Police push sober holiday driving with more patrols

Local law enforcement is joining the Texas Department of Transportation in urging holiday travelers to plan ahead and never drink and drive as part of its statewide Drive Sober, No Regrets campaign.

According to TxDOT, drunk driving crashes spike during the holiday season in Texas. Locally, the Elgin Police Department reported 14 driving while intoxicated arrests since Nov. 1, some connected to crashes, though none resulted in serious injuries.

Officers plan for increased patrols over the holidays to spot impaired drivers.