We mourn the passing of Mr. Cephus Clay, Air Force Veteran and dedicated GoBus driver. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.

Help us honor a standout community member in East Texas. Submit nominations by Feb. 10 at 5 PM: bit.ly/regionalawards… ⭐

Help improve public transportation in East Texas by having a say in our 5-year coordination plan! Join a pop-up outreach event or submit the survey at eastexconnects2026.com for a chance to win $50 VISA gift cards. Survey closes Jan 30.

Help us honor a business that invests in the region and supports our communities. Submit your nomination for the Regional Corporate Citizen of the Year! Complete nominations at bit.ly/regionalawards… by Tuesday, February 10, at 5:00 PM.

Recognize leadership and public service across East Texas. Nominate by Feb. 10 at 5 PM: bit.ly/regionalawards… 🏛️

CLOSED MONDAY Sorry for any inconvenience. Stay tuned for updates on when we plan to resume regular business hours. Be safe out there!

Nominate someone making an impact through committee service. Apply by Feb. 10 at 5 PM: bit.ly/regionalawards… 🤝

At this time, ETCOG will have a delayed opening of 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 27th. Staff are advised to call the employee information line for further updates by noon tomorrow.

Your voice matters! Share feedback for the Regional Public Transportation Coordination Plan at pop-up events or take the survey at eastexconnects2026.com Survey participants may enter to win $50 VISA gift cards. Due Jan 30.

UPDATE: ETCOG WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY Sorry for any inconvenience. We plan to resume regular business hours on Wednesday, January 28th. Be safe out there!

ETCOG is open today! Huge thank you to Jonathan, our Facilities Manager, for clearing the ice and snow and helping our team get inside safely this morning. We appreciate all of your hard work!

Our GoBus riders took more than 12,000 trips in December across our 14-county region. From grocery runs to doctor visits and shopping trips, we’re here to get you where you need to go. Schedule your ride today at 1-800-590-3371 or gobustransit.com 🚌

Happy Birthday to Senator John Cornyn! Since 2002, he has served as a voice for Texas in the U.S. Senate. Wishing him a wonderful day!

Wishing a very happy birthday to Judge Leward LaFleur! He proudly represents Marion County on the ETCOG Board of Directors and leads as Chairman of our Chief Elected Officials / Rural Transportation Planning Organization Board. Hope you have an amazing day!

Now hiring GoBus Public Transit Drivers across our 14-county region. $14–$16/hr + benefits through Compunnel Staffing. Apply today: etcog.org/employment 🚍 If you'd like, I can make an even tighter version to fit stricter character limits or add hashtags.

Now hiring Child Development Specialists to support Texas Rising Star childcare programs across East Texas. Travel locally, mentor teachers, and enjoy great benefits. Apply today: etcog.org/employment 📚

Stay up-to-date on all things ETCOG with this month's edition of ETCOG Happenings! We cover our upcoming Board of Directors meeting and Texas Department of Agriculture Workshop, regional planning, 101 workshops, new senior meal sites and more! View it at: conta.cc/4buZx4p

Help us congratulate these 10 incredible employees who are celebrating work anniversaries in February! 👏👏👏 Your commitment to the region is appreciated. Thank you for all you do!

Good food. Great people. Lots of laughs. That’s how we celebrated Valentine’s Day at ETCOG!❤️

Join ETCOG & the Texas Dept. of Agriculture for a TxCDBG Regional Outreach Meeting on Mar 12! Learn about grants, funding, & TDA’s 1-year plan. Non-entitlement communities welcome. RSVP: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/k5bz3de