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• TxDOT launches Click It or Ticket campaign for extra law enforcement presence on the road Play Video

  May 26, 2026 6:39 PM

  TxDOT launches Click It or Ticket campaign for extra law enforcement presence on the road The Texas Department of Transportation is teaming up with law enforcement to crack down on unbuckled drivers and passengers across the state. Increased patrols will run for two weeks starting May 18, 2026,... more »

• Brownsville road reopens following closure due to downed powerlines

  May 11, 2026 12:31 PM

  *UPDATE: FM 511 is now open to traffic ************************************************************************************************** Downed powerlines has caused a temporary road closure on FM 511, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. TxDOT said the closure will be from State Highway 550 to Devon Street. Utility companies estimate the closure will last... more »

• TxDOT asks for public input on border transportation plan Play Video

  April 28, 2026 11:04 PM

  The Texas Department of Transportation is updating its border transportation master plan, and wants to hear from people who live along the border. TxDOT is asking residents from the Rio Grande Valley to El Paso to share their thoughts on future transportation needs. The agency wants feedback on railways,... more »

• TXDOT warns drivers to secure loads after man nearly hits arcade machine on Edinburg road Play Video

  April 11, 2026 5:47 PM

  It was a close call for a driver in the Edinburg area after he nearly hit an arcade machine that was in the middle of the road. "Had I not seen the truck in front of me, I think they'd be a pretty chance I would have hit it,"... more »

• TXDOT to host virtual meeting regarding widening U.S. 83 from Starr County to Zapata County Play Video

  March 20, 2026 11:13 AM

  Rio Grande Valley residents who use Highway 83 to get to Laredo, the Texas Department of Transportation wants to hear from you. They're going to have a virtual meeting to discuss multiple projects in Zapata County. The program is called the Rural Transportation Improvement Program. One of the... more »

• TXDOT reminds Valley drivers they can get cited for dropping belongings on expressway Play Video

  March 16, 2026 9:13 AM

  The Texas Department of Transportation wants drivers to safely secure their belongings when driving on Expressway 83. They've gotten reports of drivers seeing items like coolers and ladders on the road. TXDOT says you can get cited if an item falls out of your vehicle and it hurts... more »

• Valley TxDOT crews head north to help with cold front Play Video

  January 23, 2026 11:39 AM

  Texas Department of Transportation crews from the Rio Grande Valley are heading north to help prepare for the upcoming cold front. About 26 workers left Thursday. They'll be working on de-icing highways in Tyler, Sulphur Springs and Sherman. They'll remain in those areas through Sunday. "They took brine... more »

• Truck fire in Falfurrias causes lane closure on northbound U.S. 281

  January 23, 2026 10:40 AM

  A lane on northbound U.S. 281 is closed after a truck hauling produce caught fire in Falfurrias, near the intersection of FM 3066, according to Texas Department of Transportation spokesperson Ray Pedraza. Pedraza said the lane closure is expected to last four to six hours while first responders clear... more »

• Near collision with TxDOT worker reminding drivers the importance of moving over and slowing down Play Video

  January 19, 2026 8:26 PM

  Cars rushing past at highway speeds just feet away from people working to keep the roads safe is a familiar sight. But it's not just unsafe, it's against the law. For six years, Zeb Suarez has worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Texas Department of Transportation.... more »

• Public meetings in McAllen will discuss proposed Nolana Avenue expansion project Play Video

  December 16, 2025 10:45 PM

  McAllen officials said they want to expand one of their busiest stretches of road to be able to relieve traffic. Nearly 25,000 drivers use Nolana Avenue daily. “We project that to go up to 30,000 vehicles in the next five years,” McAllen Engineering Director Eduardo Mendoza said. ... more »

• TxDOT seeking feedback on new highway proposal in Starr County Play Video

  December 15, 2025 10:37 PM

  The Texas Department of Transportation held a Dec. 2 groundbreaking on a new relief route between Rio Grande City and Roma. TxDOT is now looking at extending the route into Hidalgo County, but they want to hear from you first. READ MORE: Construction kicks off for State Loop... more »

