Rhonda Oaks

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Rhonda Oaks is the Public Information Officer for the nine-county Lufkin District of the Texas Department of Transportation. A Lufkin native, she is a graduate of Hudson High School and Angelina College. She has a background in print journalism and worked for many years as a newspaper reporter and a freelance writer. She has received eight Associated Press awards. Her articles have been published in many publications over the past 25 years.

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October is A Deadly Month for Texas Pedestrians

Community Rhonda Oaks - October 4, 2023

AUSTIN – Fall and winter months bring shorter days and less light, making it harder for drivers to see—and safely avoid—pedestrians. October saw the highest...

Two Busy Crossovers Closed in Lufkin for Construction

Community Rhonda Oaks - September 21, 2023

LUFKIN – Motorists should be reminded to obey all traffic control during an ongoing construction project that impacts two turnarounds on SL 287/Ellen Trout Drive...

Almost Half of All Child Car Seats Aren’t Installed Correctly

Faith & Family Rhonda Oaks - September 15, 2023

TxDOT kicking off “Save Me With a Seat” campaign during National Child Passenger Safety Week LUFKIN– Car seats work. Just ask Mandy Watson who was in a head-on...

Texas Transportation Commission Chairman Bruce Buggs on the Future

Community Rhonda Oaks - August 31, 2023

The star on the Texas flag somehow seems to shine a little brighter every year as more and more people move to Texas to...

Resurfacing Project Beginning in Various Counties

Community Rhonda Oaks - August 23, 2023

LUFKIN – A pre-construction meeting was held at the Lufkin District Office on Tuesday signaling the beginning of a new construction project. Crews are setting...

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Wildfire Preparedness Encouraged As Conditions Remain Warm and Dry Across Texas

Diana De Leon Bon - February 20, 2026

Flowerbed Refresh: Preparing East Texas Landscapes for Spring Without Doing Too Much Too Soon

Community February 20, 2026

As winter fades and days begin to warm, many...

Why “Set It and Forget It” Doesn’t Always Work With Electricity Anymore

Business February 19, 2026

Electricity used to be simple. In today’s Texas market, it’s...

Angelina College Athletics Weekly Update

Events February 17, 2026

Hey, sports fans, We just experienced a wild week at...

Kids Talk About God by Carey Kinsolving and Friends

Faith & Family February 17, 2026

How Does the Holy Spirit Help Christians? “The Holy Spirit...

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Wildfire Preparedness Encouraged As Conditions Remain Warm and Dry Across Texas

Community February 20, 2026

Wildfire preparedness encouraged as conditions remain warm and dry...

Flowerbed Refresh: Preparing East Texas Landscapes for Spring Without Doing Too Much Too Soon

Community February 20, 2026

As winter fades and days begin to warm, many...

Why “Set It and Forget It” Doesn’t Always Work With Electricity Anymore

Business February 19, 2026

Electricity used to be simple. In today’s Texas market, it’s...

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