December 28, 2022 - Deep East Texas will be in the spotlight in Austin on the eve of the 88th Session of the Texas Legislature. The 2023 Deep East Texas Legislative Reception will be held Monday, January 9th from 5:30 to 7 pm in the Trademark Room of the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown. The Texas Legislature opens the following day at noon.
November 18, 2022 - Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) Board of Directors will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Polk County Commerce Center at 1017 US-59 Loop N in Livingston, Texas. A Luncheon will be served at noon, and the Board meeting will be held immediately following lunch.
Welcoming members and guests to Polk County will be Polk County Judge Sydney Murphy, Livingston Mayor Judy B. Cochran, and Polk County Commissioners Guylene Robertson, Ronnie Vincent, Milton Purvis, and Tommy Overstreet.
October 10, 2022 - Saturday, October 15 is the beginning of the Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Period for 2022. This is the time of the year for you to review your Medicare coverage and make changes to help you improve your coverage or save money. This period runs from October 15th until December 7th, Pearl Harbor Day.
October 7, 2022 - Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Howard Civic Center at 213 East Court Street in Newton, Texas. A Luncheon will be served at noon, and the Board meeting will be held immediately following lunch.
Welcoming members and guests to Newton County will be Newton County Judge Kenneth Weeks, Newton Mayor Mark Bean, and Newton County Commissioners Danny Bentsen, Phillip White, Gary Fomby and Wesley Thompson.
September 12, 2022 - Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) is now taking applications for funding of Solid Waste Projects for FY 2023. Funding for this program is provided through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
August 9, 2022 - Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting Thursday, August 25, 2022, in the Trinity County Annex at 223 West First Street in Groveton, Texas. A Luncheon will be served at noon, and the Board meeting will be held immediately following lunch.
July 8, 2022 - Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting Thursday, July 28, 2022, at First Baptist Church at 301 Mann Street in Hemphill, Texas. A Luncheon will be served at noon, and the Board meeting will be held immediately following lunch.
April 22, 2022 - Notice of Public - Board of Directors Deep East Texas Council of Governments & Economic Development District Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 12 noon at Windham Civic Center 146 Express Blvd., Center, TX 75935
Business Meeting Agenda
1. Call to order
a. Call for proxies
b. Determination of quorum
2. Approval of minutes
3. Report on actions taken by Executive Committee since last Board meeting (if any)
March 21, 2022 - The Board of Directors of the Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) will meet Thursday, March 24th at the San Jacinto County Shelter located at 155 Live Oak in Coldspring, Texas. A luncheon begins at 12 noon with the business meeting to follow.
The Board will consider authorizing a Request for Proposals from organizations interested in providing senior citizen nutrition services in each of the 11 DETCOG counties. This includes congregate meals at local senior centers, home delivered meals, and other services.