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Residents ask Callahan County to back safety review at rural railroad crossing; state office to meet with TxDOT

Callahan County Commissioners Court · February 9, 2026
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Summary

After a recent local tragedy, residents asked the county to support a Section 130 safety review and possible gate or signaling upgrades at a frequently used rural railroad crossing. Representative Stan Lambert's district office said the crossing is publicly owned and will coordinate with TxDOT.

Residents and a district representative asked Callahan County commissioners on Feb. 9 to pursue safety improvements at a rural railroad crossing used daily by school buses and commuters.

Sam Gudia, who formerly lived in Baird, described daily use by families and two school buses and said travel in darkness increases risk.…

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