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3/10/2020 Scam attempts continue throughout AEP Texas service territory; don’t be a victim
AEP Texas has learned that scam attempts are continuing to occur throughout its service territory. Unfortunately, some of these attempts have been successful. The latest attempts have occurred in the Alice, Falfurrias and parts of the Rio Grande Valley.

Persons claiming to be AEP Texas employees are contacting businesses and residents threatening to disconnect their electric service unless an immediate payment is made. AEP Texas is not making these calls. Don’t be a victim.
2/26/2020 2/26/2020 AEP Foundation Provides $50,000 Grant to STEM Programs at TAMIU
The AEP Foundation has provided a $50,000 grant to support the robotics program at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). The grant will help perpetually fund annual expenses related to the design, programming and ultimate build out of two award-winning engineering projects.
1/7/2020 1/7/2020 AEP Texas reminds consumers about new round of scam attempts; don't be a victim
AEP Texas has learned that new round of utility scams have begun along with the new year. Persons claiming to be AEP Texas employees are contacting businesses and residents threatening to disconnect their electric service unless an immediate payment is made. AEP Texas is not making these calls. Don't be a victim.
11/21/2019 AEP Texas and Oncor Electric Delivery receive approval
for PUCT joint application for AEP Texas acquisition
of Hidalgo County distribution assets and service territory
AEP Texas and Oncor Electric Delivery (Oncor) have received approval from the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) on November 14, 2019 for its Sale, Transfer or Merger (STM) joint application filed with the PUCT seeking approval of the sale to AEP Texas of Oncor's distribution assets in the southern most part of Oncor's service territory in the Rio Grande Valley.
The proposed transaction between AEP Texas and Oncor closed on November 21, 2019, and the transition of Oncor's customers to AEP Texas is planned to begin on December 3, 2019. The completion of the customer transition currently is planned for the billing cycle beginning on December 20, 2019.
11/20/2019 AEP Texas participates in Utility Scam Awareness Day AEP Texas has joined Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) to recognize the fourth annual Utility Scam Awareness Day on Wednesday, November 20. Utility Scam Awareness Day is part of the weeklong National Scam Awareness Week, an advocacy and awareness campaign focused on educating customers and exposing the tactics used by scammers. This year's theme is "It Happened to Me, Don't Let it Happen to You."
11/12/2019 AEP Texas reminds consumers how to avoid falling prey to thieves (November 12, 2019) -- AEP Texas has received reports in the Rio Grande Valley that scammers are contacting residents threatening to disconnect their electric service unless an immediate payment is made. Also, there have been reports of individuals either calling or going door-to-door telling residents or businesses that their electric meter needs to be changed out and asking for payment to complete the process.
5/1/2019 AEP Texas files base rate review request reflecting investment needed to provide safe and reliable service to support growing Texas economy AUSTIN, Texas, May 1, 2019 - AEP Texas today filed a request with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) to adjust the transmission and distribution rates charged to retail electric providers (REPs). The company filed its last base rate case in November 2006.
4/18/2019 AEP Texas opens new Alice Service Center AEP Texas officially opened its new, state-of-the-art Service Center facility in Alice, Texas, on Wednesday, April 17. The new 40,377 square-foot facility is located on a 13.6-acre site at 411 S. Duval in Alice.
3/25/2019 AEP Foundation awards $35,000 grant to City of Port Aransas for Joan & Scott Holt Paradise Pond Restoration Project
The American Electric Power (AEP) Foundation awarded a $35,000 grant to the City of Port Aransas to help fund the restoration of the Joan & Scott Holt Paradise Pond.
3/13/2019 AEP Texas files application to securitize distribution-related costs associated with Hurricane Harvey and other storms CORPUS CHRISTI, TX., March 13, 2018 - AEP Texas on March 8 submitted an application to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) seeking approval to securitize $229 million in distribution-related costs associated with restoration of service following Hurricane Harvey and earlier weather-related events.

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