Texas budget writers want $1 billion for school vouchers, $5 billion for teacher pay raises
Texas Budget Writers Prioritize School Vouchers, Teacher Raises and Border Security in Early Drafts
Texas lawmakers are looking to spend billions of dollars over the next two years to create a school voucher-like program, cut property taxes, raise teacher pay, shore up water infrastructure and conti
Texas lawmakers unveil draft plan to spend billions on teacher raises, vouchers and border security
Closed railroad crossings part of a larger renovation of them in Abilene
Street work that has carried over into the new year is being conducted by utilities and the Texas Department of Transportation. What's the timeline?
Winter weather hits Texas: See live map of road conditions, closures
This upcoming system is expected to usher in even colder conditions, with some areas bracing for single-digit lows and temperatures in the low teens — marking the coldest weather of the winter so far.
Icy roads persist in aftermath of Houston snowstorm
Leftover wet spots, snow and ice are expected to refreeze due to freezing temperatures, creating potentially hazardous conditions for drivers.
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Texas DOT Identifies 230 Use Cases in 3-Year AI Strategic Plan
The Texas DOT has unveiled a 3-year artificial intelligence plan, laying out a roadmap for integrating the technology into its operations. Details here.
State budget bill filed in Texas Senate, allocates $1 billion to school choice
The state’s budget bill has been filed in the Texas Senate by Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, who chairs the Texas Senate Finance Committee.
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I-10 from Lafayette to Texas to open. See estimates for other areas here.
Interstate 10 reopened to westbound traffic from I-49 in Lafayette to the Texas border, the Department of Transportation and Development announced mid-afternoon Wednesday. The update comes after a historic winter storm brought several inches of snow to the gulf coast and shut down most of I-10 between Texas and Mississippi.
New CEO tapped for company that oversees part of SH 130 toll road
Opened in late 2012, the southern section of SH 130 has reported a 72% increase in overall traffic since 2019.
Weather forecast: North Texas could see three days of bone-chilling cold starting Sunday
North Texas is likely to see a three-day stretch of bone-chilling cold starting Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
2 large Collin County cities to increase use of automated license plate reader cameras
Two of the biggest cities in Collin County are joining others in the region who have embraced automated license plate reader cameras in their public safety operations. The McKinney City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution allowing city staff to enter into an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation and allow Georgia-based Flock Safety to install and operate automated license
Evacuations continue after deadly 18-wheeler crash, hazmat spill shuts down FM 1725 in San Jacinto County
SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas — Dozens of homes on FM 1725 at FM 3081 in San Jacinto County were evacuated because of a hazmat spill Friday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Saturday morning, residents were allowed to return home.
Downtown San Antonio construction will stifle traffic for a month. Here's where.
The construction begins Monday and will reduce traffic to two lanes between Martin Street and César E. Chávez Blvd.