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AEP, Magic Valley report power outages in Hidalgo County
By Claudia Torres at ValleyCentral
· June 15, 2026
· 1 min read
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — American Electric Power Texas and Magic Valley Electric Cooperative are reporting dozens of power outages in Hidalgo County on Monday morning. AEP Texas is reporting a cluster of outages south of the expressway in Hidalgo County near Weslaco and Mercedes, accord...
Key takeaway AEP Texas is reporting a cluster of outages south of the expressway in Hidalgo County near Weslaco and Mercedes, according to outage maps.
Why this matters in The Brownsville
The power outages in Hidalgo County come at a time when the Rio Grande Valley is particularly vulnerable to disruptions in essential services. With the region's history of Gulf hurricanes, residents are keenly aware of the importance of reliable electricity. As the area continues to grow, with major developments like SpaceX's Starbase launch site at Boca Chica and the Port of Brownsville, the demand for stable power infrastructure will only increase. The outages reported by AEP Texas and Magic Valley Electric Cooperative serve as a test of the grid's resilience, and residents will be watching to see how quickly service is restored. Given the Valley's role as a major border and immigration hub, any disruptions to basic services can have far-reaching consequences, making it crucial for local utilities to prioritize maintenance and upgrades to prevent such outages in the future.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 15, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — American Electric Power Texas and Magic Valley Electric Cooperative are reporting dozens of power outages in Hidalgo County on Monday morning. AEP Texas is reporting a cluster of outages south of the expressway in Hidalgo County near Weslaco and Mercedes, accord...
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