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 in 2024 as a collaborative effort between ETCOG, the Alamo Area Council […]
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 her bathroom mirror has guided Longview FFA and Longview High School alumni […]
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 from a record-breaking 631 nominees who demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics, community […]
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 […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) announced that the City of Longview was awarded a federal grant of $250,000 through the COPS Hiring Program (CHP), which provides resources to hire law enforcement personnel and prevent crime: “Texans deserve […]
