Courtesy Raul Leal,  LAREDO, Tx – On Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Star Operations will begin relocation of traffic signal poles on Loop 20 at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) University Blvd. As a result, existing traffic signals at Loop 20-University intersection will be turned off and temporary traffic signals will

Courtesy TxDot, AUSTIN—Crash records are now easier to transfer with the recent launch of a new, secure web-based application that allows law enforcement agencies to send reports to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) electronically.  TxDOT implemented the Crash Reporting and Analysis for Safer Highways (CRASH) internet application earlier this month to speed up the

 LAREDO, Tx –The City of Laredo in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation will designate Spur 260 as Jaime Zapata Memorial Highway with a sign unveiling ceremony on Monday, October 17, 2011 at 10 a.m. Agent Jaime Zapata died in the line of duty while in the service to the United States Department of Homeland

Courtesy Raul Leal,  LAREDO, Tx – Beginning today, October 4, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., pavement overlay work will commence on IH 35 southbound (SB) at milepost markers #14-28 and #18-19 for approximately two weeks.  One lane traffic only in effect. Motorists are urged to SLOW DOWN, MERGE TO OPEN LANE and DRIVE WITH EXTREME

Courtesy TxDot, AUSTIN – During their regular monthly meeting Thursday, the Texas Transportation Commission selected Phil Wilson as the Texas Department of Transportations (TxDOT) 19th executive director, effective October 17, 2011. Wilson currently serves as senior vice president of public affairs for Luminant, an electric generation company headquartered in Dallas, and previously served as Texas

Courtesy Raul Leal, CPS Seat Inspection Event Saturday, September 24, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.  LAREDO – A multi-agency group of child passenger safety (CPS) advocates held a press conference  in a final push to help Texas families Buckle Them Right in Laredo . These CPS advocates want to keep children safe from harm while riding in

Courtesy Raul Leal,    LAREDO, Tx-  Today  Sunday, September 18, 2011 from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m., Star Operations will close the right inside lane of IH 35 northbound (NB) between Calton Rd. and Mann Rd. to facilitate repairs to the high mast illumination foundation caused by an accident at Mann Rd. exit ramp. Please be advised tha t

 Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO, Tx – The Texas Department of Transportation, along with partner organizations, will be out in full force the week of September 18-24 to help Texas families learn to secure their children in the appropriate child safety seats, booster seats and seat belts. ·         Free safety seat check-ups are being held throughout Texas