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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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811 IS DEADLY SERIOUS

July 23, 2018 by Texas811

We’ve talked over and over in this blog about the importance of getting in contact with 811 prior to a dig.  The free call gets underground utilities located (also for free) so that excavators can dig with confidence.  In fact, a locate request processed by 811 and executed by utility locators reduces  the chance of […]

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HALFWAY THERE

July 2, 2018 by Texas811

The Fourth of July holiday is already upon us!  If you want to do the math, there are 174 days until Christmas. (Sorry, didn’t mean to put you into a panic!) 2018 is halfway done, and it’s been a busy time for us at Texas811. So far this year we’ve taken over a million and a half […]

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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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FLAG ‘EM COWBOY – THE RODEO IS IN TOWN!

June 20, 2016 by Texas811

FLAG ‘EM COWBOY – THE RODEO IS IN TOWN!

Texas is known for its rodeos – but not all of them have to do with horses and bull riding.   The International Locate Rodeo is coming to town Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week in Arlington, home of the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers.         This event, hosted by Texas811,  showcases […]

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