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 …
April 30, 2025 By Laura Lopez SAN ANTONIO — From toy trucks to the real thing, kids in San Antonio recently got to see their imaginations come to life at TxDOT’s ‘Touch A Truck’ community event. Youngsters got an up-close look at construction equipment …
April 29, 2025 By Kristen Prater CLARKSVILLE, Texas — Many of today’s most legendary Texans entered the state through a tiny steamboat town, cutting trails that would become some of the state’s earliest roads, and TxDOT works tirelessly to preserve these …
4/25/25 By Laura Butterbrodt AUSTIN – Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its April 2025 meeting. Construction and contracts Chairman Bruce Bugg announced TxDOT now has more than $60 million in active construction …
April 25, 2025 By Adam Hammons PREMONT, Texas — Not all clones are science fiction. In a last second change to a highway project, TxDOT listened to the community to save a branch of Texas history. Whether it’s the downtown of a big city or a zero-stoplight …
April 23, 2025 By Alaisha Montanez ABILENE — Work zone crash statistics in recent years paint a very clear picture: driver behavior must change. And to help remind drivers—both current and future—of the importance of staying focused while in a work zone, …
April 17, 2025 By Jeff Williford HENDERSON, Texas — The Henderson Rotary Club is the proud owner of the longest-running adopted roadway in the nation, and members don’t take that responsibility lightly. It’s been 40 years since TxDOT began the Adopt-A- …
AUSTIN – When working on the side of the road you have to be aware of your surroundings at all times, and driving through work zones requires the same amount of caution. Family’s tragic loss College student Katrina Bond slowed down for traffic in a work …
April 10, 2025 By Julien Devereux AUSTIN — If you’ve driven on Texas roads you may have seen soda bottles, shredded rubber from old tires, or maybe even something large like a mattress or washing machine. It’s all litter and TxDOT works to clear it from …
April 8, 2025 By Lauren Macias-Cervantes EL PASO — Learning to ride a bike can be scary enough for a child, but factor in learning the rules of the road and that fear can be multiplied. Several of El Paso County’s youngest riders had a helping hand …
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