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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Lufkin District to Hold Public Hearing

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LUFKIN – The TxDOT Lufkin District is conducting a public hearing with in-person or virtual options to propose replacing the existing bridge on SH 7...

TxDOT Continues Cleanup After Beryl

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LUFKIN – TxDOT crews in the Lufkin District began storm cleanup Monday as soon as it was safe to respond to impacted areas after Tropical...

TxDOT Urges Public to Prepare for Hurricane Beryl

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LUFKIN – The Lufkin District is preparing to open its Emergency Operations Center ahead of the impacts expected in East Texas from Hurricane Beryl. Crews will...

Traffic Switch Planned in Corrigan Near Project

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LUFKIN – A major construction project is scheduled for a traffic shift this week, weather permitting. The Corrigan Relief Route, being constructed on the west side...

TxDOT Spotlights Impact, Loss from Drunk Driving

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An average of 89 Texans were killed every month in alcohol-related crashes in2023 AUSTIN – We all know that drunk driving is dangerous and yet...
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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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