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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Transportation Commission Approves Construction, Maintenance Contracts

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The Texas Transportation Commission on Thursday approved more than $395.4 million for new construction and facilities contracts and an additional $30 million for maintenance...

TxDOT Urges Drivers To Plan For A Sober Ride For Labor Day Holiday

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As celebrations are finalized to mark the last days of summer, the Texas Department of Transportation urges drivers to make a plan leading up...

Project To Begin On Nacogdoches SL 224 East

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A construction project on SL 224 in Nacogdoches County is set to begin in coming days that will rehabilitate the roadway and enhance safety. Moore...

Commission Approves New Projects For Lufkin District

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The Texas Transportation Commission last week awarded 68 new construction projects statewide totaling more than $359 million, with five located in the Lufkin District...

New Construction Projects Beginning In Polk County

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Two construction projects are slated to begin in Polk County that will upgrade roadways and enhance safety. A construction project in the southbound lanes of...
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Tomé Opens Its New Building at 2608 North St. in Nacogdoches

Business
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
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
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
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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