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Know What’s Below – Call 811 Before Digging
As you start planting that garden, be aware of underground utility lines that your shovels can hit but your eyes can’t see.
Entergy Texas Earns 2018 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award
Entergy Texas, Inc. is proud to announce that it received the 2018 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award for its outstanding efforts to promote energy efficiency in residential new construction.
Entergy Texas is Ready for Spring Storm Season---Are You?
The bluebonnets and dogwoods are blooming, which means spring is finally here! While spring can be warm and wonderful, it can also be wild and wooly. Tornadoes, lightning, high winds, flash flooding, severe thunderstorms and even hail can accompany the change in seasons.
Utility Bill Scammers Step Up Their Game
Grass and flowers are not the only things growing with the warmer temperatures this year. Utility payment scam attempts seem to be rising as well.
Spring Forward…Safely
Whether you are taking advantage of the extra sunshine to make home improvements, garden or enjoy some fresh air, now is a good time to brush up on your outdoor safety knowledge.
Entergy Names New Customer Service Representative for Navasota and Surrounding Area
Tracie Roberts, who has been with Entergy Texas since November 2014, is replacing Ronnie Hale as the customer service representative (CSR) for Navasota and the surrounding areas.
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Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge Gets Gift of 45,000 Trees
Entergy Texas, Inc., the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and The Conservation Fund have teamed up to plant more than 45,000 trees at Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge, located 45 miles northeast of Houston, as part of a two-year initiative to restore 100 acres of bottomland hardwood forest. Over their lifetime, the trees will clean the air, provide habitat for wildlife, and filter and hold water for communities along the Trinity River as it flows into the bays, estuaries and waterways of the Gulf of Mexico.
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Entergy Texas Teams with United Way of Greater Houston for Super Tax Day
The big game may be over, but Super Tax Day is ongoing! Entergy Texas customers will receive more free tax prep on Saturday, Feb. 10. Entergy volunteers will be among those helping qualified residents claim federal Earned Income Tax Credits from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lone Star College Conroe Center, 777 College Park North in Conroe.
Suffering From a High Winter Electric Bill? Extreme Temperatures Drive Up Usage
Winter brought extreme cold weather to southeast Texas this season, which prompted record-low temperatures and high electricity usage in late December and early January. As a result, some Entergy Texas customers are experiencing higher-than-normal electricity bills.
Tips and Tricks to Help Manage Winter Energy Usage
The Southeast’s normally mild winters don’t typically result in high energy bills. However, in parts of Entergy’s service area, temperatures recently reached 20 to 30 degrees below average.
Entergy Texas Teams with United Way of Beaumont and North Jefferson County for Super Tax Day
Among the winners during this year’s Super Bowl weekend are Entergy Texas customers receiving free tax prep during Super Tax Day this Saturday, Feb. 3.
More than $1 million grants announced by Entergy Charitable Foundation, including funding for the JASON Alliance of Southeast Texas
Support from the Entergy Charitable Foundation has helped the JASON Alliance at Lamar University engage thousands of Southeast Texas students in fun and educational activities that foster their interest in science, technology, engineering and math fields.
MISO Asks Entergy Customers to Conserve Electricity
Our power reliability coordinator, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, is requesting Entergy customers voluntarily reduce their electricity usage on Thursday, Jan. 18, between 5 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Beat Winter’s Chill Without Cranking Up Your Heating Bill
Very cold weather is moving into much of Texas again this weekend, and it will likely be a long time before the warmer temperatures of spring return. That means now is the time to implement energy-saving tips so you can reduce your usage and keep more cash in your wallet.
Fuel Charges Going Down for Entergy Texas Customers
Entergy Texas, Inc. customers will see an 8 percent reduction in the fuel portion of their bills beginning today, Jan. 2, 2018.
Don’t Drop the Ball on Energy Savings This New Year
It’s an exciting time of year, as Americans count down to 2018 and watch the illuminating crystal ball drop in New York City. This is a time to reflect on changes that can make a big difference in 2018.
Smarter Energy Future Coming for Homes and Businesses
Improved outage restoration. Better customer service. Energy-saving tools for customers. These are all part of Entergy Texas, Inc.’s vision for a smarter energy future. The company took another step toward that vision when the Public Utility Commission of Texas voted to approve an advanced metering system.
