AUSTIN – Now’s the time to weigh in on proposed projects in communities across the state. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is working on a new 10-year statewide transportation plan to meet the demand of a growing population and a thriving …
June 26, 2025 by Jeff Williford TYLER — By day, Nicholas Martin is coordinating road designs with precision and purpose. By night, he’s gliding across hardwood floors with rhythm and flair. As a design project coordinator for TxDOT in Tyler, Martin brings …
June 24, 2025 By Madison Schein MCKINNEY – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), along with local and state officials, broke ground last week on the Spur 399/State Highway 5 project between U.S. 75 and Stewart Road. The event marked a significant …
June 20, 2025 By Laura Butterbrodt AUSTIN – Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its June 2025 meeting. Unified Transportation Program The Commission heard about the draft 2026 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), …
June 18, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine Alto, Texas — Joining forces with local partners, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is helping to revive a centuries-old basket making tradition using rivercane. In a unique partnership celebrating culture and …
June 17, 2025 By Tila Grant DALLAS — Guardrails are built to save lives, but repairing them comes at a steep cost, one that ultimately impacts every Texas taxpayer. Every week, TxDOT crews respond to damaged guardrails across the state, deploying emergency …
AUSTIN – Marcus Nalepa and his 8-year-old daughter Kelsey were on the way to her softball practice in League City when their lives changed forever. Just feet from Kelsey’s elementary school, a drunk driver slammed into the family car at a stop light. …
June 6, 2025 By Danny Perez HOUSTON – Layers of unsanctioned street art transformed two vacant buildings at 1530 Chartres St. and 2011 Leeland St. into a familiar gathering place locals informally call the Graffiti Park area. Seeking to honor that …
AUSTIN – A compromise of an account has led to improper downloads of a large number of crash records, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is working to notify those affected. On May 12, 2025, TxDOT identified unusual activity in its Crash …
June 6, 2025 By Madison Schein BLUE RIDGE, Texas — Working close to speeding traffic, operating heavy machinery in rugged conditions, road work demands constant vigilance. But now and then — amidst the chaos — an unexpected moment of tenderness emerges. …
June 3, 2025 by Jeff Williford HENDERSON, Texas — Everyone knows Texas is full of unique and historic sites, but one stop in Rusk County is a literal throne from the past—an outhouse that has survived for decades. “It’s fancy, and very elaborate for that …
5/22/25 By Laura Butterbrodt AUSTIN – Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its May 2025 meeting. Energy sector Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Don Evans, who serves as the chairman of the Permian Strategic Partnership …
5/22/25 By Danny Perez A flat tire, running out of gas or an overheating vehicle on a major freeway can raise most anyone’s anxiety level at any time. Add to that a high volume of traffic on a busy roadway, and it can also create a very dangerous situation …
5/20/25 By Cynthia Vaquera When we drive on Texas roads, the last thing we think about is what our tires are rolling on. But behind every mile of every road, science is at work. At the TxDOT’s Materials and Tests division lab, even the smallest detail is …
AUSTIN – It doesn’t matter who you are. It doesn’t matter what you do. Everyone needs to buckle up. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is working with law enforcement to remind Texas drivers to wear their seat belt every ride, every time. First …
May 13, 2025 By Shannon McIntire LUBBOCK — Stunning discoveries sometimes lie just below the surface. A recent archeological excavation in the Lubbock area unearthed some colossal creatures. And the discoveries are just beginning. “During the environmental …
Texas is more than 268,000 square miles of history and culture with scenery ranging from deserts to beaches and more. But to get the most out of the Texas experience, TxDOT’s Travel Information Centers help drivers navigate the best places to see in the …
May 6, 2025 By Danny Perez HOUSTON — Losing a family member in a vehicle crash is incredibly devastating and the impacts last a lifetime. To provide some comfort, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) offers families a way to honor loved ones …
May 5, 2025 By Adam Hammons AUSTIN — New electric vehicle charging stations are open in Texas. Francis Energy, LLC recently opened two charging stations in Texas. The first station in Plainview is located at the southwest corner of IH-27 and US-70. The …
AUSTIN – Motorcyclist Brendan Johnson donated his black leather jacket to TxDOT for use in motorcycle safety messages. Tragically, he never saw the campaign because he was killed in a motorcycle crash. To help prevent tragedies like this, TxDOT is sharing …
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