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 CONTINUES ON MAJOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

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The Lufkin District is continuing with many construction and maintenance projects throughout its nine county district, with three major construction projects underway and progressing...

COMMISSION APPROVES NEW PROJECT IN LUFKIN DISTRICT

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Texas Transportation Commissioners held a meeting by telephone Thursday approving more than $731 million in new construction projects for the state, including a $4.8...

Commission Approves New Project in Lufkin Disctrict

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Federal grant funding awarded through CARES Act for airports and transit district Texas Transportation Commissioners held a meeting by telephone Thursday approving more than $731...

TxDOT URGES DRIVERS TO PLAN SOBER RIDES AHEAD OF MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

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As COVID-19 orders are relaxed in many parts of the state and more Texans return to the roads, TxDOT’s “Plan While You Can” campaign...

DEBRIS REMOVAL PROJECT BEGINNING IN POLK AND SAN JACINTO COUNTIES

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A virtual pre-construction meeting was held Monday that included TxDOT employees, contractors, stakeholders, leaders from Polk and San Jacinto counties and emergency management teams...
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Tomé Opens Its New Building at 2608 North St. in Nacogdoches

Business
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

Farm & Garden
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

Community
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

Community
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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