- New flyover ramp opens at Loop 1604 & I-10 in San Antonio
TxDOT activated another new ramp to ease congestion in northwest San Antonio, connecting westbound I-10 to eastbound Loop 1604. The project is part of the $1.3 billion Loop 1604 North expansion, aimed at reducing heavy commuter traffic and improving safety in one of the city’s busiest corridors.
- Galveston closes Hershey Beach amid erosion project
Access to Hershey Beach (Beach Access Point 10) is closed for the rest of the year as crews carry out a major coastal restoration effort. The project will replenish sand and reinforce the shoreline against storm erosion, with completion expected before next summer’s tourist season.
- Comptroller taps Odyssey for $1B private school voucher system
Texas selected the firm Odyssey to oversee its new $1 billion private school voucher program. The company will handle applications, vendor approvals, and payments, as the state prepares for one of the largest education savings account rollouts in the country—set to spark renewed political debate over public school funding.
- Rep. Wesley Hunt enters heated GOP Senate race
Rep. Wesley Hunt announced his bid for the U.S. Senate, joining what’s shaping up to be a contentious Republican primary against Sen. John Cornyn and AG Ken Paxton. Hunt, a West Point graduate and Iraq veteran, emphasized national security and conservative unity in his campaign launch.
- Houston bridge hit yet again by oversized vehicle
The Houston Avenue bridge over I-10 was struck overnight by a large truck, causing temporary lane closures. Though no serious damage was found, the incident marks yet another in a series of collisions at the notoriously low-clearance bridge, prompting renewed calls for better signage and enforcement.
