TxDOT finalized the purchase of SH 288, planning toll relief and free lanes expansion for Houston drivers, with immediate toll practices unchanged due to contracts.

San Antonio's I-35 and Loop 1604 intersection will face closures this week for the I-35 Northeast Expansion project, causing significant traffic delays.

Texas is ending mandatory safety inspections for non-commercial vehicles in 2025, though a fee will still be collected at registration. Commercial vehicles must still be inspected, and emissions tests remain for certain areas.

Big Tex, an icon of the Texas State Fair, is featured in a TxDOT safety campaign to promote road safety essentials like seatbelt use, speed limit adherence, and minimizing distractions.

Westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 90 reopened following a rollover crash, with no injury details reported. Earlier, a fatal wrong-way crash on the same highway claimed two lives.

Texas is investing $400 million in its ship channels to support trade, with major projects in Beaumont and Brownsville aimed at economic growth and job creation.

The Texas Transportation Commission approved a 4.2-mile expansion of Interstate 27 to improve links between Lubbock and Lamesa, as well as enhance safety.

New Braunfels announces railroad maintenance resulting in week-long crossing closures from October 1-8, with daily closures during 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. and detours for commuters.

TxDOT warns of increased pedestrian risk in autumn, citing a rise in fatalities and launching a safety campaign with various outreach efforts to encourage vigilance among Texas drivers and pedestrians.

Southwest Airlines is suing the City of San Antonio over terminal space allocation at the city's airport, alleging a "bait and switch" after being assigned to an older terminal instead of the new Terminal C.

The Texas Transportation Commission introduces a funding scheme to expand TxDOT's HERO program by allowing sponsors to show logos on patrol trucks in exchange for donations.

New Braunfels announces its Dia de los Muertos Festival on Oct 19, resulting in road closures around Main Plaza. Citizens are advised to plan alternate routes.

TxDOT bridge designer Marty Navarrette achieves his black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, balancing a career in engineering with his martial arts passion.