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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.
Compare electricity plans ↗Oncor · NorthTrash & city services
Town of Ponder (sanitation typically wi… — carts, missed pickup, and city requests via 940-479-2396.
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Outage & emergency contacts
POWER OUTAGE
CoServ Electric OR Oncor Electric Delivery (ONCOR)
855-938-3496Outage Tracker ↗CITY / WATER / TRASH
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940-479-2396City resources ↗EMERGENCY
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911For immediate emergencies only.
FAQ · 76259
Common questions
Who is my electric utility in ZIP 76259?
Many streets in Ponder / 76259 are CoServ Electric (co-op; outage 855-938-3496), while others are Oncor (competitive; outage 888-313-4747). Argyle and nearby towns publish both contacts—match your bill.
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. Match your bill—do not invent the LDC.
Is electricity regulated or competitive here?
CoServ Electric members generally cannot shop REPs. Oncor parcels: delivery via Oncor TDU; energy supply competitive via REPs. Address-verify before comparing plans on Power to Choose.
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 (e.g. 76244 fringe) use Fort Worth Water 817-392-4477 and 311 817-392-1234. Life-threatening emergencies still dial 911.
Which internet providers serve 76259?
Common North DFW / Denton County options include AT&T Fiber, Spectrum, and Frontier Fiber; availability varies by subdivision across Denton, Keller, and Cooke/Wise fringe towns. Use each provider’s checker with your full street address. This packet does not guarantee service at every unit.
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. Outage numbers differ—see this packet’s electric section.
