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| Oct 30, 2026 | Governor Abbott Issues State Disaster Declaration For El Paso County Following Flooding Impacts | Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has issued a state disaster declaration for El Paso County following heavy rainfall and flooding that has impacted communities in the Far West Texas region.
“I issued a state disaster declaration... |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead of Texas Flood Threat | Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding expected to impact portions of West and South-Central ... |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Governor Abbott Holds Severe Weather Briefing, Activates Additional State Emergency Response Resources | Governor Greg Abbott today held a severe weather briefing and press conference at the Texas State Emergency Operations Center (SOC) to provide an update on the state’s preparations for increased heavy rainfall and flooding threats expected ... |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Media Advisory: Texas Game Wardens Flood Response | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens continue to respond to the severe weather event and flooding currently affecting a large portion of the state ... |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Flash Flood Danger | Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather and flash flooding threats expected to impact multiple regions of Texas over the ne... |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Be Weather Wise, Utilize Park Alerts | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030
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Many Texas State Parks are experiencing heavy rains and subsequent flooding. Parkgoers are advised to check the state park map for alerts ... |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Texas Deploys Black Hawks as Hill Country Braces for Second Life-Threatening Flood | By Earl Bensen
Published: Jul 13 2026, 1:52 PM EDT
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| Jun 30, 2026 | DPS Stepping Up Enforcement for America’s 250th Birthday | AUSTIN – As Texans gather to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement efforts for the Fourth of July holiday. To keep everyone safe more Troopers will ... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | DPS Shares Safety Tips as Texas Prepares to Host 2026 FIFA World Cup | AUSTIN – As Texas prepares to welcome millions of visitors from around the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) encourages Texans and visitors to remain vigilant and take proactive steps to stay saf... |
| May 26, 2026 | DPS Encourages Texans to Prepare Ahead of 2026 Hurricane Season | AUSTIN – In support of hurricane preparedness efforts across the state, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans to make an emergency plan now as the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season – which runs June 1 through November 30 –... |
| May 8, 2026 | DPS Increases Patrols Statewide to Enforce Seat Belt Use; Prevent Distracted Driving | AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is increasing patrols statewide as part of its annual All-American Enforcement Campaign ahead of the Memorial Day holiday. From May 11 to May 25, the Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will focus... |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Inside Scoop: Texas Transportation Commission January 2026 | Jan. 30, 2026
By Laura Butterbrodt
AUSTIN – Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its January meeting. Winter weather response
The commissioners and TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams commended TxDOT ... |
| Dec 18, 2025 | FM vs. RM and other uniquely Texan highways | Dec. 18, 2025
By Ryan LaFontaine
AUSTIN — Highway designations can be tricky. To get where you’re going in Texas, you can take an FM to a PR and that would be no BS.
“BS” as in Business State Highway. What did you think it meant?
Texas is h... |
| Aug 27, 2025 | DPS Increases Enforcement for Labor Day | AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement efforts for Labor Day weekend. Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (CARE) runs from Aug. 29-Sept. 1 and is a specialized campaign in which Texas Highway ... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | DPS Increases Enforcement for Fourth of July Holiday | AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement efforts for the Fourth of July holiday to keep everyone safe on the roads, including Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (CARE), which runs July 3-6.
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| May 9, 2025 | DPS Launches Statewide Patrols to Enforce Seat belt Use and Curb Distracted Driving for Memorial Day | AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is increasing patrols statewide as part of its annual All-American enforcement campaign ahead of the Memorial Day Holiday. From May 12 through May 26, the Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will ... |
| Apr 4, 2025 | DPS Steps Up Enforcement for Annual Distracted Driving Campaign | AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will increase patrols beginning this weekend to ensure drivers stay focused and avoid distractions while driving. April 7 through April 14, the Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct its... |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather, Wildfire Threats | TEXAS, February 14 - February 14, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Press Release
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of increased severe weather th... |
| Jan 9, 2025 | Governor Abbott Provides Update On Texas’ Ongoing Response To Severe Winter Weather | TEXAS, January 8 - January 8, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Press Release
Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on Texas’ ongoing response to severe winter weather impacting large portions of the state following a briefing with state offic... |
| Jan 7, 2025 | TxDOT crews responding to winter weather | Jan. 7, 2025
By TxDOT staff
AUSTIN— Winter weather is bearing down on Texas this January, and TxDOT crews are working throughout the state to help keep roads clear and passable.
More than 1,700 TxDOT employees have braved the bone-rattling,... |
| Jan 3, 2025 | DPS Shares Essential Winter Weather Safety Tips | AUSTIN – As many parts of the state prepare to deal with wintry weather, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans that extreme cold, freezing rain, ice and snow can pose major hazards to drivers and pedestrians and urges r... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead of Severe Weather | TEXAS, November 1 - November 1, 2024 | Austin, Texas | Press Release
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather expected to im... |
| Apr 20, 2024 | Governor Abbott Deploys State Emergency Response Resources For Severe Weather Threat | TEXAS, April 20 - April 20, 2024 | Austin, Texas | Press Release
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather threats expected to ... |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Governor Abbott Deploys Additional State Emergency Response Resources Amid Severe Weather Threat | TEXAS, April 9 - April 9, 2024 | Austin, Texas | Press Release
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy additional state emergency response resources ahead of severe storms and flash fl... |
| Apr 7, 2024 | Governor Abbott Mobilizes State Emergency Response Resources Amid Severe Weather Threat | TEXAS, April 7 - April 7, 2024 | Austin, Texas | Press Release
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state emergency response resources ahead of a storm system expected to move acr... |
| Jan 12, 2024 | Governor Abbott Provides Update On State Response Ahead Of Severe Winter Weather | TEXAS, January 12 - January 12, 2024 | Austin, Texas | Press Release
Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on the State of Texas’ response to severe winter weather conditions expected to impact large portions of Texas this weekend i... |
| Hang on, warmer temps on the way | The final hurdle of this week’s snow storm has finally passed and Permian Basin residents can now look forward to warmer temperatures this weekend and next week.
Thursday’s snowfall throughout the area came in the morning and passed through... |
| TXDOT urges drivers to be cautious when traveling in icy weather this week | Because of upcoming winter weather that’s expected to plague the Permian Basin this weekend, Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) crews have been busy preparing the roads for icy conditions.
With the possibility of precipitation and t... |
| Arctic air on the way | The warm weather that Odessans enjoyed these past few days is going to gradually disappear this week as arctic air pushes its way across the central parts of the country including West Texas.
According to the National Weather Service, the a... |
| Bad weather is not over yet | The cold weather that residents in Odessa and Midland woke up to on Friday is expected to continue throughout the weekend and get even worse as conditions continue to stay below freezing heading into next week.
On Friday, the cold temperatu... |