Bluegrass

The truth about roads in Texas

by | Jul 18, 2019 | Latest

Medians are under construction in the middle of Highway 380 in Princeton. The TxDOT project is expected to be wrapped up by November. (Wyndi Veigel/The Princeton Herald)

Roads are the topic of discussion on social media, restaurants, downtown events and even at the local Dairy Queen.

How roads are funded, who is responsible for costs associated with byways and how road repairs are prioritized can be a confusing subject.

In the eastern Collin County area, roads are typically broken down into three areas: state, which falls under the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), county and city.

Seldom do school districts have anything to do with roadway repairs or funding.

By Wyndi Veigel • News Editor • [email protected]

For the complete story see the July 18 edition or subscribe online.

Collin FP Summer/Fall 2026 registration

0 Comments

FISD Grad

Related News

Applications for holiday assistance now open

Applications for holiday assistance now open

The 2 Fishes Project is now accepting applications for families in need of Christmas gift assistance.  Courtesy photo While many North Texans are planning Fourth of July cookouts and looking forward to fireworks, Danielle Girdano is already thinking about Christmas....

read more
Hidden in Plain Sight

Hidden in Plain Sight

The rusted water tower is one of the last visible reminders of the Princeton POW Camp, which briefly housed German prisoners of war during World War II. The Stories Collin County Forgot to Notice Every time I drive through Princeton, I pass the same brown sign. You...

read more
FD plans first-ever Fun Day

FD plans first-ever Fun Day

Looking for a way to keep the kids entertained this summer while learning something new? The Farmersville Fire Department is inviting families to its first-ever Summer Fun Day on Tuesday, July 14. The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Farmersville...

read more
Subscribe 300x250 - Love