Your phone can be more distracting than helpful. Put your phone away and keep your eyes on the road. 👀 #TalkTextCrash #HeadsUpTexas #EndTheStreakTX

Today’s Adopt-A-Highway Spotlight is the family and friends of Marty and Bill Dixon! Please join the Bryan District in thanking this family for their efforts in keeping the Grimes County area beautiful through their participation in our Adopt-A-Highway program!

Discover your strengths and connect with employers who value them. Take the quiz at webuildtexasroads.com and embark on your career journey in heavy highway construction!

No, you’re not seeing double. Identical twins Michael and Robert Smith in the Atlanta District are best friends, coworkers and even have the same job title: maintenance supervisor. But they took separate paths to get there. Read more: ow.ly/z4wa50RerZ0 #TxDOTNewsroom

#DYK that Texas is our nation’s largest exporter? Supporting industries across Texas, our ports play a significant role in facilitating international trade and their global impact is far-reaching. #TxDOTMaritime

Preparation was the name of the game for the total eclipse in Texas. Thanks to our crews out in force, drivers making plans ahead of time and cloudy skies, traffic impacts were mitigated. Learn more about TxDOT’s response to the #Eclipse24 : ow.ly/728T50RcCQT #TxDOTNewsroom

Recursos de Respuesta a Emergencias Estatales Apoyan Activamente Comunidades del Este Y Sureste De Texas.

⛈Severas amenazas climáticas continúan en todo el este de Texas.

📛Condiciones propicias de incendios continúan en suroeste de TX.

Tips: texasready.gov

State Emergency Response Resources Are Actively Supporting Local First Responders Across East & Southeast Texas

⛈Severe weather threats continue across East TX.

📛Elevated wildfire conditions continue across much of Southwest TX.

Tips: texasready.gov

TxDOT Maintenance crews continue to work with local law enforcement agencies on road closures due to this morning’s storm.
Please monitor drivetexas.org for the latest road closure information. #TurnAroundDontDrown #KnowBeforeYouGo
📍 Newton County / SH 87 @ US 190

⚠️Flash Flooding is Occurring in Texas Communities That Have Seen Significant Rainfall Overnight⚠️

📏6 inches of moving water can knock an adult down

🚗Just 1 foot of water can sweep your vehicle away

✅Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

Road Conditions: DriveTexas.org

⚠️Hoy pudiera haber inundaciones en comunidades de Texas que tuvieron intensas lluvias durante la noche⚠️

📏6 pulgadas de agua en movimiento pueden derribar a un adulto

🚗Solo 1 pie de agua puede arrastrar un vehículo

✅¡De Vuelta, No se Ahogue!

Más: DriveTexas.org

⚠️Texas faces multiple severe weather threats overnight⚠️

⛈️Severe Storms
🌧️Large Hail
💨Damaging Winds
🌪️Tornadoes
🌊Flash Flooding

📺Stay Informed, Heed Local Warnings, & Be Texas Ready!

Visit: texasready.gov

Rain and severe weather are expected to impact parts of Texas and flooding could be possible over the next couple days. Please remember to slow down, pay attention and check drivetexas.org for the latest road conditions in your area. #TurnAroundDontDrown

What a show! The clouds lifted just in time for the #Eclipse2024 #PathofTotality in #Dallas #Texas . Here’s a time-lapse view of the #TXEclipse24 as seen through our network of hwy traffic cameras! Check out all the headlights switching on during 🌒! #txwx #DFWTraffic

A couple of roads in Cherokee County are closed due to flooding. FM 2750 between SH 110 and FM 2064 and FM 2274 at Sampson Creek, just south of US 79. Please do NOT try and drive through flood waters. #TurnAroundDontDrown (Photo from DriveTexas.org at approx. 3:05p)

Rain continues to fall throughout the Tyler District. Please check DriveTexas.org for updates on roads closed due to flooding, and remember, #TurnAroundDontDrown . (photo from DriveTexas.org at approx. 2p)

Save the multitasking for later. 🚫 Texting and driving isn’t just dangerous—it’s also illegal. Put your phone away when you’re behind the wheel to keep your focus up and potential fines down. #TalkTextCrash #HeadsUpTexas #EndTheStreakTX

⛈️En un día de constantes tormentas en gran parte de Texas hoy - ¡Manténgase al tanto del tiempo! ⛈️

Las amenazas incluyen:

🌧️ Granizo grande
💨Ráfagas fuertes de viento
🌊Inundaciones repentinas
🌪️Tornados

⬇️Consejos de preparación⬇️
ready.gov/es/tiempo-seve…

⛈️As Thunder Rolls Across Much of Texas Today - Stay Weather Aware!⛈️

Threats include:
🌧️ Large Hail
💨Damaging Wind Gusts
🌊Flash Flooding
🌪️Tornadoes

⬇️Preparedness Tips⬇️
ready.gov/severe-weather

#txwx #WeatherUpdate

Don’t get caught off guard! Continue to expect heavy traffic as eclipse visitors travel home and be prepared for severe weather moving through Texas today. If you'll be on the road, be safe and drive to road conditions. #txeclipse24 #turnarounddontdrown