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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Rhonda Oaks - October 16, 2024

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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Rhonda Oaks - October 7, 2024

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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Rhonda Oaks - October 2, 2024

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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Rhonda Oaks - September 26, 2024

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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Rhonda Oaks - September 16, 2024

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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FM 2259 Widening Begins This Month

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Angelina College, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, and National Fitness Campaign Provide Free Fitness for Everyone in Lufkin

Community September 8, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State-of-the-Art Outdoor Fitness Court® Coming to Angelina...

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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FM 2259 Widening Begins This Month

Community September 8, 2026

NACOGDOCHES – Work to widen and improve a portion of...

Angelina College, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, and National Fitness Campaign Provide Free Fitness for Everyone in Lufkin

Community September 8, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State-of-the-Art Outdoor Fitness Court® Coming to Angelina...

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

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Picture a local manufacturer needing a new logo before...

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