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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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THE DOMINO EFFECT

May 22, 2018 by Texas811

Ever watch a row of dominos topple?  Domino one falls into domino two, domino two falls into domino three, and so on. Falling dominos are fun and kind of mesmerizing to watch – unless you’re in the business world. A May 2 explosion and fire at a Michigan parts factory turned into a domino cascade […]

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WHY ARE ALL THOSE FLAGS IN THE GROUND?

May 7, 2018 by Texas811

WHY ARE ALL THOSE FLAGS IN THE GROUND?

Let’s say you’re a homeowner, and you come back to the house one day after work and find a line of little colored flags or spray paint marching through your yard.  What happened while you were away? Utility work is going to be done and someone called 811 to get underground lines located Captain Jack […]

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No Horsing Around Here!

May 4, 2015 by Texas811

No Horsing Around Here!

  Two years in a row – 811 sponsored jockey Victor Espinoza has ridden to the finish line in the Kentucky Derby! Thundering down the stretch, American Pharoah (yes, that’s the way this horse’s name is spelled) claimed the first leg of the Triple Crown.  Espinoza and American Pharoah get their next test in the Preakness.   […]

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