Launches investigation into fast-fashion retailer Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into global fast-fashion company Shein US Services LLC and its related entities over concerns about unethical labor practices and potentially unsafe products being sold to consumers. Paxton said his office is looking into whether the company has violated Texas laws related […]
Only EDC earning recognition in East Texas Story by Paula Jimenez [Washington, DC] – The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has announced that the Tyler Economic Development Council has been reaccredited as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO). This recognition places them among only 93 economic development organizations that hold this prestigious status. Originally accredited […]
Google announces $40B investment in the Lone StarState, Gov. Abbott highlights economic impact ETR Staff Report Texas recently received major economic news as Governor Greg Abbott and Google CEO Sundar Pichai jointly announced a $40 billion investment in Texas—Google’s largest investment in any state in the country. The funding is part of Google’s broader “Investing […]
By Joycelyne Fadojutimi/ETR Longview Independent School District officially broke ground Thursday on three majorfacilities funded by the district’s 2024 bond program: All three projects will be located on the Longview High School campus. More than 100 community members, students, staff, and local dignitaries attended the ceremonies, which began at the site of the future Multipurpose […]
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 recent press conference, community leaders emphasized the urgent need for collective action […]
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.” Whitehouse Mayor James Wansley In a significant step for regional leadership, Whitehouse […]
