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MILES · TX

76861 resource guide

Nearby places, utilities, and electricity plans for Miles town, US 67 corridor, and Runnels / Tom Green fringe.

NEARBY · 76861

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UTILITIES · 76861

Electricity & city services

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ELECTRICITY · 76861

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AEP North delivers power and handles outages (West load zone). Compare retail plans for homes and businesses in this ZIP.

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CONTACTS · 76861

Outage & emergency contacts

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EMERGENCY

Police · Fire · EMS

911

For immediate emergencies only.

FAQ · 76861

Common questions

Who is my electric utility in ZIP 76861?

AEP North (866-223-8508) and/or CVEC (325-655-6957). Match bill.

Who do I call when the power goes out?

AEP 866-223-8508 or CVEC 325-655-6957.

How do I start water service when I move into 76861?

Provider varies by street in Miles/76861. Top-level phones blank—check lease, prior bill, city hall, or TCEQ. Do not assume Brownwood/Early/Brady/San Saba/Goldthwaite/Junction/Bangs/Santa Anna/Lometa phones outside those footprints.

Who handles trash pickup in 76861?

City contract vs private hauler is address-dependent. Confirm with city hall, HOA, or landlord.

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

Piped gas not confirmed for every 76861 address—propane common. Atmos where served 888-286-6700/866-322-8667; Brady muni; WTG Junction/Menard/Ballinger. Leak: leave, 911 + provider.

Is electricity regulated or competitive here?

AEP North competitive; CVEC members cannot shop REPs.

Does Miles use Houston or Dallas 311?

No—Hill Country fringe / Brownwood–Brady–San Saba communities do not use Houston or Dallas 311. Use local contacts in this packet. Life safety: 911.

Which internet providers serve 76861?

AT&T, Spectrum, Suddenlink/Optimum (where footprint exists), Frontier, and local WISPs; rural availability thins. Check each provider’s address tool. No guarantee at every unit.

How do I tell a co-op or municipal utility from Oncor/AEP?

Co-op/muni bills are from that provider only (no REP). Oncor/AEP bills show TDU plus a separate REP. Match outage numbers to the bill.