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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Making A Holiday Memory

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Rhonda Oaks - December 21, 2016

I knew better than to peek, but my sister didn’t. That noise we heard on Christmas Eve night while we were snuggled in bed in...

Updates TxDOT Updates

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Rhonda Oaks - December 16, 2016

Here are a few updates from TXDot. Nacogdoches County Approved For New Project The Texas Transportation Commission on Thursday approved more than $171.7 million in new...

Angelina River Bridge Lane Closure Scheduled

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Rhonda Oaks - December 8, 2016

Motorists traveling southbound on US 59 at the Angelina River Bridge should be prepared for delays beginning Monday. Concrete is expected to be poured, weather...

TxDOT Continues Work on Many Projects in Lufkin District

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Rhonda Oaks - December 6, 2016

As the holidays approach, TxDOT contractors and maintenance employees are working to facilitate construction and maintenance projects that will enhance safety and improve traffic...

Updates on Construction from TxDOT

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Rhonda Oaks - November 30, 2016

Lufkin District Approved for New Projects The Texas Transportation Commission in a monthly meeting in Austin Thursday approved more than $247.1 million in construction projects...

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Getting Firewise in the Piney Woods: How to Protect Your East Texas Home Before the Woods Dry Out

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Lufkin District Construction Updates

Community July 28, 2026

Good afternoon, Below is a description of the work...

Boil Water Notice for Community Public Water Systems

Community July 27, 2026

Due to a loss of water pressure the Texas...

Texas A&M Forest Service Adds Airpower to Fight Against Wildfires with Three New Aircraft

Community July 27, 2026

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas’ ability to detect, track and...

19th Annual Guy Davis Golf Tournament Set for August

Community July 23, 2026

Event Benefits Angelina College Athletics Programs Angelina College’s Guy Davis...

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Getting Firewise in the Piney Woods: How to Protect Your East Texas Home Before the Woods Dry Out

General July 30, 2026

Nationally, more than 43,000 wildfires have burned over 4.5...

Lufkin District Construction Updates

Community July 28, 2026

Good afternoon, Below is a description of the work...

Boil Water Notice for Community Public Water Systems

Community July 27, 2026

Due to a loss of water pressure the Texas...

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