variety of food trucks offering local cuisine, and activity booths with games and crafts for children.

• ABC Kite Fest will take place on April 11, 2026 in Zilker Park, Austin, Texas.

What’s next

Tickets for the ABC Kite Fest are available for purchase online, and the event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own kites or purchase them on-site to participate in the festivities.

U.S. News & World Report released its 2026 rankings for colleges, universities and higher education programs across the United States. The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy ranked No. 8 in the nation and remains the top pharmacy school in Texas.

UT Austin earned a 4.2 on a 1-5 scale. Respondents represented schools and programs offering Doctor of Pharmacy degrees accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

“As the link between patients and medicine,” says U.S. News & World Report, “pharmacists must be experts on prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications, understanding use, side effects and interactions.” Texas Pharmacy continues to rank among the nation’s best, remaining rigorously competitive among peer institutions.

“Our students, alumni, faculty and staff are proud to be among the leading colleges of pharmacy in the country,” says Samuel M. Poloyac, Pharm.D., Ph.D., dean of The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy and James T. Doluisio Regents Chair. “We strive for excellence and impact as we shape the future of our profession through innovative care for our communities and groundbreaking health discoveries.”

View the Best Pharmacy Schools rankings to see how UT Austin stacks up against its peer institutions.