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TxDOT selects preferred route for new FM 787 Trinity River bridge
After years of washouts, repairs and lengthy closures, TxDOT is moving ahead with plans for a new FM 787 bridge across the Trinity River between Romayor and Rayburn — and the agency has now settled on a preferred route. Three possible routes were presented to the public July 1....
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Rising diesel prices put pressure on Southeast Texas school districts
School districts in Southeast Texas are facing increased pressure on transportation budgets due to rising diesel prices, with some districts like Vidor ISD increasing their fuel budget from $170,000 to $240,000 to accommodate the higher costs. School districts across Southeast Texas are feeling the impact of rising diesel prices as...
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Boss opens rail transload FTZ in Dayton, Texas
Boss Heavy Haul, which has its headquarters on Houston, Texas, has added a rail transload service at its terminal in Dayton, Texas. The new service links a nearby rail siding to the facility’s 80-acre yard via a half-mile route with no bridge crossings. This allows heavy or oversized freight to use the service.
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Blind rider calls for safer, accessible Port Arthur Transit bus stops
Port Arthur — For Melissa Jackson, riding the Port Arthur Transit system is not a convenience — it is how she gets through daily life after losing her eyesight. But she said many bus stops across the city are difficult or impossible for her to use safely. “As...
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Beaumont City Council to vote Tuesday on city bus route, schedule changes
Beaumont City Council will vote on a proposed BMT ZIP Service Optimization Plan that includes realigning bus routes and reducing Saturday service hours, aiming to improve connectivity and increase service frequency while cutting operating costs. Beaumont City Council will decide this Tuesday whether to move forward with a plan to...
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BOSS Heavy Haul launches dedicated rail transload service near Houston, TX
BOSS Heavy Haul, LLC has added a dedicated rail transload service at its Dayton, Texas terminal, located just northeast of Houston. The new service links a nearby rail siding to the facility's 80-acre yard via a half-mile route with no bridge crossings, streamlining transport and permitting for heavy, over-dimensional freight.
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Beaumont mom seeks accountability from BISD after 3 hour search for daughter's bus
A Beaumont mother is demanding accountability after she said her 5-year-old autistic daughter spent about three hours on a Beaumont ISD school bus Tuesday afternoon and arrived home in urine-soaked clothes. Apryl Essien said her daughter, who is autistic and nonverbal, was picked up around 3:20 Tuesday afternoon but did...
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Homeowners and drivers warned as city update’s law that hands out $500-a-day fines for parking on own lawn
HOMEOWNERS and drivers in a certain city have been warned about a local parking rule that can attract hefty fines. While parking on your own lawn can trigger a $500-a-day fine, two new additional clauses have also been introduced. Councilmembers in Port Arthur in Texas has reminded its residents to...
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Port Arthur adds hardship exemptions to ordinance banning parking on lawns
What are the two hardship exemptions for Port Arthur's parking ordinance?. Port Arthur — Parking a car on grass, gravel, dirt or any other unpaved surface in Port Arthur can bring steep penalties — but city leaders have now approved two exemptions aimed at helping some residents avoid future fines.
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Port Arthur adds hardship exemptions to ordinance banning parking on lawns
Port Arthur — Parking a car on grass, gravel, dirt or any other unpaved surface in Port Arthur can bring steep penalties — but city leaders have now approved two exemptions aimed at helping some residents avoid future fines. Under the city’s ordinance, parking on unpaved surfaces is...
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18-wheeler accident leads to holiday traffic tie-up on Interstate 10
BEAUMONT — Interstate 10 East over Harrison has reopened after an 18-wheeler accident shut down the eastbound lanes for more than an hour. The accident was reported at about 2 p.m. First responders called for a tow truck to remove the wreckage. Drivers were urged to avoid the area,...