April 2, 2025 By Ray Pedraza WESLACO, Texas — Working near the side of the road can be unsettling but throw in a few dozen razor sharp teeth and a bite force of more than 300 pounds per square inch, and it can be downright nerve racking. A special guest of …
AUSTIN – Maria Espinoza never imagined a routine walk to school with her 6-year-old son would turn into a life-altering tragedy. But in an instant, a distracted driver jumped the curb, striking her son and trapping him beneath the vehicle. He spent six …
March 28, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN – Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its March 2025 meeting. Texas population update Dr. Lloyd Potter, Texas state demographer, told commissioners that Texas continues to add …
March 27, 2025 By Laura Butterbrodt AUSTIN – It’s that time of year again, when the sides of Texas highways are dotted with reds, yellows, pinks and blues, and TxDOT is encouraging everyone to find a safe place to see these beautiful wildflowers. It’s …
March 25, 2025 By Tila Grant AUSTIN — Installing a traffic signal isn’t as simple as flipping a switch — it’s a carefully coordinated effort that spans 12 to 18 months. The process involves detailed studies and approvals, design, procurement, and …
March 20, 2025 By Cynthia Vaquera AUSTIN—Traffic signs are everywhere and if you’re not paying attention, you might miss one. Have you ever wondered why they all look the same no matter where you are? The answer is in a manual that all states in the …
AUSTIN – On his 10th birthday in 2020, Victor Peterzen received a brand-new bicycle. Just three months later, his life was tragically cut short in a crash while riding his bike through his northwest Houston neighborhood. Sadly, similar tragedies continue …
March 14, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN — TxDOT crews are on alert as high winds across Texas have elevated the risk of wildfires, and even pushed over several semi-trucks in the Panhandle. Crews assisted with traffic control for several wildfires and …
March 13, 2025 By Jake Smith WACO — You might think making road signs is so easy a third grader can do it. And in this case, you’d be right. TxDOT employees in the Waco area recently partnered with Gatesville ISD to hold a safety poster contest, with the …
March 11, 2025 By Paul Stinson AUSTIN — Following a record year for infrastructure investment, TxDOT leadership recently told a regional gathering of employees, contractors and other transportation partners the agency is meeting the increasing demand for …
March 6, 2025 By Heather Deaton and Ryan LaFontaine ATLANTA, Texas – It takes a long time to build a bridge. But just a few seconds to take one down. The old bridge over Wright Patman Lake on State Highway 8 near Maud was demolished last week with the …
March 5, 2025 By Ryan LaFontaine and Maryann Cedillo MIDLAND — In a rugged corner of West Texas, amid the hustle and bustle of roughnecks and wildcatters, TxDOT is making a massive investment to improve safety, relieve congestion and address future growth …
AUSTIN – What begins as a fun time with friends over spring break can turn tragic in an instant, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is reminding everyone to always get a sober ride. Shocking cell phone video shows the moments before 17-year …
Feb. 28, 2025 By Laura Butterbrodt AUSTIN – Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its February 2025 meeting. Aviation The Commission awarded $10.4 million in state and federal funding to Texas airports in Big Lake, Fort …
Feb. 25, 2025 By Danny Perez HOUSTON – In Texas, the weather can turn on a dime. And in Southeast Texas, that means TxDOT needs to be ready for anything. “The strength of Mother Nature is so unpredictable,” said Melody Galland, director of maintenance for …
Feb. 18, 2025 By Lauren Macias-Cervantes EL PASO — Thousands of engineers are being celebrated across the state and nation for National Engineers Week. Started by the National Society of Professional Engineers in 1951, the week is meant to recognize the …
Jan. 13, 2025 By Kristen Prater GREENVILLE, Texas — It takes about 12 inches of water to float most vehicles, and the rushing water across the I-30 frontage road last month was no match for a 2019 Ford Fiesta. While checking barricades on the flooded …
Feb. 11, 2025 AUSTIN – A lot has changed over the past 10 years in Texas including the addition of five million people to the state. But even with more drivers on the road, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) projects are helping to reduce traffic …
Feb. 6, 2025 By Heather Deaton ATLANTA, Texas — Safety at TxDOT is paramount. It is practiced and preached consistently at each of the agency’s 25 districts across the state. TxDOT’s Atlanta District was recently honored with the Texas Bluebonnet Safety …
1/31/25 By Laura Butterbrodt AUSTIN – Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its January 2025 meeting. Public transportation The Commission approved $2 million in state funds for nine transit agencies throughout Texas for …
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