Keep the Holidays Jolly by Putting Safety at the Top of Your To-Do List
Ah, the holidays – carolers singing, the scent of freshly baked cookies and pies, chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Wait – fire??
Entergy Texas Announces Agencies to Receive $150K to Help Harvey Victims
This Thanksgiving could be a difficult one for victims of Hurricane Harvey, and Entergy Texas is making the season a little brighter by giving to those in need.
Watch Out for Energy Bill Scams
Scammers never stop, not matter what time of year it is. Entergy Texas reminds customers to be wary, as scammers are targeting unsuspecting customers.
Entergy Texas Launches Enriched Online Property Search Tool
Entergy Texas today announced the revamp of its Site Selection Center, a free online commercial database resource that makes it easier for businesses to search for and secure prospective buildings and sites.
Entergy Restores Power to Majority of Customers After Historic Flooding
Power has been restored to all of the customers who can safely receive it, ending a 14-day restoration effort by more than 3,300 Entergy employees and contractors from four states.
Power Being Restored, Meters Being Inspected
Crews have energized three of the five mobile substations being used to bypass damaged substations and are expected to have the final two online by the end of today.
Entergy Pledges $400K to Help Rebuild Texas Communities
As southeast Texas recovers from the effects of Hurricane Harvey, Entergy Texas announced $400,000 in charitable contributions to help rebuild the communities it serves.
Mobile Substations Arriving, Connections Underway
Mobile substations to reenergize locations that can take power served by five damaged substations are underway.
Entergy Continues Restoring Power
As flood waters recede, Entergy continues restoring power to those who can receive it. Since yesterday, more than 20,000 customers were restored, and crews continue to work to restore outages.
Entergy Making Steady Progress at Power Restoration
As floodwaters recede, Entergy Texas, Inc. will be able to access transmission lines and substations that were once under water. This will allow crews to assess the damage to the system and what it will take to restore power to thousands of customers.
Entergy Repairing Damage to Critical Infrastructure
Flooding is significantly impacting Entergy Texas’ ability to restore power to customers in some areas. Several substations that distribute electric service to many customers over large areas are experiencing outages due to flooding. In addition, multiple transmission lines that feed areas are also affected.
Outages Increase After Harvey Hits Golden Triangle
Entergy Texas restoration workers are using air boats, high water rescue vehicles and helicopters to access areas where catastrophic flooding caused by Harvey continues its destruction in Southeast Texas.
Crews Working to Restore Power to Thousands of Customers
At 1 p.m. just over 29,000 customers were without power - down from a peak of 41,000 customers. Restoration for the majority of the outages is expected to be Saturday evening, if customers can take power at their locations. However, the storm continues to cause problems in Southeast Texas, so it could take longer to restore power in some areas.
Harvey Knocks Out Power to Thousands of Customers
As more than two feet of rainfall continues to swell waterways, flood roadways and saturate grounds that cause even the healthiest of trees to fall, power outages continued to rise overnight.
Harvey’s Rainfall Flooding Parts of Entergy Texas Area
Rising waters and a deluge of rainfall from what is now Tropical Storm Harvey continues to hammer areas of the Entergy Texas territory.
Entergy Texas Ready to Respond to Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey is expected to cause power outages across the Texas Gulf Coast, and Entergy Texas crews will be ready to respond when needed.
Entergy Prepares for Tropical Storm Harvey
As Tropical Storm Harvey churns toward the Texas coast, Entergy Texas, Inc., is monitoring the storm and preparing for the potential impact to Southeast Texas. Current forecasts predict that Harvey could develop into a hurricane before it makes landfall Friday on the Texas coast and stalls, bringing torrential rainfall and flooding to the region.
Montgomery County Power Station Set to Power Texas for Tomorrow
Paving the way for a new source of local, reliable power, the Public Utility Commission of Texas today voted to approve a proposal by Entergy Texas, Inc. to build the Montgomery County Power Station (MCPS), a 993 megawatt combined-cycle natural gas power plant in Willis, Texas.
