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TxDOT launches July 4 DWI crackdown in partnership with North Texas mother
By Lori Brown at FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) - News
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
A TxDOT Fourth of July "Drive Sober, No Regrets" campaign features a Frisco mother who lost her daughter to a drunken driver, as Texas police ramp up holiday weekend DWI enforcement to prevent crashes.
Why this matters in The Plano
The TxDOT campaign's focus on the personal cost of drunken driving resonates deeply in Plano , where residents are all too familiar with the dangers of impaired driving on local roads. As the city's population continues to grow, so does the risk of accidents involving intoxicated drivers. The partnership with a North Texas mother who has experienced the devastating consequences of a DWI crash adds a powerful emotional dimension to the campaign, putting a face to the statistics and reminding drivers of the irreparable harm that can result from getting behind the wheel after drinking. With Plano's roads expected to be busy over the holiday weekend, the increased enforcement presence will be a welcome sight for many residents, who will be looking to celebrate safely with their families. The campaign's message will likely resonate with many in the community, particularly those who have been affected by drunken driving crashes in the past.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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