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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Ready to Print: Yard Signs and Banners that Hold Up in East Texas Weather

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Free AI Workshop, Headshots and A Catfish Cookout fill the Week in Nacogdoches

Business

Start With a Plan, Not a Budget

Business

Traffic Switch Planned to New Roadway in Zavalla

Outdoor

Rhonda Oaks - June 15, 2023

LUFKIN – A traffic switch is planned for next week, weather permitting, onto newly completed southbound lanes of US 69 in Zavalla. Crews are currently working...

Commisssioners Approve New Projects for Lufkin District

Community

Rhonda Oaks - June 2, 2023

LUFKIN – Texas Transportation Commissioners on Thursday approved more than $865.7 million in new construction projects statewide, with more than $26.6 million approved for the...

Railroad Crossing Scheduled for Work Closure

Community

Rhonda Oaks - May 22, 2023

LUFKIN – An Angelina County railroad crossing is scheduled to be replaced on Monday, May 22, and will require a roadway closure. Angelina & Neches River...

More People Are Dying in Motorcycle Crashes in Texas

News Release

Rhonda Oaks - May 2, 2023

May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness MonthMay 1, 2023 As motorcycle fatalities continue to rise and the spring weather draws more riders to Texas roadways, TxDOT is...

Crews Begin Work to Install New Traffic Signal at Idylwood in Lufkin

Government

Rhonda Oaks - April 4, 2023

Crews are scheduled to begin work this week for the construction and installation of a new traffic signal on US 69 North at the...

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Ready to Print: Yard Signs and Banners that Hold Up in East Texas Weather

Janet Conner - October 21, 2026

Free AI Workshop, Headshots and A Catfish Cookout fill the Week in Nacogdoches

Business October 20, 2026

A free AI workshop Oct. 22, $50 headshots Oct. 21 and a catfish cookout Oct. 23 — what's on the Nacogdoches chamber calendar this week.

Start With a Plan, Not a Budget

Business October 20, 2026

Most people hear the word "budget" and picture a...

Angelina College Visual Arts Students Show Their Work Oct. 27 Through Nov. 11

Arts & Culture October 19, 2026

Student drawings, designs and paintings go up in the Angelina Center for the Arts Gallery, with a free reception at 6 p.m. Oct. 27.

Senior Expo, Chick-O-Treat and a Trick or Trot close out October in Lufkin

Community October 19, 2026

Seven Lufkin and Angelina County events fill the last week of October, from the Senior Expo to a Halloween 5K.

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Ready to Print: Yard Signs and Banners that Hold Up in East Texas Weather

Business October 21, 2026

Which yard sign and banner materials survive East Texas sun, humidity and storms, and when the upgrade is worth it.

Free AI Workshop, Headshots and A Catfish Cookout fill the Week in Nacogdoches

Business October 20, 2026

A free AI workshop Oct. 22, $50 headshots Oct. 21 and a catfish cookout Oct. 23 — what's on the Nacogdoches chamber calendar this week.

Start With a Plan, Not a Budget

Business October 20, 2026

Most people hear the word "budget" and picture a...

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