CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — Texans love to celebrate Labor Day, marking the end of the Summer season, but one bad decision behind the wheel can quickly end the fun.

According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), every 23 minutes, there’s a crash involving a driver under the influence of alcohol — more than 60 crashes a day that lead to devastating, lifelong consequences for families.

In 2024, there were roughly 12,060 reported traffic crashes, resulting in 106 fatalities and 415 serious injuries in TxDOT's Corpus Christi District.

As Labor Day approaches, TxDOT is urging drivers to “Drive like a Texan” by arranging a ride if you plan to drink alcohol. TxDOT is working with law enforcement agencies across the state as they boost efforts to identify and arrest drunk drivers from Au

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