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Photo caption: Brian Purcell, IT security systems architect, Department of Information Technology Security Engineering Photo by Billy Calzada\/San Antonio Express-News<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Written by\u00a0Kristen Zapata<\/a><\/h4>\n

By day, Brian Purcell is an IT security systems architect in the Department of Information Technology Security Engineering who navigates the complexities of its everchanging technology. But outside the office, he\u2019s better known as the \u201cTexas Highway Man,\u201d a local legend when it comes to all things transportation.<\/p>\n

With a lifelong passion for roads, highways and urban planning, Purcell has spent decades curating his website, TexasHighwayMan.com<\/a>, where he shares comprehensive insights into local roadways. His deep knowledge even earned him the prestigious Road Hand Award from the Texas Department of Transportation in 2020 for his contributions to preserving San Antonio\u2019s transportation history.<\/p>\n

\u201cTypically, this award is given to local politicians and community leaders who help champion projects or otherwise have supported TxDOT\u2019s efforts in their communities, so as someone who is neither in the road construction business nor politics, it was quite a surprise and honor to receive this recognition,\u201d Purcell said.<\/p>\n

His interest in transportation was enriched by time spent in Germany, where he gained an appreciation for trains and public transit, a subject he continues to explore through his companion website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With a busy family life and a full-time career, Brian\u2019s alter ego shines as a quiet community resource, helping San Antonians navigate their roads with precision and passion. His knack for directions and his ability to simplify complex transportation issues have made him an unsung hero of the roadways.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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