Entergy Rolls Out $72,000 in Grants to Fuel Stronger Communities in Texas
Entergy Charitable Foundation is accepting second-round grant requests through Aug. 1.
Entergy to Give Away 1,300 fans to customers in need
Air conditioners are wonderful, but electric fans can be a great, inexpensive way to stay cooler on these long summer days.
Fuel Cost Reductions Begin in July for Entergy Texas Customers
With temperatures on the rise in Southeast Texas, there’s good news ahead for Entergy Texas, Inc. customers. Average residential electric bills will drop by $4.59 per month when fuel-related refunds and credits begin showing up on July bills. The lower rates will remain on bills through September.
Move to MISO Delivering Benefits
Customers are enjoying savings thanks to Entergy Texas, Inc.’s membership in MISO, a regional transmission organization.
Entergy Readies for Potential Tropical Storm
Entergy Texas, Inc. is keeping a close eye on a tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico that is expected to make landfall within the next 48 hours.
Entergy Texas Is Storm Ready for the 2017 Hurricane Season
Today marks the official start of the 2017 hurricane season, and Entergy Texas employees are ready to respond if a major storm threatens the state.
Entergy Maintains Readiness as Spring Storm Season Hits Hard
Spring storms have already been sweeping across the state, and Entergy Texas, Inc. remains ready to respond whenever needed. Customers are urged to stay prepare as well.
Entergy Texas Announces $600,000 Workforce Development Initiative
Any graduate knows the feeling of accomplishment. The feeling of attaining success in spite of the odds and knowing that opportunity lies ahead. Thousands of students across Southeast Texas will soon know that feeling thanks to a landmark donation from Entergy Texas, Inc. Southeast Texas’ growing economy requires a skilled workforce to continue powering that growth. Today, Entergy Texas announced a major step to build that talent pipeline with a $500,000 commitment to support local workforce development training programs. Entergy Texas’ contribution is the first step in a five-year commitment to supporting workforce development efforts across Southeast Texas.
Entergy Texas Kicks Off Super Tax Day on Super Bowl Weekend
Super Tax Day will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 4 in Willis at the Parent Support Center, located at 606 N. Campbell Street. In addition to tax preparation assistance, Entergy’s local community partners are also offering a number of programs designed to help families use tax refunds to increase savings and financial well-being. Programs such as financial coaching, budget workshops, healthy food and lifestyle choices are some of the many services offered at Super Tax Day.
Entergy Texas Kicks Off Super Tax Day on Super Bowl Weekend
Super Tax Day will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 4 in Beaumont at the Gloria Ramirez Neighborhood Resource Center, located at 2850 Gulf Parkway.
New Year; New Tools for Entergy Customers
In February, Entergy Texas will be upgrading its customer care system to better serve its customers. This upgrade will provide customers new tools to better understand and manage energy usage. Due to this upgrade, all Entergy Texas customers will receive new account numbers starting on the February bill. Customers must use this new number with their payment.
Light Up Beaumont!
Entergy Texas announced a $75,000 donation to the City of Beaumont to help fund the installation of new Light Emitting Diode (LED) streetlights at today’s City Council meeting.
Work Starts to Ensure Reliability in Calvert / Franklin
Power lines serving much of Robertson County are about to get a service reliability makeover. Contract crews are set to begin work on removing vegetation and trimming trees near the line to help keep the lights on for the 1,576 customers it serves across Robertson County.
Winter is Coming: The Time to Implement Energy-Saving Measures is Now
Wet weather and cold air are rolling through southeast Texas just in time for the holidays. As you break out your coat and gloves, there’s no time like the present to implement helpful energy-saving tips so you can keep the cash in your wallet while keeping the cold outside where it belongs.
The Night Time is the Right Time for Security Lighting
People around Texas joined most of the country by setting their clocks back one hour on Nov. 6, marking the end of daylight savings time. With daylight growing shorter, now is a good time to consider outdoor security lighting, an economical and effective crime-prevention tool.
Powering Southeast Texas for the Future
Entergy Texas, Inc. (ETI) filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) for the construction of Montgomery County Power Station, a combined-cycle natural gas unit. This filing is a major step towards providing the next generation of reliable, low-cost power for ETI’s customers.
