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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DANGERS IN THE CAR: TxDOT’s NEW AUGMENTED REALITY GAME URGES DRIVERS TO NEVER DRIVE DISTRACTED

Despite stay at home orders and less traffic the past few months, Texas has continued to see about the same amount of fatalities on...

COMMISSIONERS APPROVE NEW PROJECTS FOR LUFKIN DISTRICT

The Texas Transportation Commission met virtually in Austin by audio Thursday and approved more than $947.2 million in new construction projects statewide and more...

TxDOT HOLDING VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING

A virtual public hearing is scheduled Tuesday, July 28, beginning at 10 am to discuss the development of the 2021 Unified Transportation Program. A...

CLOSURE SCHEDULED ON US 59 FOR DIBOLL RELIEF ROUTE PROJECT

Motorists can expect a northbound shoulder closure to begin Monday, July 20, on US 59 as part of the Diboll Relief Route construction project. The...

CRASHES TAKE HEAVY TOLL ON STATE’S MOTORCYLISTS

On average, one motorcyclist dies every day on Texas roads, and transportation officials are urging Texans to exercise caution and limit distractions while on...

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Angelina College Weekly Update

Both the Lady Roadrunner softball team and the Roadrunner...

The Power of Titles in Leadership: More Than Just a Name

Titles are more than just prefixes or words attached...

Lane Closures Expected on Two Major Construction Projects

Motorists should prepare for delays and lane closures beginning...

Capitol Update: Protecting Our Children Online & Addressing Border Security

I want to start this column by offering my...
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