Small businesses are the backbone of Texas' economy, supporting 5 million jobs. This #SmallBusinessSaturday, let’s return that support!

With over 3 million small businesses, Texas continues to set the standard for entrepreneurship. This Small Business Saturday, take a moment to shop local and invest in the heart of our economy. #SmallBusinessSaturday

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Proud of the great work our long term care ombudsmen do. texastribune.org/2024/12/23/tex…

Congratulations, Representative Holt! Janis Holt

Congratulations, Representative Shofner! Joanne Shofner for Texans

Congratulations TrentAshbyTX on the beginning of your seventh term representing Deep East Texas in the Texas Legislature!

Congratulations Sen. Robert Nichols on the beginning of another Legislative Session representing the people of Deep East Texas!

Texans, be prepared for freezing temperatures! 🥶 Make sure you're winter-ready: ⚠️ Know the winter weather hazards and prepare your family 📲 Sign up for weather alert notifications 🔦 Find flashlights (check their batteries) and follow local officials online 🚰 Let the water

If you have an emergency call 9-1-1. For shelter, food, and disaster services, dial 2-1-1.

DETCOG will be closed Monday, January 20th in observance of MLK Day. At this time we are scheduled to re-open on Tuesday, but that could be affected by winter weather. Any changes in schedule will be announced on our social media pages (Facebook and X).

Per KTRE Meteorologist Brad Hlozek, Winter Storm Watches are in effect for all of our DETCOG Counties for Monday evening and Tuesday. Brad says, "Our prospects for snow are likely and the amounts we look to receive are going higher."

It's Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas Day at the State Capitol. Great event highlighting a great people! Alabama Coushatta

DETCOG is proud to be recognized as a finalist in the Broadband Communities Awards. BroadbandCommunities

GFiber Frontier Internet Fort Collins Connexion Compudopt Congratulations to Deep East Texas Council of Governments (@detcog), winner of the Rural Connectivity Award for advancing broadband access in rural regions. #BBCAwards #BBCSummit

GFiber Frontier Internet Fort Collins Connexion Compudopt DETCOG Jim Baller That concludes this year’s Broadband Communities Awards! Congratulations to all our winners, and thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate their achievements. #BBCAwards #BBCSummit

Celebrating 59 years of service to the local governments and citizens of Deep East Texas!

The stage is set: DETCOG's 59th Annual Membership and Awards Luncheon is happening today at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center in Lufkin.