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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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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Lane Closures Planned for State Loop (SL) 224 This Week

Community
Nacogdoches – Lane closures on SL 224 in Nacogdoches...

Habitat for Humanity of Deep East Texas Calls for Volunteers to Raise the Walls of First Denman Heights Home

Community
LUFKIN, TEXAS (September 21, 2026) — Habitat for Humanity...

Happening in Forest Country: September 24 – October 4

Events
Bingo in Hemphill, a barn sale in Jasper, the Master Gardeners' fall plant sale in Lufkin, and a masquerade at the library in Coldspring. Here is what is on across the twelve counties over the next ten days.

Still Time to Plant: A Fall Garden Guide for Forest Country

Farm & Garden
Sixty days to the average first freeze in Lufkin. Broccoli and cabbage are at the wire, but greens, roots and garlic still have a season ahead of them.
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