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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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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’S MINE IS MINE

May 14, 2018 by Texas811

WHAT’S MINE IS MINE

Last week we talked about how underground utility locators generally work to locate only those utilities that belong to them, while ignoring the lines that run from the meter to your house.  If you need a refresher, click here to read that blog. A lot of people wonder what to do about the flags if no […]

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DECODING THE COLORS

April 23, 2018 by Texas811

Spring is well upon us, and flowers are in bloom.  Maybe you’re seeing some in your yard, or at a neighbor’s home.  They are certainly in abundance at gardening centers! Just like each blossom denotes a different flower – so do the tiny utility marker flags you are also seeing pop up like mushrooms as […]

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