A Labor Day Message To Lone Star Workforce From Texas Workforce Commission
TWC: Thank You For Making Texas Thrive AUSTIN — This Labor Day weekend, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) wants to recognize and pay tribute to the 14 million plus industrious Texans who are the backbone of our economy and the foundation of our state. Our state’s population is skyrocketing because Texas has built a sturdy economic growth engine, and that attracts new residents and drives population growth. Our skilled...
DPS Encourages Safety For Labor Day Holiday
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety encourages everyone to drive safely as they celebrate the unofficial end of summer during the long Labor Day weekend. The Texas Highway Patrol will be increasing enforcement from Sept. 3 through Sept. 6, looking for people not wearing their seat belts, speeders, people driving while intoxicated and drivers who fail to follow the state’s Move Over, Slow Down law, among other...
TxDOT Urges Drivers to Plan a Sober Ride This Labor Day Weekend
AUSTIN — While there may be less traffic on the roads this Labor Day weekend, TxDOT is urging those who choose to go out and celebrate to plan ahead for a sober ride before any drinking begins. “We encourage people to enjoy the long weekend, but to do so responsibly,” said TxDOT Executive Director James Bass. “If you plan to drink alcohol and go out, make the plan for a sober ride. It’s an easy decision that can prevent senseless...
TxDOT Warns to “Plan While You Can” This Labor Day Weekend
TxDOT: PLAN A SOBER RIDE THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND TxDOT warns drivers about consequences of drinking and driving Aug. 29, 2019AUSTIN – On past Labor Day weekends, hundreds of impaired crashes have occurred in Texas, resulting in fatalities on our roads. As many Texans make travel plans to celebrate the remaining days of summer, TxDOT’s “Plan While You Can” campaign reminds them to make a plan for a sober ride before the festivities...
Monday (Labor Day) Forecast
60% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 85; Low 73; Wind: East, southeast 5-15 mph
MADD Encourages Designated Driver or Call for a Ride During Labor Day Holiday
Mothers Against Drunk Driving remind all to designate a driver or make arrangements for transportation if you plan to consume alcohol during the Labor Day holiday. MADD wants people to pause before they drink and have a plan in place that does not include driving. MADD encourages the public to 1) designate a non-drinking driver before the party begins; 2) use Uber or Lyft to travel to and from the event or call for a ride home and...
TxDOT Reminds to “Plan While You Can” For Labor Day
AUSTIN – Laura Gonzalez celebrates her birthday every Labor Day weekend, commemorating the start of a new year and the end of summer alongside friends and family. Her husband Rico, however, will forever be absent from these celebrations as he was killed when he was hit head-on by a drunk driver, leaving behind his wife of less than a year and countless other family members and friends. “We were just starting our lives together,” Laura...
What’s the History Behind Labor Day?
By Savannah Owens The Central Labor Union first created labor day in 1882, as a holiday to celebrate and appreciate workers. The first ever Labor Day was on Tuesday September 5th 1882, when union workers held a parade/march from New York City Hall to Union Square. After the parade, laborers headed to “Reservoir Park for picnics, concerts, and speeches. Two years later, the Central Labor Union moved the parade to the first Monday...
Labor Day Caution Against Driving Drunk
The Texas Department of Transportation reminds drivers that law enforcement officers across the state are out in full force looking for drunk drivers in the weeks leading up to Labor Day, Sept. 7. Last year in Texas, 21 people were killed and 42 were seriously injured in 338 alcohol-related crashes over the Labor Day holiday. “Labor Day weekend is a fun time for family and friends to celebrate, but you absolutely must have a...
AAA States That The Deadliest 100 Days For Teen Drivers Has Begun
June 1, 2023- From Memorial Day through Labor Day marks what AAA calls the “100 Deadliest Days” for teen drivers. Nationwide, More than 30 percent of deaths involving teen drivers occur during this 100 day period. “Summer is historically a dangerous time for teen drivers,” said Adrienne Woodland, spokeswoman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Once school is out, teens will spend more time on the road, often driving with friends...
