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76273 resource guide

Nearby places, utilities, and electricity plans for Whitesboro, US-82, and Downtown historic.

NEARBY · 76273

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UTILITIES · 76273

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ELECTRICITY · 76273

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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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CONTACTS · 76273

Outage & emergency contacts

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CITY / WATER / TRASH

City services

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Police · Fire · EMS

911

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FAQ · 76273

Common questions

Who is my electric utility in ZIP 76273?

Oncor Electric Delivery is the TDU that delivers electricity and restores outages in Whitesboro / 76273. Because this area is in Texas retail choice (ERCOT), you pick a Retail Electric Provider (REP) for the energy plan and bill. Compare offers at PowerToChoose.org or WattKarma’s ZIP page, then enroll with the REP. Rural edges may touch co-ops—verify ESI ID if your bill is not Oncor.

Who do I call when the power goes out?

Call Oncor at 888-313-4747 (24/7), text OUT to 66267 if enrolled in MyOncor Alerts, or use Oncor’s online outage tools. Your REP does not restore wires or poles. For a downed power line, stay far away and call 911 and Oncor.

How do I start water service when I move into 76273?

Contact Small city / WSC / rural — address-verify (phone not confirmed from static city pages) at the published city/WSC/MUD numbers in this packet or use the published start/portal links. Small-city or rural Cooke / Montague / Grayson / Wise fringe ZIP. Water may be city-owned, a Water Supply Corporation, or a special district. No verified universal start phone located for this packet — call City Hall or check the current water bill / property tax entity before move-in.

How does trash and recycling work in Whitesboro?

Trash is often city-contracted or private in rural ZIPs. Confirm with City Hall or HOA; top-level phone left blank.

Who provides natural gas, and what if I smell gas?

Atmos Energy Mid-Tex typically distributes natural gas where piped service exists near Whitesboro / 76273. Start service via Atmos Account Center or 888-286-6700. If you suspect a leak: leave immediately, avoid sparks, then call 911 and Atmos 866-322-8667 from a safe place.

Is electricity regulated or competitive here?

Delivery (wires, outages, delivery charges) is regulated through Oncor as TDU. Energy supply is competitive—you choose among licensed REPs. Always compare the Electricity Facts Label at your expected kWh usage.

Does Whitesboro 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 76273?

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.

What should I do before digging in the yard?

Call 811 (Texas 811) before any digging or landscaping that disturbs soil so underground electric, gas, water, and telecom lines can be marked. Hitting a line can be dangerous and costly.