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Official document packet from UPSHUR RURAL ELEC COOP CORP

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URECC Delegate Completes 2026 Youth Tour

Official update from UPSHUR RURAL ELEC COOP CORP

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City Council Packet 9-14-2026

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Clear Lines: Understanding URECC Tree Guidelines

In East Texas, we are surrounded by tall pine trees that are a defining part of our landscape. While these trees provide beauty, shade, and environmental benefits, they can also pose significant challenges to the electric system. Tree trimming is an important part of Upshur-Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation’s commitment to providing safe, reliable electric service […] The post Clear Lines: Understanding URECC Tree Guidelines appeared first on Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative .

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URECC Delegate Completes 2026 Youth Tour

Leyla Bramlet of Union Hill High School proudly represented Upshur-Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation (URECC) on the 2026 Texas Electric Cooperatives’ Government-in-Action Youth Tour. Leyla joined 145 other outstanding Texas high school students for what many participants describe as the “trip of a lifetime.” The annual Youth Tour offers students a unique opportunity to experience both […] The post URECC Delegate Completes 2026 Youth Tour appeared first on Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative .

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URECC Delegates Lead the Way at ETREYS 2026

Ten outstanding high school delegates from across Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative’s service territory were selected to attend the East Texas Rural Electric Youth Seminar (ETREYS), held June 8–12, 2026, at East Texas Baptist University (ETBU). More than 100 students representing nine additional electric cooperatives gathered for the week-long leadership experience. Throughout ETREYS, delegates strengthened their […] The post URECC Delegates Lead the Way at ETREYS 2026 appeared first on Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative .

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Electrical Safety Month: Stay Safe Year-Round

Each May, Upshur Rural Electric Co-Op joins utilities across the country in observing Electrical Safety Month, but the truth is that electrical safety deserves attention every single day of the year. Whether it is our line crews working in the field or families at home, everyone has a role in preventing accidents and staying safe […] The post Electrical Safety Month: Stay Safe Year-Round appeared first on Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative .

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Safety Tips: Did you Know?

What to Do if you come across downed power lines Leilani shares what steps to take if you come across downed power lines. Your browser does not support the video tag. What to Do if you come across flooded areas Leilani shares what steps to take if you come across flooded areas. Your browser does […] The post Safety Tips: Did you Know? appeared first on Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative .

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Annual Meeting 2026

Each year, Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative brings members together for its Annual Meeting, creating an opportunity to strengthen connections, provide important updates, and celebrate the cooperative values that guide our work. As we mark our 89th year, this gathering continues to demonstrate our dedication to openness, member education, and service to the community. Attendees receive […] The post Annual Meeting 2026 appeared first on Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative .

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Drone Pilots Enhance URECC Operations

Several URECC employees are now FAA-certified drone pilots, marking an important step forward in the cooperative’s commitment to reliability, safety, and innovation. By incorporating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into daily operations, URECC is enhancing its ability to monitor and maintain the electric system more efficiently than ever before. These UAVs are strictly used as a […] The post Drone Pilots Enhance URECC Operations appeared first on Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative .

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Residential Solar

Solar energy. The source of power is free, plentiful for thousands of years to come, and it leaves no damaging carbon footprint. The amount of sunlight that strikes the earth’s surface in an hour and a half is enough to handle the entire world’s energy consumption for a full year. In a modern world of awareness […] The post Residential Solar appeared first on Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative .