ETCOG Honored with 2025 Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations
East Texas Council of Governments receives a 2025 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award ETCOG has received a 2025 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for its efforts in building Veteran-Friendly Communities in East Texas. The Veteran-Friendly Community Designation Program launched
UT Tyler School of Health Professions Celebrates NFP Program Graduates
Nurse-Family Partnership Supports Mothers and Toddlers Story by Elizabeth Wingfield The University of Texas at Tyler School of Health Professions held a graduation ceremony to celebrate 15 mothers and their toddlers completing the Nurse-Family Partnership program. The NFP program pairs nurses with first-time
Tyler ISD Culinary Arts Program Cooks Up Career-Ready Skills
Earning dual credit through Tyler Junior College Story by Jennifer Hines The Culinary Arts program at Tyler ISD’s Career and Technology Center (CTC) is serving up more than just delicious food—it’s preparing students for success in the food and beverage industry through hands-on
Longview FFA student named national champion, honors brother’s legacy through service project
Longview, TX – Maggie Mayes, Longview High School alumna, made Longview FFA history as the chapter’s first-ever National Champion and fourth National Finalist, as well as the first student to be a two-time National Finalist. A quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson taped to
Sam Schott named as top 30 finalist for the NCAA Woman of the Year award
The University of Texas at Tyler is proud to announce that Patriot softball alumnus Sam Schott has been named one of the top 30 finalist for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Woman of the Year award. Schott, a Longview native, was selected
Caldwell Arts Academy Celebrates Día de los Muertos in the Rose City
Downtown Tyler was transformed into a beautiful showcase of cultural heritage Story by Paula Jimenez Courtesy photos by Tyler Independent School District Tyler, TX – This year, Downtown Tyler transformed into a stunning exhibition of cultural heritage as Caldwell Arts Academy hosted its
SHUTDOWN FALLOUT: FOOD CRISIS LOOMS
Mayor Kristin Ishihara calls for immediate community action, urges support Story and photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimi/ETR As the government shutdown continues to impact families across East Texas, local leaders and nonprofit organizations are sounding the alarm about a growing food crisis. During a
Longview High School’s Big Green Marching Machine earns silver at UIL State Military Marching Championship
Longview, TX – The Longview High School band, known as the Big Green Marching Machine, earned second place at the University Interscholastic League State Military Marching Band Championship at McLane Stadium in Waco. The silver medal marks the band’s fourth consecutive trip to
Mayor James Wansley Takes Office as Vice President of Texas Association of Regional Councils Board
Story by Paula Jimenez Courtesy photos by the East Texas Council of Governments “I look forward to learning more about successful processes and programs from other Councils of Governments and how they might help ETCOG fill service and funding gaps in our region.”
Smith County Employee Recognitions
Sharon Gregory was honored during the Commissioners Court on Tuesday for 20 years of service to the Smith County Juvenile Services Department. Juvenile Services Director Ross Worley said he’s amazed at the job she does. She started in a part-time position more than
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