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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Water Board Director Speaks at Nacogdoches Chamber Luncheon Oct. 23

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Angelina County Bans Outdoor Burning For The Next Seven Days

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

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East Texas Road Updates

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Rhonda Oaks - October 17, 2018

As of 6:30 am this morning, all roads are open in the Lufkin District except for FM 1280 at Little White Rock and Gayle...

Guidelines for Placing Political Signage

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Rhonda Oaks - September 24, 2018

LUFKIN – As mid-term elections draw near, candidates and their supporters are once again posting signs of support. The Texas Department of Transportation would...

A Seat At The Table

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Rhonda Oaks - September 18, 2018

We never ate supper at my house until my Dad arrived home from work. Didn’t matter what time it was, Mom had it ready...

US 59 South Work To Continue

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Rhonda Oaks - September 7, 2018

Work on US 59 South between Lufkin and Diboll will continue next week and the speed limit will again be lowered from Whitehouse Drive...

Commissioners Approve Projects for Nacogdoches and Polk Counties

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Rhonda Oaks - September 4, 2018

Texas Transportation Commissioners last week approved more than $1 billion in construction projects throughout the state, with $834,966 approved for the Lufkin District in...

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Water Board Director Speaks at Nacogdoches Chamber Luncheon Oct. 23

Bobbie Langston - October 16, 2026

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.

The Best Thing for Your Garden Is Your Shadow

Farm & Garden October 16, 2026

Cary Sims signs off after 28 years as Angelina County's ag agent with the lesson he values most: learn what normal looks like, then keep watching.

Benefit Bingo, A Pumpkin Night and Two Songwriter Shows Around Crockett

Community October 15, 2026

The Crockett Chamber's newsletter has a bingo night for stray animals, pumpkin decoupage, two songwriters at Camp Street and a movie party at the Ritz.

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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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