If you can’t stand the heat, get out of Houston.
A hacked-up electronic construction sign on a busy Houston street corner leaves motorists gaping with its stark warning: “DUE TO THE WEATHER. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.”
The startling message displayed on a changing screen on a corner on the city’s west side was quickly posted online, as shocked Houstonians who caught a glimpse of the aggressive display wondered who was responsible.
Houston Landing’s founding editor-in-chief, Mizanur Rahman, is first posted a photo of the sign’s shocking message on X.
“Well this made my trip to our office this morning somewhat entertaining,” Rahman wrote on Monday morning as the mercury rose to 93 degrees.
The sign remained unchanged with its strange and daring instructions on display more than three hours later, according to Rahman’s post.
The internet quickly shared the post, with many social media users commenting on how much they loved Houston’s attitude.
It’s unclear who the hoaxer was responsible for the message and whether it was just a stunt or they really had a bone to pick with the heat Houston has been experiencing this summer.
A hacked road sign in Houston, Texas, tells road users to “go f—k” themselves.Mizanur Rahman/Houston Landing
The city has recorded a record high, having set a new high temperature of 109 degrees last month.
A Houston Public Works worker told the Chron the equipment that controls the sign’s message is inside a locked box attached to the sign — meaning whoever wrote the foul note either had the ability to unlock the box or could hack into the system.
The strong message may also be in response to a law signed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in June that overrides a local measure that ensures outdoor workers receive regular water breaks.
The mark comes as Houston sees a high of 93 degrees.Mizanur Rahman/Houston Landing
Opponents of the bill called it a death sentence for construction workers. The state already leads the US in construction worker deaths, according to the Center for Construction Research and Training.
It was not immediately clear which city contractor was responsible for the construction project related to the sign.
Houston Public Works said it does not operate the sign, and officials are still trying to identify the owner.
“This sign is not a Houston Public Works sign. A city inspector visited the location and turned off the sign. We have not been able to locate the owner of the sign,” a Houston Public Works spokesperson told the Chron.
No construction workers were seen near the sign when it was hacked.
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