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ELECTRICITY · 78389
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AEP Central delivers power and handles outages (South load zone). Compare retail plans for homes and businesses in this ZIP.
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We couldn't confirm a single water provider for every address in this ZIP — check with your city, WSC, or property manager.
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Gas: CenterPoint Energy (Entex) — start 800-427-7142. Leak line 888-876-5786. Internet: AT&T Fiber, Spectrum, Frontier Fiber.
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Outage & emergency contacts
POWER OUTAGE
AEP Texas Central (AEPTC) OR San Patricio Electric Cooperative
866-223-8508Outage Tracker ↗CITY / WATER / TRASH
City services
City resources ↗GAS LEAK
CenterPoint Energy (Entex) — South Texas Geographic Rate Area
888-876-5786More information ↗Leave first, then call 911 and this line from a safe place.
EMERGENCY
Police · Fire · EMS
911For immediate emergencies only.
FAQ · 78389
Common questions
Who is my electric utility in ZIP 78389?
It depends on your street: AEP Texas Central (competitive; outage 866-223-8508; CS 877-373-4858) or San Patricio Electric Cooperative (non-competitive; outage 888-740-2220 / 361-364-2220). Check your bill or ESI ID before shopping REPs. TNMP is not typical in Coastal Bend 783xx.
Who do I call when the power goes out?
Match the provider on your bill: AEP Texas 866-223-8508 or SPEC 888-740-2220. Your REP (if any) does not restore poles/wires. Downed line: 911 + electric provider.
How do I start water service when I move into 78389?
Provider varies by street in Skidmore / 78389 (small city, WSC, or unincorporated). Top-level phones are blank on purpose—check your lease, prior bill, city hall, or TCEQ drinking-water lookup. Do not assume Corpus Christi 311, Alice, Kingsville, Rockport, or Portland service outside those footprints.
Who handles trash pickup in 78389?
City contract vs private hauler is address-dependent. Confirm with city hall, HOA, or landlord. Multifamily properties often use private haulers.
Who provides natural gas, and what if I smell gas?
CenterPoint Energy (Entex) South Texas is the typical LDC for many Skidmore addresses. Start/transfer: 800-427-7142. Suspected leak: leave immediately, then call 911 and CenterPoint 888-876-5786 from a safe place. Natural gas is not retail-choice like electricity.
Is electricity regulated or competitive here?
AEP Texas Central parcels: competitive REP choice. San Patricio EC members generally cannot shop REPs. Address-verify before comparing plans on Power to Choose.
Does Skidmore use Houston or Dallas 311?
No—Coastal Bend communities do not use Houston 311 or Dallas 311. Corpus Christi has its own 311 (361-826-2489 outside city) for Corpus Christi city services—do not assume it covers Skidmore / 78389. Use the local utility/city contacts in this packet. Life-threatening emergencies still dial 911.
Which internet providers serve 78389?
Common Coastal Bend options include AT&T Fiber, Spectrum, Frontier, and Sparklight where built; availability thins in rural Duval/Brooks/Jim Hogg/Bee parcels and on barrier islands. Use each provider’s checker with your full street address. This packet does not guarantee service at every unit.
How do I tell competitive AEP wires from a co-op or RUS?
Look at your electric bill logo/payee and ESI ID. AEP Texas delivery bills show the TDU with a separate REP. NEC, SPEC, and RUS bills are from the cooperative or municipal utility (no REP shopping). Match outage numbers to your bill.