• Expressway lanes reopen following Donna crash, no major injuries reported

  December 1, 2025 5:27 PM

  Lanes on the expressway reopened on Monday evening following a multi-vehicle crash, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. No major injuries were reported, DPS added. The closure started shortly after 5 p.m. Monday and affected the two inside eastbound lanes of the expressway in Donna. By... more »

• Harlingen moving forward with $5.9 million Loop 499 expansion project Play Video

  November 14, 2025 10:08 PM

  The city of Harlingen is moving forward with a project to expand Loop 499, thanks to the Texas Transportation Commission. On Thursday, the TTC announced the approval of nearly $285 million for 73 bicycle and pedestrian safety projects throughout the state. One of those projects will expand Loop... more »

• DPS and TxDOT team up for ‘End the Streak’ campaign Play Video

  November 7, 2025 9:14 PM

  The Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas Department of Transportation are teaming up to reduce the amount of crashes in the area. More than 91,000 Texans were killed in crashes since Nov. 7, 2000, officials from both departments announced in a Friday news conference. According to both... more »

• Texas cities grapple with order to remove rainbow crosswalks as state deadline approaches

  November 3, 2025 2:09 PM

  At the intersection of North Main Avenue and West Evergreen Street just north of downtown San Antonio, semi-faded rainbows connect each street corner in place of standard, white crosswalks. The intersection is located at the center of the city’s “gay strip,” a cluster of blocks long known as a... more »

• TxDOT holding public meeting over proposed second South Padre Island causeway Play Video

  October 27, 2025 10:15 PM

  The Texas Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss a project to build a second causeway to South Padre Island, according to a news release. An environmental study is currently underway to explore alternate connections from the Texas mainland, across the Laguna Madre, to South Padre... more »

• Harlingen business owner says Ed Carey Drive expansion project would force her to relocate Play Video

  September 22, 2025 10:14 PM

  Bloomers Boutique & Floral Design has sat on the corner of 23rd Street and Ed Carey Drive for more than 30 years. On Sept. 5, Channel 5 News told viewers the Texas Department of Transportation announced a proposed project to expand Ed Carey Drive. During a public town... more »

• Ridge Road in McAllen to close for 2 weeks for reconstruction

  September 19, 2025 3:15 PM

  Ridge Road in McAllen will be closed for about two weeks for a reconstruction project, according to a news release from the Texas Department of Transportation, Pharr District. The news release said the closure will go into effect beginning September 22 through October 3, weather permitting. The road will... more »

• TXDOT seeks feedback on Ed Carey Drive expansion in Harlingen Play Video

  September 5, 2025 1:53 PM

  The Texas Department of Public Transportation wants to expand one of Harlingen's busiest roads, and construction would impact a lot of drivers. Driving down Ed Carey Drive, there is a lot of traffic. It's something Harlingen resident Jaime Hernandez sees every day, which is why he supports TXDOT's... more »

• Hoping to curb roadside deaths, TxDOT is helping stranded drivers in West Texas

  September 2, 2025 9:00 AM

  " Hoping to curb roadside deaths, TxDOT is helping stranded drivers in West Texas " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Subscribe to The Y’all —... more »

• Extra Valley law enforcement on roads as part of TXDOT's Drive Sober campaign Play Video

  August 15, 2025 1:08 PM

  Rio Grande Valley law enforcement are sending a message to drivers who plan on drinking, don't! Law enforcement are going to have extra manpower on the roads Friday looking for drunk drivers. Residents are asked to be extra cautious due to rainfall. "If you choose to drink and... more »

• Ramp closures announced for funeral procession of Edinburg police investigator

  August 14, 2025 3:57 PM

  Ramp closures on southbound US 281 and westbound Interstate 2 were announced for Friday morning as part of the funeral procession of an Edinburg police investigator who died following a cancer battle. Investigator John Olivarez, 49, was diagnosed with large B-cell Lymphoma that spread to his brain. He served... more »

• TxDOT preparing Valley highways for potential heavy rain and flooding Play Video

  August 14, 2025 10:43 AM

  The Texas Department of Transportation is preparing for potential heavy rain in the Rio Grande Valley. According to a news release, TxDOT crews are inspecting and clearing inlets along highways of any debris that may impede drainage. Trailers are also being loaded with signs and sandbags in the... more »

