***URECC MEMBERS IN THE MT. EARA AREA*** We would like to inform you of a scheduled power outage beginning this morning beginning at 10:30 am. The outage is expected to last approximately 15 minutes. We understand that there is never a convenient time for a power interruption; however, this is necessary to maintain the reliability and safety of our electrical system. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and cooperation as our crews work to complete the repairs as quickly and safely as possible.

***URECC MEMBERS*** We are aware of the outages in the Big Sandy area. Crews have been dispatched and are working as quickly and safe as possible to restore service. If you are experiencing an interruption of service, please report the issue. ***As a reminder, when you have an outage or any type of service issue, please report it through the SmartHub app or by calling 903-680-2100.

***URECC MEMBERS*** We are aware of the outages in the Little Mound area. Crews have been dispatched and are working as quickly and safe as possible to restore service. If you are experiencing an interruption of service, please report the issue. ***As a reminder, when you have an outage or any type of service issue, please report it through the SmartHub app or by calling 903-680-2100.

***URECC MEMBERS- SCAM ALERT*** URECC has been notified of a scam call targeting one of our members. The caller demanded immediate payment for a large past-due balance and threatened service disconnection if payment was not made. The calls originated from the following numbers: 903-234-7351 and 363-999-3427. Please be aware: URECC will NEVER demand immediate payment or threaten to disconnect your service immediately. We encourage everyone to share this information with friends, family, and especially seniors in our community who are frequently targeted by scammers. If you receive a suspicious call, hang up and contact URECC directly at 903-843-2536 or 800-259-2536.

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

Valued Member,

Upshur-Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation (URECC) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the merger between East Texas Electric Cooperative (ETEC) and North East Texas Electric Cooperative (NTEC). These two entities are generation and transmission partners of URECC. Effective June 1, 2026, the merged organization began operating under the name East Texas Electric Cooperative (ETEC) and serve the following distribution cooperatives:

• Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative, Inc.

• Deep East Electric Cooperative, Inc.

• Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association

• Houston County Electric Cooperative, Inc.

• Jasper-Newton Electric Cooperative, Inc.

• Panola-Harrison Electric Cooperative, Inc.

• Rusk County Electric Cooperative, Inc.

• Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation

• Wood County Electric Cooperative, Inc.

URECC expects this merger to bring positive benefits to our Membership. The consolidation is designed to create operational efficiencies and reduce administrative costs, helping to manage wholesale power expenses and support long-term affordability for Members. Additionally, the merged organization is expected to strengthen risk management through greater diversification and reduced load, power supply, and hedging risks, creating a more resilient generation and transmission partner for URECC. These improvements may also positively impact the Power Cost Recovery Factor (PCRF) over time.

"URECC’s Mission of affordable, safe and reliable energy to support our Members and our Communities remains at the forefront of what we do here at the Cooperative,” said Robert Walker, General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of URECC. “This decision to merge two great companies into one will bring significant and immediate benefits to Members as well as provide a much stronger power supplier for all of East Texas in the years to come. Where power supply represents some 67-70% of every Member’s bill, any opportunity to lower cost and improve stability is worth the choice.”

As always, Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative is looking for ways to improve reliability, affordability, and service for our Members. We are committed to being good stewards of cooperative funds and resources. Everything we do at Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative is guided by our commitment to serve our Members.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Member Service team at 903-843-2536 or visit urecc.coop or etec.coop.

***URECC MEMBERS IN THE PINEY WOODS, BIG SANDY, GILMER, HOLLY LAKE, AND LITTLE MOUND AREAS***
We would like to inform you of a scheduled power outage beginning Thursday, June 4, at 1:00 a.m. The outage is expected to last between 1 and 3 hours.

This outage is necessary to complete critical repairs at the Perdue delivery point. Because this portion of the system operates in coordination with AEP, the work must be scheduled and performed jointly with their crews.

We understand that there is never a convenient time for a power interruption, but these repairs are essential to maintaining the reliability of the system. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and cooperation as crews complete this important work.

***URECC MEMBERS-POWER OUTAGE UPDATE*** Our crews continue working to restore power to all affected Members as quickly and safely as possible. Downed power lines are extremely dangerous. If you encounter a downed line, stay far away and always assume it is energized. Please report any downed power lines immediately to URECC or your local authorities. JEFFERSON & GETHSEMANE:Crews are working through challenging conditions, including downed trees and wet terrain, to restore service. They remain committed to getting power restored to all affected Members. We appreciate your patience and understanding during these outages. Thank you to our dedicated crews for their hard work and unwavering commitment to serving our Members.

***URECC MEMBERS***
We are aware of the outages across the service area. Crews have been dispatched and are working as quickly and safe as possible to restore service.

If you are experiencing an interruption of service, please report the issue.

***As a reminder, when you have an outage or any type of service issue, please report it through the SmartHub app or by calling 903-680-2100.

***URECC MEMBERS IN THE HALL AREA*** We would like to inform you of a scheduled power outage beginning this morning. The outage is expected to last approximately two hours while crews perform urgent repairs to essential equipment. We understand that there is never a convenient time for a power interruption; however, these repairs are necessary to maintain the reliability and safety of our electrical system. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and cooperation as our crews work to complete the repairs as quickly and safely as possible.