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Unprecedented Investment in Safety, Mobility and Connectivity is Driving the Texas Economy Forward

Texas’ booming population and economic growth leads to record $100 billion transportation plan Since my appointment in March of 2023 by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas Transportation Commission, I’ve gained a greater appreciation about the Texas Department of Transportation and how vital the 10-year Unified Transportation Program (UTP) process is to Texans and […]
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Texas’ booming population and economic growth leads to record $100 billion transportation plan

Since my appointment in March of 2023 by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas Transportation Commission, I’ve gained a greater appreciation about the Texas Department of Transportation and how vital the 10-year Unified Transportation Program (UTP) process is to Texans and the economy by guiding the development of transportation work across the state.

I’m thankful to Governor Abbott for appointing me to the Commission as Texas and the Greater Houston community continues to see unprecedented growth. It is of the utmost importance to meet the demand with historic funding that will help TxDOT deliver on its commitment to ensure that people and goods can move safely and efficiently in the state by improving transportation safety, addressing congestion, and helping maintain roadways across the state.

For the first time in its history, TxDOT’s 10-year UTP has surpassed $100 billion in future projects. It also estimates $34.2 billion in development costs and $7.5 billion in routine maintenance contracts for a total investment of $142 billion.

That eye-catching amount reflects the rapid growth and booming economic activity touching every corner of the Lone Star State. It’s also $15 billion more than last year and shows a major investment in our infrastructure when compared to the UTP a decade ago when it was $34.3 billion. In the Houston area alone, TxDOT has more than $14.2 billion in projects slated in the next 10 years.

These figures represent real improvements for all Texans that will help improve quality of life and bring economic benefits. The average $10.6 billion a year in the UTP over the next decade is expected to yield an estimated $18.8 billion per year in economic benefits, according to the Texas A&M Transportation Institute.

TxDOT has planned, and will continue to plan, for this growth and play a critical role in providing the needed infrastructure to help move people and products. That’s where our Unified Transportation Program comes in.

The benefits go far beyond just congestion — these projects benefit everyone. Improvements to our roadways provide Texans with best-in-class infrastructure not only for drivers, but for bicyclists and pedestrians as well. From improving HOV lanes and public transit to enhancing the movement of freight, the projects we fund in the UTP provide multi-modal options to get people and products where they need to go.

The UTP will include major projects in the Houston District such as some of the work on I-10 in Fort Bend County, the Grand Parkway in Brazoria, and Galveston Counties, and help clear the way for future portions of the North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP). The NHHIP is the planned reconstruction of I-45 north Freeway between Houston’s downtown and the North Sam Houston Tollway, also known as Beltway 8. The NHHIP not only brings these roadways up to current standards, it also prepares for the future by improving resiliency to weather events, providing safer, more efficient travel for motorists and handling the increasing trade that is moved through the Port of Houston.

In my first year as a Texas Transportation Commissioner, I am extremely proud to play a part in this historic 10-year transportation plan. We’ll see the benefits from this plan for years to come as we continue to drive our economy and the state to new heights.

With this historic investment, we’re showing our commitment to keeping Texans safe on Texas roads and connecting the people and places that matter most in current and innovative ways.

Texans deserve the best, and they can rest assured that Governor Abbott and Texas transportation leaders are fulfilling our promise to provide them with a safe and reliable transportation system.

Get the full UTP at https://ftp.txdot.gov/pub/txdot/tpp/utp/utp-2023.pdf.

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NFL: Week Two Recap | Jalen Hurts did not fold; Caleb Williams exits game with injury

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts found Darius Cooper with nine seconds left for the game winning touchdown as his team beat the Tennessee Titans 24-20 in Nashville. Hurts finished the day 26/37 for 264 yards. He threw for two touchdowns and two interceptions. Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 […]
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Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 yards. During the final drive Hurts went 6-8 with 61 passing yards and the touchdown. Titans defensive tackle — and team captain — Jeffery Simmons said this week that the way to defend Jalen Hurts is to make him “play quarterback.”

Hurts said to Simmons after today’s game: “You started that sh**. I had to finish it.”

