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Texas Department of Transportation Press Releases

826 Press Releases
  • Published on June 6, 2025 - 19:12 GMT

    Clawing her way to a new home

    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. …

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  • Published on June 3, 2025 - 22:36 GMT

    Not just a place to go, a place to remember

    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 …

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  • Published on May 23, 2025 - 15:55 GMT

    Inside scoop: Texas Transportation Commission May 2025

    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 …

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  • Published on May 22, 2025 - 21:11 GMT

    Roadside patrols at your service in Houston

    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 …

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  • Published on May 20, 2025 - 21:10 GMT

    Driving on science

    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 …

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  • Published on May 15, 2025 - 18:12 GMT

    Seat belts only work if you wear them

    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 …

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  • Published on May 13, 2025 - 21:34 GMT

    Can you dig it?

    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 …

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  • Published on May 9, 2025 - 01:13 GMT

    Travel guides to the wonders of Texas

    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 …

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  • Published on May 6, 2025 - 16:31 GMT

    Sign program offers comfort and awareness

    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 …

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  • Published on May 5, 2025 - 17:54 GMT

    Growing Texas EV charging stations

    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 …

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  • Published on May 1, 2025 - 17:45 GMT

    Motorcyclists don’t just “come out of nowhere”

    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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  • Published on May 1, 2025 - 00:05 GMT

    Bringing imagination to life for I-35 construction

    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 …

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  • Published on April 29, 2025 - 21:57 GMT

    Gateway to Texas

    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 …

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  • Published on April 25, 2025 - 16:43 GMT

    Inside Scoop: Texas Transportation Commission April 2025

    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 …

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  • Published on April 25, 2025 - 16:43 GMT

    Saving a branch of Texas history

    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 …

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  • Published on April 23, 2025 - 17:48 GMT

    Abilene students paint clear picture for work zone awareness

    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, …

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  • Published on April 17, 2025 - 21:53 GMT

    Adopt-A-Highway celebrates 40-year anniversary

    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- …

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  • Published on April 16, 2025 - 18:05 GMT

    Caution ahead: TxDOT calls for safe driving in work zones

    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 …

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  • Published on April 10, 2025 - 20:52 GMT

    Trash talk

    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 …

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  • Published on April 8, 2025 - 18:27 GMT

    Community collaborates for child cyclist safety

    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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