‘Father’ of Adopt-A-Highway program, started in Tyler, has died

Tyler District Engineer James “Bobby” Evans
Tyler District Engineer James “Bobby” Evans(TxDOT)
Published: Feb. 4, 2023 at 12:49 PM CST
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TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Tyler District Engineer James “Bobby” Evans has died, TxDOT announced Saturday.

Evans was known as the father of the internationally renowned Adopt-A-Highway program, TxDOT stated, which started right here in Tyler.

Evans’ career spanned 42 years with TxDOT.

You can read more about his life here.