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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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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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NOT JUST ANOTHER SATURDAY

August 6, 2018 by Texas811

NOT JUST ANOTHER SATURDAY

This coming Saturday is National 811 day.  How did we arrive at that?  Easy!  August is the 8th month, and then add on the 11th day.  It’s a day to remember to always use 811 before you dig! This year, Texas811 is proud to be participating in a big 811 day party in Houston at […]

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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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NO EXCUSE, SIR!

July 16, 2018 by Texas811

Have you ever been truly inconvenienced? Not the-barista-gave-you-regular-coffee-when-you-asked-for-a-latte inconvenienced. More like losing your telecommunications cable, or your gas service, or your water service because someone hit a buried utility they didn’t know was there. What?  You didn’t know that utility was buried in that location? No excuse, sir!  That’s one of the four approved responses […]

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