Businesses Beware: Scam artists on the prowl
Con artists are using old tricks to target businesses across Southeast Texas.
The Heat is On! Stay One Step Ahead by Implementing Simple Solutions
The heat is on! While summer temperatures are reaching sweltering levels outside, you can stay one step ahead of their effect on your energy bill by implementing some simple and efficient solutions inside your home or business.
Lower Energy Bills Headed to Entergy Texas, Inc. Customers; Fuel Refund, Credits to Drop Entergy Texas Bills by $9.30 Through Hot Summer Months
With temperatures on the rise in Southeast Texas, there’s good news ahead for Entergy customers. Average residential electric bills will drop below $100 per month when fuel-related refunds and credits begin showing up on bills in July. The lower rates will remain on bills through October.
Entergy Texas, Inc. Helps Ensure Good School Year for Vidor-area Children; $1,500 Grant to Nonprofit to Buy School Supplies for Those in Need
For the sixth year in a row, Entergy Texas, Inc. is partnering with the United Christian Care Center in Vidor, providing a $1,500 grant to help ensure children here will have the supplies they need to start the school year.
Rainer Named ‘Breakthrough Woman’ by Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce; Honor Recognizes Leadership, Cites Women Considered Trailblazers
Trailblazing leadership in the utility industry brought Sallie Rainer, president and chief executive officer of Entergy Texas, Inc., a new honor when the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce named her one of its 2016 Breakthrough Women.
Nearly Half-Million Feet of Underground Power Line in SE Texas Tested; Method Helps ID Lines with Deteriorating Insulation, Potential for Outages
Burying power lines underground may improve the landscape, but it does have its drawbacks. Most notably, when a power outage occurs, it may be more difficult to find the exact place in the line that needs to be repaired. Plus, making repairs becomes more complicated because of the digging involved to get to the line.
Entergy Texas Prepares Electrical System for Historic Flooding
Beaumont, Texas – Last week's rains have become this week's floods and personnel with Entergy Texas, Inc. are hard at work to ensure evacuees and other Southeast Texans will have safe and reliable power as the event unfolds.
Declining Fuel Costs to Result in Lower Electricity Bills
Lower costs for the fuel Entergy Texas, Inc. uses to make electricity will translate into lower bills for customers this spring and summer.
Entergy Texas, Inc. Advocates for Energy Assistance for Low-Income Customers
During LIHEAP Action Day March 2, Entergy Texas representatives and community partners will make the case for increased funding of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The funding goal is at least $4.7 billion for 2017.
Entergy Charitable Foundation Fuels Community Improvements
Beaumont, Texas – The Entergy Charitable Foundation is powering life in Southeast Texas communities with recent grants to nonprofit partners totaling more than $47,000. Charitable organizations may apply for support by completing the application form by Feb. 1, 2016.
Save Money: Practice Energy Efficiency All Year Round
The Woodlands, Texas – Conventional wisdom in the south assumes your highest electricity bills will come in summer when air conditioning becomes a necessity for comfort and, for some, survival. That wisdom, however, is no longer so conventional.
An 'Evergreen' Gift: Dedicate a Tree in Honor of Family, Friends
In traditional holiday fashion, Southeast Texans are bringing the outdoors inside by decorating homes with evergreen trees both artificial and real. This year Entergy Texas, Inc. customers and community advocates can share this love of the outdoors with lasting, free holiday gifts for family and friends.
Don't Take a 'Vacation' when Decking the Halls!
Don't take a 'vacation' when decking the halls! Entergy reminds you to be safe and save energy when lighting up the season.
Special 'Spinners' Keep Squirrels off Power Lines Leading into Substations; Installation Helps Prevent Animal-Related Outages
Southeast Texas' sizeable population of squirrels may prove entertaining to watch in the backyard. But there's nothing amusing about the way they deftly dart along power lines, slip into electric substations and cause power outages to neighborhoods.
Entergy Bolsters Red Cross Response with $450,000 Donation
Entergy Corp. has partnered with the American Red Cross in a providing a $450,000 contribution that will be paid out over two years and that will support disaster response in Entergy communities. By making the contribution in advance of disaster, should the need arise, funds will be immediately available to areas served by Entergy, including Entergy Texas, Inc.