• Expressway in Harlingen to close as part of DPS crash investigation Play Video

  August 5, 2025 8:06 PM

  A portion of the expressway in Harlingen will be closed as the Texas Department of Public Safety investigates a deadly crash, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The westbound lanes of Interstate 2 and the I-2 frontage road in Harlingen between FM 800 and FM 506 will be... more »

• Lane closure announced as fire investigation at Harlingen hardware store continues Play Video

  July 25, 2025 4:30 PM

  A lane closure near Johnny's True Value in Harlingen was announced as the investigation in the fire that destroyed the building continues. The left lane of State Spur 206, from Eye Street to H Street, will be closed through July 29, according to Texas Department of Transportation spokesperson Ray... more »

• Un camión de 18 ruedas que transportaba aguacates se incendió en Edinburg Play Video

  July 17, 2025 9:25 AM

  Los equipos del Departamento de Transporte de Texas están ayudando con el control del tráfico mientras los socorristas despejan la escena después de que un camión de 18 ruedas se incendiara en Edinburg, según el portavoz de TXDOT, Ray Pedraza. El incidente ocurrió en US 281 y Miller Road.... more »

• 18-wheeler carrying avocados catches fire in Edinburg Play Video

  July 17, 2025 9:16 AM

  Crews with the Texas Department of Transportation are assisting with traffic control while first responders clear the scene after an 18-wheeler caught fire in Edinburg, according to TXDOT spokesperson Ray Pedraza. The incident occurred on U.S. 281 and Miller Road. According to Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson... more »

• Contraflow simulation performed near the Pharr interchange Play Video

  July 16, 2025 10:42 PM

  A mass evacuation exercise was conducted Wednesday near the Pharr interchange. The Texas Department of Transportation’s Pharr District and its emergency management partners were simulating the operational plan for contraflow, which TxDOT says is when all lanes of interstate traffic will move in the same direction as part of... more »

• Operation Slowdown to crack down on speeding across the Rio Grande Valley Play Video

  July 16, 2025 10:35 PM

  Several law enforcement agencies across the Rio Grande Valley are teaming up with the Texas Department of Transportation to crack down on those who are speeding. Operation Slowdown will run from Friday, July 18, through Sunday, Aug. 3. According to a release, multiple law enforcement agencies will have... more »

• Law enforcement warns Valley residents against drinking and driving during holiday weekend Play Video

  July 4, 2025 6:33 PM

  Authorities in the Rio Grande Valley are reminding the public to plan ahead if you're drinking. There were 14 DUI alcohol related crashes in the Texas Department of Transportation Pharr District during the July 4th holiday period last year; two of those crashes were deadly. It is No... more »

• I-2 lanes in McAllen reopen following caliche spill

  June 27, 2025 12:57 PM

  Three westbound lanes on I-2 in McAllen have reopened following a caliche spill, according to Texas Department of Transportation spokesperson Ray Pedraza. Pedraza said crews were cleaning up the spill right before the Jackson Avenue exit on Friday morning. The spill did cause some traffic backup, but the lanes... more »

• Cierre parcial de la Interestatal 2 en Donna por reparaciones Play Video

  June 26, 2025 10:29 AM

  El Departamento de Transporte de Texas (TxDOT) tiene cerrada una porción de la Interestatal 2 en Donna, en dirección este, por reparaciones en el pavimento por las noches. El horario del cierre es de 9 de la noche a 6 de la mañana hasta este viernes 27 de junio.... more »

• Mercedes police: Diesel spill on the expressway caused by driver asleep at the wheel Play Video

  June 25, 2025 11:09 AM

  An hour long-closure on the expressway in Mercedes to clean up a diesel spill was caused by a driver asleep at the wheel, according to the Mercedes Police Department. The driver was hospitalized following the spill, Mercedes police investigator Leroy Hernandez said. According to Hernandez, the driver of... more »

• Valley law enforcement boosting patrols as part of TXDOT Summer Sober campaign Play Video

  June 16, 2025 6:51 PM

  Beginning next week, Rio Grande Valley drivers should expect to see more law enforcement on the roads. They're boosting patrols for Texas Department of Transportation's Summer Sober campaign. It's a statewide effort to keep drunk drivers off the road. Last year, more than a thousand people died in... more »

