The Gavleston Ferry office had a morning safety meeting recently and had time to throw in some breakfast. Follow the @GalvestonFerry team on Twitter. (4 photos)
Texas Department of Transportation's photo.
Texas Department of Transportation's photo.
Texas Department of Transportation's photo.
Texas Department of Transportation's photo.
**I-35 NB CLOSED in SAN MARCOS**
Find an alternate route and expect delays. The northbound frontage road has also been closed along with one southbound lane of traffic.

Drivers are being asked to avoid the area, and city officials are telling people to take Wonder World Drive to SH 123 to get around the crash.

Map of area: http://drivetexas.org/#/13/29.8840/-97.9111
BREAKING: Tractor-trailer caught fire on I-35 North in San Marcos--blocking all lanes of traffic.
KSAT 12 & KSAT.com's photo.
KSAT 12 & KSAT.com's photo.
These fans made a sober ride #gameplan and entered to win Big Game 2016 seats! Visit www.TexasGameplan.com to pledge.
Photo: These fans made a sober ride #gameplan and entered to win Big Game 2016 seats! Visit www.TexasGameplan.com to pledge.
Even the smallest fans know the importance of having a sober ride #gameplan! www.SoberRides.org #MondayNightFootball
Photo: Even the smallest fans know the importance of having a sober ride #gameplan! www.SoberRides.org #MondayNightFootball
Want passes to the 2016 Big Game? Visit www.TexasGameplan.com and you could be there! Share with your friends!
Photo: Want passes to the 2016 Big Game? Visit www.TexasGameplan.com and you could be there! Share with your friends!
To: Baylor Fans, From: Head Coach Art Briles. If you're drinking or know someone who is, make sure you've got a sober ride #gameplan! www.SoberRides.org
Baylor University: are you ready for the game tomorrow? Come by our #FanVan to make your sober ride #gameplan!
Photo: Baylor University: are you ready for the game tomorrow? Come by our #FanVan to make your sober ride #gameplan!
Thanks to everyone who participated in our I-35 open houses in Williamson County this week! Don’t worry if you weren’t able to attend – you can still participate online through Dec. 1. Visit Mobility35.org.
The FFA Ag Issues Team from Madisonville High School made a presentation to TxDOT's Rail Director Erik Steavens at a public meeting tonight. Great to see young people get involved!
Photo: The FFA Ag Issues Team from Madisonville High School made a presentation to TxDOT's Rail Director Erik Steavens at a public meeting tonight. Great to see young people get involved!
The Texas Transportation Commission honored Representative Garnet Coleman with an award today to thank him for his leadership on the Green Ribbon Program. Thanks to the Green Ribbon Program, one million trees have been planted along Houston highways.
Photo: The Texas Transportation Commission honored  Representative Garnet Coleman with an award today to thank him for his leadership on the Green Ribbon Program. Thanks to the Green Ribbon Program, one million trees have been planted along Houston highways.
Even more important than game day food? Having a sober ride #gameplan. Visit www.SoberRides.org to make yours. #NFL #TNF
Photo: Even more important than game day food? Having a sober ride #gameplan. Visit www.SoberRides.org to make yours. #NFL #TNF
Tonight is your third chance this week to sound off on the proposed Dallas/Fort Worth Core Express Service rail line at a public meeting. We’ll be at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library in Downtown #Dallas starting at 4:30 pm. Parking avail...able in the library parking garage, meters and paid lots.Presentation starts at 6 p.m. and comment period at 6:30pm. More info http://bit.ly/13NlTc5 Or submit your comments online at: http://bit.ly/DFWFeedback until Dec. 15. #DFW #HighSpeedRail See More
Photo: Tonight is your third chance this week to sound off on the proposed Dallas/Fort Worth Core Express Service rail line at a public meeting. We’ll be at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library in Downtown #Dallas starting at 4:30 pm. Parking available in the library parking garage, meters and paid lots.Presentation starts at 6 p.m. and comment period at 6:30pm. More info http://bit.ly/13NlTc5 Or submit your comments online at: http://bit.ly/DFWFeedback until Dec. 15. #DFW #HighSpeedRail
TxDOT staff joined Beaumont District Engineer, Tucker Ferguson and Maintenance Division Director, Michael Lee today on a tour of Cape Texas at #BeaumontTxPort. USDOT Maritime Administration staff briefed the group on support to critical emergency operations & response capabilities available to #Texas.
Texas Department of Transportation's photo.
Texas Department of Transportation's photo.
Texas Department of Transportation's photo.
Come by on your lunch break to the NCTCOG Transportation Department offices in Arlington TODAY to give public comments on the proposed Dallas/Fort Worth Core Express Service rail line. We’ll be there for an open house 11 a.m. Presentation at 12:30 p.m., with public comment at 1 p.m: http://bit.ly/1ArK9yX. Or submit your comments online at: http://bit.ly/DFWFeedback. #DFW #HighSpeedRail
Photo: Come by on your lunch break to the  NCTCOG Transportation Department offices in Arlington TODAY to give public comments on the proposed Dallas/Fort Worth Core Express Service rail line. We’ll be there for an open house 11 a.m. Presentation at 12:30 p.m., with public comment at 1 p.m: http://bit.ly/1ArK9yX. Or submit your comments online at: http://bit.ly/DFWFeedback.  #DFW #HighSpeedRail
We’re hosting a public meeting TONIGHT at the Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center starting at 4:30 p.m. to receive comments on the proposed Dallas/Fort Worth Core Express Service rail line. Meeting details: http://bit.ly/1wA4hej #DFW #HighSpeedRail
Photo: We’re hosting a public meeting TONIGHT at the Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center starting at 4:30 p.m. to receive comments on the proposed Dallas/Fort Worth Core Express Service rail line. Meeting details: http://bit.ly/1wA4hej #DFW #HighSpeedRail
Win seats at the 2016 Big Game! Text "GAMEPLAN" to 74121. Make your sober ride #gameplan before kickoff!
Photo: Win seats at the 2016 Big Game! Text "GAMEPLAN" to 74121. Make your sober ride #gameplan before kickoff!
***** Childress District Travel Update *****

