East Texas Oilmen's Chili Cook-Off

05/09/2026

Shop online today through midnight (Sat 5/9/26) with code Giveback-LICRL A portion of sales will go to East Texas Treatment Center. It doesn't cost you any extra. We'd appreciate your support as your do some Mother's Day & graduation shopping. You can buy online and pickup in store!

Shop online today through midnight (Sat 5/9/26) with code Giveback-LICRL A portion of sales will go to . It doesn't cost you any extra. We'd appreciate your support as your do some Mother's Day & graduation shopping. You can buy online and pickup in store!

04/28/2026

A little more fhan 10 hours to give. Please click https://www.easttexasgivingday.org/organization/ETTC and donate. Like & share!

Out with the old… and surprise bills too 😅

Our new BTE Simulator II is already up and running, helping our patients move, work, and communicate better every day! 💚

Now we’re asking for a little help to cover the unplanned cost of hauling away the old equipment that made room for it.

📅 East Texas Giving Day – April 28 (TODAY)
📲 Click the link or scan the QR code to support! https://www.easttexasgivingday.org/organization/ETTC

Because progress is great… but moving heavy equipment isn’t free 😉

04/05/2026

One last time...please vote and share with those you know. We are behind, but maybe we can surprise the Tiger Creek folks! If we win, we'll be a local charity option for donations by Subaru during their Share the Love event. Please click the link, scroll down to "Start Voting" & vote for East Texas Treatment Center in Group 3. Thank you for playing along this week. I was going to give up, but my family inspired me to keep trying until 11:59pm tonight! Happy Easter!

Who will be East Texas' favorite nonprofit organization!?

04/04/2026

We NEED your votes! All of them every day from every device! We are having a hard time keeping up widh rbe animal rescues! People like helping animals more than people. 🤣🤣🤣

Who will be East Texas' favorite nonprofit organization!?

04/01/2026

Sweet new addition to downtown! All leftover chili can go straight to the chili bowl at the end of the coaster!

The Kilgore Area Chamber of Commerce is THRILLED to announce our newest economic development initiative…

🎢 The Kilgore SkyLift & Oil Derrick Roller Coaster Experience! 🎢

That’s right, plans are officially underway to bring a one-of-a-kind attraction to our community that will take riders soaring over historic downtown, looping around the derricks, and finishing with a thrilling drop into… the world’s largest chili bowl! 🌶️😄

We believe this exciting addition will boost tourism, support local businesses, and give Kilgore the spotlight it deserves!

Construction begins… well… never. 😉

April Fools!

But hey, we’re always dreaming BIG for our community 💙

03/31/2026

Calling all chili cook-off fans. We need the votes please!

03/30/2026

Thank you! We made it to the next round (basically Elite 8)! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 You can vote for East Texas Treatment Center in Group 3 EVERY DAY FROM EVERY DEVICE until 11:59pm Sunday, April 5th! To start: Scroll down and click the Start Voting button. Some people have had trouble. Try another device or browser. Try being on cell service instead of wifi or try private mode. Let's jump put and get way ahead quickly this week! The winner of the whole bracket gets placed on the list of charities that you can support when you buy a Subaru in their Share the Love event. It's a big deal! Please share!
https://www.theeasttexasweekend.com/2026/02/25/5th-annual-nonprofit-knockout/

Who will be East Texas' favorite nonprofit organization!?

03/30/2026

URGENT REQUEST: We are calling on the chili community to vote for East Texas Treatment Center! This round is very close and closes at 11:59 pm Sunday, March 29th! Please vote from every device you have. Some people have had trouble. Try another device or browser. Try being on cell service instead of wifi or try private mode. We are running neck & neck with our opponemt this week! Please vote for East Texas Treatment Center in Group 3. The winner of the whole bracket gets placed on the list of charities that you can support when you buy a Subaru in their Share the Love event. It's a big deal! Please share! https://www.theeasttexasweekend.com/2026/02/25/5th-annual-nonprofit-knockout/

Who will be East Texas' favorite nonprofit organization!?

02/09/2026

Spotted in Texas Monthly! 👀✨

Kilgore is featured in the February edition, grab a copy and keep an eye out for Visit Kilgore while you’re perusing the pages. 🤩

02/03/2026

The cook-off gets a shoutout and video time from 17:19 to 18:03. Good work, Chili Judge & City Tourism & Marketing Manager Megan Carswell Payne! The whole vid is worth watching.