• Public input requested on proposed Cameron County highway project Play Video

  June 13, 2025 6:11 PM

  Officials in Cameron County want public input on a new highway to make a more direct link from the area north of Harlingen to the coast. The goal is to connect to a future causeway. Just off Highway 77 and Ballenger Road is where the highway project would... more »

• Public feedback sought on FM 1015 widening project in Edcouch area Play Video

  June 11, 2025 11:51 AM

  The Texas Department of Transportation wants feedback about a proposed widening project for FM 1015 near Edcouch. They are hosting two meetings for public input and if approved, the project could displace several homes and businesses. Heavy traffic is already a concern for some people living along FM... more »

• Project for $164 million in upgrades begins on U.S. 281 in Edinburg Play Video

  June 10, 2025 2:07 PM

  U.S. 281, between Edinburg and San Manuel, will be receiving upgrades to interstate standards, according to Texas Department of Transportation spokesperson Ray Pedraza. Pedraza said the $165 million project is expected to be completed in about three years and is part of a larger initiative to extend I-69C between... more »

• TxDOT project in Zapata County no longer going through historic ranch Play Video

  June 4, 2025 11:10 PM

  A Zapata County rancher said a highway expansion project will now go around his property, and keep his home intact. Rene Ramirez of El Milagro Ranch first spoke with Channel 5 News in March 2025 to discuss how a Texas Department of Transportation project to expand Highway 83 would... more »

• Port Isabel police chief asking for change in causeway closure protocols Play Video

  February 29, 2020 10:55 PM

  PORT ISABEL – Traffic stopped on both sides of the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway for more than two hours Wednesday. Automatic gates on the bridge came down due to possible power or weather issues. Chief Robert Lopez with Port Isabel police said protocols by Texas Department of Transportation caused... more »

• Traffic lights at busy Weslaco intersection temporarily out

  February 14, 2020 6:09 PM

  WESLACO – Traffic backups are expected at Frontage Road and Texas Boulevard in Weslaco. The traffic lights at the intersection are out since about 1 p.m. Friday. The Texas Department of Transportation confirmed a contractor hit a cable knocking them out of operation, adding the traffic lights will blink... more »

• TxDOT anuncia cierre de carriles en Interestatal 2 en McAllen Play Video

  February 10, 2020 4:10 PM

  MCALLEN - El Departamento de Transporte de Texas anuncia que la empresa Anderson Columbia Co., un contratista de TXDOT, instalará letreros elevados y retirará las barreras temporales en los carrilles con dirección al oeste de la Interestatal 2 en McAllen. Los carriles entre la calle 2 y Ware Road se... more »

• TxDOT anuncia cierre de carriles en carretera Interestatal 2 Play Video

  February 5, 2020 5:27 PM

  MCALLEN - El Departamento de Transporte de Texas anunció que a partir de las 9 p.m. del miércoles 5 de febrero la carretera interestatal 2 en McAllen estará cerrada desde la calle 2 a la calle 8 hasta las 5 a.m. Únicamente habrá dos carriles abiertos. El cierre... more »

• TXDOT Announces I-2 Eastbound Main Lane Closure in McAllen Play Video

  December 18, 2019 10:03 PM

  MCALLEN – The Texas Department of Transportation announced a road closure that will affect traffic from Main Street to Second Street in McAllen. The closure of I-2 eastbound main lane will begin Thursday at 9 a.m. and it's expected to open up by 3 p.m. The Second Street... more »

• TxDOT Campaign Working to Remind Drivers Not to Drink and Drive Play Video

  December 12, 2019 6:08 PM

  WESLACO – The Texas Department of Transportation is urging drivers to "Plan While you Can", a campaign working to reduce drunk driving. Rebecca Grimes lost her brother, 18-year old Jose Hector Martinez, to a drunk driver back in 1982. She says that even though it's been 30 years... more »

• Inicia campaña para concientizar sobre conducir bajo la influencia Play Video

  December 12, 2019 5:04 PM

  MCALLEN - Al conducir bajo la influencia del alcohol no sólo corre el riesgo de muerte o lesiones graves, sino también puede resultarle muy costoso. Los conductores pueden enfrentar hasta 17,000 dólares en multas, tiempo en la cárcel y pérdida de su licencia de conducir. "Planea mientras puedas"... more »