Roadways in the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Childress District’s 13 counties have spotty patches of black ice and snow pack this morning. Travel conditions remain hazardous, please continue to use caution.

TxDOT crews have worked throughout the night to monitor, treat and blade the roadways, and will continue to work until all roads ...are clear.

The safety of the traveling public is TxDOT’s priority. Motorists should avoid traveling in winter conditions. If you must travel, you should observe these winter safety tips.

•Reduce speed. Speed limits are based on normal road and weather conditions, not winter road conditions
• Maintain at least three times the normal following distance on snow or ice
• Watch carefully for snow removal equipment and stay at least 200 feet back if you are behind a snow plow
• Use extra caution on bridges, ramps, overpasses and shaded areas as they tend to freeze first
• If you start to slide, ease off the gas pedal or brakes. Steer into the direction of the skid until you feel you have regained traction then straighten your vehicle.

The Childress District serves the counties of Wheeler, Donley, Collingsworth, Briscoe, Hall, Childress, Hardeman, Motley, Cottle, Foard, Dickens, King and Knox.
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This is the scene in Canyon, TX today. Snow continues to fall all across the Texas panhandle. Drive with care today, especially on overpasses and bridges. Updated road conditions can be found at DriveTexas.org. #BeSafeDriveSmart
Photo: This is the scene in Canyon, TX today. Snow continues to fall all across the Texas panhandle. Drive with care today, especially on overpasses and bridges. Updated road conditions can be found at DriveTexas.org. #BeSafeDriveSmart
The Houston Texans are at Cleveland today - make sure you've got your sober ride #gameplan before kickoff! #NFL
Photo: The Houston Texans are at Cleveland today - make sure you've got your sober ride #gameplan before kickoff! #NFL