DETCOG Press Release

Application Deadline Nearing for DETCOG Solid Waste Grants

January 3, 2021 - The deadline for receipt of Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) Solid Waste Grant applications is 4:30 p.m. on Monday, January 11, 2021. DETCOG anticipates awarding grants totaling $36,305.62 for FY 2021.

Each application will be judged by the DETCOG Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) in accordance with the SWAC Project Review and Scoring Guidelines. This year there can be up to 2 grants at a maximum of $18,152.00 each.

DETCOG Holding September Board Meeting Online

September 17, 2020 - Deep East Texas Council of Governments and Economic Development District is taking proactive measures to slow the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Therefore, the regular monthly board of directors meeting will be held online as a “Go to Meeting” webinar at noon on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Please note – there will be no in-person meeting.

To attend the meeting, please use the information provided below:

DETCOG and EDD Board Meeting Access Information

DETCOG Receives Orientation; Trains on Ethics, Fiduciary Responsibility, Fraud

August 21, 2020 - Members of the Deep East Texas Council of Governments board of directors were given an orientation on DETCOG and its functions during the August 2020 board meeting.

Executive Director Lonnie Hunt led members of the board through the online orientation, which explained the basics of DETCOG’s responsibilities and membership in the Deep East Texas region. Other subjects discussed in the orientation were how officer roles are determined and promoted over time, the major programs DETCOG offers to the area and how DETCOG serves Deep East Texas.

DETCOG July 23, 2020 Board Meeting Brief

July 24, 2020 - Congressman Brian Babin was a special guest during the Deep East Texas Council of Government’s July board of directors meeting Thursday July 23. Babin represents the 36th District of Texas which includes the counties of Jasper, Newton, Polk and Tyler in Deep East Texas.

Babin thanked the DETCOG board members for the leadership they provide in their communities and reflected on several topics including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, funding amidst the pandemic, the workforce and jobs during these times and the possibility of schools reopening.

DETCOG Holding July Board Meeting Online

July 17, 2020 - Deep East Texas Council of Governments and Economic Development District is taking proactive measures to slow the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Therefore, the regular monthly board of directors meeting will be held online as a “Go to Meeting” webinar at noon on Thursday, July 23, 2020. Please note – there will be no in-person meeting.

To attend the meeting, please use the information provided below:

DETCOG and EDD Board Meeting Access Information

DETCOG Holding June Board Meeting Online

June 10, 2020 - Deep East Texas Council of Governments & Economic Development District is taking proactive measures to slow the spread of the Covid-19 virus.  Therefore, the regular monthly board of directors meeting will be held online as a “Go to Meeting” webinar at noon on Thursday, June 25, 2020.  Please note – there will be no in-person meeting.

To attend the meeting, please use the information provided below:

DETCOG & EDD Board Meeting Access Information

DETCOG Board to Hold First Meeting of 2020 in San Augustine

January 3, 2020 - The Board of Directors of Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) will hold their first meeting of the New Year in San Augustine. The meeting will be held Thursday, January 23, 2020 at the San Augustine County Expo Rodeo Center located at 1109 Oaklawn Street (off State Highway 147 North) in San Augustine. A luncheon will be served at noon with the board meeting to follow. 

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