• TxDOT Holding Public Meetings on Plans for New Valley Highway Play Video

  December 11, 2019 10:23 PM

  EDINBURG – Another Texas Department of Transportation project in the Rio Grande Valley is just about set. Officials are still in the design phase, but the state is holding meetings across the Valley to have people point out what they want to see in a future highway. TxDOT... more »

• Cerrarán puente de Río Hondo por reparaciones Play Video

  December 11, 2019 8:40 PM

  RIO HONDO – Los conductores que viajan por el puente de Río Hondo tendrán que buscar una ruta alterna para los siguientes días. El Departamento de Transporte de Texas anunció que cerrarán el puente por reparaciones. Una de las columnas resultó dañada después de que una autobús chocara... more »

• TxDOT: Expect More Traffic Delays Due to Construction as Valley Grows Play Video

  November 25, 2019 6:17 PM

  PHARR – Drivers are dealing with more delays in the McAllen-Pharr area along westbound I-2. The Texas Department of Transportation says expect more in the future. On Monday morning, drivers experienced a backup along the expressway that was due to a delay in opening the lanes after overnight work.... more »

• Oficiales de TXDOT esperan abrir carriles de autopista de McAllen pronto Play Video

  November 20, 2019 5:03 PM

  MCALLEN - Pronto el tráfico podría verse más fluído en la autopista de McAllen. Un portavoz del Departamento de Transporte detalla que el tercer carril de la autopista debe abrir pronto, si el clima así lo permite. La construcción de tres millas a lo largo del proyecto de... more »

• TxDOT Hopes to Open Main Lanes on Expressway in McAllen Soon Play Video

  November 20, 2019 5:01 PM

  PHARR – The third lanes on the expressway in McAllen should open up soon, weather permitting, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. A TxDOT spokesperson says they’re hoping the main lanes will be able to open in December, increasing vehicle capacity on both east and westbound lanes. ... more »

• Campaña para evitar muertes en carreteras de Texas Play Video

  November 19, 2019 4:45 PM

  WESLACO - El Departamento de Transporte de Texas solicita su ayuda para poner fin a la racha de muertes diarias en las carreteras del estado. Es una campaña que lleva 19 años en funcionamiento. Según el Departamento de Transporte del estado ,desde el año 2000, ha habido al menos... more »

• 16 Pelicans Killed along Hwy 48 in Cameron Co. as TxDOT Evaluate Redesign Play Video

  October 31, 2019 6:43 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – When strong winds flow through the Rio Grande Valley from the north, a Cameron County highway becomes dangerous for drivers and pelicans. On Thursday, 16 pelicans were hit and killed, likely overnight, when they tried flying over Highway 48. Construction is already underway along the highway,... more »

• TxDOT Announces Road Closures along Expressway 83 for Ongoing Projects

  October 29, 2019 4:28 PM

  MCALLEN – The Texas Department of Transportation announced frontage lane closures this week. The closures are due to the ongoing construction of the Bicentennial project in McAllen. The shut downs will occur Wednesday, Oct. 30 through Friday, Nov. 1 at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. ... more »

• Anuncian cierres viales en Isla del Padre Sur y en Pharr Play Video

  September 23, 2019 4:03 PM

  WESLACO – El Departamento de Transporte de Texas anuncia algunos cierres de calles. En la Isla del Padre Sur el lunes comenzará la construcción en parte de Park Road 100. El carril derecho hacia el norte será cerrado al tráfico de la cuadra 300 a la cuadra 700... more »

• Valley Flood Victim Hopes Officials are Making Preparations for Future Storms Play Video

  September 4, 2019 5:36 PM

  WESLACO – Everytime it rains, a Weslaco resident worries she could be reliving June's flood event all over again. Two months later, the Salazar family are on their way to restoring and improving everything. But with every sign of rainfall, they want to make sure the city, county... more »

• TxDOT: Stay Calm in Hydroplaning Situation Play Video

  September 4, 2019 5:35 PM

  PHARR – The wet roads are increasing the chance of hydroplaning. Texas Department of Transportation Spokesperson Octavio Saenz says if you find yourself hydroplaning, the first thing you need to do is remain calm. “A lot of us we fear that we need to do something so what's... more »

