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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Lufkin Agency: That AI-Generated Logo On Your Trucks Might Not Legally Be Yours

Lee Allen Miller - September 4, 2026

As Wildfire Potential Remains High, Texas A&M Forest Service Encourages Wildfire Safety this Hunting Season

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COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Fire potential will be high in September...

Taming East Texas Clay: Why Compost, Not Sand, Is the Secret to a Thriving Lufkin Lawn

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If you’ve ever tried to dig a hole in...

The Salvation Army of Lufkin Launches New School of Performing Arts Music Program for Local Youth

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Registration is Now Open for Fall Classes Covering Voice,...

Angelina College Athletics Weekly Update

Sports September 1, 2026

Hey, sports fans, The Lady Roadrunner and Roadrunner soccer teams...

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Lufkin Agency: That AI-Generated Logo On Your Trucks Might Not Legally Be Yours

As Wildfire Potential Remains High, Texas A&M Forest Service Encourages Wildfire Safety this Hunting Season

Community September 4, 2026

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Fire potential will be high in September...

Taming East Texas Clay: Why Compost, Not Sand, Is the Secret to a Thriving Lufkin Lawn

Community September 3, 2026

If you’ve ever tried to dig a hole in...

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