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Texas Co-Op

April 1, 2026 at 7 a.m.

How Your Community Can Prevent Wildfires

May 2 is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day.

Texas Co-Op

April 1, 2026 at 7 a.m.

Redistricting Affects 2026 Director Election

Rio Grande Electric Co-op has 13 directors, or seats, that are elected to the Board of Directors by its members to serve the Cooperative.

CEO/COO Message, Texas Co-Op

April 1, 2026 at 7 a.m.

CEO’s Message – April 2026

Lineworkers Are Wired for Service

Texas Co-Op

March 1, 2026 at 7 a.m.

Get Your House Ready for Spring

It won't be too long until you can open the windows and start enjoying fresh air and warm weather. Is your house ready?

Texas Co-Op

March 1, 2026 at 7 a.m.

2026 Director Election

The 2026 Rio Grande Electric Cooperative (RGEC) Director election is underway.

CEO/COO Message, Texas Co-Op

March 1, 2026 at 7 a.m.

CEO’s Message – March 2026

Energy Efficiency Helps Everyone

Texas Co-Op

February 3, 2026 at 11:31 a.m.

Critical Care Members

Rio Grande Electric Cooperative (RGEC) maintains a list of those requiring electrical power to operate specialized life-sustaining medical equipment.

Texas Co-Op

February 3, 2026 at 11:09 a.m.

Easy Steps to Greater Efficiency

A typical American family spends nearly $2,000 per year on their home energy bills, according to the Department of Energy.

CEO/COO Message, Texas Co-Op

February 3, 2026 at 11:03 a.m.

CEO’s Message – February 2026

2026 RGEC Director Election: Your Voice Matters

Texas Co-Op

January 1, 2026 at 7 a.m.

Wrapping Up the Holiday

After a season filled with friends, family and fun, the tinsel is unstrung and decorations are put away. Here are some postholiday tips to help you stay safe for another season.

Texas Co-Op

January 1, 2026 at 7 a.m.

Summary of Board Meeting Minutes – October 11, 2025

A regular meeting was called to order at 8 a.m. Central, November 19, 2025, at the Rio Grande Electric Cooperative (RGEC) office in Fort Stockton, Pecos County, Texas, and adjourned at 2:11 p.m.

CEO/COO Message, Texas Co-Op

January 1, 2026 at 7 a.m.

CEO’s Message – January 2025

Working Together to Lower Demand

Texas Co-Op

December 2, 2025 at 4:40 a.m.

5 Ways To Keep Cozy

When you're feeling chilly at home, there are several budget-friendly ways you can stay comfortable without turning up the thermostat.

Texas Co-Op

December 2, 2025 at 4:40 a.m.

Decorate Your Home Safely During the Holidays

It's time to deck those halls—safely. More than 800 home fires are caused by holiday decorations each year, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

CEO/COO Message, Texas Co-Op

December 2, 2025 at 4:40 a.m.

CEO’s Message – December 2025

The Season of Giving

Texas Co-Op

November 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.

Stay Safe in the Kitchen This Holiday Season

Although creating holiday favorites in the kitchen can be gratifying and comforting, it can also be dangerous.

Texas Co-Op

November 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.

Prepare Now for Winter Weather

Now is probably the time you’re making plans for the holidays—arranging travel, finding gifts for loved ones, and getting in the festive spirit.

CEO/COO Message, Texas Co-Op

November 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.

CEO’s Message – November 2025

Thankful We’re Powered by Purpose

Texas Co-Op

October 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.

RGEC Celebrates 2025 Employee Service Awards

Rio Grande Electric Cooperative (RGEC) employees gathered in Fort Stockton, August 27 for the 2025 RGEC Employee Service Awards.

Texas Co-Op

October 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.

Keep Close Tabs on the Thermostat This Fall

It's tempting to flip on the heat during the first chilly evening of autumn.

CEO/COO Message, Texas Co-Op

October 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.

CEO’s Message – October 2025

Co-ops Power Communities With Purpose

Texas Co-Op

September 2, 2025 at 11:41 a.m.

Understanding Appliance Energy Use

If you have older appliances that need to be replaced, the choices you make will impact your energy bill.

Texas Co-Op

September 2, 2025 at 11:41 a.m.

How to Participate in the 2025 Annual Meeting

Rio Grande Electric Cooperative (RGEC) is celebrating 80 years in a big way!

CEO/COO Message, Texas Co-Op

September 2, 2025 at 11:41 a.m.

CEO’s Message – September 2025

Celebrating 80 Years: emPOWER Summit 2025

Texas Co-Op

August 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.

Summary of Board Meeting Minutes – June 18, 2025

A regular meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m. Central, June 18, 2025, at the RGEC office in Brackettville, Kinney County, Texas, and adjourned at 11:45 a.m.

Texas Co-Op

August 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.

