CBR Bull Bash Mutton Bustin'
 East Texas Tourism Association and Legacy Ag Credit are proud to sponsor the CBR Bull Bash Mutton Bustin Contest for kids 5 to 7 years old and under 60 pounds. Just go to the registration page, fill out the information and turn it in. Mutton Bustin is one of the favorites of the Bull Bash Tour 2008. Join us at the CBR Bull Bash in Longview on Saturday, September 20th, 8p, Longview Fair Grounds.
Read more... | New East Texas Guide Website
 Welcome to the new East Texas Guide Website. We hope you’ll agree that it was worth the wait. Our goal was to make it easy for you to plan a business or family trip by researching all the beautiful, entertaining, educational, relaxing places to see in Texas. We’ve added new features, increased the list of locations and searches and added more details on each page. Jump in and look around. There are a lot of fun things to do in our own big backyard. Let us know what you think. |
East Texans stay close, rediscover State Parks
 State parks don't have the same ups and downs as theme parks, but more folks are discovering their charms this year.
Read more... | Perry rings up 'Best State for Business' title on TV
Characteristic of Texas' image, Gov. Rick Perry announced in a big way Thursday that it is the No. 1 state for business -- on CNBC's 'Closing Bell with Maria Bartiromo' show.
Citing its roaring economy and other assets, he said as the New York Stock Exchange closed flamboyantly in the background there 'is no better place to live, work, grow a business and raise a family than the great state of Texas.
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US Hwy 80 Sale Date Set!
The tradition continues for the Annual US Hwy 80 Sale! Mark your calenders for October 17th, 18th & 19th. A full weekend for bargain hunters and shopaholics. Buy, Sell or Trade...you're sure to find something along historic Hwy 80. For more information call (903) 757-4444.
Read more... | Are you ready to retire in Texas?
 (06-24-08) Commissioner Staples Launches New And Improved Web Site For Those Looking To Retire In Texas.
Commissioner Todd Staples is pleased to announce the Texas Department of Agriculture's 'Retire In Texas' Web site has a new look and feel for active retirees researching their retirement destination.
'When baby boomers are surfing the net, looking for a place to retire, we want them to bookmark our site and feel their search is over,' Commissioner Staples said. 'To make Texas the number one retirement destination in the country requires utilizing the Internet in a way that is appealing to retirees. Our site offers retirees in-depth information on our GO TEXAN Certified Retirement Communities.'
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Share your Travel Photos!
Living Life to the Fullest! That's what we want to see. Send us your vacation shots and share your travels. We are looking for pictures to include in our 2009 East Texas Vacation Guide and Fun Map. So go ahead, make your family a star. Send your photos to graphics@etta.com with your contact information, a brief description of the photo and your vacation. When you send the photo you certify that you are the sole owner of the photo you are submitting and you are giving East Texas Tourism Association permission to publish the images. |
