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 …
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 …
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