TxDOT is implementing the Texas Clear Lanes initiative, focusing on non-tolled road projects in major cities to alleviate congestion, with significant progress and financial investment since 2015.

San Antonio is modernizing highways, with I-35 and Rittiman Road closures starting October 21 for about four weeks as part of the $1.5 billion I-35 Northeast Expansion project. Traffic congestion is expected, affecting local travel and transport.

New Braunfels Police Department launches a DWI Unit to address intoxicated driving and enhance road safety, aligned with the city's Better NB initiative.

Union Pacific's ongoing railroad maintenance in New Braunfels causes temporary closures of several crossings from October 15-17, with alternative routes recommended.

The Texas Department of Transportation was praised at a symposium for its innovative approach to homelessness, with a spotlight on its Esperanza Community project and collaborations to support the homeless.

TxDOT equipment operator Casey Berryhill has become a recognized custom knife-maker, gaining accolades including "Best New Maker" at the 2023 Blade Show Texas. His company, Berryhill Knifeworks, crafts detailed, quality knives.

Major road repairs on Marina Bay Drive in League City will cause delays, with eastbound lanes from Davis Rd to South Shore Blvd closed first, followed by westbound lanes, each phase lasting roughly a month.

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.