Early voting underway across Texas
ETR Staff Report AUSTIN — As early voting continues across Texas for the March 3 Primary Election, Secretary of State Jane Nelson today provided an update on voter participation and encouraged Texans to rely on official election information as Election Day approaches. Early
Early Voting Begins Tuesday in Smith County
ETR Staff Report Smith County residents can begin casting their ballots Tuesday during two weeks of early voting for the March 3, 2026, Primary Elections. From February 17-27, Smith County residents can cast their ballots at any of the five early voting locations,
IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT IGNITES
Texas goes all-in, opens war-chest, funds Sheriffs By Joycelyne Fadojutimi In a Fort Worth courtroom buzzing with law enforcement leaders, Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock delivered a clear message: Texas is putting muscle behind the badge. Standing alongside Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn
Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving Act
Legislation Would Make Illegal Aliens Who Drive Drunk Aggravated Felons & Subject to Stiff Criminal Penalties for Illegally Reentering the U.S. WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Ted Budd (R-NC), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Bill
HUB pause meets a closed door
Acting Texas Comptroller delays meeting with business leaders ETR Staff Report Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock has yet to commit to meeting with business leaders regarding his recent decision to halt new certifications under the state’s Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program, according to
In Major Win for Rep. Al Green, Texas Maps Blocked by Federal Judge
By Lauren Burke In a ruling signed by a federal court and signed by a Judge nominated by President Donald Trump, new congressional maps created by the Texas GOP have been blocked. The maps were recently changed in August after President Trump publicly
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
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
ETCOG Board of Directors to Consider $86M Budget for Fiscal Year 2026
108th Semi-Annual Board of Directors Meeting Held on September 18th Henderson, Texas: East Texas Council of Governments held its 108th semi-annual Board of Directors meeting at the Rusk County Youth Expo Center & Arena in Henderson, Texas. The Board considered, among other items, the
STAAR IS OUT
Senate Greenlights Overhaul of Texas School Testing ETR Staff Report Three shorter exams to replace STAAR by 2027, reshaping instruction and reducing student stress A New Era for Texas ClassroomsIn a landmark vote Wednesday night, the Texas Senate approved sweeping changes to the
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