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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COMMISSION APPROVES NEW PROJECTS FOR LUFKIN DISTRICT

Texas transportation commissioners last week approved more than $592.8 million in highway construction projects, with more than $3 million approved for the Lufkin District. Improvements...

STATE WARNS DISTRACTED DRIVING STILL A PROBLEM

Approximately 1 in 5crashes in Texas involves distracted driving, which continues to be a problem in the state, even after a state law banned...

TxDOT PREPARED FOR HURRICANE SEASON

LUFKIN – Lufkin District supervisors and district leaders met Monday to discuss the 2019 hurricane season forecast and preparations, addressing district actions and responses should...

ALERT:

Heavy traffic expected on US 190 East of Livingston in Polk County beginning this afternoon through tomorrow for the funeral services of Alabama-Coushatta Principal...

HEAVY TRAFFIC ANTICIPATED ON US 190 IN POLK COUNTY

Motorists can expect delays and heavy traffic on US 190 in Polk County beginning Friday and into Saturday for the funeral and procession of...

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Crockett Fills Nov. 7 with Camo, Canvases and Bingo, Then Brings Tony Danza to The Ritz

Bella's camo-or-pearls open house, a lakefront paint night and Singo Bingo share Saturday in Crockett. Tony Danza plays the Ritz Nov. 20.

Angelina College Opens A Veterans Service Center With A Lounge and A Wall of Honor

Angelina College cut the ribbon Nov. 3 on a Veterans Service Center in its Student Center, built for student-veterans and military-connected families.

Salvation Army Kicks Off Its Angel Tree Campaign Friday at Southside Bank in Lufkin

The Salvation Army of Lufkin kicks off Angel Tree at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Southside Bank. More than 800 children and seniors are registered.

What Your Credit Score Really Says

By Carla Kelley, President, Aspire Credit Union Your credit score...
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