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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Art in The Park, Beatlemania 64, and A Pumpkin Patch Fill Saturday in Lufkin

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Tomé Opens Its New Building at 2608 North St. in Nacogdoches

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If You’re Going to Trap Feral Hogs, Catch Them All

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TRINITY COUNTY WORK BEGINNING THIS WEEK

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Rhonda Oaks - January 3, 2018

LUFKIN – Work is scheduled to begin this week on a $4.3 million construction project in Trinity County that will widen the pavement on FM...

LUFKIN DISTRICT TO BEGIN PRE-TREATMENT OF ROADWAYS

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Rhonda Oaks - January 2, 2018

LUFKIN – With winter weather forecasts that includes possible freezing precipitation in East Texas for coming days, the Lufkin District is preparing to pre-treat...

WORK SCHEDULED FOR LUFKIN’S EAST LOOP-Exit ramps to be rehabilitated

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Rhonda Oaks - December 28, 2017

LUFKIN – Work is scheduled to begin tomorrow on Lufkin’s SL 287 East and will continue into next week as weather allows. The rehabilitation of...

PROJECTS APPROVED FOR LUFKIN DISTRICT

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Rhonda Oaks - December 21, 2017

LUFKIN – The Texas Transportation Commission last week approved more than $392.5 million in new construction projects in the state, with $3.1 million approved...

Don’t Drink The Punch Until You Read This

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Rhonda Oaks - December 19, 2017

By the time this column is published, most of the Christmas shopping will be done and a new year will be upon us. This is...

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Art in The Park, Beatlemania 64, and A Pumpkin Patch Fill Saturday in Lufkin

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Tomé Opens Its New Building at 2608 North St. in Nacogdoches

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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 October 9, 2026

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 October 9, 2026

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 October 8, 2026

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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Art in The Park, Beatlemania 64, and A Pumpkin Patch Fill Saturday in Lufkin

Community October 9, 2026

Art In The Park, BEATLEMANIA 64 and the Pumpkin Patch all land Saturday in Lufkin, and the chamber calendar stays full through Oct. 23.

Tomé Opens Its New Building at 2608 North St. in Nacogdoches

Business October 9, 2026

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 October 9, 2026

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.

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