Wednesday is the ‘Drunkest Day of the Year.’ Don’t drive drunk and ruin Thanksgiving

HOUSTON – The Wednesday before Thanksgiving, known nationally as “Blackout Wednesday,” has earned a grim reputation as the drunkest day of the year on roads around the country.

As millions take to Texas highways this week for Thanksgiving travel, there’s a strong focus on picking out drunk drivers who don’t make sober plans to travel this holiday season.

Blackout Wednesday (yes, it’s a real thing) has become a cultural reunion night, particularly among young adults reconnecting with former classmates, coworkers and friends at bars…

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