• TxDOT to Redesign Hwy 48 for Pelicans, Drivers’ Safety Play Video

  August 30, 2019 5:53 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The Texas Department of Transportation is moving ahead with changes to a section of a state highway that’s been a dangerous spot for pelicans. The redesign means safer conditions for drivers too. Pelicans were getting stuck on the highway, getting run over and volunteers were heading... more »

• Reparación de semáforos en Palmview

  July 16, 2019 4:43 PM

  PALMVIEW - El Departamento de Transporte de Texas notifica que reemplazarán semáforos con nuevas unidades. El trabajo está programado para el miércoles 17 de julio al viernes 19 de julio de 9:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m en la intersección de US 83 y La Homa Road y la intersección... more »

• Traffic Signal Repairs Scheduled in Palmview

  July 16, 2019 4:15 PM

  PALMVIEW - The Texas Department of Transportation notifies that traffic signals are being replaced with new units. Signal work is scheduled for Wed. July 17 through Fri. July 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m on US 83 and La Homa Road intersection and the FM 495 and La... more »

• Valley Cities Join to Tackle Annual Clean Sweep

  May 9, 2019 4:00 PM

  MCALLEN – Local officials are coming together to tackle the 5 th Annual Operation Clean Sweep. Several Rio Grande Valley cities are teaming up with the Texas Department of Transportation and Hidalgo County Precinct 2 for this initiative. Sweepers will clean more than 100 miles of roadway shoulders... more »

• Oficiales Estatales Buscan Mejorar Tiempos de Espera en Puentes Internacionales Play Video

  April 9, 2019 10:22 AM

  ROMA - Oficiales estatales trabajan para mejorar los tiempos de espera en los puentes de la frontera, intentando optimizar el proceso. El Departamento de Transporte de Texas planea una reunión pública ante atrasos en sus puertos de entrada debido a la crisis inmigratoria que enfrenta el país.... more »

• TxDOT Working with Feds to Improve Bridges Play Video

  April 8, 2019 10:12 PM

  ROMA – Drivers at the bridges in Brownsville, Progreso and Hidalgo are waiting up to an hour – drivers at the Roma International Bridge are waiting up to three hours. TxDOT’s public information officer, Octavio Saenz, says they’re creating an update to the border transportation master plan. "We're... more »

• TxDOT Crews Working on Maintenance, Construction of Roads Play Video

  January 4, 2019 8:37 PM

  WESLACO – The Texas Department of Transportation is expecting to be busy in 2019. Crews are working on regular maintenance, such as resurfacing roads, as well as other construction projects. "Every day, more than 1,000 people make Texas their home. So, they bring their vehicles, but they don't... more »

• TxDOT Seeks Valley Residents to Participate in Railway Survey Play Video

  January 4, 2019 6:54 PM

  PHARR – The Texas Department of Transportation wants to know the public’s thoughts on a potential high speed railway from the Rio Grande Valley to San Antonio to Houston. At the moment, there is no scheduled construction. People can fill out a survey on the TxDOT website. ... more »

• Plans for 2nd Access to SPI on Hold Play Video

  June 26, 2018 3:36 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Plans for a second access to South Padre Island are currently on hold. The Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority executive director, Pete Sepulveda, says because the second access is being developed as a toll road, it’s causing problems with the Texas Department of Transportation. TxDOT recently... more »

• State Hwy 106 Construction Project in Final Stages Play Video

  June 15, 2018 4:24 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – A $15.5 million construction project for a road that will eventually lead to the second causeway to South Padre Island is in its final stages. A spokesman for the Texas Department of Transportation says the third and final stage of construction on State Highway 106, or... more »

• Rio Hondo First Responders Delayed by Bridge Construction Play Video

  January 9, 2017 5:04 PM

  RIO HONDO – An 11-month construction project on the Rio Hondo bridge is running on schedule, according to TxDOT. Those experiencing delays are the Rio Hondo first responders. Rio Hondo fire chief said he’s glad the bridge is being repaired but added he’ll be relieved when it’s over. He said... more »