Entergy Bolsters Red Cross Response with $450,000 Donation
Entergy Corp. has partnered with the national American Red Cross in a providing a $450,000 contribution that will be paid out over two years and that will support disaster response in Entergy communities. By making the contribution in advance of disaster, should the need arise, funds will be immediately available to areas served by Entergy, including Entergy Texas, Inc.
'Some Other Place' to Administer Power to Care Funds in Beaumont; Entergy Program Annually Helps About 500 Elderly, Disabled With Energy Bills
Beaumont's elderly and disabled in need of assistance with energy bills have a new resource for help.
Time Change Spotlights Opportunity to Consider Security Lighting
With daylight saving time ending on Nov. 1, shorter days and earlier nightfall make this a good time to consider outdoor security lighting, an economical and effective crime prevention tool.
Vidor Area Customers to Benefit from Service Reliability Work
Customers in an area of Vidor will soon see workers in their neighborhoods when an eight- to 10-week project to help ensure service reliability begins.
Grant Provided to Keep Cooling Station Open Through September; Salvation Army Provides Relief for Those in Need During Hot Weather
While the 100-degree days of mid-summer may be behind us, Southeast Texans know there are still plenty of uncomfortably warm temperatures ahead. To help provide relief for those without air conditioning or the homeless, Entergy Texas, Inc. has provided a $1,000 grant to the Beaumont Chapter, Salvation Army, to help it keep the doors open to its cooling station through at least the end of September and as needed after that.
Wellington Place, Bevil Oaks Community Next up for Service Reliability Work
Two new electric service reliability projects are set to begin in the Beaumont area over the next two weeks. The first includes neighborhoods along Beaumont's busy Dowlen Road while the other will take care of rural neighborhoods off Highway 105.
Dog Days of Summer have Arrived, Along With Higher Energy Bills; Entergy Offers DIY Videos, Tips
The dog days of summer are here. Southeast Texas' mid-day temperatures are hovering near the century mark and high pressure is keeping the rains at bay, meaning little relief from the baking-hot sunshine.
Entergy Charitable Foundation Awards Some $78,000 to SE Texas Charities
The Entergy Charitable Foundation has completed its first cycle of grant awards, giving some $78,000 in grants to Southeast Texas charitable agencies.
Entergy Texas Files to End Bid to Purchase Union Power Station Unit; Entergy New Orleans Positioned to Purchase the 495 MW Unit
Together with other parties, Entergy Texas, Inc. filed a motion today with the Public Utility Commission of Texas to dismiss the company's application requesting a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for one of the four 495 MW generating units at the Union Power Station near El Dorado, Arkansas.
"Beat the Heat" Comes Back for 15th Year
The summer heat is on and Entergy Texas, Inc. wants to help low-income customers stay cool through its annual "Beat the Heat" program.
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"Beat the Heat" Comes Back for 15th Year
The summer heat is on and Entergy Texas, Inc. wants to help low-income customers stay cool through its annual "Beat the Heat" program.
Keep Your Cool this Summer with Entergy Texas’ Hot Weather Tips
Beaumont, Texas – The mercury is beginning its climb up the thermometer, and you can bet it will be a good long while before it begins to retreat. Don’t let your electric bills climb with it. By taking steps to be more energy-efficient, your air conditioner will run less and that, in turn, will help keep your electricity bill down.
Eye on the Gulf: Entergy Texas, Inc. Watching Storm Path
The Woodlands, Texas—Entergy Texas officials have their eye on the Gulf of Mexico today as preparations are underway for the first storm of the 2015 hurricane season, a season that began just two weeks ago.
Entergy Texas, Inc. Prepares for Hurricane Season
The month of June is traditionally known for weddings, school vacations and the official start of summer. There's much to celebrate, but there's also something to prepare for: Monday, June 1 was the official start of the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season.
Entergy Confirms Lewis Creek Dam Safe and No Threat to the Public
Entergy Texas, Inc. has completed all short-term soil stabilization work at the Lewis Creek reservoir dam. Results from geotechnical experts' analysis show the dam is safe and poses no threat to the public.
