Rusk County Joins ETCOG 911 Addressing Program

East Texas Council of Governments • May 10, 2023

ETCOG announces the expansion of its 911 addressing program to include Rusk County. As the region's primary planning and coordinating entity for emergency 911 communications, ETCOG is responsible for ensuring advanced 911 services are available to wireless callers, planning for Next Generation 911, and managing addressing services for cities and counties in the area.

 

With the addition of this new county, ETCOG's 911 addressing program now covers nine counties and 30 cities in East Texas, providing vital information to emergency responders in the event of an emergency. This includes the exact location of callers and details about their address, which can be crucial in situations where every second counts.

 

ETCOG's commitment to ensuring that advanced 911 services are available to wireless callers is a crucial part of its mission to provide the highest level of emergency response possible. By working closely with state and local officials, ETCOG has been able to deploy these services across the region, ensuring that residents have access to the latest technology to protect their safety.

 

ETCOG is committed to providing the highest level of service to residents across the region. To request or verify a 911 address, visit www.pineywoods911.com/9-1-1-address-verification-or-request.

Criminal Justice Grant Funding Available for East Texas Public Safety Projects

By East Texas Council of Governments • December 15, 2025
Mandatory Workshops Scheduled for Applicants

$3.1M in Criminal Justice Grants to Improve Public Safety and Support Victims of Crime Approved for East Texas

By ETCOG Public Safety • November 21, 2025
ETCOG announces that $3.1 million in grants from the Office of the Governor's (OOG) Public Safety Office have been awarded to East Texas jurisdictions and nonprofit organizations. These funds are aimed at enhancing public safety and supporting victims of crime. The program’s mission is to strengthen Texas communities by supporting initiatives that help victims recover and feel secure while also preventing crime through programs that: Prevent juvenile delinquency and support truancy prevention Provide services to victims of crime and address violence against women Support law enforcement and improve the criminal justice system Prevent child sex trafficking, bring justice to its perpetrators, and restore victims ETCOG's Public Safety Division assists jurisdictions in applying for these funds annually, and applications submitted for funding are ranked and scored by the ETCOG Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, which is comprised of local subject-matter experts from across the region. The following Victims of Crime Act, Justice Assistance, Violence Against Women Act, and Juvenile Assistance grants totaling $3,136,019.36 have been approved by the OOG for funding in East Texas:  Victims of Crime Act Funds - $2,528,962.18 The Crime Victims Assistance Grant Program (VOCA) devotes resources to providing direct services to victims of crime to help them recover and navigate the justice system.
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