JH Strain & Sons, Inc

06/16/2026

It’s starting to feel like summer here in Texas and our paving crews are out building the infrastructure West Texas depends on.



Texas paving, Texas road work, Texas contractor

06/11/2026

Don’t blink. This is what progress looks like.



Abilene contractor, Abilene aggregate, Abilene heavy equipment.

06/09/2026

Meet Matthew our hot mix crew leader working on FM 1226 near Stamford, Texas. He and his crew are the reason drivers get to enjoy smoother, safer roads across Texas.

From early mornings to long days on the jobsite, this crew puts in the work to keep infrastructure moving and communities connected.



Abilene asphalt, Abilene paving crew, West Texas hot mix

06/04/2026

A pit is where roads, highways, and infrastructure begin. Crews move, crush, and process thousands of tons of material every day to keep heavy civil construction moving across Texas.

Most people never see where the work starts.

This is the pit.



Abilene rock quarry, Texas aggregate

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

From the pit to the pavement, every load starts with precision, hard work, and a crew that knows what it takes to keep America moving. Our mining and aggregate operations help supply the material behind highways, infrastructure, commercial construction, and heavy civil projects across Texas.

Long days. Early mornings. Real work.



Abilene mining, West Texas aggregate, Abilene heavy civil construction

05/28/2026

Guys like Tony keep us going on the paving crew.

He’s the eyes on the ground making sure your streets stay smooth here in West Texas.



Abilene construction, Abilene paving crew, West Texas construction, West Texas road work

05/25/2026

Freedom isn’t free.
Today we remember the ones who paid the ultimate price for it.