Lewis Creek Levee Remains Intact; More Preventive Measures on the Way
Repairs continue at the Lewis Creek levee after recent heavy rainfall resulted in soil movement in some areas earlier this week.
Lewis Creek Dam Intact After Storms; Repair Work Continues
Early this morning Entergy Texas, Inc. performed inspections of the Lewis Creek Reservoir dam with a geotechnical engineer and have confirmed that the dam remains intact. Previously installed protective covering continues to hold.
Lewis Creek Dam Intact After Storms; Repair Work Continues
Early this morning, the company performed inspections of the Lewis Creek dam with a geotechnical engineer and has confirmed that the dam remains intact.
Lewis Creek Dam Intact After Storms Move Through the Area
Most of the heavy rain and thunderstorms have moved through area near the Lewis Creek reservoir. The company has performed an initial inspection of the dam and has confirmed that there is no breach and no visible damage. The protective coverings remain in place.
Reservoir Repairs Improve Dam Condition
As a result of the around-the-clock work on the Lewis Creek Reservoir dam, Entergy Texas President and CEO Sallie Rainer reported to Montgomery County officials today that the threat of a dam failure has substantially decreased, but has not been completely eliminated.
Montgomery County Emergency Management Media Release: Mandatory Evacuations Cancelled
Based on revised weather forecasts that lowered rainfall predictions, County Judge Craig Doyal, in concert with Sheriff Tommy Gage, Precinct 1 Commissioner Mike Meador, and emergency officials, has cancelled the mandatory evacuation for neighborhoods near the Lewis Creek Reservoir.
Visual Inspection Reveals No Additional Areas Of Concerns, Lewis Creek Levee Holding
After early rains today, geotechnical engineers and officials with Entergy Texas, Inc. inspected the Lewis Creek levee and found no additional areas of concern.
Lewis Creek Units Taken Offline; Dam Repair Work Continues
To reduce the risk of levee failure and help protect the community, Entergy Texas, Inc. officials took Lewis Creek units 1 and 2 offline last night. This will allow the continued reduction of water level in the Lewis Creek Reservoir.
Progress Made to Mitigate Soil Slides at Lewis Creek Reservoir
Workers made good progress yesterday and last night to mitigate the soil slides along the Lewis Creek Reservoir levee. Efforts continue in advance of expected heavy rains.
Joint Press Release: Entergy Lewis Creek Reservoir Dam Update
The dam surrounding the reservoir at the Lewis Creek Power Station near Willis continues to hold with no seepage or breaches. Workers are continuing to make repairs to areas where persistent heavy rains have caused the dam's soil to become saturated to the point of sloughing off.
Lewis Creek Reservoir Update
Entergy Texas, Inc. notified local authorities this afternoon of the potential for dam failure at the Lewis Creek Reservoir near Conroe. The persistent rainfall experienced in the surrounding area has caused extensive saturation of the soils that make up the reservoir dam.
Montgomery Area Gets Service Reliability Make-Over
Contract workers for Entergy Texas, Inc. are taking their vegetation management expertise to the Montgomery area where they will spend the next three months working to help ensure service reliability.
MISO Membership Produces Millions in Savings to Entergy Texas Customers
Customers saved an estimated $25 million during the first year of Entergy Texas' membership in MISO, formally known as the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
Entergy Texas Seeks Proposals to Satisfy Growing Power Needs
The Woodlands, Texas – In a step toward ensuring long term reliable electricity in the region, Entergy Texas, Inc. on Thursday posted an announcement on its website that it intends to request proposals for capacity and energy, including proposals requiring the construction of a high-efficiency combined-cycle gas turbine generating plant in the western portion of Entergy Texas’ service area.
Number of Restoration Workers Increases; Nearly 90 Percent of Customers Affected by Storm Have Power
The number of workers helping Entergy Texas, Inc. restore power in Southeast Texas continues to build today with most of the 1,300-strong workforce focused on the hardest hit areas, communities in and around Navasota, Huntsville, Conroe and Silsbee.
Entergy Texas Amasses Significant Workforce Following Strong Thunderstorms; Scouts, Line Workers, Vegetation Workers and Others Number 1000
With a goal of restoring power as safely and as quickly as possible, Entergy Texas, Inc. has amassed a workforce of some 1,000 workers to restore power following the severe thunderstorms that struck Southeast Texas early this morning.
