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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WORK SCHEDULED TO BEGIN ON US 59 NORTH, SOUTH OF NACOGDOCHES

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Rhonda Oaks - November 12, 2020

Crews are expected to begin work in coming days on the northbound side of US 59, south of Nacogdoches, where motorists will experience daily...

LOWER SPEED LIMIT SET THROUGH ZAVALLA WORK ZONE

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Rhonda Oaks - October 20, 2020

Motorists will see a new speed limit in effect as they travel US 69 South as crews continue to widen the roadway in a...

TxDOT URGES DRIVERS TO ‘END THE STREAK’ OF DAILY DEATHS ON TEXAS ROADS AS 20TH ANNIVERSARY APPROACHES

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Rhonda Oaks - October 20, 2020

The sound of baseball and the smell of barbecue fills a North Austin neighborhood. It’s the start of a new summer and 14-year-old Alexei...

PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR PROPOSED PROJECT IN NACOGDOCHES COUNTY

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Rhonda Oaks - October 8, 2020

A virtual public meeting will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 13 for a proposed construction project in Nacogdoches County. The project includes the widening of...

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT BEGINNING IN NACOGDOCHES COUNTY

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Rhonda Oaks - October 8, 2020

A virtual pre-construction meeting was held Tuesday, signaling the beginning of a new construction project in Nacogdoches County. Work will begin on FM 1275 the...

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Nationally, more than 43,000 wildfires have burned over 4.5...

Lufkin District Construction Updates

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Good afternoon, Below is a description of the work...

Boil Water Notice for Community Public Water Systems

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Due to a loss of water pressure the Texas...

Texas A&M Forest Service Adds Airpower to Fight Against Wildfires with Three New Aircraft

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COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas’ ability to detect, track and...

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

Getting Firewise in the Piney Woods: How to Protect Your East Texas Home Before the Woods Dry Out

General July 30, 2026

Nationally, more than 43,000 wildfires have burned over 4.5...

Lufkin District Construction Updates

Community July 28, 2026

Good afternoon, Below is a description of the work...

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