Running back Saquon Barkley suffered a stinger in the first half but he ultimately finished the game. He had four carries and nine yards and one catch for eleven yards. He will get an MRI for his injury, but admitted to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network he was fine.

Caleb Williams leaves game against Vikings with apparent lower-body injury

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was helped off the field with a right leg injury with 7:42 remaining in the fourth quarter. Williams was down, writhing in pain after scrambling to his left. After departing the injury tent, Williams raised his right fist, acknowledging the crowd while expressing his frustration. Testing will commence on Monday to find out more details about his injury.

“We’ll know tomorrow,” Johnson admitted regarding Williams’ injury. “He’s in good spirits. He’s a team player.”

Williams finished the day with 138 passing yards and one interception.

“I’m actually happy it’s nothing with the knee — that was my first inclination,” Johnson said. “But, a hamstring could be pretty damaging as well. So, we’ll see. We’ll see how bad it is tomorrow and we’ll go from there.”

Bryce Young once again dominated the Falcons

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is 5-1 against the Atlanta Falcons and is undefeated at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Today, Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns as he led the Panthers to a 34-3 dismembering of the Atlanta Falcons. Georgia Tech alumnus Darren Waller caught two touchdowns and linebacker Devin Lloyd returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown.

Cooper Rush started his second straight game for the Falcons and it did not go well. The partisan crowd voiced their displeasure after Rush completed 10/17 passes for 86 yards and two interceptions. Jack Strand entered the game for Rush prompting cheers from the Falcons fans. The rookie threw a pick-six on his first career pass attempt. Strand was the first QB to accomplish that feat since Sam Darnold in 2018 and is the first Falcons player to do that since Brett Favre in 1991. Strand finished the day with 59 passing yards and 16 rushing yards.

According to reports, quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. is expected to make his season debut this Thursday at the Green Bay Packers. His return should help the Falcons. They are the first team since the 2008 Rams to not run any plays in the red zone after the first two games to open a season.

The bright spots for the Falcons today were the Spelman College Jaguarettes performing with the Falcons cheerleaders and Florida A&M’s marching band, The Marching 100, also performed during halftime!

Jayden Daniels gets carted off after apparent arm injury

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels appeared to injure his left elbow on the final play of the first half in his game against the Dallas Cowboys. During the play, Daniels got stepped on, braced himself for the fall, and his elbow bent the wrong way. Daniels draped a towel over his head as he exited the field on the cart.

He was later ruled out.

Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow to the same arm during week nine of last season against the Washington Commanders, which led to him being shut down for the remainder of the season.

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The Complete Negotiation Framework — Every Stage, Every Tactic, Every Win

Master the complete vehicle-purchase negotiation framework with Roosevelt Gist and Roosevelt. Learn every stage, tactic, and win!
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Negotiation framework stages, tactics, and winning strategies from AutoNetwork

Roosevelt Gist and Roosevelt deliver the complete vehicle-purchase negotiation framework in Episode 8 of The Color of Our Money Is Green. This episode covers the three foundations of every effective negotiation, the full seven-stage negotiation sequence with exact language for every stage, and five of the most common dealership tactics with the specific response each one requires.
What You Learn in This Episode:
The three foundations that make every negotiation tactic work
The complete seven-stage car-buying negotiation sequence
Exact language for every stage of the dealership conversation
Five common dealership tactics — the turnover, the four-square, the packed payment, spot delivery, and forced add-ons — and how to counter each one
Why signing preliminary paperwork isn’t the same as signing the final contract
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Walk in already knowing what you want — and what it should cost

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Mazda CX-90 Luxury: Heated Seats & Premium Comfort! #shorts

Stay toasty in the CX-90! Plush Nappa leather, heated/ventilated seats, and a memory-equipped heated steering wheel deliver ultimate luxury.
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Mazda CX-90 interior with heated seats offering premium comfort.

Experience ultimate comfort in the CX-90. Nappa leather, heated/ventilated seats, 8-way power adjustments, and memory settings for both front passengers. The heated steering wheel with memory tilt/telescope adds premium convenience.

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