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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The Five Electricity Documents Worth Keeping in One Folder

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Lufkin Chamber Sets Its Business Awards Night for Nov. 12 at The Pines

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Lufkin Creative Adds A Cultural District Proclamation to Its Nov. 7 Heritage Festival

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Cement Treatment Scheduled for Nacogdoches Loop

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Rhonda Oaks - January 30, 2017

Motorists will experience delays beginning today through most of the week on US 59 South at SL 224 in Nacogdoches as work is planned...

Aging Has Its Perks

Community

Rhonda Oaks - January 24, 2017

Age has its perks. It is not always fun along the way, but it does have its benefits. For a number of years I took...

Lane Closure Planned on Lufkin Loop

Government

Rhonda Oaks - January 23, 2017

Motorists will be detoured beginning as early as Tuesday when crews start working on SL 287 in Lufkin near the Moffett Road overpass which...

New Overhead Signs To Be Hung in Lufkin

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Rhonda Oaks - January 6, 2017

As crews continue to replace large guide signs around SL 287 in Lufkin, motorists should expect lane closures beginning next week as the new...

Pre-treating Roadways

Government

Rhonda Oaks - January 5, 2017

Lufkin District will be pre-treating roadways for the remainder of the day because of possible incoming freezing rain/sleet/snow later tonight. Our maintenance departments will begin...

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Lufkin Chamber Sets Its Business Awards Night for Nov. 12 at The Pines

Business November 2, 2026

The Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber's 2026 Celebrate Business Awards and Salute to Healthcare is Nov. 12 at The Pines. Nominees are announced.

Lufkin Creative Adds A Cultural District Proclamation to Its Nov. 7 Heritage Festival

Arts & Culture November 2, 2026

Heritage Festival: Bites & Beats runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7 at Cotton Square Park, with Lufkin's cultural district proclamation at 2 p.m.

Angelina College Soccer Rallies Past Jacksonville, Will Host Paris on Nov. 3

Education November 2, 2026

The Roadrunners trailed 1-0 before scoring four straight to beat Jacksonville College 4-1 and set up a Nov. 3 semifinal against Paris Junior College.

Angelina College Men’s Soccer Hosts A Nov. 3 Semifinal as Both Basketball Teams Open Play

Sports November 2, 2026

The Roadrunners host No. 15 Paris Junior College in the Region XIV semifinals Nov. 3. Lady Roadrunner basketball opened 1-1 in Baton Rouge.

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The Five Electricity Documents Worth Keeping in One Folder

Community November 3, 2026

Most electricity problems I get called about are not...

Lufkin Chamber Sets Its Business Awards Night for Nov. 12 at The Pines

Business November 2, 2026

The Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber's 2026 Celebrate Business Awards and Salute to Healthcare is Nov. 12 at The Pines. Nominees are announced.

Lufkin Creative Adds A Cultural District Proclamation to Its Nov. 7 Heritage Festival

Arts & Culture November 2, 2026

Heritage Festival: Bites & Beats runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7 at Cotton Square Park, with Lufkin's cultural district proclamation at 2 p.m.

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