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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Hudson Water Supply Lifts Boil Water Notice After Main Line Break

Community

Lufkin Author’s AI Book for Small Businesses Hits No. 1 on Two Amazon Lists

Business

Water Board Director Speaks at Nacogdoches Chamber Luncheon Oct. 23

Business

Crews to Restripe US 59 at SL 287 in Lufkin Next Week

Community

Rhonda Oaks - September 12, 2024

LUFKIN – Crews are scheduled next week to replace striping on the concrete pavement at the US 59 and BU 59/SL 287 South Interchange in...

TxDOT Prepares for Impacts of Storm in East Texas

Community

Rhonda Oaks - September 10, 2024

LUFKIN – As Tropical Storm Francine approaches the Texas/Louisiana Gulf Coast, TxDOT wants motorists to be prepared for possible heavy rainfall that could impact East Texas....

Teaming Up with Law Enforcement to Prevent Drunk Driving

Community

Rhonda Oaks - August 28, 2024

LUFKIN – The reckless act of drinking and driving could change your life forever, but it only takes a few minutes to find a sober...

Meeting The Moment with a Historic Transportation Investment

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Rhonda Oaks - August 28, 2024

Texas is booming. Our state adds a new Texan almost every minute of every day. Our quality of life and vibrant $2.4 trillion economy make...

New School Year Brings Safety Reminders

Community

Rhonda Oaks - August 1, 2024

LUFKIN – A new school year is about to begin and TxDOT is calling on everyone to be extra cautious in school zones and around school...

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Hudson Water Supply Lifts Boil Water Notice After Main Line Break

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Lufkin Author’s AI Book for Small Businesses Hits No. 1 on Two Amazon Lists

Business October 19, 2026

The 90-Day AI Advantage, by Lufkin businessman Lee Allen Miller, topped Amazon's Kindle Business Consulting and Information Technology lists.

Water Board Director Speaks at Nacogdoches Chamber Luncheon Oct. 23

Business October 16, 2026

Texas Water Development Board Director Ashley Morgan speaks at the Nacogdoches County Chamber's Fourth Friday Luncheon Oct. 23 at the Fredonia.

Angelina County Bans Outdoor Burning For The Next Seven Days

Outdoor October 16, 2026

Angelina County is under a burn ban effective immediately, for seven days unless the commissioners court extends it.

Bridge Work on US 190 at Lake Livingston starts Oct. 19

Counties October 16, 2026

TxDOT starts repainting and resurfacing the US 190 bridge over Lake Livingston on Oct. 19, with temporary signals controlling traffic.

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Hudson Water Supply Lifts Boil Water Notice After Main Line Break

Community October 19, 2026

Hudson Water Supply rescinded its boil water notice at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, two days after a main line break. Tests came back negative.

Lufkin Author’s AI Book for Small Businesses Hits No. 1 on Two Amazon Lists

Business October 19, 2026

The 90-Day AI Advantage, by Lufkin businessman Lee Allen Miller, topped Amazon's Kindle Business Consulting and Information Technology lists.

Water Board Director Speaks at Nacogdoches Chamber Luncheon Oct. 23

Business October 16, 2026

Texas Water Development Board Director Ashley Morgan speaks at the Nacogdoches County Chamber's Fourth Friday Luncheon Oct. 23 at the Fredonia.

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