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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TxDOT Campaign Asks People to be Cautious and Alert During Deadliest Month for Pedestrians

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AUSTIN – While fall and winter give Texans a much-needed reprieve from the summer heat, the change in seasons also brings fewer daylight hours, making...

Railroad Crossing Slated for Replacement on BU

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LUFKIN – The Angelina & Neches River Railroad (A&NR) has plans to replace the railroad crossing surface just north of Walgreens and HEB on BU...

Shorter Days Bring Higher Risk for Pedestrians

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LUFKIN – While fall and winter give Texans a much-needed reprieve from the summer heat, the change in seasons also brings fewer daylight hours, making it...

Public Meeting Scheduled for US 59 Improvements in Livingston

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LUFKIN – The Lufkin District will hold a Public Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 5-7 pm at the Polk County Commerce Center, 1017 US...

Installing Car Seats Isn’t Rocket Science

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AUSTIN – A car seat can be a lifesaver, but only if it’s installed and used correctly. Whether you're going to school or taking a family...
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Lane Closures Planned for State Loop (SL) 224 This Week

Community
Nacogdoches – Lane closures on SL 224 in Nacogdoches...

Habitat for Humanity of Deep East Texas Calls for Volunteers to Raise the Walls of First Denman Heights Home

Community
LUFKIN, TEXAS (September 21, 2026) — Habitat for Humanity...

Happening in Forest Country: September 24 – October 4

Events
Bingo in Hemphill, a barn sale in Jasper, the Master Gardeners' fall plant sale in Lufkin, and a masquerade at the library in Coldspring. Here is what is on across the twelve counties over the next ten days.

Still Time to Plant: A Fall Garden Guide for Forest Country

Farm & Garden
Sixty days to the average first freeze in Lufkin. Broccoli and cabbage are at the wire, but greens, roots and garlic still have a season ahead of them.
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