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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Chamber’s new Reverse Raffle Remix puts $10,000 on the line Oct. 17

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Free Oct. 13 Webinar Looks at Cutting Winter Feed Costs with Forage Brassicas

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Fall is The Time to Tackle Fire Ants in East Texas

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TEXAS TRAVEL INFORMATION HELPS PLAN SUMMER ROAD TRIPS

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Rhonda Oaks - May 24, 2016

AUSTIN – If you’re planning a road trip this summer, the Texas Department of Transportation offers the Texas State Travel Guide, Texas Highways Events...

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT TO BEGIN IN SAN JACINTO COUNTY

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Rhonda Oaks - May 19, 2016

LUFKIN - Construction is scheduled to begin next week in San Jacinto County that will include upgrading bridge and approach railing and road and...

Bridge Railing Upgrades Scheduled In Angelina County

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Rhonda Oaks - May 18, 2016

Construction is scheduled to begin next week in Angelina County that will include upgrading bridge and approach railing and improving guardrails along three heavily...

PROJECT TO BEGIN ON FM 1 IN SABINE COUNTY

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Rhonda Oaks - April 29, 2016

LUFKIN – Work is scheduled to begin in coming days on a $3.6 million construction project on FM 1 in Sabine County. Pinto Construction Company...

Business 59 To Reopen To Traffic At Railroad Bridge

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Rhonda Oaks - April 7, 2016

Vehicles will be allowed beginning Friday to travel on BU 59 beneath the A&NR railroad bridge that is still under construction. Two lanes will be...

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Chamber’s new Reverse Raffle Remix puts $10,000 on the line Oct. 17

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Free Oct. 13 Webinar Looks at Cutting Winter Feed Costs with Forage Brassicas

Events October 2, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife hosts a free Oct. 13 Zoom session on grazing turnips, kale and rape to cut winter feed bills. Registration is open.

Fall is The Time to Tackle Fire Ants in East Texas

Farm & Garden October 2, 2026

Cary Sims on why a broadcast bait beats treating the mounds you can see, and how to time a fall application.

$3 million in federal funding will study the US 59 gap between Nacogdoches and Lufkin

Community October 2, 2026

Federal money will pay for a feasibility study and environmental clearance on US 59 between Nacogdoches and Lufkin, the first step toward I-69.

Zavalla gets $5.39 million to replace its failing water system

Community October 2, 2026

The Texas Water Development Board approved $5.39 million in forgiven funding for new lines, a well, pumps and tanks in Zavalla. No repayment required.

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Chamber’s new Reverse Raffle Remix puts $10,000 on the line Oct. 17

Community October 2, 2026

The Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber's first Reverse Raffle Remix is Saturday, Oct. 17 at The Grand on First. The last ticket standing wins $10,000.

Free Oct. 13 Webinar Looks at Cutting Winter Feed Costs with Forage Brassicas

Events October 2, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife hosts a free Oct. 13 Zoom session on grazing turnips, kale and rape to cut winter feed bills. Registration is open.

Fall is The Time to Tackle Fire Ants in East Texas

Farm & Garden October 2, 2026

Cary Sims on why a broadcast bait beats treating the mounds you can see, and how to time a fall application.

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