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A Great Place to Start

January 7, 2019 by Texas811

A Great Place to Start

The damage prevention message protects buried infrastructure and keeps our communities safe.  At Texas811, it’s at the very heart of what we do.  And that’s a great place to start! The start of a new year offers pause for reflection.  What was achieved? It also bids us to look forward.  What lies ahead? “The starting […]

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Part of Something BIG

December 4, 2018 by Texas811

Part of Something BIG

At Texas811, we’re honored to be part of something BIG. Something bigger than ourselves. Our longstanding mission has been: To facilitate damage prevention, promote public safety, and protect the environment through stakeholder education and communication. We help shield buried infrastructure from avoidable damage. We defend the safety of our communities through our educational message across […]

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We Have a Lot to Be Thankful For

November 19, 2018 by Texas811

We Have a Lot to Be Thankful For

We Have a Lot to Be Thankful For As Thanksgiving approaches, our thoughts turn to what we have to be thankful for.  Family.  Health.  Good Fortune.  Texas811. What??? We tend to take it for granted, but Texas811 keeps us safe all year long.  Working with experienced utility locators and our utility companies, Texas811 has our […]

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On Your Mark

November 12, 2018 by Texas811

On Your Mark

When it comes to safety, the difference is in the details. Crucial marks on the ground can depend on the accuracy of work site information provided to those in the field. The men and women who locate underground utilities face challenges. They are in the elements, travelling and working in a variety of weather conditions. […]

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Time to Rewind

October 29, 2018 by Texas811

Time to Rewind

The best part about springing forward has to be the Fall Back. Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on November 4th than the day before, so remember to set your clocks back! What will you do with the extra time? Autumn is upon us, and winter will surely follow. It’s time to […]

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Winter is Coming

October 26, 2018 by Texas811

Winter is Coming

Outdoor chores need to be completed in preparation.  Whether it’s replacing a few fence posts, repairing a water line or planting a tree, Texas811 is here to help. A call to Texas811, or an online request for a locate, gets the underground utilities in your worksite marked within two business days.  There’s no reason to […]

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Building a Community

September 28, 2018 by Texas811

Building a Community

  A community is “a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common”, or “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals”. At Texas811, we hope to build that sense of community. The excavation community is made up of many […]

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WHAT IS WHITE LINING?

September 17, 2018 by Texas811

WHAT IS WHITE LINING?

“Is the area marked in white?” On the phone or online, we’ll ask. Why do we ask, you ask? Traditionally a white flag represents surrender. In the excavating community though, it means proposed (or planned) excavation. Paint, flags, ribbon, and stakes are commonly used to provide a visual explanation of where underground utilities are located. […]

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Happy Labor Day!

August 31, 2018 by Texas811

Happy Labor Day!

Happy Labor Day! What started as a small idea to honor the working class, has since turned into a nationwide movement in which we pay tribute to the contributions that workers have made to our country. But where does Labor Day come from? Some believe it originated in New York in 1882, after a very […]

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Excavator Responsibilities

August 20, 2018 by Texas811

Excavator Responsibilities

Over the years, even very experienced workers tend to forget some of the basics they learned in the beginning of their careers.  This week’s blog is a refresher on excavator responsibilities. The excavator is responsible for: Requesting the one-call notification, it is not your customer’s responsibility. Immediately reporting damage or exposure of any underground utility […]

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