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Drivers should expect lane closures in Texarkana on Jefferson Avenue, north of 17th street (between 18th and 24th streets). Construction is scheduled to take place Wednesday, May 8 through Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Working long days, in unfamiliar surroundings during a major storm restoration, can lead to bumps, bruises, and other medical concerns that should not be ignored. And that is the catalyst behind SWEPCO adding a medical station to the lineworker base camp at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds earlier this month.

Eric Basinger, manager of Economic and Business Development, shared insight on types of industrial businesses looking within SWEPCO’s footprint, current market trends and site development at the 2024 Economic Summit Leadership Conference hosted by Marshall Economic Development Corporation.

More than 95 percent of all SWEPCO customers had power restored late Tuesday night following a severe weather outbreak Sunday that included multiple confirmed tornadoes.

SWEPCO recently participated in the inaugural Forest Products Decarbonization Forum hosted by Texas A&M University-Texarkana.

Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) is helping Texas school districts accelerate plans to add electric buses and ensure a smooth and equitable transition as schools diversify their bus fleets. 

Recently, feedback from a couple of SWEPCO customers landed on the desk of President and COO Brett Mattison, and he was quick to celebrate and applaud the outstanding efforts of two SWEPCO lineworkers. 

With assistance from multiple departments within SWEPCO, the ribbon was cut on a much-anticipated grand opening of the new Travel Centers of Americas truck stop and EV charging station near Hosston, Louisiana. 

SWEPCO has been involved in planning conversations with appropriate local and regional partners in Arkansas and Texas to ensure coordinated efforts during the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Louie the Lightning Bug will be at festivities all weekend leading up to eclipse day! Come take a selfie with Louie as we celebrate the solar eclipse. Share your selfies on your favorite social media outlets using hashtag #SWEPCOCares

'solarbration' weekend.