Texas Grant Enhances Advanced Manufacturing at Red River Army Depot
The Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG) has secured a $5 million Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) from the Texas Office of the Governor. This funding is aimed at supporting the Red River Army Depot's modernization efforts in advanced manufacturing. The grant, awarded through the Texas Military Preparedness Commission, will enhance the depot's ability to meet emerging Army requirements by expanding regional training capacity and improving production capabilities for critical weapon-system components. The initiative is part of a broader Army push to grow advanced manufacturing, which is essential for building and sustaining combat-ready formations. The grant will also bolster collaboration with Texarkana College and Texas A&M University–Texarkana, expanding their aviation, mechatronics, and CNC programs to prepare a skilled workforce for future production missions. 
