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78504 resource guide

Nearby places, utilities, and electricity plans for North McAllen, Nolana corridor, and Trenton Rd.

NEARBY · 78504

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UTILITIES · 78504

Electricity & city services

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Delivery utility, city services, and retail electricity plans for this ZIP.

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ELECTRICITY · 78504

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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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CONTACTS · 78504

Outage & emergency contacts

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GAS LEAK

Texas Gas Service (ONE Gas) — Rio Grande Valley Service Area

800-959-5325More information ↗

Leave first, then call 911 and this line from a safe place.

EMERGENCY

Police · Fire · EMS

911

For immediate emergencies only.

FAQ · 78504

Common questions

Who is my electric utility in ZIP 78504?

AEP Texas Central is typically the TDU that delivers electricity and restores outages in 78504 (McAllen north / Nolana)—not CenterPoint, Oncor, or TNMP. You pick a Retail Electric Provider (REP) for the energy plan. Outages: 866-223-8508; CS 877-373-4858. Rural edges may touch Magic Valley EC—verify ESI ID.

Who do I call when the power goes out?

Call AEP Texas at 866-223-8508, or use aeptexas.com outage tools. Your REP does not restore wires or poles. Downed line: stay away, call 911 and AEP Texas. If your bill shows Magic Valley EC, call 866-225-5683 instead.

How do I start water service when I move into 78504?

Contact McAllen Public Utility — Customer Relations (water, sewer, sanitation) at 956-681-1600 or use the city’s published start/portal links. McAllen Public Utility Customer Relations 956-681-1600 (Mon–Fri lobby ~8 a.m.–5 p.m. America/Chicago) starts water, sewer, and sanitation for City of McAllen accounts. City Hall lobby: 1300 Houston Avenue, McAllen. Confi

Who handles trash pickup in 78504?

City of McAllen sanitation (via McAllen Public Utility Customer Relations). Phone: 956-681-1600. McAllen city sanitation is typically started with McAllen Public Utility Customer Relations 956-681-1600. Multifamily may use private haulers.

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

Texas Gas Service (RGV Service Area) is the typical LDC for many McAllen addresses. Start/transfer: 800-700-2443. Suspected leak: leave immediately, then call 911 and Texas Gas Service 800-959-5325 from a safe place. Natural gas is not retail-choice like electricity.

Is electricity regulated or competitive here?

Delivery is regulated through AEP Texas Central as TDU. Energy supply is competitive—you choose among licensed REPs. Compare the Electricity Facts Label at your expected kWh usage. Co-op fringe (MVEC) generally cannot shop REPs.

Does McAllen use Houston or Dallas 311?

No—Rio Grande Valley communities do not use Houston 311 or Dallas 311. Use the local utility/city contacts in this packet (Mission has MyMission311 / 956-585-3111 where applicable). Life-threatening emergencies still dial 911.

Which internet providers serve 78504?

Common RGV options include AT&T Fiber, Spectrum, and Frontier; availability thins in rural Starr/Willacy/Cameron coastal areas. 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.