By R.J. Morales | TX3DNews.com
So… about that street repair article.
You know the one — where we pointed out that big-ticket projects like the Universal Studios development, Toyota Stadium upgrades, and the new amphitheater seem to glide through approvals, while long-overdue repairs on one of our well-known historic streets inch along at a tortoise’s pace (yes, on a cracked sidewalk). Some folks cheered, others reached out with helpful “clarifications”, and yes — we might have ruffled a safety vest or two in the process.
To be clear: we’re not anti-progress. Far from it — we love seeing North Texas grow and thrive. New attractions, venues, and developments bring energy and opportunity to our communities. But we also believe that the kind of progress you drive over every day — you know, the kind made of asphalt and concrete — should keep pace with the flashier, ribbon-cutting kind. Because while amphitheaters and theme parks are exciting, so are smooth streets and brake pads that don’t wear out every six months.
Some folks pointed out (with fair passion and a few strongly worded remarks) that road work isn’t nearly as simple as it might seem from behind the wheel. Point taken. We fully admit it’s more than just filling a pothole with a shovel, a prayer, and a bag of Quickrete. There are real engineering challenges involved — drainage issues, sub-base repairs, utility line coordination, weather delays, permitting, and probably a few things involving acronyms we don’t even pretend to understand. It turns out that fixing roads is a bit more like surgery than simple construction — slow, precise, and occasionally messy.
So, truly — hats off (and vests on) to the crews out there in the Texas heat doing the heavy lifting, and to the city planners and officials working behind the scenes to keep everything moving. We appreciate the effort, the coordination, and the logistics it takes to get it right — even if we’re still going to politely and respectfully ask why it takes two years to repave a few blocks.
That said, we know our original piece struck a nerve with some folks — and we genuinely appreciate those who took the time to share their perspective. But we also want to respectfully stand by the central point: transparency matters. When residents have been navigating the same bumpy street for two years and suddenly see splashy renderings for a new mega-project appear seemingly overnight, it’s only natural to ask questions. In fact, they should ask. That’s how local democracy stays healthy — even if it sometimes sounds a lot like your suspension system groaning down Virginia Street.
So no, we’re not walking it back. But we are driving it forward — and hoping to keep the conversation going, with a bit of humor and a whole lot of interest in how our tax dollars are spent. If there’s more to the timeline, if there are reasons things happen when and how they do, we’d love to hear it — and we invite city officials or staff to reach out anytime with updates or context. We’re happy to share that information with our readers, because keeping the community informed is exactly why we do what we do.
At TX3DNews, we’ll keep covering the shiny new projects and the stubborn cracks in the pavement — literally and figuratively. Because both deserve attention.
Now, if you’ll excuse us, we’ll be out dodging construction cones and refreshing our browsers — waiting for that sweet, sweet “project completed” update.