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TxDOT projects save commuters $915 million

Key projects help keep traffic moving as Texans return to the roads Despite more drivers on the road, a historic amount of TxDOT projects have helped reduce traffic delays and ease commutes across the state according to a new report from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI). The TTI analysis
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Abbott Congratulates Texas Restaurants On Michelin Stars

Governor Greg Abbott congratulated the Texas restaurants selected for the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Texas featuring 15 one-MICHELIN-Star establishments and two MICHELIN Green Star eateries. The full selection totals 117 restaurants spanning 26 cuisine types located in the greater Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio areas, including Bib Gourmand restaurants, recognizing
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Statewide winter readiness means preparations, partnerships

By Lauren Macias-Cervantes The first day of winter isn’t until Dec. 21, but TxDOT maintenance crews across the state are ready for winter weather. The readiness begins with extensive internal planning. This includes doing inventory on supply stockpiles needed to pretreat and winterize roads, making sure radio communication is in
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Help End The Streak Of Daily Deaths On Texas Roadways

Every day for the past 24 years someone has died on a Texas roadway. Every. Single. Day. On the anniversary of the last deathless day on Nov. 7, 2000, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) are working together to share safe driving messages in
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UTRGV joins $9.7 million Rail Safety Research Initiative

Advancing rail safety innovation through UTRGV’s Transportation Center for Railway Safety By Maria Gonzalez The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, through its University Transportation Center for Railway Safety (UTCRS), has joined a $9.7 million partnership led by the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS). This initiative, funded by the Department
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Brownsville Airport To Begin Runway Renovation

The Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport will soon embark on a major runway renovation aimed at improving aircraft arrivals and enhancing the overall passenger experience. Airport officials announced that the $35 million reconstruction project for Runway 18-36 will begin in January 2025. Runway 18-36, which serves flights from United
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McAllen Wins Highest International Designation Again

At the 67th Annual International Festival & Events Association (IFEA) Convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the City of McAllen celebrated an impressive win, taking home 75 awards, a distinguished international designation, and an industry award. This recognition, which included awards from the IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Insurance Pinnacle Awards and the prestigious
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UTRGV’s Hospitality and Tourism Management Conference

By Amanda Alaniz The UTRGV RCVCOBE Hospitality and Tourism Management Program recently hosted a conference for more than 200 Valley high school students wanting to learn about the hospitality business. The conference, “Aloha Adventure,” hosted by UTRGV in collaboration with the Region One Education Service Center, was held Oct. 17 at the Region
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DOJ and Department of Transportation Launch Broad Public Inquiry into the State of Competition in

Office of Public Affairs | U.S. Department of Justice | Press Release Agencies Seek Information on Consolidation, Anticompetitive Conduct and a Wide Range of Issues Impacting the Availability and Affordability of Air Travel Options The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and Department of Transportation (DOT) today jointly announced a broad public
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Brownsville SPI International Airport Named Finalist For Accessible Airports Award

Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) has been named a finalist for the prestigious Accessible Airports Award at the International Airport Review’s Airport Honour Awards. This recognition celebrates BRO’s outstanding achievements in excellence, innovation, and commitment to responsible development. The Accessible Airport Award celebrates airports committed to creating a
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