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

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Rhonda Oaks - February 11, 2021

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

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Rhonda Oaks - February 10, 2021

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

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Rhonda Oaks - February 2, 2021

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

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Rhonda Oaks - January 25, 2021

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

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Rhonda Oaks - December 1, 2020

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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Governor Abbott Announces Over $3.3 million in Grants to East Texas Area Veteran Service Organizations

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AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that $3,307,000...

The Immunization Partnership Launches Back-to-School Vaccine Campaign Across Six East Texas Counties

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The Immunization Partnership Launches E. Texas Back-to-School Vaccination Campaign...

Capitol Update: Supporting Students, Teachers, and Texas Families

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With the arrival of August, it’s back-to-school time for...

August Is When Trees Begin Showing Signs of Stress

Farm & Garden July 31, 2026

This past week, my good friend Kelly sent me...

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Should You Use Landscape Fabric?

Community August 10, 2026

A gentleman from Hudson stopping in and asked me...

Governor Abbott Announces Over $3.3 million in Grants to East Texas Area Veteran Service Organizations

Government August 7, 2026

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that $3,307,000...

The Immunization Partnership Launches Back-to-School Vaccine Campaign Across Six East Texas Counties

Community August 3, 2026

The Immunization Partnership Launches E. Texas Back-to-School Vaccination Campaign...

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