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 Plans in Lufkin Next Week Could Cause Delays

LUFKIN – Crews are scheduled to work at several heavily traveled areas next week in Lufkin and motorists are advised to choose alternate routes...

TxDot Urges Hurricane Season Preparedness

LUFKIN – Hurricane season officially began June 1 and will end on November 30. Motorists and residents should prepare now for any weather emergency...

SH 21 West Closure Planned for Nacogdoches on Wednesday

LUFKIN – Motorists traveling on SH 21 West will be detoured Wednesday because of a construction project that will be completed by the end...

Project Updates and Work Schedules for June 11-15

LUFKIN – Motorists can expect delays and detours as many Lufkin District projects continue with road closures or single lane travel. Motorists should reduce...

West SL 287 Entrance Ramp to be Closed Thursday

LUFKIN – Work is planned for Thursday at a busy SL 287 on-ramp in Lufkin that will have motorists choosing alternate directions. The northbound...

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Ribbon Cuttings and A Plinko Breakfast Fill the Lufkin Chamber’s Next Two Weeks

Ribbon cuttings for Messer Pro Wash, Austin Bank and AC's Veterans Resource Center, plus a Plinko-themed networking breakfast Friday.

East Texas Schools Land $1.1 Million To Train Nurses, Welders and Machinists

Angelina College and four area school districts share $1.13 million in state JET grants for nursing, welding and machining equipment.

Angelina College Criminal Justice Students and Cadets Stage a Mock Trial

Criminal Justice students and Law Enforcement Academy cadets at Angelina College staged a mock trial on campus, from filing motions to jury selection.

Gospel Festival Fills The Historic Zion Hill Church Nov. 15

The African American Heritage Project brings a free gospel festival to the historic Zion Hill church on North Lanana Street Nov. 15.
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