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Severe thunderstorms knock out power to 45,000 across Valley as microburst damages homes, infrastructure
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AEP Texas secures approval for North McAllen substation despite pushback — but it’s temporary
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McAllen neighbors block AEP Texas substation again despite rising power demand
The project is at least 2.5 years behind schedule as electricity demand climbs and the utility warns summer heat could... Read more »
AEP Texas is buying land in South McAllen, but its plan to reduce power outages might stir up a fight
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AEP Texas customers are smashing electricity demand records, especially in the Rio Grande Valley
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How McAllen neighbors blocking a new AEP Texas electric substation may affect power outages
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