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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TRAFFIC SWITCH PLANNED IN PROJECT SOUTH OF HUNTINGTON

A traffic switch is planned on US 69 in the ongoing construction project that is widening the roadway from Huntington to Zavalla, weather permitting. Beginning...

LANE CLOSURE PLANNED ON DIBOLL RELIEF ROUTE PROJECT

A lane closure is planned beginning Nov. 30 because of work on the Diboll Relief Route construction project in Diboll. FM 1818 will be confined...

MOTORISTS SHOULD STAY ALERT FOR DEER

As deer season begins, motorists are urged to stay alert in pre-dawn hours and after dark. Deer are on the move through the nine-county...

GROVETON SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION SET TO BEGIN

Work is set to begin in Trinity County on a project designed to construct sidewalks in various locations within the city of Groveton. Crews will...

COMMISSION APPROVES NEW PROJECTS IN LUFKIN DISTRICT

Texas Transportation Commissioners on Thursday approved more than $524.8 million in new construction projects statewide, with more than $13 million approved for the Lufkin...

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Tomé Opens Its New Building at 2608 North St. in Nacogdoches

Tomé has moved its North Street location into a new building at 2608 North St., with the drive-thru and the dining room finally under one roof.

If You’re Going to Trap Feral Hogs, Catch Them All

Cary Sims found hog damage in his own Lufkin backyard this week. His advice: trap the whole sounder, or teach the survivors to avoid you.

Texas Seniors Can Apply to Public Colleges Free Oct. 12-18

Free College Application Week runs Oct. 12-18. Texas residents can apply to any public college through ApplyTexas with no fee until 11:59 p.m. Oct. 18.

Jasper’s McMurry MediPlex Opens with Specialty Clinics and An Air Rescue Base

The Dr. Ron A. McMurry MediPlex in Jasper was dedicated Oct. 7. It houses dermatology, pain management and pediatric care, plus an air rescue base.
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