Celebrate Earth Week by Dedicating a Tree in the Sandyland Sanctuary
Nature lovers are invited to dedicate a tree in the Big Thicket's Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary in honor or memory of a special someone.
Rural North Orange Area Gets Service Reliability Make-Over
Contract workers for Entergy Texas, Inc. are taking their vegetation management expertise to the Little Cypress community north of Orange where they will spend the next month working to help ensure service reliability in the area.
Port Arthur Area Service Reliability Work Moves to New Areas
Contract workers for Entergy Texas, Inc. have already completed one project in Port Arthur and are moving on to three others in new neighborhoods.
Navasota Area Gets Service Reliability Make-Over
Contract workers for Entergy Texas, Inc. are taking their vegetation management expertise to Navasota where they will spend the next two months working to help ensure service reliability in the area.
College Street Targeted in Ongoing Service Reliability Projects
One of Beaumont’s busiest streets is the latest target in Entergy Texas, Inc.'s ongoing efforts to keep service reliable by managing vegetation in and around power lines.
Entergy Earns EEI 2014 Emergency Recovery Award; 22nd Award Continues 17-year Record
Entergy today received the Edison Electric Institute's Emergency Recovery Award to recognize the company's exceptional power restoration efforts during five different storm events over the course of the past year.
Ten-Hut! Utility Poles Inspected as Part of Reliability Work
Since early this year, contractors have been in cities and rural communities throughout Southeast Texas conducting reliability inspections of more than 30,000 utility poles spread throughout the Entergy Texas, Inc. service area.
Work Begins to Keep Power Reliable in the Tamina Community
A 38-mile power line that originates in the heart of The Woodlands is about to get a service reliability makeover.
Newest Dayton Service Project to Include FM 563 Right-of-Way
Dayton area residents will benefit from yet another service reliability project when contract crews begin work to remove vegetation from a power line that includes the FM 563 right-of-way.
Good News for Entergy Texas Customers: Lower Fuel Costs Mean Lower Bills
Lower costs for the fuel Entergy Texas, Inc. uses to make electricity will translate into lower bills for customers this spring and summer.
Another Service Reliability Project Added to Winnie List
The number of projects to clear vegetation away from power lines and help ensure reliable electric service in the Winnie area is growing, with yet another added to the list. Contract crews working for Entergy Texas, Inc. have already either completed or are working on power lines served by the Bayshore Substation off Highway 563.
Third Service Reliability Project Set for Conroe Customers
Contract crews working for Entergy Texas, Inc. are keeping their focus on Conroe with two 2015 projects down and a third underway.
Huntsville Becomes Latest Area for Service Reliability Project
Contract crews working for Entergy Texas, Inc. are on the move, trimming vegetation, limbs and brush away from power lines in Huntsville.
Friends Helping Friends to Administer Power to Care Funds in Orange County
Entergy Program Annually Helps 200-Plus Orange Countians With Energy Bills
Entergy Texas VP Earns Recognition from LATINA Style Inc.
Deanna Rodriguez Honored for Leadership in Business
January’s Cold Weather May Show up on February Electricity Bills
Company offers tips for managing energy use, saving money
Third Project Begins to Keep Power Reliable for Conroe Customers
Motorists Urged to Drive Cautiously in Work Areas
2nd Service Reliability Project Gets Underway for Beaumont Customers
Motorists Urged to Drive Cautiously in Phelan and Major Drive Work Areas
Entergy Texas Warns Business Customers: Be Wary of Scam Artists
Businesses targeted in bill payment scam
New Year Brings New Projects to Keep Power Reliable for Port Arthur Customers
Motorists Urged to Drive Cautiously in Work Areas
Free Tax Prep Sponsored by Entergy Texas During Super Tax Days
IRS-Certified Volunteers help residents claim Earned Income Tax Credit
Entergy Texas Agrees to Buy Portion of Union Power Station
In a move that will help meet the energy needs of southeast Texas while keeping costs to customers down, Entergy Texas, Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase a portion of the Union Power Station near El Dorado, Arkansas.
