ELECTRICITY · 76259
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Oncor delivers power and handles outages (North load zone). Compare retail plans for homes and businesses in this ZIP.
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UTILITIES · 76259
Electricity & city services
Delivery utility, city services, and retail electricity plans for this ZIP.
Trash & city services
Town of Ponder (sanitation typically wi…. Carts, missed pickup, and city requests via 940-479-2396.
Trash & city resources ↗Natural gas & internet
We couldn't confirm piped natural gas for every address in this ZIP — check with the local gas company or your property manager.
Gas utility info ↗CONTACTS · 76259
Outage & emergency contacts
POWER OUTAGE
CoServ Electric OR Oncor Electric Delivery (ONCOR)
855-938-3496Outage Tracker ↗CITY / WATER / TRASH
City services
940-479-2396City resources ↗EMERGENCY
Police · Fire · EMS
911For immediate emergencies only.
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Common questions
Who is my electric utility in ZIP 76259?
CoServ Electric OR Oncor Electric Delivery (ONCOR) is the utility that delivers electricity and restores outages in 76259 (Ponder). You choose a Retail Electric Provider (REP) for your plan and bill. The rate table at the top of this page shows today's lowest 76259 plans at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh, and you can switch through WattKarma (PUCT broker #BR220202) at no cost.
Who do I call when the power goes out?
CoServ Electric: 855-938-3496 or Text OUT to 855-938-3496 (SmartHub enrolled). Oncor: 888-313-4747 (text OUT to 66267 if enrolled). Downed line: 911 + electric provider.
How do I start water service when I move into 76259?
Contact Town of Ponder — Utility Billing / Public Works at 940-479-2396 or use the published start/portal links. Ponder Utility Billing / Public Works 940-479-2396. Confirm town limits vs unincorporated Denton County before opening service.
How does trash and recycling work in Ponder?
Ponder residential trash typically coordinated with Utility Billing 940-479-2396.
Who provides natural gas, and what if I smell gas?
In Ponder / 76259, gas may be Atmos Mid-Tex or CoServ Gas. Atmos start 888-286-6700; leak 911 then 866-322-8667. CoServ Gas Care 940-321-7800; leak 911 then 844-330-0763.
Is electricity regulated or competitive here?
CoServ Electric members generally cannot shop REPs. Oncor parcels: delivery via Oncor TDU; energy supply competitive via REPs.
Does Ponder use Dallas 311 or Fort Worth 311?
Most 762xx cities use their own utility billing lines (Denton, Keller, Gainesville, Decatur, Justin, etc.)—not Dallas 311. Fort Worth parcels inside mixed ZIPs use Fort Worth Water 817-392-4477 and 311 817-392-1234. Life-threatening emergencies still dial 911.
Which internet providers serve 76259?
Use each provider’s checker with your full street address.
How do I tell Oncor from DME, CoServ, or another co-op?
Look at your electric bill logo/payee and ESI ID. Oncor delivery bills show Oncor as TDU with a separate REP. DME bills are City of Denton; CoServ and Wise/Tri-County bills are from those providers.
