Deep East Texas Coalition Targets Broadband and Technology Training

Published October 27, 2026 · Texas News Studio original summary

A new regional technology coalition is organizing across eleven counties in Deep East Texas. The Texas Tribune reported October 27 that community leaders want to strengthen workforce training and help residents make use of broadband investments. The initiative is based in a region where digital connectivity can affect access to education, employment and business services. Federal broadband funding is expected to support improvements, but construction schedules and outcomes will vary by community. This is a regional story: Newton is a focal point, not the only county affected.

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