Columnists
09/29/2026 · Jeff Davis & Culberson Region
Lanesboro, Minnesota: The Bike Trail Town That Forgot to Be Boring
Follow the Root River into southeastern Minnesota for limestone bluffs, a walkable main street, and a breakfast plate that justifies the entire drive. Lanesboro is small enough to understand in one afternoon and strange enough to keep you poking around until dinner.
The Farmer’s Carry: The Simple Exercise That Makes Everything Feel Sturdier
Pick up two moderately heavy objects and walk with them. The farmer’s carry trains your grip, trunk, shoulders, and walking mechanics at the same time—without requiring a machine that looks like it belongs in a spaceship.
09/30/2026
The Cast-Iron Cornbread That Actually Has a Crust
Cornbread should be tender in the middle and audibly crisp around the edges. The trick is simple: heat the skillet before the batter ever gets near it.
09/30/2026
Cut Your First Hand-Cut Dovetail Box With a $15 Saw
A small dovetail box is the woodworking equivalent of learning to shuffle a deck: awkward at first, satisfying forever. Here’s a forgiving weekend method using inexpensive tools and one rule that keeps the joints tight.
09/30/2026
Ocean Path: Acadia’s Easiest Walk With the Best Sea Drama
Along Acadia’s Ocean Path, you get crashing surf, pink granite, and a perfectly reasonable chance of seeing a seal without committing to a heroic hike. Start early, bring a jacket, and let the ocean do the entertaining.
09/30/2026
The Slow Jerkbait Bite Is Waking Up
Early spring bass are not lazy—they’re cold, suspicious, and standing where the sun can reach them. Fish a jerkbait like you’re trying to annoy a sleeping dog, and the first solid thump may come from the biggest fish of the day.
09/30/2026
More Columnists
Sponsored
Advertisement
Upcoming Events
View allOCT
03
Western Ore. at Midwestern St.
19:00
OCT
03
Prairie View at Mississippi Val.
19:00
OCT
03
Texas Southern at Fla. Atlantic
22:00
Announcements
View allVan Horn Residents: Stay Informed with News & Events
News & Events Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings in Van Horn! This section features community news, important announcements, and upcoming events. Check back regularly for updates.
Official travel maps
The page you're looking for can't be found. Skip to main content The page you're looking for can't be found. Search Search Search Search
Performance Dashboard
Performance Dashboard TxDOT’s performance dashboard offers a clear and transparent view of our progress toward fulfilling the agency’s mission: Connecting You with Texas. The dashboard includes key performance measures aligned with each of the seven strategic goals in our 2027-2031 Strategic Plan. In the next section, you will find a performance snapshot that highlights one featured measure for each goal, giving you a quick visual overview of our agency's most recent results. Please note that these featured measures are just a glimpse — each goal includes a broader set of measures available through the links that follow the performance snapshot. Strategic goals: A performance snapshot One featured measure per strategic goal Explore more performance insights by strategic goal. Each of TxDOT’s seven strategic goals has a dedicated page with a full set of performance measures. Click any of the following strategic goals to dive deeper into the data and see how we’re tracking progress across all areas. Promote safety Explore safety measures Value our employees Explore employee measures Deliver the right projects Explore project measures Focus on the customer Explore customer measures Foster stewardship Explore stewardship measures Optimize system performance Explore system performance Preserve our assets Explore asset measures Legislative performance measures These measures show how well Texas agencies—like TxDOT—are delivering services and using public resources responsibly. They’re part of the state’s performance-based budgeting system, which focuses on efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability. Click the "Explore legislative measures" link to view the latest targets and results. Explore legislative measures Public comments Have any specific concerns, suggestions, or recommendations for the Performance Dashboard? Give feedback
Advertisement
Advertisement