Columnists
06/02/2026 · Raymondville
The Affirmation Nobody Tells You About—And Why It Changes Everything
Most affirmations fail because they ask you to believe something you don't yet. Here's the one that actually works because it starts with what's already true.
The Dead Bug Actually Works—Here's Why, and How to Stop Screwing It Up
The dead bug is boring and unsexy, which is exactly why most people butcher it. Here's what the exercise actually does and why your lower back will thank you for doing it right.
06/02/2026
Skip the State Capital—Head 90 Minutes East Instead
That charming county seat everybody photographs? The real action is in the farm towns along the state route where you can eat better, park free, and actually have a conversation with someone who grew up there.
06/02/2026
Stop Overcrowding Your Cast Iron, and Other Truths About Searing Meat
The difference between a golden crust and a sad, steamed surface comes down to one thing: leaving enough space between your pieces. Here's why your cast iron has been lying to you.
06/02/2026
How to Build a Raised Garden Bed That Won't Rot in Three Years
Stop buying those flimsy cedar kits that cost $80 and fall apart before you harvest a tomato. Here's how to build one that'll last a decade for under $40.
06/02/2026
Fall Largemouths Are Stupid Right Now—Here's Why That Matters
The pre-spawn feeding frenzy is turning five-pound bass into suicidal idiots, and if you're not out there this week, you're leaving fish on the bank.
06/02/2026
More Columnists
Sponsored
Advertisement
Upcoming Events
View allSEP
19
Houston at Texas Tech
00:00
SEP
19
North Texas at Texas St.
16:00
SEP
19
SMU at Louisville
19:30
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