Notice to File for Candidacy for the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature

Area Agency on Aging of East Texas • January 9, 2023

Notice to Eligible Voters of the

East Texas Area Agency on Aging District

Notice to File for Candidacy


To all eligible voters in the State of Texas, sixty years of age or older prior to the filing date for the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature (TSHL) election and residing in the East Texas Area Agency on Aging region, notice is hereby given that any qualified and interested voter may file for candidacy for membership in the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature.


TSHL members participate in all required and expected activities of the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature at their own expense without compensation. Candidates must file a notice of candidacy with the said Area Agency on Aging during established business hours by February 28, 2023, at:


Area Agency on Aging of East Texas

1501 Pentecost Rd.

Street Address

Kilgore, TX 75662


Due Notice of Election with voting information will be posted on March 14, 2023. Qualified voters of the named Area Agency on Aging may vote by Mail-in Ballots by April 18, 2023, or in person on April 28, 2023.


By direction of the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature’s Elections & Credentials Committee.


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Seeking Public Comments on 2027-2029 Area Plan

By Area Agency on Aging of East Texas • March 26, 2026
The East Texas Area Agency on Aging (ETAAA), a program of the East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG), is inviting the public to review and comment on our 2027 to 2029 Area Plan. ETAAA serves as the Area Agency on Aging for Planning and Service Area 4, a fourteen-county region in East Texas. The Area Plan outlines our strategy to strengthen the Aging Services Network and address the needs of people age 60 and older, family caregivers, and individuals with disabilities. It also guides how we plan, coordinate, and oversee services supported by the Older Americans Act and other state and local initiatives. Our mission is to serve as the region’s leader in advocating for and delivering services that enable older adults to live independently, with dignity and purpose, in their homes and communities. Our vision, “Age Well, Live Well, ” reflects a person-centered approach focused on better choices, improved health, and access to nutritious food. We call it “Serving One Senior at a Time.” The 2027–2029 Area Plan is guided by a needs assessment incorporating data, service trends, and stakeholder input. Key priority needs include access to home- and community-based services, caregiver support, transportation, nutrition and food security, social isolation, healthcare access and chronic disease management, and improved service coordination and system navigation. How to share your input Public comments will be accepted through April 26, 2026 . Submit comments by mail or email: Mail: Area Agency on Aging, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, TX 75662 Email: Colleen.Halliburton@etcog.org

Area Agency on Aging Announces New Senior Meal Site in Marshall

By Area Agency on Aging of East Texas • December 16, 2025
The Area Agency on Aging of East Texas (AAA) opened a new congregate meal site in Marshall on Monday, December 15th. Older adults, aged 60 and up, eligible for the Senior Nutrition Program will be able to enjoy a hot lunch, good conversation, and a friendly place to gather. Location George Washington Carver Community Center 2302 Holland St Marshall, TX 75670 Meal Hours Monday–Thursday 11:00 AM–12:30 PM Phone 903-923-8410 The Senior Nutrition Program supports adults age 60 and older through both congregate meals and home-delivered meals. These meals follow dietary guidelines and help older adults stay connected and healthy. For folks who can’t travel, home-delivered meals bring food, a wellness check, and a bit of company to their door. How to Enroll Adults age 60 and older can join the Senior Nutrition Program by contacting the provider for their county listed at: easttexasaaa.org/nutrition , or by receiving a referral from AAA staff. Caregivers who care for someone receiving home-delivered meals may also be referred for services by calling AAA. The Carver Community Center site will give more Marshall and Harrison County residents a place to eat, visit, and keep a steady routine. If you or someone you know could benefit, contact the AAA for assistance!
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