Annual Meeting Information Coming Next Month

Next month's magazine, the September edition, will contain all the information on Rio Grande Electric Cooperative's (RGEC) upcoming emPOWER Summit, the Cooperative’s 80th Annual Meeting.

CEO/COO Message, Texas Co-Op

August 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.

CEO’s Message – August 2025

Who Owns What?

Texas Co-Op

July 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.

Capital Credits Allocation Statements Coming Soon

When you signed up to receive electricity from Rio Grande Electric (RGEC), you became a member-owner of the Co-op.

Texas Co-Op

July 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.

Be Safe: Let RGEC Know About Your Generator

Having a generator on hand in case of an extended power outage is a convenient way to maintain access to electricity, but they also pose serious safety risks if not used properly.

CEO/COO Message, Texas Co-Op

July 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.

CEO’s Message – July 2025

Understanding Energy Demand & Purchasing

Texas Co-Op

June 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.

Fallacies & Facts About Home Energy Consumption

Fallacy: Using a bigger air conditioner will cool my house better.

Texas Co-Op

June 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.

Summary of Board Meeting Minutes – April 15, 2025

A regular meeting was called to order at 8 a.m. Central, April 15, 2025, at the Rio Grande Electric Cooperative (RGEC) headquarters office in Brackettville, Kinney County, Texas, and adjourned at 1:07 p.m.

CEO/COO Message, Texas Co-Op

June 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.

CEO’s Message – June 2025

How Extreme Summer Temps Impact Reliability

Texas Co-Op

May 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.

A Case Study in Compassion

National Foster Care Day is the first Tuesday in May— May 6 this year.

Texas Co-Op

May 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.

Bavaria, By Way of Texas

Yodeling Takes This German Back Home, Even After Decades of Running a Restaurant & Entertaining in Tiny Walburg

CEO/COO Message, Texas Co-Op

May 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.

CEO’s Message – May 2025

As we reflect on the past year, RGEC is proud to present our 2024 Annual Report, themed “Empowering Our Members: A Year of Engagement, Innovation, and Growth.”

Texas Co-Op

April 1, 2025 at 6:12 p.m.

Budget-Friendly Efficiency Upgrades

There are 2 ways to measure energy efficiency improvements.

Texas Co-Op

April 1, 2025 at 6:12 p.m.

Electricity Theft and Vandalism Pose Safety & Financial Concerns

Theft involving electricity and related materials is a problem all electric utilities face, and it’s a problem for electricity customers, too.

CEO/COO Message, Texas Co-Op

April 1, 2025 at 6:12 p.m.

CEO’s Message – April 2025

Lineworkers Power Life— Whatever It Takes

Texas Co-Op

March 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.

Insulated in Savings

Ensuring your home is properly insulated can improve energy efficiency and make your home more comfortable.

Texas Co-Op

March 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.

Understanding the Factors That Impact Your Energy Bills

There are a few key factors that affect electricity prices, and while most of those are out of our hands and yours, there are a few ways you can make a meaningful impact on home energy savings.

CEO/COO Message, Texas Co-Op

March 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.

CEO’s Message – March 2025

Be Ready for Storm Season

Texas Co-Op

February 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.

History to a Tea

Reenactors Go to Great Lengths To Share the Important Story of Buffalo Soldiers

Texas Co-Op

February 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.

5 Low-Cost Ways To Save Money on Heating

Does lowering the thermostat save money?

CEO/COO Message, Texas Co-Op

February 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.

CEO’s Message – February 2025

Winter Preparations, Critical Care

Texas Co-Op

January 3, 2025 at 4:22 p.m.

Burn Safely This Wildfire Season

Last year, the largest wildfire in Texas history devastated parts of the Texas Panhandle.

Texas Co-Op

January 3, 2025 at 4:22 p.m.

Concern For Community

Cooperative Principle number 7: In keeping with the Cooperative Principles, Rio Grande routinely helps support worthy causes.

CEO/COO Message, Texas Co-Op

January 3, 2025 at 4:22 p.m.

CEO’s Message – January 2025

2025 Projects Preview

Texas Co-Op

December 4, 2024 at 4:55 a.m.

Complete a Safety Checklist To Prevent Fires

Tens of thousands of home fires each year involve electrical distribution and lighting equipment, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

Texas Co-Op

December 4, 2024 at 4:55 a.m.

Community Engagement – Sharing Success Grants

Each year, Rio Grande Electric Cooperative teams up with energy partners to provide Sharing Success Grants to deserving non-profit organizations within the 18 Texas and 2 New Mexico counties served by RGEC.

Texas Co-Op

December 4, 2024 at 4:54 a.m.

CEO’s Message – December 2024

Good morning! I am thrilled to see so many of you connected here today for the 2024 emPOWER Summit and the 79th Annual Meeting of Rio Grande Electric Cooperative.