News Releases

Omar G. Lopez has been named Director of Corporate Communications, effective January 7, according to AEP Texas President and Chief Operating Officer Judith Talavera. 

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, (December 20, 2022) – AEP Texas is preparing for a possible severe winter event later this week.  As inclement weather is anticipated throughout some areas of the AEP Texas service territory, local outages could occur.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, (diciembre 20, 2022) – AEP Texas se está preparando para un posible evento invernal severo a finales de esta semana.  Como se anticipan inclemencias del tiempo en algunas áreas del territorio de servicio de AEP Texas, podrían ocurrir interrupciones locales.

EDINBURG, TX – August 11, 2022 – Electric Transmission Texas (LLC) has announced contributions totaling $70,000 to fire departments located near existing or planned power lines and other assets in south Texas.  The announcement was made today during ceremonies held at the Edinburg Fire Department station.  

AUSTIN, TX, July 13, 2022 – As extreme hot weather continues driving record power demand across Texas, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is issuing a Conservation Appeal for Wednesday, July 13 between 2-9 p.m.  ERCOT is asking Texans and businesses to voluntarily conserve electricity during this time. Currently, no system-wide outages are expected.

(APRIL 28, 2022) -- May 1st through 7th marks National Hurricane Preparedness Week.  The observance emphasizes the message that now is time to prepare for Hurricane Season, which begins June 1st and concludes Nov. 30th.

(FEBRUARY 10, 2022) -- Over the past few days, AEP Texas has received indications that scammers are contacting residents threatening to disconnect their electric service unless an immediate payment is made. 

As anticipated, the number of outages increased as weather conditions got worse overnight and early this morning. As of 10:30 a.m., approximately 3,060 AEP Texas customers were without power, with most located in Laredo. The number of outages likely will continue to go up and down as the winter storm continues over the next few days.   

As of 3:45 p.m., approximately 600 AEP Texas customers were without power, with most located in Corpus Christi. Temperatures are expected to drop again throughout parts of the AEP Texas service territory on Friday evening and could result in new outages. If this happens, service crews will continue their efforts to safely restore power to all homes and businesses.  

As of 4 p.m., approximately 210 AEP Texas customers were without power, with less than 100 outages in one district and less than 50 outages in the other four districts.  The number of outages likely will continue to go up and down as the winter storm continues over the next few days.