The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement for Thanksgiving to ensure Texans have a safe holiday. Texas Highway Patrol (THP) Troopers will increase enforcement efforts on the roads from Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Dec. 1. Troopers will be looking for people not wearing seat belts,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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