By Mary Jane Farmer, for the Van Alstyne News on SceneInTown.com NOTE: If more information comes in, it will be added to this post.

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) began its brine operations on Friday (Feb. 14) and are continuing to monitor and maintain road during these current and upcoming foul weather conditions, said Kristen Prater, TxDOT’s public information employee in the Paris District Office.

“Brine is a water and salt mixture that is used to slow the initial icing on pavements,” Prater said. She added that the TxDOT crews are working 24/7 to keep drivers safe.

“For current local road conditions, you can visit DriveTexas.org.” Prater added.