NEARBY
Looking up places near 78565
Groceries, care, schools, and parks will show here in a moment.
LOS EBANOS · TX
78565 resource guide
Nearby places, utilities, and electricity plans for Los Ebanos, FM 886 / ferry area, and West Hidalgo river.
NEARBY · 78565
Places near this ZIP
Groceries, pharmacies, hardware, care, vets, schools, parks, and libraries in and around 78565.
Near you · 78565
Places near you
Search your service address or use your location to see what’s nearby.
UTILITIES · 78565
Electricity & city services
Delivery utility, city services, and retail electricity plans for this ZIP.
ELECTRICITY · 78565
Compare electricity plans
AEP Central delivers power and handles outages (South load zone). Compare retail plans for homes and businesses in this ZIP.
Compare electricity plans ↗AEP Central · SouthWater & sewer
We couldn't confirm a single water provider for every address in this ZIP — check with your city, WSC, or property manager.
Find water utilities ↗Trash & city services
We couldn't confirm trash service for every address in this ZIP — check with your city or property manager.
Find city resources ↗Natural gas & internet
We couldn't confirm piped natural gas for every address in this ZIP — check with the local gas company or your property manager.
PLANS · 78565
Featured electricity plans
Featured offers for this ZIP, with average price in ¢/kWh.
Loading plans…
Review the Electricity Facts Label and current offer details before you enroll.
CHECKLISTS · 78565
Checklists by situation
Already living here
Contacts and plans worth keeping handy for Los Ebanos / FM 886 / ferry area.
0 of 4 checkedCONTACTS · 78565
Outage & emergency contacts
POWER OUTAGE
Magic Valley Electric Cooperative (not AEP Texas retail-choice wires for MVEC m…
866-225-5683Outage Tracker ↗CITY / WATER / TRASH
City services
EMERGENCY
Police · Fire · EMS
911For immediate emergencies only.
FAQ · 78565
Common questions
Who is my electric utility in ZIP 78565?
Magic Valley Electric Cooperative typically serves Los Ebanos / 78565. MVEC members generally cannot shop REPs. Outages: 866-225-5683. Rare AEP Texas Central fringe—verify ESI ID.
Who do I call when the power goes out?
Call Magic Valley EC at 866-225-5683 or use magicvalley.coop / the MVEC app. If your bill shows AEP Texas, call 866-223-8508. Downed line: 911 + electric provider.
How do I start water service when I move into 78565?
Provider varies by street in Los Ebanos / 78565 (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 McAllen, Edinburg, Mission, Harlingen, or BPUB service outside those footprints.
Who handles trash pickup in 78565?
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?
Piped gas is not confirmed for every 78565 address—many rural/coastal homes use propane. Where Texas Gas Service serves the RGV, start 800-700-2443; leak 800-959-5325. Suspected leak: leave immediately, then call 911 and your gas provider from a safe place.
Is electricity regulated or competitive here?
MVEC is a member-owned cooperative—members generally cannot shop REPs on Power to Choose. AEP Texas Central parcels (if any) are competitive. Match your bill before enrolling.
Does Los Ebanos 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 78565?
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.
How do I tell Magic Valley EC from AEP Texas?
MVEC bills are from Magic Valley Electric Cooperative (no REP shopping). AEP Texas delivery bills show AEP as TDU with a separate REP. Outage: MVEC 866-225-5683 vs AEP 866-223-8508.
