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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STORM ALERT: LUFKIN DISTRICT BEGINNING BRINE OPERATIONS FRIDAY

LUFKIN – Lufkin District crews will begin treating major roadways with brine solution early Friday ahead of predicted winter weather. The nine-county district is preparing...

WORK BEGINNING ON US 59/SL287 UPGRADE AT MOFFETT

A virtual pre-construction meeting was held in the Lufkin District Wednesday, signaling the beginning of a new construction project in Lufkin. Barricades will be placed...

TRAFFIC ADVISORY – Lufkin, Tx

Heads Up! Wednesday from 8 am - 12 pm, the exit ramp from SL 287/US 59 to SH 103 East/Atkinson Drive in Lufkin will...

SHARING THE ROAD WITH 18-WHEELERS AND OTHER TRUCKS

TxDOT is reminding all drivers to take extra precautions when driving around trucks. Thousands of large trucks and tractor-trailers travel busy Texas highways every day. Weighing...

Nacogdoches US 59/SL 224 Upgrade Progressing

A major construction project in Nacogdoches is progressing and work in coming days will require a road closure. Work on the US 224/US 59 South...

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Angelina College Soccer Teams Push Toward the Playoffs with A Sweep and Two Draws

The Roadrunner men posted back-to-back shutouts and the Lady Roadrunners drew twice, including a goal with 8.7 seconds left against Blinn.

Ashby: Hidden Ticket Fees, Cyber Defense and October Mobile Office Stops

Rep. Trent Ashby's column: a hearing on hidden online ticket fees, the Texas Cyber Command, and where his mobile office stops this month.

Incident Management Team Deploys From Texas to Florida to Support Hurricane Isaias Response

DALLAS (Oct. 10, 2026) – Hurricane Isaias made landfall...

Nacogdoches Library Has A Free Genealogy Day Oct. 16 and A Canva Class Oct. 19

Two free programs this month at the Nacogdoches Public Library: an online genealogy day Oct. 16 and a Canva class for adults Oct. 19.
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