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DIG SAFE AND DIG IN TO TEXAS811 DAMAGE PREVENTION

February 12, 2018 by Texas811

DIG SAFE AND DIG IN TO TEXAS811 DAMAGE PREVENTION

By the time you read this, the annual Texas811 Damage Prevention Summit will be underway in San Marcos, Texas. Summit attendees include excavators, locators, and utility personnel including gas, water, electric and telecommunications; municipal and county personnel; state and federal regulatory personnel and individuals who are involved in installing or protecting underground utility lines and […]

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FOOTBALL KINGS, CHICKEN WINGS AND 811

February 6, 2018 by Texas811

FOOTBALL KINGS, CHICKEN WINGS AND 811

Super Bowl LII is in the record books, and if you’re a football fan, it was a game worth watching.  The Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots combined for 1,151 yards of total offense and the final score was Eagles 41, Patriots 33, as the Eagle’s defense went into full damage prevention mode to protect […]

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BIGGEST DAY OF THE YEAR

August 8, 2016 by Texas811

What is the biggest day of the year?   Ask a dozen people, you’ll get a dozen answers.   For those of us in the 811 safety and damage prevention industry, the biggest day of the year is:  August 11! Yes, that date is numerically known as 8-11.    For us, 811.   The number you call FREE coast […]

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INTERNATIONAL LOCATE RODEO RECAP

June 27, 2016 by Texas811

INTERNATIONAL LOCATE RODEO RECAP

Texas811 wrapped up hosting its first ever International Locate Rodeo this past weekend at the University of Texas at Arlington campus. The event showcased the skills of the men and women who actually locate your underground utility lines and cables – after you’ve made the free call to 811 to ask for that free service […]

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DAMAGE PREVENTION

April 4, 2016 by Texas811

DAMAGE PREVENTION

We’re all familiar with Superman.   He has heat vision….and of course, he has x-ray vision.  The latter would make him a very strong candidate for best underground utility locator or best excavator ever! Being able to “see” what’s underground before digging is critical to public and personal safety, not to mention commerce.   Imagine someone digging […]

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ROAD TRIPPING

October 19, 2015 by Texas811

Texas811 is the non-profit “call 811 before you dig” entity in Texas.   We have over 1500 members throughout the state, from the largest to the smallest utilities, and including many municipalities.    You would think that just the day to day operation of keeping utilities and municipalities in the loop on proposed digs would be enough […]

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National 811 Day is Here

August 10, 2015 by Texas811

National 811 Day is Here

        This week is the BIG WEEK for 811.   Tuesday, August 11 is National 811 Day.   (8/11…get it?) The date is promoted by the Common Ground Alliance, a member-driven association of 1,700 individuals, organizations and sponsors in every facet of the underground utility industry. Established in 2000, CGA is committed to saving […]

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