Oct. 9, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN – The opening of long-awaited flyovers ahead of schedule and moving forward on plans for key highway expansions highlight the many project milestones across the state in September. San Antonio: New turnaround and …
Oct. 7, 2025 By Victoria Lara DALLAS — Texans beam with pride year-round, and during the State Fair of Texas that spirit shines brightest, filling the air with tradition and celebration. It only makes sense that here—at this annual gathering of all things …
AUSTIN – On a Sunday afternoon last fall, Brenna Cole-Pickrel laced up her shoes and headed out for a jog with her dog Daisy. Brenna never made it home. A recently married major in the U.S. Air Force, 31-year-old Cole-Pickrel was serving as a security …
Sept. 30, 2025 By Bailey Doucet HOUSTON — Imagine your car breaks down on one of Houston’s fastest and busiest highways. You’re nervous, panicked, and don’t know what to do. This is where Gulf Coast Regional Tow and Go Program comes in to help. The Tow and …
Sept. 29, 2025 By Laura Butterbrodt AUSTIN – Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its September meeting. Highway Designation The commissioners designated an 8-mile segment of U.S. Highway 59 in Liberty County as I-69 …
AUSTIN – Welcome to Texas, y’all. No matter where you’re from, when you’re on our roads, we’re all Texans. But what does it mean to drive like a Texan? And what if you don’t feel like a Texan? That’s okay, we’ve got you covered. What is Lessons in Texan …
Sept. 24, 2025 By Lauren Macias-Cervantes EL PASO — TxDOT offers free car seat safety checks all year long, but Saturday — Car Seat Saturday — certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians nationwide will be offering free car seat safety checks. Every year …
Sept. 22, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN — As Texas continues pushing forward with safer, more innovative intersections, the state has plenty of reasons to celebrate National Roundabouts Week. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has reported …
Sept. 18, 2025 By Tila Grant DALLAS — Imagine North Texas at rush hour: Cars streaming down roadways, intersections humming with activity, and traffic lights blinking in perfect rhythm. Behind the scenes, a group of unsung heroes work tirelessly—often …
AUSTIN – Texas parents will do anything to protect their child – like checking under the bed for monsters at night or researching all the ingredients in baby food. But one of the most effective ways to protect children is often overlooked: properly …
Sept. 9, 2025 By Jake Smith WACO — New highway signs are up on I-35 thanks to a complex operation involving drones to get them in the air. A handful of dynamic message signs reached the end of their shelf life recently, triggering the need for replacement …
Sept. 3, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN – From breaking ground on long-awaited projects to completing critical emergency repairs ahead of schedule, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) had a landmark month in August, advancing efforts to …
Sept. 2, 2025 By Rickey Dailey PORT ARANSAS – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) works to keep all Texans safe: drivers, contractors, TxDOT employees and wildlife. A rare sighting of a West Indian manatee temporarily halted construction in late …
Aug. 29, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN – If you're celebrating the end of summer with a road trip this Labor Day weekend, TxDOT has some travel forecasts available to help you make plans. The TxDOT Labor Day weekend travel forecast provides a day-by- …
Aug. 28, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN — In the complex world of traffic safety, subtle design choices can make the difference between a safe commute and a fatal crash. While enforcement and education are an important part of traffic safety, the …
Aug. 22, 2025 By Laura Butterbrodt AUSTIN – Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its August 2025 meeting. In memoriam On Aug. 6, TxDOT lost its treasured chairman, J. Bruce Bugg, Jr. During the August Commission meeting …
Aug. 21, 2025 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced a new 10-year transportation plan with a total projected investment of over $146 billion. The plan by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will invest in local roads and major congestion …
Aug. 19, 2025 By Bailey Doucet HOUSTON – Beneath the overpass at Spur 527 and Milam Street, a once-forgotten stretch of concrete has been transformed into a vibrant public gallery with a new mural, marking the beginning of a larger effort to enhance …
Aug, 13, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN — The Texas Transportation Commission recently approved more than $13.4 million in combined federal, state and local funding to support critical infrastructure upgrades at nine Texas airports. The funding will be …
Aug. 7, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN — From a new bridge restoring connectivity in Travis County to congestion-relieving overpasses in Houston and pedestrian-friendly upgrades in the Panhandle, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is marking a …
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